Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

Pauline Jean Sparks, age 97, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family dearly.

Pauline was born in Ithaca, MI on October 7, 1923, the daughter of Harrison and Olive (Abbott) Wood. She graduated from Ithaca High School...

Apr 4, 2021

Wanda Sue Vincent, 64, of West Branch, MI, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Hospital, West Branch, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery. Visitation...

Apr 4, 2021

William A. Daman, age 69, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI after a long battle with health issues.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place...

Apr 3, 2021

Isaiah Clark McKinley the beloved son of Daniel Grady and Rebekah Rose (Becker) McKinley was received into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He is the grandson of Scott & Becky Becker and James & Lynnette McKinley.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Beach Cemetery...

Apr 1, 2021

Edward Frank Fornusek Jr., age 70, of Bannister, MI, passed away at home after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Ronald J. Essman...

Mar 31, 2021

Loren Gary Ward, 68, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Richard Jolliff officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the Memorial Service...

Mar 31, 2021

Delores Henrietta Robinson, 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. with family...

Mar 29, 2021

Jeanette Louise Gruesbeck, 85, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, March 29, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 7:00 P.M., with Elder Dan Earl officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from...

Mar 29, 2021

Kenneth LeRoy Welch, age 85 of Shelbyville IN formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away peacefully on March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at the St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Jim Pearl officiating. Visitation will be held...

Mar 29, 2021

Michael Irvin “Mike” Everts, 76, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Cremation has taken place and a Family Gathering will be announced at a later date.

Michael was born in London, England on December 4, 1944, to Irvin and Elizabeth (Holley) Everts. He graduated from...

Mar 28, 2021

Wreatha Ann Chant, 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Rosewood Assisted Living in  DeWitt, MI.

A Public Graveside Service will be held at Fulton Township Cemetery, Perrinton, MI on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M.

Wreatha was born in Perrinton, MI on December 24, 1931, the daughter of...

Mar 24, 2021

Gerald C. Woodbury, 96, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Chaplain Steve Ezop officiating.  The service will be available for viewing at the Smith Family Funeral Homes' Facebook page.

Gerald...

Mar 23, 2021

Dayton Josef Arthur Skriba, age 10, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Elsie. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on...

Mar 21, 2021

Lee Edward Smith III, 45, of Trenton, MI formerly of Ithaca, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Scott McNett officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 2-8 P.M....

Mar 20, 2021

Timothy Charles "Tim" Fetters, age 46, of Michigan City, IN, passed away due to an accident on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time...

Mar 19, 2021

Beverly Ann "Bev" Lawrence, age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 22, 2021, with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating.  Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. on Sunday, March...

Mar 19, 2021

Cynthia Jo “Cindy” Lumbert, age 61, of St. Johns, MI, passed away after a long battle with kidney failure on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding....

Mar 17, 2021

Gwendolyn Ann Kelley, age 87, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  There will be no formal services at this time.

Gwendolyn was born in Owosso, MI on July 12, 1933, the daughter of LeRoy Maurer...

Mar 17, 2021

Mark Charles Simmon, 88, of Fowler, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Sparrow - Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 10:30 A.M., with Bishop Boyea as celebrant and...

Mar 15, 2021

Melinda "Mindy" Witt, age 77, of Corunna, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, March 15, 2021, at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center, Durand.

Mindy was born in Ogden, Utah on February 22, 1944, the daughter of Tevis and Virginia "Dinny" (Leonard) Thompson. She graduated from high school in Orinda, CA and earned her bachelors degree from the...