Obituaries

Gary Lynford Nethaway

Gary Lynford Nethaway

May 5, 2025

     Gary Lynford Nethaway, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral...

Paul Vernon Erskine

Paul Vernon Erskine

May 3, 2025

     Paul Vernon Erskine of St. Louis, Michigan, was born on June 11, 1938, and died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 3, 2025.     Paul joined the Navy in 1955 and served aboard the USS Ticonderoga. After his service to the United States, Paul came home to Michigan and met his life’s love, Donna. They married...

Michael Patrick Jeffreys

Michael Patrick Jeffreys

Apr 30, 2025

     Michael Patrick Jeffreys, age 69, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date.     Michael was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 17, 1956, the son of James Patrick and Margaret Agnes (Widmayer) Jeffreys. He graduated...

John Carl Stoll, Sr.

John Carl Stoll, Sr.

Apr 29, 2025

We are sorry to announce the passing of John Carl Stoll, 86, of Ashley, Michigan. John was surrounded by his loving family on April 29, 2025. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on June 14, 2025 at 11am at the Better Life ZCBJ Lodge, Bannister, Michigan. A private burial will take place later at...

Daniel Addison Reinsmith

Daniel Addison Reinsmith

Apr 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Addison Reinsmith, who passed away April 28, 2025 at the age of 73. Daniel was a beloved husband of Brenda O’Boyle Reinsmith and a devoted father, grandfathers, and great grandfather. Daniel is survived by his wife, Brenda; children Aaron and Jane Reinsmith, and Thomas Reinsmith; grandchildren Jessica and...

Karen Kay Wilson

Karen Kay Wilson

Apr 27, 2025

     Karen Kay Wilson, age 85, of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Sebring, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospice Home, Jackson, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025, with Pastor Kate Schroeder officiating. Burial will take place...

Ladonna June Hardman

Ladonna June Hardman

Apr 27, 2025

     Ladonna June Hardman, age 75, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025.Ladonna was born on September 25, 1949, to Raymond and Marvel Rutherford. Ladonna grew up in rural Ithaca graduating with the class of 1967. On December 23, 1966, she married John Hardman. Ladonna worked various jobs over the years collecting many good friends along the...

Julia Dawn Brown

Julia Dawn Brown

Apr 25, 2025

     Julia Dawn Brown, age 73, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Riverside Healthcare Center, St. Louis, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 5, 2025, with Pastor Chad Otto officiating. Burial will take place at Pine River Cemetery, Blanchard,...

David Alan Kimmel

David Alan Kimmel

Apr 25, 2025

     David Alan Kimmel, age 62, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on April 25, 2025.     Dave was born on August 16, 1962; he was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He raised his family in his hometown of Ashley. Dave also cherished his second family—his Ponderosa, McDonalds and Little Caesar’s crews. Known for his caring nature, Dave...

Christina Garcia Roldán

Christina Garcia Roldán

Apr 24, 2025

     Christina Garcia Roldán, age 94, of Mission, Texas formerly of Elsie, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Mission, Texas.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial...

Julianna Garcia

Julianna Garcia

Apr 23, 2025

      Julianna Garcia entered our world on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso. Her arrival was anticipated at the end of this summer and she was deeply loved before we met her.      She is survived by her loving parents Julian and Jessica (Larson) Garcia, grandparents: Paul and Carol Garcia, and Amy and Matt English,...

Janie Louise Mitchell

Janie Louise Mitchell

Apr 23, 2025

     Janie Louise Mitchell, age 66, of Alma, MI, entered into the Lord's loving arms on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.     Janie was born in St. Clair County, MI on May 24, 1958, the daughter of Thomas Lawrence Brady and Janet L. (Saunders) Sebastian. She enjoyed knitting, planting flowers, tending her vegetable garden, and mowing. Janie loved baking and...

Della Marie Teegardin

Della Marie Teegardin

Apr 23, 2025

     Della Marie Teegardin, age 97, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove...

Jerry Eugene Allen

Jerry Eugene Allen

Apr 22, 2025

     Jerry Eugene Allen, age 83, of Sumner, MI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on April 22, 2025.     Born on June 16, 1941, Jerry was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Evelyn (Hollabaugh) Allen of Sumner. His life was shaped by the miles he traveled and the people he met...

Bernice Anna Hoebecke

Bernice Anna Hoebecke

Apr 22, 2025

     Bernice Anna "Bea" Hoebecke, age 98, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI....

Charles Edward Heinze

Charles Edward Heinze

Apr 21, 2025

     Charles “Charlie” Edward Heinze, age 72, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Charlie was born in St Johns, MI on June 5, 1952, the son of Eugene and Irene...

Deana Kay McDaid

Deana Kay McDaid

Apr 21, 2025

     Deana Kay McDaid, age 49, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.     Deana was born...

Frederick L. Kinsey

Frederick L. Kinsey

Apr 20, 2025

     Frederick "Fred" L. Kinsey, age 93, of Vestaburg, MI, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Ferris Church of Christ, Vestaburg, MI 48891, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with Pastor Keith Mitchell officiating. Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery, Vestaburg, MI....

Marilyn Anne Curtis

Marilyn Anne Curtis

Apr 19, 2025

      Marilyn Anne Curtis passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025,surrounded by her loving family in St. Louis, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with Pastor Roger Brewer and Joshua Ortiz officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI....

Treva Juanita Irving

Treva Juanita Irving

Apr 19, 2025

     Treva Juanita Irving     Okatie, SC- Treva Juanita Irving, age 96, died of natural causes on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Canterfield of Bluffton Assisted Living Home. She was born on May 21, 1928, in Cookeville, Tennessee, the daughter of Jesse Elmore Ford, and Bertha May (Clouse) Ford.     Juanita attended school in Michigan. She married Buster Lee...