Obituaries

Genevieve Aurelia Albrecht

Genevieve Aurelia Albrecht

February 6, 2026

     Genevieve Aurelia Albrecht, age 96, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility, Mt. Pleasant Michigan.     Cremation has taken place, and Genevieve will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Alma, MI at a later date.     Genevieve was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 3, 1929, the daughter...

Harold Mathias Gross

Harold Mathias Gross

February 4, 2026

     Harold Mathias Gross, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take...

Charles Velmar Green

Charles Velmar Green

February 4, 2026

     C. Velmar Green, age 88, of Elsie, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.     He is survived by his daughter, Margery and her husband Mark VanAtta, and son Craig Green and his wife Darcy. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kelvin, Justin (Erin), and Corbie, and brother-in-law Brad...

William Emerson Andrews

William Emerson Andrews

February 2, 2026

       William “Bill” Emerson Andrews, a resident of St. Johns for 55 years, passed away peacefully, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 86.      A Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be...

Russell Lee Hoard

Russell Lee Hoard

January 31, 2026

     In Loving Memory of Russell Lee Hoard     November 6, 1933 – January 31, 2026     Russell Lee Hoard, a man of steadfast faith, dedicated service, and enduring love, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care. Born at home on November 6, 1933, to Claude and Louisa (Zimmerman/Moore) Hoard, Russell’s life was a testament...

Cleo Evonne Droste

Cleo Evonne Droste

January 30, 2026

     Cleo Evonne Droste of St. Johns, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 90.       A Celebration of Life will be held at the Tomasek’s Farm, 1775 St. Clair Road, St. Johns, MI 48879, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:00-3:00 P.M.     Von, as her friends came to call her, was...

Kathryn Edna Tyler

Kathryn Edna Tyler

January 30, 2026

      Kathryn Edna "Kathy" Tyler, age 68, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.      A Celebration of Life will be held at Rochester Colony Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., with Serina Heinze officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M....

Richard Allen Carlson

Richard Allen Carlson

January 28, 2026

     Richard Allen Carlson, age 52, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026.     A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Community Center, St. Louis, MI on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 1-4 P.M.     Richard was born in California on September 7, 1973, the son of Merle Ellsworth Carlson and Charlene Linda McDonald....

Luke Alan Plowman

Luke Alan Plowman

January 27, 2026

     On January 27, 2026, Luke Alan Plowman, peacefully passed away at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor after he bravely fought numerous medical issues in the hopes of pursuing a new liver. He soared like an eagle and flew alongside of the Lord's angels to his forever home in Heaven.      Luke, age 42 was...

Nancy Ann Andrews

Nancy Ann Andrews

January 27, 2026

      Nancy Ann Andrews, age 58, of Lansing, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 2, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. The family will receive guests one hour prior. Burial will take...

Katherine Mary Bachan

Katherine Mary Bachan

January 26, 2026

     Katherine Mary Bachan, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Edgewood Assisted Living Center, Saginaw, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the...

James Michael Losen

James Michael Losen

January 25, 2026

     James Michael "Jim" Losen, age 70, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Ovid Healthcare Senior Care Home, Ovid.     Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.     Jim was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 26, 1955, the son of Ronald Lee Losen and Mary Jane (Franklin)...

Ronnie LynnMarie Miles

Ronnie LynnMarie Miles

January 21, 2026

     Ronnie LynnMarie Miles, age 5, of Portland, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Services will be held privately and a celebration of life for Ronnie will be held later this spring.     Ronnie was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 24, 2020, the daughter of Grace and Mason Daugherty....

Eric Michael Miles

Eric Michael Miles

January 21, 2026

      Eric Michael Miles and granddaughter Ronnie LynnMarie Miles passed away together on January 21, 2026.      A visitation for Eric will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 2-7 P.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. A celebration of life will be held later this spring.      Eric was...

Ronald Dean Bensinger

Ronald Dean Bensinger

January 14, 2026

     Ronald Dean Bensinger, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.     Per Ronald’s request, cremation has taken place, and there are no services to be held.     Ronald was born in St. Johns, MI, on September 1, 1940, the son Charles F. and Wilma Pearl (Whittaker)...

Rev. Fr. Donald Albert Wieber

Rev. Fr. Donald Albert Wieber

January 13, 2026

     Rev. Fr. Donald Wieber, a beloved priest of Our Lord went home to be with God on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.     Fr. Donald was born on October 18, 1930, and raised at the family home in rural Fowler, Michigan. He was baptized and attended elementary school at Most Holy...

Mary Margurite Cornwell

Mary Margurite Cornwell

January 12, 2026

     Mary Marguerite Cornwell, age 86, of Stanton, MI, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the...

Blair Douglas Losey

Blair Douglas Losey

January 12, 2026

     Blair Douglas Losey, 63, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully at his home "Club 522", with his family by his side on Jan. 12, 2026.     He was born in Alma on April 13, 1962 to Larry Losey and Nola (VanBuskirk) Owen. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1980.     He worked several jobs in the "trucking...

Charles James Michael

Charles James Michael

January 12, 2026

     Charles James "Jim" Michael, age 96, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Burial will take place at Jasper Township Cemetery, Jasper Twp., MI. Visitation...

Chad Mikel Doolittle

Chad Mikel Doolittle

January 10, 2026

     Chad Mikel Doolittle, age 33, of Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in St. Louis, Michigan, on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral...