Obituaries

Dec 28, 2020

Donna Snyder, 86, of Ashley died on Monday, December 28, 2020 at home after a short illness.

She was born on June 16, 1934 to Lois (Brown) Woodbury and Richard Woodbury in St. Johns MI.

Survivors include: her husband Clifford Snyder; one sister Phyllis Studer of St. Louis, MI; one son David (Tammy) Snyder of...

Dec 28, 2020

Joan Dorolese “Dorry” Salisbury, 86, of Hemlock, MI, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Private Graveside Service with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.  Family and friends are invited to join the service by watching on the Smith Family Funeral Home Facebook...

Dec 27, 2020

Sara Winifred Johnston, age 97, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Cremation will take place and a Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery Battle Creek, NE.

Sarah was born in Plainview, Nebraska on May...

Dec 26, 2020

Marie Smith, age 99, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at her home with her grandchildren at her side.

Marie was born in Chesaning, Michigan on July 4, 1921, the daughter of Guy R. and Velma Belle (Smith) Georgia.

Marie was a custodian for St. Johns Public Schools for many years. ...

Dec 26, 2020

Russell James Otto, Jr., age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

In following Russ' wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Russ was...

Dec 26, 2020

Bernadette Esther “Bernie” Foerch, age 74, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI with her husband Butch at her side.

Bernie’s wishes were to be cremated and to be returned home to be with her husband, until she is buried at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Dec 25, 2020

Amy Elizabeth Pyle, age 48, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Our precious angel unexpectedly went to be with the Lord, He needed a special angel for Christmas Day. Amy was born in Alma, Michigan on December 13, 1972, the daughter of Eugene and Karen (Naffziger) Pyle.

Cremation...

Dec 25, 2020

David William Boak, age  68, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 2-8 pm with family present...

Dec 25, 2020

Michael John Ferency, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020, at his home.

A Private Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.

Michael was born in Detroit, MI, on April 18, 1948, the son of Zoltan Anton and Ellen Jane...

Dec 24, 2020

Randy Lee Gates, age 59, of Alma, MI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at his home.

A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-8...

Dec 24, 2020

Gordon Kenneth Hunt Jr., 61, of Middleton, MIichigan, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020.

At Gordon's request, cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.

The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

Dec 23, 2020

Ronnie Keith Saylor, Sr., age 79 of Durand, Michigan formerly of Ashley area, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Covenant Healthcare Center, Saginaw, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI., on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,...

Dec 22, 2020

Elaine Evelyn Cline, age 93, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at her home.

Private Funeral Services will be held and burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.

Elaine was born in Marion Springs, MI on February 8, 1927, the daughter of Carl and Grace (Woolston) Goschke....

Dec 22, 2020

Janet Irene Armbrustmacher, age 78, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.

Private Funeral Services will be held and burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI.

Janet was born in St. Johns, MI on February 18, 1942, the daughter of...

Dec 21, 2020

Edward Anthony "Ed" Chapko, age 60, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, with Rev. Fr. David Jenuwine officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Dec 20, 2020

Margaret Alice "Marge" Gruesbeck, age 72, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.  Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI. ...

Dec 19, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Carl Schoendorf, age 94, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik presiding. Visitation will be held on Saturday...

Dec 19, 2020

Claudia A. Howard, age 88, of Elsie, MI, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11:00 A.M. at the funeral home....

Dec 19, 2020

Jack Duane Hart, age 90, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Independence Village, Grand Ledge. In following Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Mt....

Dec 19, 2020

Chris Allen Terrell, age 63, of Bannister, MI, passed away peacefully with his brother at his side on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Private Family Graveside will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.

Chris was born in Owosso, MI on December...