Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Frank J. Bernath, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home. He was the last surviving sibling of Andro and Katerina Bernath. Frank resided in Elsie and the Clinton county area for over 90 years and the last few years in St. Johns. Frank was proud to serve in the United States...

Nov 12, 2021

Harvey Michael Light, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI; on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Keith Wise will officiate.

Harvey  was born in Saginaw, Michigan on...

Nov 10, 2021

Gregory William Siefker, age 76, of St. Louis signed off his final morning show November 10, 2021 and has taken his place with Jesus playing the “Gospel Tune of the Hour.”  Born May 2, 1945 to Joseph and Lorna Siefker in Alma, Michigan, Greg lived an extraordinary life of service to his family, community and country music radio.

Nov 10, 2021

Michael Keith "Mike" Vernon, age 70, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI.

Michael was born in Alma, Michigan on May 4, 1951,...

Nov 10, 2021

Ada Bearden, age 84, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Hamilton Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. ...

Nov 9, 2021

Lowell Edward Conklin, Sr., age 91, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns , MI , Friday, November 12, 2021 , at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will...

Nov 7, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Norman Miller, age 82, of Pewamo , MI , passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 , at his home

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo , MI , at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, November 12, 2021 , with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding.  Burial will...

Nov 5, 2021

Kay Eileen Wight age 73 of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Garden...

Nov 2, 2021

James Richard "Jim" Jones, age 77, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI.

As per Jim's wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time.

James was born in Owosso, MI on August 8, 1944, the son of Richard and Marie...

Oct 31, 2021

Fred Joseph Vetere, age 70, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his home with his wife by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Church of God, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 4, 2021, with Pastor Erin Taylor officiating.  Visitation will be held 5-8 P.M. on...

Oct 30, 2021

Judith Kay Tanghe, age 81 of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 30, 2021 surrounded by family.

Judy was born January 23, 1940 to Donald and Vera Vernon. A lifelong resident of Ithaca, she graduated from Ithaca in 1958. Judy Married Jack Tanghe on June 27, 1964. They raised their four boys while Judy worked as...

Oct 30, 2021

Bamberly “Bambi” Marie Eckelbarger, age 44, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away after a brief illness Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.

Bambi was born in Clare, Michigan on May 29, 1977, the cherished daughter of Carl "Mick" and Jeannie (Warren) Robbennolt.  She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1995....

Oct 27, 2021

Donna E. (Woodbury) (Kirby) Loudenbeck, age 94, of St. Johns, MI , peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 , at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, Clinton County .

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns , MI , at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 7,...

Oct 27, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Theresa O'Donnell, age 95, of Lansing, formerly of  Elsie, Michigan passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Bickford Senior Living Center in Lansing, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 6, 2021, with Pastor Coye L. Bouyer officiating.  Burial will...

Oct 27, 2021

Lucille Rita Kosnik passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the age of 80 at her home.

Lucille was born in Monroe , Louisiana on July 13, 1941 , the daughter of Peter D. and Mica (Dispenza) Cernigliaro. She married Walter Ronnie Kosnik on November 20, 1965 and resided in Ithaca , Michigan where they...

Oct 26, 2021

Mikel Jay Strieff, age 29, of Roseville, Michigan formerly of Ovid, Michigan passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the...

Oct 23, 2021

Larry Wayne Kiser passed away on October 23, 2021, at the age of 81.

Born on April 12, 1940, to Francis and Rowena Kiser. He lived on his parent's small dairy and crop farm in rural Ithaca. Larry worked alongside his Father until retirement. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1959. While in high school, he...

Oct 23, 2021

Terry Lynn Hathon, age 66, of Chesaning , MI , passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 , at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso , MI .

Cremation has taken place and he will be buried with his parents at Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon , MI at a later date. A memorial will be held...

Oct 23, 2021

Michael Lynn Young, age 52, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, with Pastor Henry Lehman officiating.  Burial will follow at Payne Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. ...

Oct 22, 2021

Nancy Inez Kindel, age 74, of Maple Rapids, MI, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and her husband Dennis, on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the Maple Rapids United Methodist Church, Maple Rapids, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, with Pastor Kathy...