Obituaries

Feb 21, 2021

Mildred L. "Millie" Smith, age 91, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take...

Feb 20, 2021

John Leslie Tribfelner, age 44, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service.  Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2:00 P.M at...

Feb 19, 2021

William "Bill" John Strpko, age 97, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, February 19, 2021, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City.

Private Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  The service will be...

Feb 19, 2021

Christopher Robert "Chris" Heimberger, age 62, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Chris was born in Alma, MI, on December 10, 1958, the son of Robert and Julie (Kinney) Heimberger. He graduated from Ithaca High School.

Chris worked with his best friend and cousin Dave Kinney, Jr....

Feb 18, 2021

James Vincent Wiezorek II, 32, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

James was born in Lansing, MI on September 26, 1988, the son of James Vincent and Teresa Lee (Dart) Wiezorek. He...

Feb 18, 2021

Frances Kay Clapp, age 75, of Steele, ND, formerly of Elsie/Chapin MI, went to be cradled in the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until...

Feb 17, 2021

Richard "Dick" Norbert Rehmann, 70, of Fowler, MI, passed into Eternal Life Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding and Rev. Fr. Mathias Thelen concelebrating...

Feb 17, 2021

Glen E. Thrush, age 90, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Dan Siedlecki officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family...

Feb 16, 2021

Eileen M. Strickland age 74 of St. Johns, MI and Mesa AZ, went to be with her husband in heaven on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will...

Feb 15, 2021

Richard Vernon "Dick" Leonard, age 74, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, Michigan.

Cremation will take place and no services will be held.

Richard was born in Alma, Michigan on August 11, 1946, the son of Gordon LaVere and Mary (Landshaw) Leonard.

Dick worked...

Feb 14, 2021

Vernon Gene "Bill" Hirschman, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away from a heart attack surrounded by the love of his family Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 18, 2021, with Pastor Erin Taylor officiating. Burial...

Feb 12, 2021

Richard Glen "Richie" Vincent, Jr., age 58, of Bay City, formerly of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation...

Feb 10, 2021

Daniel Raymond Francis Quigley, 69, of St. Johns, MI, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Johns Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1400 Oakland St., St. Johns, MI, on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastors Dan Towar and Monte Landis...

Feb 10, 2021

Donald John Feldpausch, age 84, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI at a...

Feb 9, 2021

Joseph Frank Houska Jr., age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his home (not Covid related).

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. David Jenuwine and Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Feb 7, 2021

It is with deep sadness that the family of Timmy "Tim" Lynn Good, age 73, of Brant, MI, announce his passing on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Tim was born in Owosso, MI on February 13, 1947, the son of Donald and Shirley (Taylor) Good.  Tim is survived by his girlfriend Marlene,...

Feb 7, 2021

Frank E. Krivak of Bannister, MI passed away at Grace Haven Assisted Living Home, St. Johns, MI on February 7, 2021, at the age of 93.

Frank was born on October 1, 1927 in Gratiot County, MI, the son of Frank and Elenora (Stosekova) Krivak.

Frank resided most of his life on the family farm...

Feb 7, 2021

Wayne Fred Zittel, 93, of Lansing, MI, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Fulton Township Cemetery, Perrinton, MI on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. The service will be streamed on the Smith Family Funeral Home Facebook page.

Wayne was born...

Feb 6, 2021

Vicki Lyn Snyder, 61, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Vicki was born in Vestaburg, MI on May 4, 1959, the daughter of Jack Austin and Marion Mae (Johnston) Marsh.

Online condolences can be...

Feb 4, 2021

Thomas William Walker, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully with his niece and nephew at his side on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona...