Obituaries

Dec 19, 2020

Gregory Robert “GR” Smith, age 72, of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

GR was born June 23, 1948 in Alma, MI to Maurice and Betty Jean (Parks) Smith. He graduated from Alma High School in 1966, where he was on the cross-country team. He married Margaret Bailey on April 25, 1969 in Ithaca,...

Dec 19, 2020

Muoi Tu, age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, surrounded by her family.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams...

Dec 17, 2020

David Bruce Thomas, age 60, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

David was born in Ypsilanti, MI on March 9, 1960, the son of Lee and Phyllis (Dawson) Thomas. He graduated from Ypsilanti...

Dec 17, 2020

Ben William Coffin, age 71, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at his home.

There will be a Memorial Service held at a later date.

Ben was born in Alma, MI, on May 15, 1949, the son of Glenn and Erma (Jellison) Coffin. He graduated from Alma High School and served his...

Dec 16, 2020

Kristine S. Koenigsknecht AKA “Queen Kristine”, age 68, of Fowler MI passed away on December 16, 2020 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

Kris was born on June 8, 1952 in St. Johns, MI to Keith and Janet Murray. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1970. Kris worked as a bartender...

Dec 15, 2020

Doris Clara Wieber, 82, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI. Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, MI.

Doris Clara Wieber was born on March 29, 1938 in Bengal...

Dec 15, 2020

Earl Scott Hungerford, age 61, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Earl was born in Alma, MI on November 16, 1959, the son of Earl and Donna (Cornelius)...

Dec 15, 2020

John Wayne Anderson, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by the love of his family Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI at on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.

John was born in...

Dec 13, 2020

David Michael "Dave" Arambula, 61, of Dewitt, MI, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home.

In following David's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

David was born in Santa Monica, CA on February 4, 1959, the son of David and Sharon (Chester) Arambula. On March...

Dec 9, 2020

Michelle May Tryon, age 41, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully passed away at her home after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Jut Daron officiating.  Visitation...

Dec 9, 2020

On December 9, 2020 after a lengthy illness, David Noel Rich Sr., of St. Louis, MI passed from this earth to find his eternal fishing hole.

He was born on December 25, 1948, the son of Robert E and Betty J (Bickle) Rich.  David was husband to Connie, who he married on October 2, 1971 and father...

Dec 7, 2020

Cecil Webster Ryckman, age 98, of Riverdale, MI passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home with his son at his side just minutes before his 99th birthday.

Cecil's wishes were to be cremated with Private Graveside Services at Elm Hall Cemetery, Elm Hall, MI at a later date.

Cecil was born in Sherman...

Dec 3, 2020

Joyce Marie Stambersky, 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 3, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.

In following Joyce's wishes, cremation has taken place and burial was held at Ithaca Cemetery.

Joyce was born in Hill Township, Ogemaw County, MI on July 19, 1935, the daughter of William C. and Vera Belle (Conway) May....

Dec 2, 2020

Barbara Jean Rewerts, age 76, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik officiating.  For those unable to attend, visit Smith...

Dec 1, 2020

Andrew W. Porubsky, age 54, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 30, 2020

Dennis Carl Wortman, age 74, of Gould City, MI, passed away after a battle with cancer Monday, November 30, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:00 P.M.  For those unable to attend, visit Smith Family Funeral Homes Facebook page to view the service...

Nov 30, 2020

Breanna Malynn VanHorn, age 23, of St. Louis, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.

Breanna was born in Alma, MI on June 3, 1997, the...

Nov 29, 2020

Lucille M. Paine passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 96.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in Maple Rapids, MI on January 17, 1924, the daughter of Gerald and Bertha (Roberts) Abbott.

She was the heart of her home and the family farm,...

Nov 29, 2020

Jeffery Alan Snater, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away after a short illness (not COVID related) on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

In following Jeff's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Jeff was born in St. Johns, MI...

Nov 26, 2020

Frances E.  Halfman, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Fowler MI, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Koenigsknecht officiating.

Frances was born in Fowler, MI...