Obituaries

December 14, 2021

Reatha Lillian Lator, age 101, of Ashley, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 17, 2021, with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star,...

December 14, 2021

Kenneth Raymond "Kenny" Post, age 65, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

In following Kenny's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a graveside cemetery will be held at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.

Kenny was...

December 13, 2021

     Allen Jeffrey “Jeff” Martin, age 78 of Middleton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. He was born in Elsie, MI., the son of Robert and Gathal (Bell) Martin. Jeff graduated from Elsie High School Class of 1961. Jeff is survived by his wife, Janice (Goscinski); sons: Joel (Mary) and Jonathan (Erika) Martin; grandchildren: McKenna and Jack Martin;...

December 13, 2021

Edward Theodore Glosch, age, 75, of Ovid, Michigan, went to be with his love on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso, Michigan.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Edward was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on February 10, 1946, the son of Otto...

December 13, 2021

    Allen Jeffrey “Jeff” Martin, age 78 of Middleton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.  He was born in Elsie, MI., the son of Robert and Gathal (Bell) Martin. Jeff graduated from Elsie High School Class of 1961.  Jeff is survived by his wife, Janice (Goscinski); sons: Joel (Mary) and Jonathan (Erika) Martin; grandchildren: McKenna and Jack Martin; and...

December 13, 2021

George Jacob Ball, age 50, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, in Delta Township, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

George was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 4, 1971, the son of Dennis Martin and Noreen May (Brown) Ball.  George...

December 11, 2021

Dennis Alan Baese, age 65, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.

Memorial Service at  Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M....

December 11, 2021

Kevin Jay Strieff, age 54, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, with Pastor Cal Emerson officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on...

December 10, 2021

Rebecca Jo "Becky" Deuel, age 64, of St. Johns , went to be with the Lord on Dec. 10 2021 . She was surrounded by family, including her two loving sisters, as well as her two sons who held her hand as she passed.

Per Becky's request, a cremation has taken place and a Celebration...

December 9, 2021

David Charles Moritz, age 70, of Elsie , MI , passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 , at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns , MI .

Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul 's Lutheran Church , Fowler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 13, 2021 , with Pastor Paul Clark...

December 8, 2021

Tom E Davis, born October 22, 1959, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2021.  He is survived by “Crick” his “wife” of 34 years, his son “Code/Bubba” and many other family members.

The family would like to share the following:

The world lost a great man today. One of the most caring and hard working...

December 7, 2021

Mary Jane Schoendorf, age 93, of Elsie, Michigan passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Ovid Healthcare Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 20, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan at...

December 6, 2021

Hazel Mae Clagg, age 86, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, with Rev Mary Anne Evans-Justin officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI....

December 6, 2021

Sheri Lynn Bohnett, age 51, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 10, 2021, with Roberta Bohnett officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 &...

December 6, 2021

Joyce Ann Laverty, age 66, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 10, 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral.

...

December 5, 2021

Donald L. Flegel, age 96 of Brant, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, December 5th, 2021, with family by his side.

Donald was born July 21, 1925, in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County, to...

December 5, 2021

Joyce Marguerite Beard of Ithaca, 95 ¾ years young, passed away on 12/5/2021, at Carson City Hospital.  Joyce was born in St. Louis, Michigan on 1/8/1926, to Kathleen Cummings Harris and Victor J. Harris.  She was a home birth, with the doctor coming from Vestaburg to deliver her.  Her family raised bees and had a honey production business, shipping...

December 5, 2021

Barbara Ann Klarich, age 88, of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 5, 2021 after a short stay at McLaren Flint. Barb was a talented and fun-loving individual who had a good life. Barb never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone.

Barb was born in Flint,...

December 4, 2021

Joyce Amy Lator, age 93, of Ashley, MI, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, in DeWitt, MI.

Joyce was born in September 1928 to Lester and Leda (Nelson) Reynolds of Six Lakes, Michigan.  Joyce Amy Reynolds met Otto Lator at a dance in Edmore.  They were married six weeks later on August 5, 1949.  They...

December 4, 2021

Brenda Sue Batora-Hoffman, age 56, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at her home.

Funeral Services were held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, with Deacon Gary Edington officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan.

Brenda was born in St....