Obituaries

October 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...

October 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...

October 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....

October 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,...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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. ...

October 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...

October 21, 2021

Dave Thomas, age 73, went to the Lord’s house on October 21, 2021 with his family by his side at Midland Medical Center, Midland, Michigan.

Dave was born in Alma on May 9, 1948, the son of Ernest and Freida (Andrews) Thomas and was a lifelong resident of the Edgewood area.

Dave graduated from Ithaca...

October 21, 2021

Gerald Clyde "Andy" Price, age 92, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, with Rev. Judy Hazel officiating.  Burial will take place at South Bingham...

October 21, 2021

Martha L. Brabon, age 103, of Alma, MI, formerly of Elsie passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Masonic Pathways with her family by her side.

A cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. She will be buried at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan beside her first husband Walter Sigafoose.

October 21, 2021

Evelyn Jane Speers, age 89, of Owosso, MI, passed away after a brief illness Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, October 25, 2021. Private family burial will take place at St....

October 17, 2021

Charles Alan "Chuck" Wittenberg, age 81, of Owosso, MI, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at The Meadows Assisted Living, Owosso, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 A.M....

October 16, 2021

Betty Jo Holley, age 56, of East Lansing , MI , passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 , at Hope Network, East Lansing , MI .

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 22, 2021 with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation...

October 15, 2021

Joan Hopkinson Cook, age 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 15, 2021 at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca, MI, the town she called home for the majority of her long and blessed life. She was born on March 3, 1931 to Lynn and Beulah Hopkinson and joined siblings Bill, Margie, and Mary.

October 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Helen Louise (Collie) Hayes, age 69, of Ithaca, MI.  She passed away on October 15, 2021 with her children at her side at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.  She rests in the promise of the soon return of her Savior,...

October 14, 2021

Martha Ann Crackel, age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care in Ithaca, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Oasis Community Church , Ithaca , MI , at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 , with Pastor Dale Wolfe officiating .  Visitation will be...