Obituaries

November 24, 2021

Ronald W. Koschmider and Shirley Jean Koschmider, of DeWitt, Michigan, Ron passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the age of 79, and Shirley passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 73.

Ronald was born on September 11, 1942 in Cadillac, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Ethel (Winans) Koschmider.  Shirley was...

November 24, 2021

Robert Lee Priest, age 83, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date...

November 23, 2021

Allen Judd Somers, age 85, of Stanton , MI , passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 , at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living, Lakeview , MI .

In following Allen's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 , at Smith...

November 23, 2021

Waneta Nemoine Ward, age 81, of Edmore, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, Michigan.

A cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held in the spring.   Burial will take place in DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, MI.

Waneta was born in DeWitt, Michigan on...

November 23, 2021

Beloved brother and uncle, David Alan Parker, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home in Livonia, Michigan, due to Covid-19 related pulmonary embolism.  Cremation has taken place.  The family looks forward to celebrating David’s life, but no services are planned at this time.

David was born in Gladwin, Michigan, on September 15,...

November 23, 2021

Manuel Rodriguez Jr. was born November 15, 1957 to Manuel and Jan Juana Rodriguez in Davis, Oklahoma. Manuel grew up in San Benito, Texas where he attended San Benito High. Manuel came to Michigan as a migrant worker. His family would come every summer for work, then where he started a family of his own. He always had a...

November 21, 2021

Todd Alan Hodges, passed away on November 21, 2021, at the age of 50.  Todd was born June 8, 1971, the son of Philip Aaron Hodges and Joyce Elaine (Roosa) Hodges of Alma, Michigan.

Todd worked as a plumber for American Plumbing in Lansing. Todd was a motorcycle enthusiast and belonged to Abate. He enjoyed fishing, mushrooming...

November 21, 2021

Angela Lyn Lawrence, age 71, of Ovid, Michigan passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Angela was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 25, 1950, the daughter of Bill and Betty (Shinabery) Aldrich She graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the...

November 20, 2021

Michiel William Daley, age 83 of Ithaca, passed away on November 20th, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Visitation will be at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 with the funeral immediately following. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in St. Johns following the service.

Michiel was...

November 20, 2021

James Anthony Gorney, age 51, of St. Louis , MI , passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 , at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland , MI .

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

James was born in Saginaw , Michigan on January 27, 1970 ,...

November 19, 2021

Lynn Richard Dicken, age 83 of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on November 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to William Robert and Marvel (Barnes) Dicken on May 15, 1938 in Summerdale, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lynn graduated from Ithaca High School in 1956. He then married...

November 18, 2021

Doris Louise Luckhurst, age 89, of Crystal, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at daughters home in St. Joe, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held at at Open Door Fellowship, 121 South Williams Street,  Carson City, MI, at 11:00 A.M.  on Tuesday, November 23, 2021,  with Pastor Larry Austin and Pastor David Kingsbury officiating. Burial will take place...

November 17, 2021

Lillian J. Wright, 92, of Vestaburg, Michigan passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Masonic Pathways in Alma. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.

November 17, 2021

Faith I. "Tena" Schmitt, age 88, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at The Laurels of Carson City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 , with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber presiding.  Burial will take...

November 16, 2021

Laura R. Allen, age 91, of Ithaca, passed away November 16, 2021 at Schnepp’s Senior Care Center in St Louis.  Visitation will be at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca on  Friday November 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 with funeral immediately following.  Pastors Dave Jewell & Cheryl Davis will officiate.  Burial will be at Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd....

November 16, 2021

Carol Ann Walker, age 71, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, Michigan at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 20, 2021, with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 12...

November 16, 2021

Donald Lee Hutchinson, Jr., age 59, of Ovid, MI formerly of Bay City, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at the Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 3, 2021,  with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will...

November 16, 2021

Richard Melvin Thelen, age 77, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

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

November 15, 2021

Barry "Pounder" Tessman, age 64, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis , MI , at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 19, 2021 , with Pastor Bob Fall officiating.  Burial will follow at...

November 15, 2021

Carol Jean Clark, age 86, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at The Meadows Assisted Living, Owosso, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 19, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden presiding.  Burial will take place at Wildwood Cemetery,...