Obituaries

Beverly Jean Morton

Beverly Jean Morton

May 12, 2026

     Beverly Jean Morton, age 80, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.     Per Beverly's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.     Beverly was born in Alma, Michigan on June 9, 1945, the daughter of Robert D. and Ruth "Bette" (Comstock)...

Robert Clyde Coleman

Robert Clyde Coleman

May 11, 2026

     Robert Clyde "Bob" Coleman, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Haven of Rest Hospice House, Owosso, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. A private...

Joan Marie Howes

Joan Marie Howes

May 10, 2026

     Joan Marie Howes, age 88, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care Home, Ithaca, MI.      A Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday from 11:00...

Curt Alan Simmon

Curt Alan Simmon

May 9, 2026

     Curt Alan Simmon, age 60, of Eagle, MI, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will...

Diana Jessica Bradley

Diana Jessica Bradley

May 8, 2026

     Diana Jessica Bradley, age 77, of Alma, MI passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, with her faithful husband and loving sons by her side.     Diana was born in Carson City, MI on December 4, 1948. Growing up in St. Louis, MI, she followed her dad everywhere he went, whether it was the woods, to town or...

Allen William Bebow

Allen William Bebow

May 8, 2026

    Allen William Bebow, age 91, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026.

     A Memorial Service will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 18, 2026, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the...

Arthur LeRoy Howard

Arthur LeRoy Howard

May 6, 2026

     Arthur LeRoy "Art" Howard, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Grove Bible Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 11, 2026, with Dr. Brendan Holmquist officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at...

Robert Lee Hawkes

Robert Lee Hawkes

May 5, 2026

     Robert Lee “Bob” Hawkes, age 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.     Per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held at this time.      He is survived by his brother Fred and Francis Hawkes of Ithaca, MI; and his cousins. He was preceded in death by...

Dennis Earl Boak

Dennis Earl Boak

May 3, 2026

     Dennis Earl Boak, age 78, of Pewamo, MI, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Corewell Health-Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids, MI.     At his request, cremation will take place and the family will have a private celebration of his life at a later date.     Dennis was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 27, 1947, the son...

Ruth Ann Barish

Ruth Ann Barish

May 3, 2026

     Ruth Ann (Kleeman) Barish, age 69, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan.     Ruth was born to Alfred and Doylene Kleeman and was a proud graduate of St. Johns High School, Class of 1975. She began working at Smeltzer Corporation in St. Johns in 1976,...

Gary D Eyer

Gary D Eyer

May 2, 2026

     Gary D Eyer, age 79, of Ashley, MI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 8, 2026, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until...

M. Berneda Denniston

M. Berneda Denniston

May 1, 2026

     Berneda Denniston, age 87, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Sunrise Senior Living in Plano, Texas.      Berneda was born on April 6, 1939, in Lansing, Michigan, to Ray Vern and Mary (Kauffman) Benson. She was raised in a loving Christian home where her faith began early in life and remained...

Thomas Albert Deitrich

Thomas Albert Deitrich

April 30, 2026

    Thomas Albert “Tom” Deitrich, age 69, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.       Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

Eufemio C. "Eric" Longoria

Eufemio C. "Eric" Longoria

April 30, 2026

     Eufemio C. "Eric" Longoria, Jr., age 73, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by his family.     Funeral Services will be held at Northpointe Community Church, DeWitt, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with Eric Longoria officiating. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Visitation will...

Laura Lynn Micka

Laura Lynn Micka

April 28, 2026

     Laura Lynn Micka, age 58, of Ashley, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI after complications with diabetes.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, from 2-6 P.M. on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI at a...

Lucy E. Foster

Lucy E. Foster

April 28, 2026

      Lucy E. Foster, age 93, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, Michigan.     Burial will take place at Ferris Center Cemetery in Vestaburg, Michigan.     Lucy was born in Edmore, Michigan on September 27, 1932, the daughter Clyde Arthur and Viola Lucille (Wright) Cummins. On...

Sandra Robinson

Sandra Robinson

April 27, 2026

     Sandra “Sandy” Robinson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Born on April 19, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Sandy lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and unwavering love.     Sandy’s life was marked by dedication to the Lord and a heart centered on her family and...

Billie Jo Hagerman

Billie Jo Hagerman

April 27, 2026

     Billie Jo "Billy Goat" Hagerman, age 62, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Alma, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with William DeVuyst officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the...

Mary Louise Howard

Mary Louise Howard

April 26, 2026

     Mary Louise Howard, age 83, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid,...

Steven Lee Welch

Steven Lee Welch

April 25, 2026

     Steven Lee Welch, age 74, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, Lansing, MI.      A Celebration of his life will be held at Uncle John's Cider Mill, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026.     Steven was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 28, 1952,...