Obituaries

Apr 19, 2025

     Patrick "Pat" Steven Vernon, age 68, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Burial will take place at the Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI, at a later date. Visitation will be held on...

Apr 18, 2025

Tomasita Rodriguez passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2025, with her family by her side.

Tomasita was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Vicente and Priscilla Garcia. She married the love of her life on October 8, 1957. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother to five children, though one passed...

Apr 18, 2025

     Nicholas Richard Pickell, age 36, of Perry, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Riverside Healthcare Center, St. Louis, Michigan.

     A cremation has taken place and a celebration of Nick's life will take place at a later date.

     Nicholas was born in Mecosta County, Michigan, on October 26, 1988, the son of Pamela Sue (Pickell)...

Apr 17, 2025

     Eugene Earl "Gene" Peterson, age 83, of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025, with Pastor Mark Walter officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

Apr 16, 2025

     Noble Campbell, age 93, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, MI, at a later date.     Noble was born in Henry Clay, Kentucky on January 14, 1932, the daughter of James Allen Garfield and...

Apr 15, 2025

     Michael (Mike) James Hoort, age 62, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.     Per Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, 2965 West Parks Road, St. Johns, MI, on May 18th 2025,...

Apr 15, 2025

 David James Elsesser, age 49, of Sumner, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.  Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, with Pastor Bob Menzel officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. A luncheon will take place at...

Apr 13, 2025

     Gregory Lee "Greg" Gossard, 67, age of Sebring, Florida and Indian River, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, April 21, 2025, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at Grove Cemetery, Kenton, OH...

Apr 13, 2025

     Heather Farr Hammond, age 53, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.     Heather was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on November 24, 1971, the daughter of Robert William and Gayle Margaret (Campbell) Farr. She graduated from Port Huron High School with the Class of 1990. She...

Apr 12, 2025

       Marsha Diann Eckerle (Hiller), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and warm chocolate chip cookies.       Born in Michigan, Marsha grew up with deep-rooted values that carried her through a life filled with grace and dedication. She began her education in a one-room schoolhouse at Richmond...

Apr 12, 2025

     Billy Ray "Bill" Good, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Mecosta, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, with Pastor John James officiating. Burial will take place at Marion Township Cemetery, Marion Springs, MI. Visitation will be...

Apr 11, 2025

     Richard "Dick" Charles Grinnell, age 90, of Bannister, MI, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at his daughters’ home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will...

Apr 11, 2025

     Michael Lee Bouchey, age 71, of Sumner, MI, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.      A Celebration of Life will be held at Sumner Township Community Center (old school), 10820 Pine Street, Sumner, MI 48889, beginning at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 18, 2025.      Michael "Mike" was born in...

Apr 8, 2025

     Ronald Lee "Ron" Galko, age 71, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, April 14, 2025. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held...

Apr 7, 2025

     James Dale "Jimmy" Cornwall, age 61, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI ,surrounded by his family.     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     James was born in Denver, Colorado on September 30, 1963, the son of Amos Dale and Marie...

Apr 7, 2025

     Keith Raymond Peters, age 91, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery,...

Apr 7, 2025

     Dewey Leo "Dude" Bunting, age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings on Monday, April 7, 2025. Dewey is well loved and will be missed greatly.     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Dewey was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI...

Apr 4, 2025

      James “Jim” Johnson, lovingly nicknamed “Chuck” by his children, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, after a life filled with love, hard work, and adventure.     Funeral Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with Pastor John Eich officiating. Visitation will...

Apr 4, 2025

     Harley Roland Peoples, age 84, of Ashley, Michigan, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.     In keeping with his wishes, a cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at East Plains Cemetery, Lebanon...

Apr 4, 2025

     Elaine Genevieve Kramer, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home with her family.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy...