Obituaries

Jun 4, 2025

Suzanne (Sue) Marie Martin, of Ithaca, MI, was born on August 17, 1949, in Lansing, MI. She passed away peacefully at her home on June 4, 2025 in Ithaca, Michigan.

She is survived by her three children: Annette Martin Mallon (Dan Mallon) of St. Peters, MO; Robert Martin of Ithaca, MI; and Kenneth Martin (Carla)...

Jun 3, 2025

     Jaxson Knight "Jax" Kozlowski entered the world silently on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Corewell Health Hospital, Greenville, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Wesleyan Church, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 13, 2025, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 12:00 P.M. until the...

Jun 2, 2025

     Karen Ann Maxa, age 69, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Jun 1, 2025

     Jonadene Dorene Lupnitz, age 79, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025.     A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.     Jonadene was born in Ovid, Michigan on April 18, 1946, the daughter of John and Virginia Doris (Holton) Green. She was a graduate of Elsie High School.     Jonadene's children...

May 31, 2025

     John Marshall Criswell, age 78, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Alma Elks Lodge, Alma, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, June 16, 2025, with Pastor Lee Rhodes officiating.     John was born in Coldwater, Michigan on September...

May 28, 2025

     Michael Paul "Mike" Hettinger, Sr., age 82, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Medilodge of Capital Area, Lansing, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place...

May 28, 2025

     Mary Louise Wilkes, age 81, of Haslett, Michigan, formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.     A Graveside Service will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2025.     Louise was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 28, 1943,...

May 23, 2025

       Jerome Robert Thelen, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025.       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. A private burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery,...

May 20, 2025

     Phoenix Nova Anderson came into our world sleeping on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, with Pastor Benjamin Beck officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until the time of...

May 20, 2025

     Lee Ann Darnell, age 56, of Lake, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Clare, MI.     No arrangements have been made at this time.     Lee was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on October 16, 1968, the daughter of Terry L. and Ruth A. (Raymer) Darnell.     She loved spending time in nature,...

May 19, 2025

     Bonnie Ellen Barnes, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, with Pastor Ried Martin officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, New...

May 18, 2025

     Merritt B. Scharnweber, 92, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.     Private burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns at a later date.     Merritt was born in Mitchell, South Dakota on June 9, 1932, the son of Merritt P. and Florence...

May 18, 2025

Chassidy Marie Martin, age 41 of Ashley,  passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Chassidy was born in St. Johns on June 3, 1983, the daughter of Rex and Robin (Rademacher) Martin.  Chassidy loved life.  She enjoyed the outdoors, spending time hunting and fishing.  She loved people, and could always be found doing something...

May 17, 2025

     Douglas Kenneth “Doug” Hartsuff, age 80, went home to be with his Lord, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at University of Michigan-Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.     Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor David Stanton officiating. Burial will take place...

May 17, 2025

     Mary Lee Dove, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.     Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. A...

May 16, 2025

      It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Chris Michael Sparks, age 76, of Sumner, MI, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, whose presence will be missed but never forgotten.      A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in...

May 14, 2025

     George John Zampaloni, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Yukon, OK, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, Saint Johns with family by his side.     A Graveside Service will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grand Rapids, at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, May 19, 2025, with his son Chris...

May 12, 2025

     Keith Allen Harter, age 73, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home.     A Memorial Service will be held at the Masonic Lodge, Hubbardston, MI, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.     Keith was born in St. Johns, Michigan on...

May 12, 2025

Udell Martin Hartman, age 80, of Ithaca, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at MI Michigan Medical Center Alma. Udell was born in Riverdale on September 29, 1944, the son of James Harold and Lana (Hunt) Hartman. For thirty years he worked in Lansing at Oldsmobile.  He loved watching college basketball, and was a loyal Spartan, Tigers, and Lions fan.  He...

May 11, 2025

      Thomas H. Harrier, age 69 of Zeeland, MI, passed away at his home on Sunday May 11, 2025, after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia.       Per Tom’s wishes there will be no services.       Tom was born February 11, 1956, the son of Ernest and Marie (Fox) Harrier. He graduated from Alma High School in 1975....