Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

Frederick D. Hoard, age 89, of Ithaca passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Fred was born to Claude and Louisa (Zimmerman Moore) Hoard in Gratiot County on February 26, 1932. He married Helen Martin October 25, 1958 at the Edgewood Church of God in Hamilton Township.

Fred was a proud veteran of the United States...

Apr 12, 2021

Richard John "Rich" Kunkel Jr., age 46, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M until the time of service...

Apr 12, 2021

Lillian Marie Straub, 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Apr 9, 2021

Ivan Raymond Sperry, age 74, of Dewitt, MI, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 8990 Church Rd., St. Johns, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Timothy Bayer officiating. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery,...

Apr 8, 2021

Richard Eugene “Dick” Eichorn, 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Mark Monroe officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI at a later date. Visitation will be held...

Apr 7, 2021

Duane Ronald Hehrer Jr., age 61 of Owosso, formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI.

Per Ron's wishes he will be cremated and a family service will be held at a later date.

Ron was born in Owosso, MI on February 2, 1960 the son of...

Apr 7, 2021

Virginia Sylvia Moore, 74, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at the Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with her nephew Pastor Terry Bailey officiating. ...

Apr 6, 2021

Thomas Anthony VanEtten, age 73, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with his brother Dan VanEtten officiating.  Burial will follow at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held...

Apr 5, 2021

Steven Wayne Cronk, 55, of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly from an automobile accident on April 5, 2021.

Steven was born on October 20,1965 to Richard and Christine (Holbrook) Cronk in Hillsdale, Michigan.

He was an avid Michigan fan and was a welder by trade.

Steven is survived by his wife Koren; 3 step...

Apr 5, 2021

Donald Joseph Goerge, age 82, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  The Mass will be live-streamed on the Most Holy Trinity...

Apr 5, 2021

Pauline Jean Sparks, age 97, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family dearly.

Pauline was born in Ithaca, MI on October 7, 1923, the daughter of Harrison and Olive (Abbott) Wood. She graduated from Ithaca High School...

Apr 4, 2021

Wanda Sue Vincent, 64, of West Branch, MI, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Hospital, West Branch, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery. Visitation...

Apr 4, 2021

William A. Daman, age 69, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI after a long battle with health issues.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place...

Apr 3, 2021

Isaiah Clark McKinley the beloved son of Daniel Grady and Rebekah Rose (Becker) McKinley was received into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He is the grandson of Scott & Becky Becker and James & Lynnette McKinley.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Beach Cemetery...

Apr 1, 2021

Edward Frank Fornusek Jr., age 70, of Bannister, MI, passed away at home after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Ronald J. Essman...

Mar 31, 2021

Loren Gary Ward, 68, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Richard Jolliff officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the Memorial Service...

Mar 31, 2021

Delores Henrietta Robinson, 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. with family...

Mar 29, 2021

Sharon Marie Fish, age 78, passed away on March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on October 13, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Edison and Choral Chapman.  She met and married her first high school sweetheart and the love of her life 57 years...

Mar 29, 2021

Jeanette Louise Gruesbeck, 85, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, March 29, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 7:00 P.M., with Elder Dan Earl officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from...

Mar 29, 2021

Kenneth LeRoy Welch, age 85 of Shelbyville IN formerly of St. Johns, MI passed away peacefully on March 29, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at the St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Jim Pearl officiating. Visitation will be held...