Obituaries

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,...

November 15, 2021

Karen Mary Kutchie, age 79, of DeWitt , MI , passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 , at Ashley Care Center , Ashley , MI .

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns , MI , at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 , with...

November 14, 2021

Michelle Marie Harter, age 67 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Michelle was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 23, 1954, the daughter of Harold Denoise and LaRaine Yvonne (Hopkins) Maag.  She graduated...

November 14, 2021

Sue Ann Monroe, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 19, 2021, with Dr. Eugene Blair officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove...

November 13, 2021

Matilda Nellie “Tillie” Boeskool, of Ithaca, Michigan, born November 14, 1924 to Roman and Agatha Wawsczyk, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the age of 96.

She married Kenneth Boeskool in 1949.  He passed away in 1997.  Tillie was a homemaker who enjoyed all aspects of raising her family.  She enjoyed cooking, crocheting...

November 13, 2021

Mallory Lee Hockstra, age 26, of Mount Pleasant ; passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 13, 2021 .

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis , Michigan .  Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Louis , Michigan .  Visitation...

November 12, 2021

Wilda Elaine Sammons, age 91, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Wilda’s Life will be held next summer. Burial will be at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI next to her husband Eugene Fairchild.

Wilda was...

November 12, 2021

Frank J. Bernath, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home. He was the last surviving sibling of Andro and Katerina Bernath. Frank resided in Elsie and the Clinton county area for over 90 years and the last few years in St. Johns. Frank was proud to serve in the United States...

November 12, 2021

Harvey Michael Light, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI; on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Keith Wise will officiate.

Harvey  was born in Saginaw, Michigan on...

November 10, 2021

Gregory William Siefker, age 76, of St. Louis signed off his final morning show November 10, 2021 and has taken his place with Jesus playing the “Gospel Tune of the Hour.”  Born May 2, 1945 to Joseph and Lorna Siefker in Alma, Michigan, Greg lived an extraordinary life of service to his family, community and country music radio.