Obituaries

October 10, 2021

Richard Erwin "Dick" Pline, age 60, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery in Fowler, Michigan.

Dick was born in Grayling, Michigan on February 16, 1961, the...

October 9, 2021

Donald E. "Don" Hall, age 91, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

There will be no services. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,  Alma, MI at a later date.

Donald was born in Alma, Michigan on February 27, 1930, the son of Ralph...

October 8, 2021

May 18,1925 – October 8, 2021

Lena “Ione” Hull, age 96 of Ithaca, Michigan, went peacefully and gently to be with the Lord our God with her family by her side, on October 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Gertrude Williams, stepmother Yula Williams, stepmother Edith Williams, her loving husband of...

October 8, 2021

Delores Ruth Mysinger, age 86, of Prudenville, MI, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at her sons home in Ovid, MI.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 23, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Prudenville, MI.  A luncheon will follow at Buccilli's Pizza in Houghton Lake, MI.   Burial will...

October 8, 2021

Mark Louis "Markie" Weber, age 89, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity...

October 7, 2021

Spencer Earl Atkinson was lifted and his spirit carried upon wings of a great blue heron October 7, 2021, just one week shy of his 28 th year.

Spence is loved by so, so many...his whole life was spent gathering in, supporting and loving family, friends, strangers and animals of all kinds.  We all have talents and...

October 7, 2021

Elizabeth Cora Cook, age 94, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Country Friends Assisted Living.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 12-2 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel.  Burial will take place at Elm Hall Cemetery in Gratiot County, Michigan.  There will be no formal...

October 4, 2021

Rodney Ray Smith, age 68, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care Home in Ithaca, MI.

Funeral Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Dave Cokonougher Officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on...

October 2, 2021

Michael Warren "Mike" Mates, age 57, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed into the arms of his Savior Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital - Carson City, Michigan surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating. ...

September 29, 2021

Barbara Kay (Gross) Jones, age 70 of Ithaca, passed away September 29, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 15, 1951, to Kenneth and Naomi (White) Gross. She married the love of her life, Gary Jones on September 20, 1969.

Barb worked at Wolverine for several years then waitressed for many years,...

September 29, 2021

Ellen Irene Keeler, age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at 2793 W. Washington Rd., Ithaca, MI, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Private burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.

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September 26, 2021

Robert Paul Taylor, age  83, of Ovid, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his home.

In following Bob's wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Bob was born in Ovid , Michigan on July 5, 1938 , the son...

September 26, 2021

Adrian Lee Huss, age 74, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Adrian was born in St. Johns , MI on August 9, 1947 , the son of Adrian D. Huss...

September 25, 2021

David Wayne Smith, age 55, of Owosso, Michigan passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Henry Ford Detroit Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.

Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 111 South Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI, with Rev. Russell Merrill officiating.

David was born in Flint,...

September 23, 2021

Patricia Marie “Pat” Latz, age 83, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Battle Creek, Michigan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 30, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding.  Burial will take place at...

September 22, 2021

Jodi (Capen) Burgett, 54, of Alliance Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday September 22, 2021. Jodi was born on August 27, 1967 in Alma Michigan, the oldest child of Diana (Peska) Capen and Randy Capen. Jodi worked for several years for a traveling Carnival where she met her husband, John Burgett. They wed on May 5, 1999. Jodi and John...

September 22, 2021

Robert William Conn, age 43, of Riverdale, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan.

A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Robert was born in Alma, Michigan on November 11, 1977, the son of Robert D. Conn...

September 21, 2021

John Raymond Harrier, age 73, of Alma, MI, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI. A Celebration of John's life with military honors will be...

September 21, 2021

Terresa Reanee (Ordiway) Engel, age 54, of Port Hope, MI, formerly of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at the Owosso Eagles Club #851 on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2:00 P.M.

Terresa was born...

September 21, 2021

Donna June Kusenda, age 95, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, surrounded by her family at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns. Funeral Services will be held at United Church of Ovid, 131 West Front Street, Ovid, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, with Pastor Dr. Eugene Blair officiating.  Burial will...