Obituaries

Apr 4, 2020

Lois Arlene Poff, age 88, of Ashley, MI, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 from...

Apr 4, 2020

Darrell Lee LaClair Sr., 68, of Bannister, MI, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Darrell was born in Alma, MI on September 4, 1951, the son of Donald and Betty (Carter) LaClair.  He...

Apr 3, 2020

Shirley J.  Brownridge, age 84, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at Warwick Living Center, in Alma, Michigan.

Cremation has taken place and a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Shirley was born in St. Louis, Michigan on December 7, 1935, the daughter of Melvin and Goldie Viola...

Apr 2, 2020

Shawnee Susan Hucko, age 63, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Due to the current health concerns, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

Shawnee was born in Lansing, MI on May 29, 1956, the daughter of Frank and...

Apr 2, 2020

Robert Clark Hebeler Jr., age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at his home.

A Private Funeral Service will be held. A public Graveside Service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 11:30 A.M.

Robert was born in Ovid, MI on January 29,...

Apr 1, 2020

Thomas Gene McClintic, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Masonic Pathways, Alma.

Due to the current health concerns, a Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI, with Tom's great nephew, Pastor Matthew Stone officiating. A public Memorial Service will be held at a...

Mar 29, 2020

Joseph John Fabus Jr., age 85, of Bannister, MI, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. A celebration of Joe's life will be held at a later date.

Joseph was born in Ashley, MI...

Mar 28, 2020

Lenore Muriel Muscott, age 102, of Breckenridge, Michigan, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.

Graveside services will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Lenore was born in Emerson Township, Michigan on February 1, 1918, the daughter John...

Mar 28, 2020

Carolyn Kay Peters, age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

Due to the current health concerns, a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery, Middleton, MI.

Carolyn was born in Lansing, Michigan on November...

Mar 28, 2020

Roy Peter Smith, 83, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Lansing, MI.

Due to the current health concerns, a private family graveside service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, with Fr. Dennis Howard officiating. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Roy was born in...

Mar 28, 2020

Cleo Evelyn Williams, 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Welcome Home Assisted Living, Owosso, Michigan. A Graveside Service will be held at Fairfield Township Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. There will be a memorial service announced at a later date. Cleo was born in Brant,...

Mar 26, 2020

Wayne Olney McCausey, age 78, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral...

Mar 25, 2020

Fred B. Shaull, age 89, of North Star, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Fred was born in North Star, MI on August 28, 1930, the son of Hal and Elva (Simmons) Shaull.  Fred married his high school sweetheart, Billie McCormick.

Fred owned and operated...

Mar 25, 2020

William E. Freel, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home.

Due to current circumstances a Memorial Service will be held by the family at a later date.

William was born in Tawas, MI on April 25, 1940, to Norton and Faye (Vance) Freel.  William married Kathleen J....

Mar 23, 2020

David Gingerich, a devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away March 23, 2020.

David was born April 20, 1949 in Omer, MI to Melvin and Susanne. He graduated from Arenac High School with the class of 1967. David served in the Army from 1968 to 1970. He served in combat during the Vietnam war; participating in signal...

Mar 23, 2020

Mary Lou Toth, 78, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Due to the current events a Private Graveside Service will be held at Mary Knoll Catholic Cemetery, Carson City MI, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.

Mary was born in Holt, MI on January 10, 1942,...

Mar 22, 2020

Adam Lee Klein, age 20, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.

A Private Family Service will be held. Visitation open to family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI. At this time, due to the current circumstances, we are required to...

Mar 22, 2020

Cheryl Elaine (Stoner) Elliott, age 63, passed away surrounded by family on March 22, 2020.

A small private service was held with close family, followed by a private burial at Woodmere Cemetery in Standish MI.  A Public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Cheryl loved being a mother. She cherished her family and...

Mar 21, 2020

Felix S. Ramirez, age 85, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Due to current circumstances a Private Funeral Service will be held. A Graveside Service will be held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 3:15 P.M.

Felix was born in...

Mar 20, 2020

Nancy Ann Hufnagel, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Due to the current circumstances a private family Funeral Service will be held. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and announced as soon as the information is available. Burial will take place...