Obituaries

October 21, 2021

Evelyn Jane Speers, age 89, of Owosso, MI, passed away after a brief illness Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, October 25, 2021. Private family burial will take place at St....

October 17, 2021

Charles Alan "Chuck" Wittenberg, age 81, of Owosso, MI, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at The Meadows Assisted Living, Owosso, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 A.M....

October 16, 2021

Betty Jo Holley, age 56, of East Lansing , MI , passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 , at Hope Network, East Lansing , MI .

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 22, 2021 with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation...

October 15, 2021

Joan Hopkinson Cook, age 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 15, 2021 at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca, MI, the town she called home for the majority of her long and blessed life. She was born on March 3, 1931 to Lynn and Beulah Hopkinson and joined siblings Bill, Margie, and Mary.

October 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Helen Louise (Collie) Hayes, age 69, of Ithaca, MI.  She passed away on October 15, 2021 with her children at her side at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.  She rests in the promise of the soon return of her Savior,...

October 14, 2021

Martha Ann Crackel, age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care in Ithaca, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Oasis Community Church , Ithaca , MI , at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 , with Pastor Dale Wolfe officiating .  Visitation will be...

October 13, 2021

Barbara Ann Jones, age 28, of Ovid , MI , passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 , at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing , MI .

She was born on September 15, 1993 in Carson City , MI .  She attended the First Baptist Academy and then graduated from Carson City - Crystal schools in 2012....

October 13, 2021

Michael Donald Low, age 57, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Medilodge of Campus Area, East Lansing, Michigan.

Michael was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 19, 1964, the son of Donald Raymond and Nancy L. (Antes) Low.  He attended St. Johns Public Schools and graduated with the class...

October 12, 2021

Thelma Jean Gee, age 95, of Elwell, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 14, 2021, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.  Burial will follow at...

October 11, 2021

Carol Ann Usman, age 74, of East Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, October 11, 2021, at her favorite son's house surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held at Ford Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Carol was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 27, 1947,...

October 10, 2021

Darrel Charles O’Boyle, age 43 of Ithaca, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Lansing, Michigan.

Darrel was born June 5, 1978 to Neil and Linda O’Boyle in Alma, Michigan. He married Mary Tissue on April 15, 2000 at the Porter Free Methodist Church in Porter Township, Breckinridge, Michigan.

As a child, Darrel attended the...

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. ...