Obituaries

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...

September 21, 2021

Susan Kay Carlson, age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Sue's Life 5-8 P.M. Friday, September 24, 2021 at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI.  A private family burial will take place at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens.

September 20, 2021

William H. “Bill” Caruss, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home in St. Johns, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 8990 Church Road, St. Johns, Michigan at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 24, 2021, with Rev. Timothy Bayer officiating.  Burial will take place at...

September 19, 2021

Robert Junior Smith, age 66 of Ithaca, passed away September 19, 2021 at his home.

Robert was born October 22, 1954 in Alma, Michigan to Robert Henry and Leona (King) Smith. He married Lena Jo Litwiller March 24, 1983 in Muskegon, Michigan.

Robert was an ordained minister. He loved mowing grass, hunting,...

September 18, 2021

Glenna Marie Ockert, age 96, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.

Mass of Christian Burial at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI at...

September 16, 2021

Richard Paul “Dick” Ehlert, age 76, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery.   Visitation will be...

September 16, 2021

Mary A.  Bielik, age 99, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Union Court Assisted Living, Chesaning, MI.

A private family burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.

Mary was born in Bannister, MI on June 30, 1922 , the daughter of Michael and Frances (Smihal)...

September 16, 2021

Roy Thomas Hoover, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, peacefully joined his wife in the presence of his Savior Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, surrounded by the love of his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at...

September 16, 2021

Rhonda Loraine Harriger, age 58, of Sumner, MI, passed away peacefully after a short illness Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, with Pastor Ron Brooks officiating.  Private burial will be held...

September 15, 2021

Robert Darrel Price, age 72, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, September 23, 2021, with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.  Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:30 A.M at the...