Obituaries

Jan 25, 2020

Gerald Homer "Jerry" Hopkins, age 68, of Crystal, MI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Saturday, January 25, 2020.

A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at Crystal Congregational Church at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 1, 2020, with Pastor Reid Martin officiating. There will be a time of visitation...

Jan 24, 2020

Robert Herman "Bob" Mueller, age 87, of Houghton Lake, MI, passed away surrounded by family Friday, January 24, 2020, at his sister's home after a brief illness.

In following Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Houghton Lake, at a later date followed...

Jan 22, 2020

Dorothy Jane Hoffer, age 97, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Masonic Pathways. The same day as her husband Harley 15 years ago.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with her grandson Jason Hoffer officiating.  Burial will take place...

Jan 22, 2020

Ronald Charles Dilts, 65, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 6:00 P.M., with Pastor Travis Whittaker officiating. Visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. until the time of service at the...

Jan 20, 2020

Rita Marion Frayer, 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, at her home.

In following Rita's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Burial will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI at a later date.

Rita was born in Ypsilanti, MI on May 8,...

Jan 18, 2020

Glenn Edmond Beck, age 76, of Ithaca, MI passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI, on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Jan 18, 2020

Janice Kay Cronkite, age 73, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, at her home.

Burial has taken place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI.

Janice was born in Alma, MI on September 6, 1946, the daughter of Ralph T. and Doris Harriett (Barnum) Cronkite. She graduated from Breckenridge High School 1965 and went...

Jan 17, 2020

Vivian Donna Thrush, age 85, of Vestaburg, MI, peacefully passed from this earth into the arms of her Savior with her family by her side Friday, January 17, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., with...

Jan 16, 2020

Deborah Ann Lott, age 67, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery at a later date.

Deborah was born in Lansing, MI on August 18, 1952, the daughter of Ronald and Lois (Hayes) Lott. Debbie...

Jan 15, 2020

Dr. Eugene M. "Gene" Nikkari, age 92, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at The Brook of Big Rapids, Big Rapids, MI.

Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI. on Friday, January 24, 2020, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.  A Mass...

Jan 15, 2020

Richard Morton "Dick" Rodgers, age 65, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., with his son Rev. Fr. Mathias Thelen officiating.  Burial will take place...

Jan 14, 2020

Donald Frederick Casaday, age 79, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow, Lansing, MI.

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

Donald was born in Lansing, MI on May 15, 1940, the son of Harry Thomas and Alleen Marie (Shirey) Casaday....

Jan 14, 2020

Harry William Sitts, age 86, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - 117 N. East St., St. Louis, MI, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. with Benjamen Evers officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside...

Jan 14, 2020

Sharon Lynn MacLaren, age 81, of Alma, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Laurels of Carson City.

Cremation has taken place and a burial will be held at a later date in Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.

Sharon was born in Blissfield, MI on July 13, 1938, the daughter of Melvin and...

Jan 14, 2020

Sally Elaine Perry, age 66, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Jan 13, 2020

Donna Lea Hipolite, age 80, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Monday, January 13, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Private Graveside Service was held at Pine Grove Cemetery with Pastor E. J. Wolf officiating.

Donna was born in Ithaca, MI on June 12, 1939, the daughter of...

Jan 11, 2020

Owen Neal Baese, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2020 in Maple Rapids, Michigan.  Owen was born October 7, 1938 in Elsie, Michigan.  He was one of twelve children born to Onas and Thelma Baese.  A memorial will take place at a later date.  Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie, Michigan....

Jan 10, 2020

Ronwick B. Smith, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Warwick Living Center of Alma.

In following Ronwick's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private memorial will be held at a later date.

Ronwick was born in Alma, Michigan on March 3, 1934, the son of Harlo...

Jan 9, 2020

Jeanette Fern (Faiver) Hatta went to the Lord, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the beautiful age of 98.  She was born September 17, 1921 in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Clyde and Flossie (Palmer) Faiver.  She was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School, married Michael Hatta December 27, 1939 and had two daughters.  Jeanette was a...

Jan 7, 2020

James Kelly Hodges, age 78, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Woodland Hospice, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M....