Obituaries

Gregg Ian Norman

Gregg Ian Norman

Nov 11, 2024

      Gregg Ian Norman, age 63, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Colonial Park Assisted Living, Grand Ledge, MI.     Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.     Gregg was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 26, 1961, the beloved son of George Calvin and Mary (Miller)...

Rex Daniel Martin

Rex Daniel Martin

Nov 10, 2024

      Rex Daniel Martin, age 65, of Owosso, MI, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso surrounded by his family.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Rex was born in St. Johns, Michigan on July 2, 1959, the son of Sharon Marie (Carroll)...

Billy Dean May

Billy Dean May

Nov 6, 2024

     Billy Dean May, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.     Billy was born in Ogemaw County, Michigan on November 19, 1940, the son...

Norman William Nixon

Norman William Nixon

Nov 5, 2024

     Norman William Nixon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at the age of 90.     He was born on June 21st, 1934, to Pauline and Jacob Nixon in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Norman graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1953, and shortly thereafter served his country in the United States Army,...

Louis John Palus, Jr.

Louis John Palus, Jr.

Nov 5, 2024

     Louis John Palus, Jr., age 66, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 8, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Applehanz presiding. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be...

Theresa Lynn Pearce

Theresa Lynn Pearce

Nov 5, 2024

 Theresa Lynn (Dodge) Pearce 

 Born May 24th 1956 passed peacefully on November 3rd 2024 surrounded by candlelight and her loved ones in reverence, prayer, devotion, and music. 

 She leaves behind a strong foundation and legacy of Unconditional Love in her wake along with her husband of 44 years Calvin Vern Pearce, her children; Jeremy Keith Stout, Gabriel Benjamin Stout, Nicole Lynn and...

Havannah Lorraine “Banana” Leslie

Havannah Lorraine “Banana” Leslie

Nov 4, 2024

      Havannah Lorraine "Banana" Leslie, age 16, of Alma, MI, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Burial will take place at...

Daniel Richard Price

Daniel Richard Price

Nov 4, 2024

     Daniel Richard Price, age 90, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 8, 2024, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Burial will take place at...

Donald Willis Hier

Donald Willis Hier

Nov 3, 2024

     Donald Willis "Don" Hier, age 61, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.     Don was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 9, 1963, the son of Donald Wayne and Harriet Rose...

Douglas Dwight Cooper

Douglas Dwight Cooper

Nov 2, 2024

     Douglas Dwight Cooper, age 71, of Owosso, MI, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, peacefully at his home.     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.     Douglas was born in Owosso, MI on May 23, 1953, the son of John Herbert and Mabel Vangeline (Nye) Cooper. He was a graduate of Owosso High...

Kevin Douglas Wooley

Kevin Douglas Wooley

Nov 2, 2024

     Kevin Douglas Wooley, age 50, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the...

Gaylord Leslie Long

Gaylord Leslie Long

Nov 1, 2024

    Gaylord Leslie Long, age 92, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at the University of Michigan -Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place...

Ginger Ann Strayer

Ginger Ann Strayer

Oct 29, 2024

     Ginger Ann (Bates) Strayer, age 48, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.      Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held at this time.      Ginger was born in Caro, Michigan, on June 9, 1976, the daughter of Ralph E. Bates and Cathy Putman. She was a loving mother,...

Maryetta LaClair

Maryetta LaClair

Oct 29, 2024

     Maryetta "Me-me" LaClair, age 93, of St. Louis, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Hampton Manor of Merrill, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating. Burial will take place at Emerson Township Cemetery, Emerson...

Michael LeRoy Baird

Michael LeRoy Baird

Oct 27, 2024

     Michael LeRoy “Mike” Baird, age 82, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.     A private gathering of family and friends will be held with burial at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.     Michael was born in Alma, Michigan on June 15, 1942, the son of James Lynn...

Patricia Ann Wicke

Patricia Ann Wicke

Oct 27, 2024

      Patricia Ann Wicke, age 83, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home.      A Private Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.      Patricia was born in Ashley, Michigan on April 26, 1941, the daughter of Peter and Mildred (Tihlarik) Benedick. She graduated from Ashley High School...

Barbara Jean Bradley

Barbara Jean Bradley

Oct 22, 2024

     Barbara Jean Bradley, age 87, of Vestaburg, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her home on the farm.     Sunset Funeral Services will be held at SWJ Emerald Hills, 10470 Neff Road NE, Edmore, MI, at 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, with Mr. Jim Parrish and Mr. Tom McNerney officiating. A private family...

Alfred Alva Harris

Alfred Alva Harris

Oct 20, 2024

     Alfred Alva Harris, age 96, of Bath, MI, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.      A Celebration of his life will be held at Victor Township Hall, 6843 Alward Road, Laingsburg, MI, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. with Jonathon Spagnuolo.     Alfred was born in Weidman, MI...

Gary Lee Hoffer

Gary Lee Hoffer

Oct 17, 2024

      Gary Lee Hoffer, age 75, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully October 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.      Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Living Hope Church, 327 East Center Street, Ithaca, MI, 48847, at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, October 21, 2024, with Pastor Keith Lenard and Pastor Dean Willard...

Wilma Mae Stambersky

Wilma Mae Stambersky

Oct 17, 2024

     Wilma Mae Stambersky, age 96, of Bannister, Michigan, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Ashley Care Center.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 21, 2024, with Mr. Thomas Bradley officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held...