Obituaries

February 10, 2021

Donald John Feldpausch, age 84, of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI at a...

February 9, 2021

Joseph Frank Houska Jr., age 79, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his home (not Covid related).

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. David Jenuwine and Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at...

February 7, 2021

Neil Edwin Crandall, age 62, of Crystal, MI, passed away on February 07th 2021. Neil , was born on September 14th, 1958 to Ed and Nancy Crandall in Mason, MI. In 1980 he met Jean and they wed in December 23rd 1980, going on to have 3 children, Justin, Amber, and Natosha. Neil was a force of nature, determined...

February 7, 2021

It is with deep sadness that the family of Timmy "Tim" Lynn Good, age 73, of Brant, MI, announce his passing on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Tim was born in Owosso, MI on February 13, 1947, the son of Donald and Shirley (Taylor) Good.  Tim is survived by his girlfriend Marlene,...

February 7, 2021

Frank E. Krivak of Bannister, MI passed away at Grace Haven Assisted Living Home, St. Johns, MI on February 7, 2021, at the age of 93.

Frank was born on October 1, 1927 in Gratiot County, MI, the son of Frank and Elenora (Stosekova) Krivak.

Frank resided most of his life on the family farm...

February 7, 2021

Wayne Fred Zittel, 93, of Lansing, MI, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Fulton Township Cemetery, Perrinton, MI on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. The service will be streamed on the Smith Family Funeral Home Facebook page.

Wayne was born...

February 6, 2021

Vicki Lyn Snyder, 61, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Vicki was born in Vestaburg, MI on May 4, 1959, the daughter of Jack Austin and Marion Mae (Johnston) Marsh.

Online condolences can be...

February 4, 2021

Thomas William Walker, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully with his niece and nephew at his side on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona...

February 4, 2021

Kathryn Ann Sitts, age 80, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI.  Visitation will...

February 3, 2021

Joan Marie (Maudie) Hollabaugh, age 88, of North Star; passed away on February 3, 2021. She was born April 12, 1932 to Leo and Marie Selden in Portland, Michigan. Joan and her husband Bob were residents of North Star for over 45 years. Many good memories were made there with family and friends. Joan loved playing cards, especially Hawaiian...

February 2, 2021

Katherine Lucille Feneis, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her home with her daughters by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 5, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take...

February 2, 2021

Patricia Ann Christensen, age 80, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her home.

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

Patricia was born in Alma, Michigan on August 28, 1940, the daughter of John Russell and...

January 29, 2021

Guadalupe "Lupe" Ortiz, age 85, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.  After a courageous battle with breast cancer, she unfortunately succumbed to COVID-19.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 5, 2021, with Rev....

January 28, 2021

Debra Lee Faught, age 63, of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held per Debra's wishes.

Debra was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 29, 1957 to Richard Gerald Faught and Beverly A Henning. She went to St. Johns High School and graduated in...

January 28, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Williams, age 88, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Per his wishes he has been cremated and no services will take place.

Robert was born in Grayling, Michigan on January 2, 1933 to Art and Emma Williams. He went to Grayling High school in Grayling, Michigan....

January 26, 2021

Margaret Ann Swanchara, age 85, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Tom Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will...

January 26, 2021

Bruno Joseph Cook, age 86, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler,...

January 25, 2021

Carl Alden Wymer, 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, January 25, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.

Carl was born in...

January 24, 2021

Beverly Ann Harry, age 93 of Alma, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd, MI.

Beverly was born June 6, 1927, to Ferris and Edith (Beard) Harry. Beverly, a farm girl at heart, always...

January 24, 2021

Alice M. Schneider, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating and Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf...