Obituaries

Aug 16, 2020

Joanne (Curtiss) DeVuyst of Ithaca, MI entered Heaven’s Gates surrounded by family at home on August 16, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1937, in Edmore, MI to Freeman F. and Lillie A. (Richardson) Curtiss. She was raised on various farmlands in Isabella County, MI. Joanne was very active in 4-H, becoming the outstanding Isabella County 4-H member...

Aug 14, 2020

Cleo M. (Warne) DeDie, age 99, of Durand, MI, passed away peacefully with her daughter Jan at her side Friday, August 14, 2020, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held at Summit Cemetery, Williamston, MI, on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. Cleo will be buried with...

Aug 12, 2020

Joseph Charles "Joe" Malek, age 80, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas Bradley officiating.  Burial will take place at Collier Cemetery, Ashley, MI.  Visitation will be held on...

Aug 12, 2020

Dolors K. VanBelkum, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt....

Aug 12, 2020

Pastor Eric R. Stanton, 77 of Carland, MI, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 12, at Ashley Care Center. He was born February 25, 1943, in Melrose, Massachusetts, and spent most of his growing up years in the greater Boston area. One of his favorite pastimes was taking the MTA bus to watch Boston Red Sox...

Aug 11, 2020

August 22, 1933 - August 11, 2020

Richard Allen “Dick” Braman, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home in Ashley.

Dick was born on August 22, 1933, in Crystal, Michigan, the son of Marvin and Edith (Clark) Braman. He graduated from Ithaca High School with...

Aug 11, 2020

Rex Eugene Ballantine Sr., age 91, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at his home of nearly 70 years.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

Aug 10, 2020

Clara Mae Everingham, age 79, of Carson City, MI, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, at Metron of Greenville.

Graveside Services will be held at Bloomer Township Cemetery, Carson City, MI on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Larry Austin officiating. Visitation will take place at the cemetery on Friday from 12:00 P.M. until...

Aug 10, 2020

Josephine Phyllis Shepard, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, August 10, 2020, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.  Visitation...

Aug 9, 2020

Gary M. Rehm, 65, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Gary was born in St. Johns, MI on September 21, 1954, the son of Jerold and Alberta (Cook) Rehm. He graduated from Fulton...

Aug 7, 2020

Richard Lewis "Dick" Loynes, age 71, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jul 29, 2020

Terry Douglas Watson, 78, of Elsie, MI formerly of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. The service will be streamed live on the funeral homes Facebook...

Jul 29, 2020

Janet Marie Walker, age 79 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Addington Place, DeWitt, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. The service will be streamed live on the...

Jul 29, 2020

Kaye Gwenavere Cleveland, age 83, of Haslett, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jul 29, 2020

Arnold Dowayne Anderson, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel...

Jul 27, 2020

Jerry Lee Davis, 67, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma after a battle with lung cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Steve Swem officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove...

Jul 26, 2020

Ever Loved

Kerry Ann Falor, 63 of Ithaca, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at her home. She was born in Alma, Michigan...

Jul 26, 2020

Jacob LaVere "Jake" Leonard, 23, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Covenant Healthcare Center, Saginaw, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Jake's life will take place at a later date.

Jake was born in Alma, MI on September 21, 1996, the son of Rickey Lee Leonard and...

Jul 25, 2020

Asako “Mary” Mikesell, 88, of Ithaca, Michigan died July 25, 2020 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.

Mary was born December 17, 1931 in Kyoto, Japan.  She was the oldest of 6 children born to Toianoski & Kuniko Yamamoto.  She was preceded in death by both parents.

Mary met Joseph L. Mikesell in Japan...

Jul 23, 2020

Darrell R. Deering, age 56, of Elsie, MI formerly of Elkridge, MD, passed away unexpectedly in a vehicle accident on Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Defiance, OH.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Darrell was born in Pittsfield, ME on June 16, 1964, the son...