Obituaries

December 19, 2020

Gregory Robert “GR” Smith, age 72, of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

GR was born June 23, 1948 in Alma, MI to Maurice and Betty Jean (Parks) Smith. He graduated from Alma High School in 1966, where he was on the cross-country team. He married Margaret Bailey on April 25, 1969 in Ithaca,...

December 19, 2020

Muoi Tu, age 86, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, surrounded by her family.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams...

December 17, 2020

David Bruce Thomas, age 60, of Bannister, MI, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at his home.

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

David was born in Ypsilanti, MI on March 9, 1960, the son of Lee and Phyllis (Dawson) Thomas. He graduated from Ypsilanti...

December 17, 2020

Ben William Coffin, age 71, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at his home.

There will be a Memorial Service held at a later date.

Ben was born in Alma, MI, on May 15, 1949, the son of Glenn and Erma (Jellison) Coffin. He graduated from Alma High School and served his...

December 16, 2020

Kristine S. Koenigsknecht AKA “Queen Kristine”, age 68, of Fowler MI passed away on December 16, 2020 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

Kris was born on June 8, 1952 in St. Johns, MI to Keith and Janet Murray. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1970. Kris worked as a bartender...

December 15, 2020

Doris Clara Wieber, 82, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI. Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, MI.

Doris Clara Wieber was born on March 29, 1938 in Bengal...

December 15, 2020

Earl Scott Hungerford, age 61, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center Gratiot, Alma, MI.

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

Earl was born in Alma, MI on November 16, 1959, the son of Earl and Donna (Cornelius)...

December 15, 2020

John Wayne Anderson, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by the love of his family Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI at on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Andy Croel officiating.

John was born in...

December 15, 2020

ANDREW RELYEA WHEELER, age 34, passed away Tuesday, December 15 th in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  Andy is the son of Robert & Nancy Wheeler and was born Sept 4, 1981 in Alma, Michigan. He lived in Mt. Pleasant for most of his life.  Andy is survived by his parents; his sister Christianne (Matthew) Marshall of Farmington Hills, Michigan; his...

December 13, 2020

David Michael "Dave" Arambula, 61, of Dewitt, MI, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home.

In following David's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

David was born in Santa Monica, CA on February 4, 1959, the son of David and Sharon (Chester) Arambula. On March...

December 9, 2020

Michelle May Tryon, age 41, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully passed away at her home after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Jut Daron officiating.  Visitation...

December 9, 2020

On December 9, 2020 after a lengthy illness, David Noel Rich Sr., of St. Louis, MI passed from this earth to find his eternal fishing hole.

He was born on December 25, 1948, the son of Robert E and Betty J (Bickle) Rich.  David was husband to Connie, who he married on October 2, 1971 and father...

December 8, 2020

Doris Riddle, age 99, of Ithaca passed away December 8, 2020.

Doris was born to Arthur and Halla (Hufford) Ballinger March 29, 1921 in Breckenridge, Michigan. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1938 and from Central Michigan University in 1962. Doris taught in rural schools and Merrill Public Schools for 26 years.

She married...

December 7, 2020

Cecil Webster Ryckman, age 98, of Riverdale, MI passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home with his son at his side just minutes before his 99th birthday.

Cecil's wishes were to be cremated with Private Graveside Services at Elm Hall Cemetery, Elm Hall, MI at a later date.

Cecil was born in Sherman...

December 4, 2020

Mack Evan MacLaren, retired U.S. Army helicopter pilot, passed on Friday December 4th. He was eighty-two years old and died at Spectrum Blodgett in Grand Rapids, MI after battling COVID 19 for over a week.

Mack is survived by his wife Huong thi MacLaren; his siblings Bonnie Ellen Barnes, Margaret Lou Kemp, and Brick A MacLaren; his...

December 3, 2020

Joyce Marie Stambersky, 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 3, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.

In following Joyce's wishes, cremation has taken place and burial was held at Ithaca Cemetery.

Joyce was born in Hill Township, Ogemaw County, MI on July 19, 1935, the daughter of William C. and Vera Belle (Conway) May....

December 2, 2020

Barbara Jean Rewerts, age 76, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik officiating.  For those unable to attend, visit Smith...

December 1, 2020

Andrew W. Porubsky, age 54, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be...

November 30, 2020

Dennis Carl Wortman, age 74, of Gould City, MI, passed away after a battle with cancer Monday, November 30, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:00 P.M.  For those unable to attend, visit Smith Family Funeral Homes Facebook page to view the service...

November 30, 2020

Breanna Malynn VanHorn, age 23, of St. Louis, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.

Breanna was born in Alma, MI on June 3, 1997, the...