Obituaries

September 16, 2020

Michael Allen Walker, age 47, of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly while at work Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating. Burial will follow at the North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be...

September 16, 2020

Charles Virgil "Chuck" Coleman, age 63, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital-Carson, Carson City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Collier Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will...

September 14, 2020

Ilene Mae Shinabargar, 97, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, September 14, 2020, at her daughter and son-in-law's home.

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

Ilene was born in Ithaca, MI, on September 12, 1923, the daughter of Ray and Alta (Sturgis) McWilliams. She was...

September 13, 2020

Stanley Jack Searles, 82, of St. Johns, MI, entered into the arms of his Master Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Keith Stork and Pastor John...

September 10, 2020

Artie Martin "Wayne" Brown, age 76, of Ashley, MI, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital after battling a short term illness.

Memorial Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Jeff Reser officiating. Interment of ashes will take place at...

September 6, 2020

David Lee Beachler 75, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, surrounded by loved ones, peacefully, on his own terms.

David was born December 28,1944. Son of John and Lorina (Hayes) Beachler.

David married Linda S. (Bunce) on September 23, 1967. Together they welcomed four children John, Donna, Nathan and Scott into the world. David was...

September 4, 2020

William Joseph "Bill" Bushy, age 72, of Alma, MI, passed away after a lengthy battle with throat cancer Friday, September 4, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI surrounded by his family's love.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Bill's life will be held at a later time.

Bill was born in Norfolk,...

September 2, 2020

Dirk Duane Galehouse age 88 of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at The Meadows Assisted Living, Owosso, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor JD Paik officiating.

Dirk was born in Elsie, MI on September 2, 1932,...

September 1, 2020

Theodore Walter Schlarf age 87 of Perrinton, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, September 4, 2020, at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, New Haven Township, MI.  Visitation will be...

August 31, 2020

Ronald Gilbert "Ron" Howard, age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at New Creation Church, 1800 Corunna Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, on Friday, September 4, 2020, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Brian Keesler officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

August 29, 2020

John Delbert Carvalho, age 60, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service...

August 28, 2020

Constance Virginia Yelsik, age 97, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family's love Friday, August 28, 2020, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, September 4, 2020, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at North...

August 27, 2020

Roy Sylvester Harger, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery,...

August 26, 2020

James S. "Jim" Batterbee, age 75, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at The Batterbee Farm, 8342 Simpson Road, Ovid, MI, 48866, on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Cal Emerson, Pastor Clifford Batterbee & Pastor Birt...

August 24, 2020

Jerry D. Randolph, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at his home.

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

Jerry was born in Grand Ledge, MI, on December 4, 1943, the son of William John and Rosezina (Moon) Randolph.  Jerry...

August 23, 2020

Eldon Norval Baese, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Private Family Graveside Service with military honors will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

Eldon was born in Elsie, MI on November 9, 1926, the son of Onas Penn...

August 23, 2020

Thad LeRoy Cartwright, age 79, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Ashley Care Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Burial will follow at...

August 23, 2020

Norma Lynn Andrews, age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor John James officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday at the cemetery...

August 22, 2020

Linda Louise Palmer, 65, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 511 E. Sturgis Street, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M.

Linda was born...

August 22, 2020

Lillian E. Hudson, 86, passed into eternity on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at her home in St. Louis, MI.  Lillian walked through a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer and did so with incredible strength and courage.  She died peacefully surrounded by her adoring family.

Lillian was born to Melvin J. and Leta Ione Porter in Auburn, MI. ...