Obituaries

Russell Lee Hoard

Russell Lee Hoard

January 31, 2026

     In Loving Memory of Russell Lee Hoard     November 6, 1933 – January 31, 2026     Russell Lee Hoard, a man of steadfast faith, dedicated service, and enduring love, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care. Born at home on November 6, 1933, to Claude and Louisa (Zimmerman/Moore) Hoard, Russell’s life was a testament...

Susan M. Chaffin

Susan M. Chaffin

October 19, 2025

    Susan M. Chaffin, age 94, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     A Memorial Gathering will be held at Balmoral Farm/Stone Fence, 1245 West Washington Road, Ithaca, MI, 48847 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:30 A.M., with her grandson Josh Chaffin officiating. Visitation will be held at...

Joseph Donald Halcomb

Joseph Donald Halcomb

March 13, 2026

     Joseph Donald "Joe" Halcomb, age 90, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Robert James Bachan

Robert James Bachan

May 29, 2026

     Robert James "Bob" Bachan, age 87, of St.Louis, MI, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Edgewood Assisted Living, Saginaw, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Christe. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis,...

Patty Lou Reeves

Patty Lou Reeves

May 29, 2026

     Patty Lou Reeves, age 93, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Living Hope Church, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held at...

Carol Lynn Snyder

Carol Lynn Snyder

May 27, 2026

     Carol Snyder, age 79, of Ithaca, went to be with the Lord peacefully on May 27, 2026, while residing at Country Friends Assisted Living.      Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time.     She was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Carol was the daughter of Milton and Jean (Lackey) Inabinet. She later...

Kevan Earl Stahl

Kevan Earl Stahl

May 25, 2026

     Kevan Earl Stahl, age 65, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at Trinity Health Grand Rapids.     Visitation will be held on Friday, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M at the Coe Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI. A Funeral Service will follow at the church at 1:00 P.M. on Friday with Dr. Keith...

Sylvester Joseph Poppiti, Jr.

Sylvester Joseph Poppiti, Jr.

May 24, 2026

     Sylvester Joseph Poppiti, Jr., age 70, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home.     Per Sylvester’s wishes, cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date.     Sylvester was born in Staten Island, NY on April 6, 1956, the son of Sylvester Joseph Sr., and Joan Lavina (Lee) Poppiti....

Walter Ellis Miller

Walter Ellis Miller

May 22, 2026

     Walter Ellis “Walt” Miller, age 90 of Elsie, MI passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home.      Funeral Services will be held Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Twp., MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026,...

Anthony Yung Kyoon Le Veque

Anthony Yung Kyoon Le Veque

May 20, 2026

     Anthony Yung Kyoon Le Veque, age 43, of Dexter, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026.    Cremation will take place and there will be a celebration of his life at a later date. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.     Tony was born in Seoul Korea, on October 24, 1982, the son of...

Helen Louise Nethaway-Mindiola

Helen Louise Nethaway-Mindiola

May 19, 2026

     Helen Louise Nethaway-Mindiola passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Miramar, Florida. She was 91 years old.     Helen embarked on this great adventure we call “life”; from Michigan’s western upper peninsula in the small and unincorporated community of Trout Creek on June 22, 1934. She was raised on the Nethaway Centennial Farm in Shiawassee County, by...

Robert Michael Hamilton

Robert Michael Hamilton

May 18, 2026

     Robert Michael "Rob" Hamilton, age 53, of Fowler, MI, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI surrounded by his family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 22, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock officiating....

Arthur Allan Spencer

Arthur Allan Spencer

May 18, 2026

     Arthur Allan Spencer, age 80, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2026, with Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Gregory Scott Baxter

Gregory Scott Baxter

May 18, 2026

     Gregory Scott Baxter, age 58, of St. Louis, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home.     A Celebration of his life will be held at Resurrection Life Church, St. Louis, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with Pastor Rick Lopez officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the...

Chris Yo Lambrecht

Chris Yo Lambrecht

May 17, 2026

     Chris Yo Lambrecht passed away peacefully at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma, Michigan, on May 17, 2026.  She was 96 years old.     Chris was born on October 25, 1929, in Hokkaido, Japan, the daughter of Hatsutaro and Kane Takenaka. She met Dale Lambrecht while working at the PX when he was stationed in Japan as an...

Darrell Franklin Holmes

Darrell Franklin Holmes

May 17, 2026

     Darrell Franklin Holmes, of Saginaw, MI formerly of St. Louis, MI. Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Schnepp Health Care & Rehab Center, St. Louis, MI. He was 86 years old.     Darrell was born in Rose Township, MI on July 21, 1939,...

Gordon Wayne Stewart

Gordon Wayne Stewart

May 17, 2026

     Gordon Wayne Stewart, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2026, with Pastor Anthony Lange officiating. Burial will take place...

Beth Lucie Pearce

Beth Lucie Pearce

May 16, 2026

     Beth Lucie Pearce, age 75, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.     Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.     Beth was born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 24, 1951, the daughter of Erwin and Josephine Phinney....

Dean Louis Schrauben

Dean Louis Schrauben

May 14, 2026

     Dean Louis Schrauben, age 68, of Fowler, MI, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 14, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey, MI.    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at Most...

David Garold Browne

David Garold Browne

May 14, 2026

     David Garold Browne, age 78, of Alma, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.     Per David’s wishes, cremation will take place, and services will be held at a later date.      David was born in Alma, MI, on March 4, 1948, the son of Garold and Doris Jean (Gross) Browne....