Obituaries

Jun 12, 2017

Marie Louise Kippola passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017 at The Meadows in Owosso, MI.  Marie was blessed with good health through her ninetieth year, when she was hospitalized several times with heart failure, the cause of her death.

Marie Cowling was born to Charles and Rita Cowling in Ishpeming, MI, on August 10, 1926,...

Jun 10, 2017

Eloyce J. Sentes age 77 of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

A Memorial Luncheon will be held at Mount Hope United Brethren Church, 5941 South Mount Hope Road, Carson City, MI 48811, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 17, 2017, with EJ Horricks officiating. The luncheon...

Jun 8, 2017

Rozella Fern Lyons age 93, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017, at her niece's home.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Rozella was born in Michigan on March 30, 1924, the daughter of GG and Mable Lyons.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The...

Jun 8, 2017

Bonita Marie "Bonnie" King age 79 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday prior to the service...

Jun 6, 2017

Julia Longoria, 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid,...

Jun 2, 2017

JoAnn May age 73 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI at 1:00 P.M.  on Tuesday, June  6,  2017 with Pastor Richard Jolliff officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday,...

May 29, 2017

Beatrice Marie "Bea" Palmer age 91, of Alma, MI passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Doig Chapel - Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.   Visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from...

May 24, 2017

Paul David Gorch age 43 of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at his home.

Private Services for family and close friends will be held at a later date.

Paul was born in Carson City, MI on July 13, 1973 the son of Richard and Carole (Bowerman) Gorch.  Paul resided most of his...

May 21, 2017

Kyle Richard Tullar, age 24, went to Heaven on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel St. Johns, MI on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Rex Webb officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie, MI.  Visitation will be on Wednesday,...

May 20, 2017

Mavis Marie Hoyt, 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her home.

A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, with Pastor Ron Frederick officiating.

Mavis was born in Western Grove, Arkansas on January 21,...

May 19, 2017

Eugene C. Oberlander, Sr., age 74 of Sears, Michigan formerly of Ashley, Michigan passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 28, 2017.  Visitation will be on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. ...

May 19, 2017

Alice B. Aldrich was born on January 5, 1915, in St. Johns, Michigan. She was the daughter of Clifford and Iva (Wright) Halsted. She graduated from Maple Rapids High School in 1933. Alice lived in Maple Rapids, Elsie, St. Johns and Newaygo, Michigan. She worked for several philatelists in Elsie until 1945 and retired from the State of Michigan...

May 19, 2017

Reynold E. Goerge, age 92, died May 19, 2017 surrounded by his family at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, MI.  He was born December 16, 1924 in Fowler, MI, the son of John and Eleanor (Thelen) Goerge.  He formerly farmed and worked at Sealed Power, Gambles, and Fowler Public Schools.  Reynold was a member of Most Holy Trinity...

May 18, 2017

Jack Burton Murgittroyd age 86, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI, on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Andrzej Boroch officiating. Burial will take place at Lafayette Township Cemetery,...

May 17, 2017

Albert Flak age 91, of St. Johns, MI, went home to be with his Heavenly Father and was reunited with the love of his life, on Wednesday, May 17, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Quentin Nuttmann officiating. Burial...

May 16, 2017

Edna Rose Snow age 94, of Remus, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Warwick Living Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Merrill Congregational Christian Church, Merrill, MI, on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 12:00 P.M., with Rev. Richard Gossett officiating.  Burial will take place at Lakefield Cemetery Merrill, MI. Visitation will be...

May 13, 2017

Eugene William Simon age 78 of Houghton Lake Heights, MI, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt....

May 12, 2017

Janet Mae Glowacki age 76 of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Friday, May 12, 2017 at her son's home with her children present.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take...

May 11, 2017

Gilbert Vern Maxwell, age 60 of Ithaca, MI passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held...

May 11, 2017

Patricia Ann “Pat” Shaw age 80, of Ashley, MI passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Masonic Pathways Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation...