Obituaries
Victor Lee Finch
Jan 13, 2024
Victor Lee Finch, age 89, of Crystal, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Zephyrhills, FL.
He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1953. He went on to study agriculture at Michigan State University, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. Victor began his career selling farm seed. Next, he taught agriculture...
Ronald George "Ron" Schultz
Jan 13, 2024
Ronald George "Ron" Schultz, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home.
In following Ron's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at the Carson City American Legion Post #380.
Ron was born...
Patricia Anne (Houska) Rieves
Jan 12, 2024
Patricia Anne "Pat" Rieves, shortly before her 21st birthday at the age 83, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, with Pastor Jim Pearl...
Wenda Francine (Moore) (Sillman) Duflo
Jan 10, 2024
Wenda (Moore) Duflo, a long-time resident of rural Ashley, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel in St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, Greenbush Township, MI. Visitation...
James Harold Seals
Jan 10, 2024
James Harold "Jim" Seals, age 91, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI....
Penny Lynn (Bashore) Kelley
Jan 10, 2024
Penny Lynn Kelley, age 69, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
In following Penny's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Penny was born in St. Johns, Michigan on February 6, 1954, the daughter of Galen and Lorene (Whittaker)...
Wayne Lamont Sutliff
Jan 9, 2024
Wayne Lamont Sutliff, age 83, of Henderson, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, January 12, 2024, with Pastor Dan Cameron officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St....
Stanford John Adams, Jr.
Jan 8, 2024
Stanford "John" Adams, Jr., age 69, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at his daughter's home surrounded by his family.
In following John's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a family celebration will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI at a later date.
Stanford...
Barbara Ann (Mac Laren) Pharr
Jan 7, 2024
Barbara Ann Pharr, age 88, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Maple View Assisted Living, Ithaca, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 12, 2024. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January...
Richard Lowell Hudson, Jr.
Jan 5, 2024
Richard Lowell Hudson, Jr., age 75, of Eagle, MI, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be...
Donna Jean "Ritenburgh" Abbott
Jan 3, 2024
Donna Jean Abbott, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.
In following Donna’s wishes, a cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Donna was born in Ionia, MI on March 28, 1947, the daughter of Edward Grant and Doris Emily (Kenter) Ritenburgh. She...
Michael Rodriguez
Jan 3, 2024
Michael "Mook" Rodriguez, age 46, a lifelong resident of Bannister, MI passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the ZCBJ Hall in Bannister, MI from 2-5 P.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, with a meal being served.
Michael was born in St. Johns, MI on August 4, 1977. He was...
Robert Leon "Pat" Pohl
Jan 3, 2024
Robert Leon “Pat” Pohl, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks and Mr. Everett Smith officiating. Visitation will...
John Julius Moravik
Jan 2, 2024
John Julius Moravik, age 72, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.
Memorial Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, January 12, 2024, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of the service...
Robert Jeremy "Bobby" Dennis
Jan 2, 2024
Robert Jeremy "Bobby" Dennis, age 43, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 8, 2024, with Pastor Jim Duntley officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at...
Roland Neil "Ron" Gallagher
Jan 1, 2024
Roland Neil "Ron" Gallagher, age 88, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Comfort Care, Chesaning, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, with his nephew, Jeremy Gallagher officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...
Joe E. Hutchings
Jan 1, 2024
Joe E. Hutchings, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.
In keeping with Joe's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joe was born in Owosso, Michigan on October 6, 1950, the son of...
Terry Lee Bishop
Dec 31, 2023
Terry Lee Bishop, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home.
Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. on Monday, January 8, 2024, with Military Honors at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be at North...
Theodore Howard "Ted" Woods
Dec 28, 2023
Theodore Howard "Ted" Woods, age 96, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Burial will follow at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. until the...
Joann Rita (Schneider) Wood
Dec 27, 2023
Joann Rita Wood passed peacefully on December 27, 2023, at the age of 79 in the comfort of her bed. She will be remembered for her toughness, creativity, humor, courage and braveness as she fought the good fight against cancer. She loved giving treats and crocheted gifts to the oncology staff at the Sparrow Ionia Hospital. They...
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