Obituaries

Oct 2, 2015

William D. "Bill" Hubbard, age 79, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation...

Sep 30, 2015

Maria Estella MacLaren, age 66, of Elwell, MI passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at her home. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca Chapel, Ithaca, MI friends and family welcome. A Private Memorial Service will follow. Maria was born in Benevidas, Texas on December 10, 1948,...

Sep 28, 2015

Wanda Jeane Hufnagel died September 28, 2015 at the age of 85. She was born on January 30, 1930, the daughter of Mark and Eugenia (Mehney) Eaton, the 2nd of their 10 children. She attended St. Johns Public Schools. Wanda married Elon Hufnagel at St Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns on September 9, 1950 and they recently celebrated...

Sep 27, 2015

Gertrude June (Chapko) Jaje, age 85, of Johnston, Iowa passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, Johnston, Iowa. Mass of Catholic Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 11 AM. Rev. Fr. Michael Williams will officiate. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,...

Sep 22, 2015

Joseph Martin Ladiski, age 61, of Elsie, MI passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan after a short battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Scott Seelhoff and Pastor Eric Stanton officiating. Burial will take place...

Sep 21, 2015

Jerry "Animal" Morgan of Owosso passed away September 16, 2015 after just turning 72 on September 9th. Jerry worked for Johnson Control Battery plant of Owosso until the plant moved out of state at which time he worked in a couple of small shops in Owosso; then a golden opportunity opened up for him to work at Carter Lumber...

Sep 21, 2015

Fata Auala Sagapolu tele passed away peacefully, on Monday, September 21, 2015, surrounded by her children, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and auntie who will be sorely missed by many who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her father, mother, son Norman and grandchildren Jay and Shawn Schreiner. She is...

Sep 19, 2015

Mariam Patton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 18, 2015. She was born on February 24, 1929 in Terre Haute, Indiana, and lived there until she graduated from Union Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She married William Patton September 8, 1950 and they had three children. For 21 years she worked part time...

Sep 17, 2015

John N. Bates passed away September 15, 2015, at the age of 79, surrounded by family. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 6, 1936, the son of Willard and Mildred (Keyes) Bates. He married Sharon Lancour on September 3, 1960 in Trenary, Michigan. John worked for 30 years as a carpenter for the Lansing School District.

Sep 11, 2015

William Richard Fuller Sr., age 61, of St. Louis, MI passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI. William was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 7, 1954, the son of Robert M.J. and Patricia (Drown) Fuller. William resided most of his life in Lansing, Michigan. There will be a Graveside Memorial Service held...

Sep 9, 2015

Tyler Lee Cyphert, age 19, of Bancroft, MI passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Burial will take place at Two Rivers Cemetery, Deerfield Township, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday September 13, 2015 from...

Sep 8, 2015

Charlie E. Paddock, age 75, passed away on September 7, 2015. He was born in Manton, MI, on March 20, 1940, the son of Willis and Elvena (Scott) Paddock. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Charlie married Marvel Foster and she preceded him in death.

Surviving are children, Charles (Julie) Paddock of Ovid,...

Sep 8, 2015

Frances Nowak, age 91, of Flushing, Michigan passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Oliver Woods Assisted Living, Owosso, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held...

Sep 6, 2015

Anton 'Tony' Gregor, age 83, of Elsie, MI passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ray Strawser and Pastor Dave Ward officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be...

Sep 1, 2015

James "Jimmy" A. Aldrich, age 67, passed away on August 31, 2015, after a long illness. He was born in Lansing on March 11, 1948, the son of Fletcher and Gladys (Milbauer) Aldrich. Jim married Diane Mulder on November 10, 1973. He retired from ABF Freight. Jim was one of Michigan's most active stock car drivers from 1966-1992, winning...

Aug 29, 2015

Harriet Pearl Sherman, age 80, of Ithaca, Michigan died Saturday, August 29, 2015 with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., Mrs. Jo Jones will officiate. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September...

Aug 28, 2015

Russel D. (Butch) Schoch, age 77, of Elsie, Michigan died Friday, August 28th, 2015 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Tuesday, September 1st at 11:00 A.M. , Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday 6-8 P.M. and...

Aug 28, 2015

Dorothy Lola Ballantine, age 87, of Elsie, MI passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August...

Aug 21, 2015

Kenneth R. Gager, age 87, of Alma, Michigan passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. prior to the service at...

Aug 20, 2015

Rae Jean Johnson, age 79, passed away suddenly on August 19, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. Rae was born in Caro, Michigan in 1935 to Ray and Grace S. (Clothier) Huffman. She was a graduate of Central Michigan University and Michigan State University and was a teacher and media specialist in the Lansing Public Schools for many years. She was...