Obituaries
Ward R. Andrews
Oct 19, 2023
Ward Randall Andrews, age 72, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at at his home. He was born in Alma, Michigan on February 7, 1951, the son of Otis and Geraldine (DeRosia) Andrews. He had three children: Ward Jr., Rodney, and Laree; and lived most of his life in Gratiot County.
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Lois Elizabeth (Shumsky) Johnson
Oct 19, 2023
Lois Elizabeth Johnson, age 96, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 22, 2023, with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington,...
Joyce Elaine (Packer) Fisher
Oct 19, 2023
Joyce Elaine Fisher, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home on October 19, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in Ithaca on Tuesday, October 24, 2023; at 1:00 P.M. with Courteney Jimerson officiating. Burial will take place at Emerson Township Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23,...
Daniel Lynn Goodrich
Oct 18, 2023
Daniel Lynn Goodrich, age 47, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI.
A Memorial Service will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Matt Barnum officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at 10:00 A.M. prior...
Shirley Ann (Walling) Austin
Oct 18, 2023
Shirley Ann Austin, age 86, of Laingsburg, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.
Shirley was born in Owosso, Michigan on September 26, 1937, the daughter of Lewis and Francelia (Cook) Walling. Shirley graduated as the valedictorian from Elsie High School with the class of 1956. She went back...
Michael Stephen Carter
Oct 17, 2023
Michael Stephen "Mike" Carter, age 78, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.
Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time. Burial will take place at a later date at Klees Cemetery, Ferris Township, MI.
Michael was born in Saginaw, Michigan...
Merlene Helen Jackson
Oct 16, 2023
Merlene Helen Jackson, age 78, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at her home. She is survived by three sons: Robert Foster, Eric (Mary) Foster, and William (Kimberly) Foster; and daughter-in-law Jackie Foster.
A cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com....
Douglas John Maurer
Oct 15, 2023
Douglas John Maurer, age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at Mt....
Steven Michael Moffit, Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
Steven Michael Moffit, Jr. March 21, 1987 –October 12, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve on October 12, 2023. He left this world too soon, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Steve was born on March 21, 1987,...
Lorian Pauline "Lori" Wilder
Oct 12, 2023
Lorian Pauline "Lori" Wilder, age 51, of Grand Haven, MI passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Cremation with a graveside service will take place at a later date.
Lori was born in Grand Haven, MI on August 1, 1972, the daughter of Thomas and Christine (Neumann) Vissers. Lori spent 13...
Jermaine Matthew Jones
Oct 10, 2023
Jermaine Matthew Jones, age 2, of Eagle, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 16, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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David Frank Geller
Oct 10, 2023
David Frank Geller, age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI of natural causes.
David was born in St. Johns, MI on July 13, 1946, the son of Stanley F. and Betty J. (Spaulding) Geller. He graduated from St. Johns High School with the Class of 1964. On...
Belinda Kay (Fisher) Midkiff
Oct 10, 2023
Belinda Kay Midkiff, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home with her sons and family by her side.
In following her wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Belinda was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on July 19, 1951,...
Isabelle Marie (Reeves) Sinko
Oct 7, 2023
Isabelle Marie Sinko, age 93, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with Mr. Mark Monroe officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI....
Larry Lee Seibert
Oct 4, 2023
Larry Lee Seibert, age 77, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.
A Graveside Service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Larry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 13, 1946, the son of Carl and...
Craig Lynn Boettger
Oct 2, 2023
Craig Lynn Boettger, age 56, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.
Craig was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 11, 1967, the son of Gary Lee and Diana Lynn (Harper) Boettger. He...
William Frederick "Bubs" Ricklefs, Jr.
Sep 30, 2023
William Frederick "Bubs" Ricklefs, Jr., avid biker, Army Veteran, and Stubborn American, age 64, of Vassar, MI, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023.
A Graveside Service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, October 16, 2023. Those who wish to ride with Bubs one last time are encouraged to...
Glenn Carl Whitford
Sep 27, 2023
Glenn Carl Whitford, age 91, farmer and life-long St. Johns resident, passed away September 27, 2023 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.
Glenn was born November 3, 1931, to the late Carl and Eleanor (Rademacher) Whitford. He graduated from Rodney B Wilson High School in 1949, and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, mostly stationed...
Rochelle Anne (Netzley) Ruedger
Sep 26, 2023
Rochelle Anne "Rosie" Ruedger, age 85, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 1, 2023, with Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from...
Agnes H. (Schaub) Jason
Sep 26, 2023
Agnes H. Jason, age 78, of Middleton, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home.
There will be no services. Burial will take place at a later date at New Haven Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.
Agnes was born in Alma, Michigan on July 16, 1945, the daughter of Harry...
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