Obituaries

Bruce Elmer Nentwig

Bruce Elmer Nentwig

Oct 3, 2024

      Bruce Elmer Nentwig, age 62, of Elwell, MI, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.     Bruce was born in Galt, Ontario, Canada on August 25, 1962, the son of Elmer Carl and Margaret (Neumann) Nentwig. On August 21, 1981, Bruce married Lisa Marie Harrison in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada....

Ricky Allen Watros

Ricky Allen Watros

Oct 3, 2024

     Ricky Allen "Rick" Watros, age 66, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.    Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

Bruce William Hardy

Bruce William Hardy

Sep 27, 2024

     Bruce William Hardy, age 72, of Lansing, MI, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     Private burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.     Bruce was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 24, 1952, the son of William Raymond and...

Dale Charles Leavitt

Dale Charles Leavitt

Sep 25, 2024

     Dale Charles Leavitt, age 85, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan.     In following Dale's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dale's life will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Collier...

Roger Charles Schleder

Roger Charles Schleder

Sep 21, 2024

     Roger Charles Schleder, age 79, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at University of Michigan Health West, Wyoming, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Ithaca Baptist Church, 221 Norton Gibbs Drive, Ithaca, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, with Pastor Matthew Beery officiating. Burial will take place at Pine...

Timothy Brian Slattery

Timothy Brian Slattery

Sep 20, 2024

     Timothy Brian Slattery, age 67, of Mason, MI, passed away surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Corewell Healthcare-Lakeland in Saint Joseph, MI.     Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Tim's Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Tim and Missi's home. ...

Monica Ann Craig

Monica Ann Craig

Sep 19, 2024

     Monica Ann Craig, age 71, of St. Johns, MI, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at University of Michigan -Sparrow, Lansing, Michigan.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Parish, Westphalia, MI, on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber...

Joanne Marie Sturgis

Joanne Marie Sturgis

Sep 18, 2024

     Joanne Marie Sturgis, age 93, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, St. Johns, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 10:45 A.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with Pastor Phillip Rogers officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024...

Roman Alfred Koenigsknecht

Roman Alfred Koenigsknecht

Sep 18, 2024

     Roman Alfred Koenigsknecht, age 92, of Fowler, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...

Lila Mae Masarik

Lila Mae Masarik

Sep 17, 2024

     Lila Mae Masarik, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place...

Lorraine Ann Drumheller

Lorraine Ann Drumheller

Sep 16, 2024

     Lorraine Ann Drumheller, age 87, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at McKeller's Adult Foster Care, St. Louis, MI.      A private graveside service will be held at Payne Cemetery in Perrinton, MI.     Lorraine was born in Perrinton, Michigan on July 20, 1937, the daughter of Steve Jacob and Emma (Komora) Divish....

Carolyn Marie Verwey

Carolyn Marie Verwey

Sep 16, 2024

     Carolyn Marie Verwey, age 86, of Perrinton, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, September 16, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with Pastor David Winsor officiating. Visitation will be held on...

Don David Alward

Don David Alward

Sep 15, 2024

     Don David Alward, age 68, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI at a later date.     Don was born in Carson City, Michigan on January 25, 1956, the son...

Robert David Wilson

Robert David Wilson

Sep 12, 2024

     Robert David Wilson, age 84, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.     Cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.     Robert was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 13, 1940, the son of William and Marie (Voge)...

Joyce Kay Hansen

Joyce Kay Hansen

Sep 12, 2024

     Joyce Kay Hansen, age 77, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will take place at Solon Cemetery, Cedar Springs, MI. Visitation will be...

Dennis Lynn Litwiller

Dennis Lynn Litwiller

Sep 8, 2024

      Dennis Lynn "Dickie" Litwiller, age 69, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, MI.      Dennis was born in Alma, Michigan on June 11, 1955, the son of Laurence Neil and Mary Anna (Benner) Litwiller.      He is survived by siblings: Rodney and Lois Litwiller of Versailles,...

Charles Lewis Battley

Charles Lewis Battley

Sep 7, 2024

     Charles Lewis "Charlie" Battley, age 88, of Merrill, MI, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Wesleyan Church , Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Lillian Mae Jorae

Lillian Mae Jorae

Sep 6, 2024

     Lillian Mae "Lilly" Jorae, age 87, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.      Funeral Services at will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with Pastor...

Kenneth Allan Gray

Kenneth Allan Gray

Sep 5, 2024

     Kenneth Allan Gray, age 66, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his home in the company of family.     Cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life at The Emerald Golf Course, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The family will greet guests beginning at 4:00 P.M., with...

Ernest Frederick Nieman, Jr.

Ernest Frederick Nieman, Jr.

Sep 5, 2024

      Ernest Frederick "Ernie" Nieman, Jr., age 79, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his home.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 9, 2024, with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI....

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