Obituaries

John Edward Allen

John Edward Allen

Sep 4, 2024

     John Edward Allen, age 82, of Allegan, MI formerly of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with Don Hendrick officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge,...

Douglas James Kvalevog

Douglas James Kvalevog

Sep 4, 2024

    Douglas James “Doug” Kvalevog, age 44 of St. Johns Michigan passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024.    Doug was born in Owosso MI on June 29, 1980, the son of Henry T. and Mary Ann (Feathers) Kvalevog. Doug graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1998. GO MARAUDERS!     He married his high school sweetheart, Jessica...

James Arden Foote

James Arden Foote

Sep 3, 2024

     James Arden Foote, age 52, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 6, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service...

Eugene Howard Schollaert

Eugene Howard Schollaert

Aug 31, 2024

     Eugene Howard Schollaert, age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at The Laurels of Carson City, Carson City, Michigan with his family by his side.     A Celebration of Life for Eugene, will be held at Ithaca Community Center, 120 North Maple Street, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 1:00-5:00 P.M. The...

Sharon Kay Halfmann

Sharon Kay Halfmann

Aug 31, 2024

       Sharon Kay Halfmann, age 73, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at The Maples of St. Johns.       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation...

George Nicholas Hentges, Jr.

George Nicholas Hentges, Jr.

Aug 28, 2024

      George Nicholas "Nick" Hentges Jr., age 69, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.      Nick was born on December 14, 1954, in Battle Creek, MI, to George Nicholas Hentges Sr and Emilia Helena Augusta...

John Joseph Makara

John Joseph Makara

Aug 27, 2024

    John Joseph Makara, age 68, of Lansing, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, surrounded by his family at U of M Sparrow.     John was born in St. Johns, MI on November 19, 1955, the son of John Elmer and Alberta Jean (Thompson) Makara. He was a 1973 graduate of St. Johns High School. On August 6, 2004,...

Betty Marie Ackels

Betty Marie Ackels

Aug 24, 2024

     Betty Marie Ackels, age 95, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.     Betty was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 9, 1929, the daughter...

Marlene Joyce Auten

Marlene Joyce Auten

Aug 24, 2024

     Marlene Joyce Auten, age 83, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6-8 P.M. at the...

Paul Allan Daum

Paul Allan Daum

Aug 24, 2024

       Paul Allan Daum, age 62, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024.      No Services will be held per Paul's wishes.      Paul was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on December 28, 1961, the son of Kent Edward and Fay Edith (Weimer) Daum.       Paul loved to be outdoors, especially camping, hunting,...

Jamie Alan Oswald

Jamie Alan Oswald

Aug 23, 2024

     Jamie Alan Oswald, 45, from Ashley, Michigan was unexpectedly reunited with loved ones on Friday, August 23, 2024. Jamie was a man with the softest heart and fiercest love. He had a gift of making strangers feel like old friends and his family and friends like they were his world. His love of life, infectious laugh, and witty...

Victor Lotycz

Victor Lotycz

Aug 21, 2024

     Victor Lotycz, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at...

Rosalie Ann Blair

Rosalie Ann Blair

Aug 20, 2024

     Rosalie Ann "Rosie" Blair, age 84, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Perrinton, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Dwyer presiding. Burial will take...

Sharon Lee Speck

Sharon Lee Speck

Aug 18, 2024

     Sharon Lee Speck, age 78, of Belding, MI, was promoted to Glory, Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Mission Point of Belding.     A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, September 6, 2024, with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. prior to the...

Sherry Lou Miller

Sherry Lou Miller

Aug 16, 2024

     Sherry Lou Miller, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.     Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.     Sherry was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 8, 1951, the daughter of Charles and Berdina (Lance) Purvis. She...

Dennis Ray Zimmerman

Dennis Ray Zimmerman

Aug 16, 2024

     Dennis Ray Zimmerman, age 73, of Lake, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home.     Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.      Dennis was born in Alma, Michigan on December 1, 1950, the son of Harold and June (Jarosemich) Zimmerman. Dennis graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of...

Roger William Rademacher

Roger William Rademacher

Aug 16, 2024

      Roger William Rademacher, age 63, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.     A Celebration of Roger's Life will be held at "The Pond" in Ovid, MI, from 1-5 P.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with Paco officiating.     Roger was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September...

Mary Elizabeth Hughey

Mary Elizabeth Hughey

Aug 14, 2024

     Mary Elizabeth Hughey, age 77, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Andizej Boroch presiding. Burial will take place at...

Carolyn A. Cox

Carolyn A. Cox

Aug 10, 2024

     Carolyn A. Cox (Riley/VanRooyen), age 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Royal View Assisted Living, Mecosta, MI.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI. at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be held...

James Francis "Jim" Becker

James Francis "Jim" Becker

Aug 10, 2024

     James Francis "Jim" Becker, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 16, 2024, with Rev. Fr. John Whitlock presiding. Burial will take place at...

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