Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

John Edward Twietmeyer, 58, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home.

John was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 8, 1963, the son of Edward H.

And Shirley A. (Mastic) Twietmeyer. He graduated from Traverse City Central

High School with the class of 1981. He also graduated...

Jun 10, 2021

Jeffrey Stephen "Jeff" Miller, age 51, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Bill Koenigsknecht presiding.  Visitation will be held 6-8 P.M. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at...

Jun 9, 2021

Geraldine Irene Geiger, age 103, of Clare, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her sons home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 11, 2021, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jun 8, 2021

Charles Lee "Chuck" Heyer, age 77, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Douglas Osborn presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy...

Jun 7, 2021

Randy Steven Blizzard, age 66, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at his home.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Randy was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on April 18, 1955, the son of Louis Blizzard and Dorothy (Ash) Green. He...

Jun 7, 2021

Robert Gene "Bob" Pettigrew, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at 7274 North Scott Road, St. Johns, MI 48879.

Robert was...

Jun 6, 2021

John F. Quine, Sr., age 88, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik presiding.  Burial will take place at Fairfield...

Jun 6, 2021

Lyle Howard "Butch" Chick, age 60, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, Maple Rapids, MI, Friday, June 11, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. until the time of...

Jun 5, 2021

Donna Marie Lockwood, age 82, of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 7, 2021, with Denny Baese officiating.  A private burial will follow...

Jun 4, 2021

Randy Lee Edwards, age 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Robinson officiating, with a luncheon to follow. Burial will take place at a later date at Chapel...

Jun 2, 2021

Orville Wayne Cody, 68, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI,  Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 1:00 P.M.  with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8...

Jun 2, 2021

Connie Lou Lambert, age 76, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI Monday, June 7, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Danny Stoneham officiating.  Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton,...

Jun 1, 2021

John Robert Pontius, age 50, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 &...

May 31, 2021

Victoria B. Curnow, age 71, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at home surrounded by family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI, on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.

Victoria was born in Detroit, MI on March 5, 1950, the...

May 28, 2021

Gregory Redman age 62, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at his daughter’s home. There will be a service at a future date. Gregory was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 29, 1958, the son of Rex B. and Ilene Merece (Houseman) Redman.  On March 16, 1999 he married Cynthia Miller at LasVegas, Nevada. Greg...

May 28, 2021

Martin Rex "Marty" Redman, age 60, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home.

Internment will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Township, Michigan.  A luncheon will immediately follow at Maple Rapids United Methodist Church.

Martin was born in St. Johns, MI...

May 28, 2021

Ardis Evonne Williams, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the...

May 26, 2021

Douglas L. Huyck, 73, of Owosso, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Ovid Healthcare Center.

A Memorial visitation will be held at at Ovid VFW Post #8964, 218 South Main Street, Ovid, Michigan, 48866 Monday, June 14, 2021 from 4-8 P.M. Military Honors will be presented at 8 p.m.

Doug was born in...

May 26, 2021

Robin D. Allen, age 69, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Charlene Reha officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service.

May 23, 2021

Travis David Harkness, age 28, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Travis was born in Carson City, MI on May 1, 1993, the son of Kenneth Mier and Jenny Rae (Harkness) Koons. He graduated...