Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Barry "Pounder" Tessman, age 64, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis , MI , at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 19, 2021 , with Pastor Bob Fall officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Nov 15, 2021

Carol Jean Clark, age 86, of Bannister, MI, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at The Meadows Assisted Living, Owosso, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 19, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden presiding.  Burial will take place at Wildwood Cemetery,...

Nov 15, 2021

Karen Mary Kutchie, age 79, of DeWitt , MI , passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 , at Ashley Care Center , Ashley , MI .

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns , MI , at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 , with...

Nov 14, 2021

Michelle Marie Harter, age 67 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Michelle was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 23, 1954, the daughter of Harold Denoise and LaRaine Yvonne (Hopkins) Maag.  She graduated...

Nov 14, 2021

Sue Ann Monroe, age 81, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 19, 2021, with Dr. Eugene Blair officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove...

Nov 13, 2021

Matilda Nellie “Tillie” Boeskool, of Ithaca, Michigan, born November 14, 1924 to Roman and Agatha Wawsczyk, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the age of 96.

She married Kenneth Boeskool in 1949.  He passed away in 1997.  Tillie was a homemaker who enjoyed all aspects of raising her family.  She enjoyed cooking, crocheting...

Nov 13, 2021

Mallory Lee Hockstra, age 26, of Mount Pleasant ; passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 13, 2021 .

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis , Michigan .  Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Louis , Michigan .  Visitation...

Nov 12, 2021

Wilda Elaine Sammons, age 91, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

A cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Wilda’s Life will be held next summer. Burial will be at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI next to her husband Eugene Fairchild.

Wilda was...

Nov 12, 2021

Frank J. Bernath, age 95, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home. He was the last surviving sibling of Andro and Katerina Bernath. Frank resided in Elsie and the Clinton county area for over 90 years and the last few years in St. Johns. Frank was proud to serve in the United States...

Nov 12, 2021

Harvey Michael Light, age 83, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Emerson Township, MI; on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Keith Wise will officiate.

Harvey  was born in Saginaw, Michigan on...

Nov 10, 2021

Gregory William Siefker, age 76, of St. Louis signed off his final morning show November 10, 2021 and has taken his place with Jesus playing the “Gospel Tune of the Hour.”  Born May 2, 1945 to Joseph and Lorna Siefker in Alma, Michigan, Greg lived an extraordinary life of service to his family, community and country music radio.

Nov 10, 2021

Michael Keith "Mike" Vernon, age 70, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI.

Michael was born in Alma, Michigan on May 4, 1951,...

Nov 10, 2021

Ada Bearden, age 84, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Hamilton Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. ...

Nov 9, 2021

Lowell Edward Conklin, Sr., age 91, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns , MI , Friday, November 12, 2021 , at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will...

Nov 7, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Norman Miller, age 82, of Pewamo , MI , passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 , at his home

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo , MI , at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, November 12, 2021 , with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding.  Burial will...

Nov 5, 2021

Kay Eileen Wight age 73 of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Garden...

Nov 2, 2021

James Richard "Jim" Jones, age 77, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI.

As per Jim's wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time.

James was born in Owosso, MI on August 8, 1944, the son of Richard and Marie...

Oct 31, 2021

Fred Joseph Vetere, age 70, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his home with his wife by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Church of God, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 4, 2021, with Pastor Erin Taylor officiating.  Visitation will be held 5-8 P.M. on...

Oct 30, 2021

Bamberly “Bambi” Marie Eckelbarger, age 44, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away after a brief illness Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.

Bambi was born in Clare, Michigan on May 29, 1977, the cherished daughter of Carl "Mick" and Jeannie (Warren) Robbennolt.  She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1995....

Oct 27, 2021

Donna E. (Woodbury) (Kirby) Loudenbeck, age 94, of St. Johns, MI , peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 , at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, Clinton County .

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns , MI , at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 7,...