Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Dawn Frost, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Murfreesboro, TN.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 12:30 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take...

Jan 1, 2021

Sharon Ann Johnson, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

She is survived by siblings: Barbara Coe of Indiana, Robert (Sharon) of Maple Rapids, MI and Sandy Fountain of Caro, MI; countless nieces and nephews; special friend Tommy Dunn of Lexington, KY, and many who called her their best...

Dec 31, 2020

Casilda “Sill” Mary Ann Meredith, age 79, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan.

A private family service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. for immediate family only at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.  Online viewing of the funeral service will be...

Dec 30, 2020

George H. Briggs, age 89, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 peacefully at his home.

Cremation has taken place per George's wishes and no services will be held.

George was born in Mayville, MI, on February 11, 1931, the son of William and Dorothy (Yoman) Briggs. George married Diane Jackson in...

Dec 30, 2020

Dorothy Pauline Ellsworth, age 96, of Ithaca, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

A Private Funeral Service will be held.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.

Dorothy was born July 25, 1924 in Merrill, MI, the daughter of Irving and Neva (Pruden) Rogers. ...

Dec 29, 2020

Linda K. Nelson, 75, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

In following Linda's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.

Linda was born in North...

Dec 29, 2020

Mona Mae Bunting, 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton.

A Funeral Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at...

Dec 29, 2020

Eloise Bell Stadlberger, age 99, of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Country Friends Assisted Living, Sumner, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. Phil Howdyshell officiating. Burial will take place at New Haven Township Cemetery, Gratiot...

Dec 29, 2020

Marjorie Ann (Hylbak) Floate of East Lansing, formerly of Greenville and Maple Rapids went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 after a brief battle following a stroke.  Marge was 84.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at...

Dec 28, 2020

On December 28, 2020, Frank Kral (88 years old) passed away at Ashley Care Center of Ashley, Michigan.

Frank was born April 10, 1932, in Bannister, Michigan, to the late Frank and Mary Kral. Frank was the oldest child of 4 children. He attended Bannister schools until the 8th Grade. After school, Frank worked on his family farm...

Dec 28, 2020

Donna Snyder, 86, of Ashley died on Monday, December 28, 2020 at home after a short illness.

She was born on June 16, 1934 to Lois (Brown) Woodbury and Richard Woodbury in St. Johns MI.

Survivors include: her husband Clifford Snyder; one sister Phyllis Studer of St. Louis, MI; one son David (Tammy) Snyder of...

Dec 28, 2020

Joan Dorolese “Dorry” Salisbury, 86, of Hemlock, MI, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

A Private Graveside Service with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.  Family and friends are invited to join the service by watching on the Smith Family Funeral Home Facebook...

Dec 27, 2020

Sara Winifred Johnston, age 97, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Cremation will take place and a Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery Battle Creek, NE.

Sarah was born in Plainview, Nebraska on May...

Dec 26, 2020

Marie Smith, age 99, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at her home with her grandchildren at her side.

Marie was born in Chesaning, Michigan on July 4, 1921, the daughter of Guy R. and Velma Belle (Smith) Georgia.

Marie was a custodian for St. Johns Public Schools for many years. ...

Dec 26, 2020

Russell James Otto, Jr., age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

In following Russ' wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Russ was...

Dec 26, 2020

Bernadette Esther “Bernie” Foerch, age 74, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI with her husband Butch at her side.

Bernie’s wishes were to be cremated and to be returned home to be with her husband, until she is buried at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Dec 25, 2020

Amy Elizabeth Pyle, age 48, of St. Louis, MI, peacefully passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Our precious angel unexpectedly went to be with the Lord, He needed a special angel for Christmas Day. Amy was born in Alma, Michigan on December 13, 1972, the daughter of Eugene and Karen (Naffziger) Pyle.

Cremation...

Dec 25, 2020

David William Boak, age  68, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 2-8 pm with family present...

Dec 25, 2020

Michael John Ferency, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020, at his home.

A Private Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.

Michael was born in Detroit, MI, on April 18, 1948, the son of Zoltan Anton and Ellen Jane...

Dec 24, 2020

Randy Lee Gates, age 59, of Alma, MI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at his home.

A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-8...