Obituaries

Dec 9, 2020

On December 9, 2020 after a lengthy illness, David Noel Rich Sr., of St. Louis, MI passed from this earth to find his eternal fishing hole.

He was born on December 25, 1948, the son of Robert E and Betty J (Bickle) Rich.  David was husband to Connie, who he married on October 2, 1971 and father...

Dec 7, 2020

Cecil Webster Ryckman, age 98, of Riverdale, MI passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home with his son at his side just minutes before his 99th birthday.

Cecil's wishes were to be cremated with Private Graveside Services at Elm Hall Cemetery, Elm Hall, MI at a later date.

Cecil was born in Sherman...

Dec 3, 2020

Joyce Marie Stambersky, 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 3, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.

In following Joyce's wishes, cremation has taken place and burial was held at Ithaca Cemetery.

Joyce was born in Hill Township, Ogemaw County, MI on July 19, 1935, the daughter of William C. and Vera Belle (Conway) May....

Dec 2, 2020

Barbara Jean Rewerts, age 76, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Robert C. Bacik officiating.  For those unable to attend, visit Smith...

Dec 1, 2020

Andrew W. Porubsky, age 54, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will follow at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be...

Nov 30, 2020

Dennis Carl Wortman, age 74, of Gould City, MI, passed away after a battle with cancer Monday, November 30, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:00 P.M.  For those unable to attend, visit Smith Family Funeral Homes Facebook page to view the service...

Nov 30, 2020

Breanna Malynn VanHorn, age 23, of St. Louis, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.

Breanna was born in Alma, MI on June 3, 1997, the...

Nov 29, 2020

Lucille M. Paine passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 96.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in Maple Rapids, MI on January 17, 1924, the daughter of Gerald and Bertha (Roberts) Abbott.

She was the heart of her home and the family farm,...

Nov 29, 2020

Jeffery Alan Snater, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away after a short illness (not COVID related) on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

In following Jeff's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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

Nov 26, 2020

Frances E.  Halfman, age 85, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Fowler MI, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Koenigsknecht officiating.

Frances was born in Fowler, MI...

Nov 23, 2020

Lois Marie Coston, age 84, of Alma, MI, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Emerson Township Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI, on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Michael Podeszwa officiating.

Lois was born in Texas on April...

Nov 23, 2020

Dennis Lee Whitney, age 60, of Ovid, MI, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

In following Dennis' wishes, cremation has taken place and a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.

Dennis was born in Alpena,...

Nov 22, 2020

Rodney Alan Richards, 69, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home.

Per his wishes he was cremated and there will be no services taking place.

Rodney was born in Lansing, MI, on December 19, 1950, to Theron John and Doloris Joyce (Litwiller) Richards.

He was an avid hunter...

Nov 21, 2020

Nancy L. Hufnagel, age 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Nancy...

Nov 20, 2020

Elsie M. Bigelow, age 81, of St. Louis, MI passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford, FL.

There will be no services as Elsie's wishes were to be cremated and have her cremains buried at Prichard Cemetery.

Elsie was born in Gratiot County, MI on December 11, 1938, the...

Nov 20, 2020

William Theodore "Bill" Coffman, age 95, of Haslett, MI, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at his home.

Burial will take place at City of DeWitt Cemetery.  A Memorial Service for his family will be held in the spring.

William was born in DeWitt, MI on April 11, 1925, the son of William Kermit and...

Nov 18, 2020

Robin Lynn Harnick, age 55, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Robin was born on April 15, 1965, the daughter of Ted and Clarice (Antes) Rademacher. Robin loved crafting...

Nov 18, 2020

Aaron Joseph Arnold, age 32, of Elsie, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan.  Visitation will be held on Monday, November...

Nov 17, 2020

Gerald August Burgtorf, age 76, of Fowler, MI, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems (ER) due to a terrible accident.

Gerald was born in Ionia County, MI on June 4, 1944, the son of William August Burgtorf and Nellie (Sherman) Kellogg. After high school, 1962, he enlisted in the Navy and was...

Nov 17, 2020

Charles Duane "Charlie" Huntoon, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.  Burial...