Obituaries

Mar 11, 2020

Ross William Maki, age 29, of Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Ross was born in Glen Ellyn, IL on June 3, 1990, to Bruce Maki and Kim West. He attended Glenbard South High School and Northern Illinois University. Ross then moved to Arkansas to work on an organic farm. He joined his...

Mar 8, 2020

Duane LeRoy Syers, age 59, of DeWitt, MI, peacefully passed away surrounded by his children Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 12th, with Pastor Jerry Kissling officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Mar 8, 2020

Larry Abrey, age 83, of Ashley, MI, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI. Visitation will be held...

Mar 4, 2020

Charles Donald "Don" "Snuffy" Smith, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away peacefully and reunited with the love of his life on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, surrounded by his family at The Laurels of Carson City.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 12:00 P.M., with...

Mar 4, 2020

Valorie Lynn Andreas, 65, of St. Louis, MI, entered into the presence of her Lord Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis First Church of God, 520 W. Olive St., St. Louis, MI, on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Nathan Workman officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to...

Feb 27, 2020

Emma Jeanette Roberts, 79, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed away with her family by her side Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Dave Shephard officiating. A time of visitation will...

Feb 27, 2020

Karen Lynn Mills, age 69, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Wright Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held...

Feb 26, 2020

Ellis LaVerne “Al” Hicks, 96, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

In the Spring, Graveside Services will be held at Lowe Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Ellis was born in Greenbush Township, MI on October 8, 1923, the son of Leon F. and Carrie...

Feb 26, 2020

Shana Evon Anna, 55, of Ithaca, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior surrounded by her family Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma.

Funeral Services will be held at the Ithaca Church of God on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Tom Whitesel officiating. Visitation will be held...

Feb 25, 2020

Cory Hal Patrick VanHorn, 40, of Chesaning, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at his home.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.

Cory was born in Owosso, MI on May 25, 1979, the...

Feb 20, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Rodriguez, age 72, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI at a later date.  Visitation will be...

Feb 18, 2020

Warren Michael Hayes, 72, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Gateway Bay Human Service, Alma, MI.

There will be no services and burial will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Detroit, MI.

Warren was born in Lansing, MI, on April 1, 1947, the son of Matthew Cleary and Evelyn M. (Warren)...

Feb 17, 2020

Nichole Cathrine Blacker, age 34, of Ovid, MI, passed away after a year of illness with her husband and family by her side on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will...

Feb 14, 2020

Cynthia Lee "Cindy" Watson, 55, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed away with her family at her side Friday, February 14, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Ithaca Church of God on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Tom Whitesel officiating. A time of visitation...

Feb 14, 2020

George A. Speers, 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital - Clinton County, St. Johns, MI.

In following George's wishes, cremation has taken place and burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at a later date.

George was born in Vevay Township, MI on December...

Feb 11, 2020

Keith Duane Lytle, 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the...

Feb 6, 2020

Geneva Foster, age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation...

Feb 2, 2020

Angela Marie Miller, 52, of Mason, MI, passed away after a short battle with cancer Sunday, February 2, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with cousin Terri Fisher and Pastor Scott Seelhoff...

Feb 2, 2020

Donald William "Don" Seelhoff Sr., 83, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Advent Health Hospital, Zephyrhills, FL.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with his son Pastor Donald Seelhoff Jr. and nephew Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating....

Jan 30, 2020

Richard "Dick" Dickman was called home by God on January 30, 2020.

Dick's family and friends will celebrate his earthly life with a memorial service on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. at St. Louis City Hall.

Born March 6, 1948 to Ferdie and Maggie Dickman, he lived his entire life in St. Louis,...