Obituaries

Jan 11, 2020

Owen Neal Baese, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2020 in Maple Rapids, Michigan.  Owen was born October 7, 1938 in Elsie, Michigan.  He was one of twelve children born to Onas and Thelma Baese.  A memorial will take place at a later date.  Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie, Michigan....

Jan 10, 2020

Ronwick B. Smith, age 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Warwick Living Center of Alma.

In following Ronwick's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a private memorial will be held at a later date.

Ronwick was born in Alma, Michigan on March 3, 1934, the son of Harlo...

Jan 9, 2020

Jeanette Fern (Faiver) Hatta went to the Lord, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the beautiful age of 98.  She was born September 17, 1921 in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Clyde and Flossie (Palmer) Faiver.  She was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School, married Michael Hatta December 27, 1939 and had two daughters.  Jeanette was a...

Jan 7, 2020

James Kelly Hodges, age 78, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Woodland Hospice, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis First United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M....

Jan 7, 2020

Ronald Fred Raysby, 74, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

In following Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Instead, Ron requested that everyone remember "the good times and if you shed a tear, it's of happiness because I'm home now."...

Jan 6, 2020

Josephine Sheldon, age 86, of Owosso, MI, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Ovid, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Dickenson and Pastor Robert Metevia officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.  Visitation will...

Jan 5, 2020

B. Joanne Sullivan, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Hazel Findley Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, to be announced.

Joanne was born in Wenatchee, Washington on April 1, 1947, the daughter of Jack Gibson and Thelma Joyce (Butler) Webster....

Jan 4, 2020

Autumn Sky "Audi" Mendoza, age 21, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Karl Smart officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 10:00...

Jan 4, 2020

Verena Mae Howell, age 92, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living.

In following Verena's wishes there will be no services and burial will be at Payne Cemetery.

Verena was born in Newfield Township, MI on August 5, 1927, the second oldest of the eight children of Jesse...

Jan 3, 2020

Randal Duane "Randy" Routheaux, age 57, of St. Louis, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Friday, January 3, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 &...

Jan 1, 2020

Paul Wayne Oiler age 55, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at his home.

Paul was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on May 16, 1964, the son of John and Martha (McDaniel) Oiler.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

Dec 26, 2019

Melanie Grace Wetzel, age 7, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Community Baptist Church, Alma, MI, on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 4:00-8:00...

Dec 26, 2019

Dale Russell Allen, 84, of Alma, MI, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI. In following Dale's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Dale was born in Wheeler, MI on October 8, 1935, the son of...

Dec 26, 2019

Agnes Clara Schafer, age 83 of Pewamo, MI, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf officiating.  Burial will take place at St....

Dec 20, 2019

James W. "Jim" Peters, age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor John Jakus officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,...

Dec 19, 2019

Emily Mildred Sykora, age 101 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.  Burial will take place at Mt....