Obituaries

Oct 28, 2018

Bernard Harold Sexton age 58 of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his home.

No services will be held.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI.

Bernard was born in Owosso, MI on December 21, 1959 the son of Roy Edward "Bill" and Burdella Pearl (Page) Sexton.  Bernie resided...

Oct 28, 2018

Charles C. “Jack” Wingle passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his home at the age of 95.  He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his care givers of many years and a very special nurse, Celia Polash.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Apostle Catholic Church, Ithaca, MI on...

Oct 26, 2018

Jimmie Lee Kostal, age 71, of Ashley, MI, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI...

Oct 24, 2018

John Ray Sheldon age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI surrounded by his family.

According to John's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of John's life will take place at a later date.

John was born in Boyne City, MI on May...

Oct 23, 2018

Clara Dorthea Perry age 94, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Union Court Assisted Living, St. Charles, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John James officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation...

Oct 22, 2018

Bill Dean May age 52, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2:30 P.M., with Pastor Brian Teed officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 12:00 P.M....

Oct 21, 2018

Elden Paul "Homer" Simpson age 74, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Carol Kusiner officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI.  Visitation will...

Oct 20, 2018

JoAnne Edwards age 64 of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ, Alma, MI on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Mr. John Robinson officiating.  Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Township, MI. Visitation...

Oct 17, 2018

Kenneth Wilson “Ken” Riley Sr., age 78, of Eureka, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, October 22, 2018, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Doug Jones officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery Eureka, MI. ...

Oct 16, 2018

Bruce Lynn Byrnes age 69 of Ewen, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 2-8 P.M....

Oct 16, 2018

Jerrine Doris Mead age 86, of Elsie, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, October 22, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Justin Shepard officiating.  Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation...

Oct 14, 2018

Freddie "Fred" Miller, 91, of St. Louis, MI, left this life on Sunday October 14, 2018 to be with his loving wife Roberta and to walk hand in hand with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Freddie Joseph Miller was born on July 13, 1927 to Merle and Anna (Sterzick) Miller in Smyrna, MI. He grew up...

Oct 13, 2018

Nathaniel Bradley "Nate" Sherman age 27, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Ithaca, MI passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Todd Hosky officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held...

Oct 13, 2018

Joseph Martin "Joe" Glowacki, 83, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt....

Oct 13, 2018

James Floyd "Jim" Adair age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Jim was born in Big Rapids, MI on October 28, 1945, the son of James Adair and Doris (Randall) and Richard Shong.  He graduated from Portland High School with the class of 1964. On July...

Oct 12, 2018

Thomas Gilbert "Tom" Hufnagel age 78, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Mike Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Oct 9, 2018

Bethel Gladys Webb, age 94, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Rick Webb and Pastor Rex Webb officiating.  Burial will take place at Lafayette Township Cemetery, Lafayette Township, MI....

Oct 8, 2018

Gail Kline Fowler age 67 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at the family cabin at Higgins Lake, MI.

Per Gail's request there will be no funeral services.  He will be interred at Coe Township Cemetery with his daughter, Tracie.

Gail was born in Alma, Michigan on March 1, 1951 the...

Oct 6, 2018

Wilbur A. “Bill” Shaw, age 94, of Ithaca, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2018 at Ashley Care Center, surrounded by his family.

Wilbur was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on August 10, 1924, the son of Fred and Rosa (Dayringer) Shaw. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1940....

Oct 6, 2018

Janet Clara Armbrustmacher, age 80, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing,

Janet was born in Fowler, Michigan on March 24, 1938, the daughter of Clemens and Martha (Motz) Fox. She graduated from Fowler High School with the class of 1956. Janet married Raymond Marvin Armbrustmacher on October 15,...