Obituaries

Sep 13, 2018

Sherman Michael "Mike" Richmond age 73, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Visitation from 10 A.M. until the time of service.  Burial will take place at...

Sep 11, 2018

Robert Allen “Bob” Wight age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Spectrum Health Systems- Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Brian Ruth officiating.  Burial will take...

Sep 11, 2018

Richard Lee "Dick" Thompson age 78, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...

Sep 7, 2018

Laura Maxine Mosher, age 102, died peacefully on September 7, 2018 at her home in St. Johns, MI.

Maxine was preceded in death by her brother Harry, her parents, her sister Muriel Pusey, and her husband of 37 years, Carl Bruce “Bob” Mosher.  She is survived by her children: Sharon Rose Mosher of Ovid, MI; Robert Carl...

Sep 7, 2018

Larry D. Smith age 64 of Ithaca, MI, passed away at his home on Friday, September 7, 2018, losing his battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, with Pastor George Showers officiating.

Larry...

Sep 7, 2018

Jack Duane Campbell age 73 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at his home after a battle with cancer.

Military Honors and Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, E. Tyler Rd., Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 10:00 A.M.  A Celebration of Jack's life will be held immediately following at Oasis...

Sep 6, 2018

Alexis Jean "Lexie" Schueller age 8 of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 surrounded by her family at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Dickinson...

Sep 2, 2018

David Solon Davis age 81 of St. Louis, Michigan passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 8, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of St. Louis at 11 A.M. with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.

David was born in Oak Hill,...

Sep 1, 2018

Michael Eugene “Mike” Eaton age 58 of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, at his home after a short battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns,...

Aug 31, 2018

Rodney Lee Mills age 62 of Sumner, MI, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service at the funeral...

Aug 31, 2018

James Richard "Jim" Wedel age 68 of Dewitt, MI, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at The City of DeWitt Cemetery.

James was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 23, 1950, the son of George Frederick and Gladys Mildred (Burke) Wedel....

Aug 28, 2018

Terry William English Sr., age 73, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

According to Terry's wishes cremation has taken place and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.  He will be laid to rest at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI.

Aug 27, 2018

John Steve Fabus Jr. age 77, of Ashley, MI, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Munson Healthcare-Grayling Hospital, Grayling, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 6:30 P.M., with Mrs. Margaret Horak officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 3:00-6:30...

Aug 27, 2018

Richard Alvin "Dick" Border age 83, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Memorial Services will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish, Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis, MI, on Friday, August 31, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Nate Harburg officiating.  Burial will...

Aug 25, 2018

Dr. Rafael R. Pedraja age 89 formerly of Northbrook, IL passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his daughter's home in Michigan where he resided for the past 18 months.

Private Family Services will be announced at a later date.

Rafael was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba on October 21, 1928, the son of...

Aug 25, 2018

Clare E. Walworth age 83 of Topinabee, MI and formerly of Corunna and Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pleasant View Medical Care Facility, Corunna, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Easton Church of Christ, Owosso on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:00 P.M., with Pastor Nate Walworth officiating. Memorial Visitation will...

Aug 22, 2018

Edwin F. Harger age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Aug 21, 2018

Mary Louise Rademacher age 89, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at...

Aug 20, 2018

Carol Lee Whaley age 78, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

A Graveside Service will be held at Ridge Road Cemetery, Brady Township, on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas J. Bradley officiating.

Carol was born in Saginaw County, MI on November...

Aug 18, 2018

Phillip Percy Kwock-Wai Ching age 26, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Owosso Community Airport at 1:00 pm.  With refreshments to follow.

Phillip was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 15, 1992, the son of Radford and Cindy (Moore)...