Obituaries

Jan 15, 2019

Randall Blane “Randy” Sumner age 65, of Alma, MI, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at his home with his nephew Jake at his side. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Terri Bentley officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove...

Jan 13, 2019

Albert Orin "Al" Rogers age 88 of Blanchard, MI, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, MI.

As Al has requested not to have a funeral service, he will lay in rest at the Pine River Cemetery in Blanchard, MI until Jesus returns. A private graveside service will be held...

Jan 13, 2019

Aletha M. "Lee" Hall age 65, of Castalia, OH, formerly of Breckenridge, MI, died unexpectedly, Sunday, January 13, 2019, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St....

Jan 12, 2019

Rose Marie Myers, age 70, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M.  on Tuesday, January 15, 2019,  with Rose's nephew, Rick Lippert, Minister of Barryton Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in...

Jan 12, 2019

Nina Ellen Olney, age 82, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at her home.

Burial service at Richland Township Cemetery, Vestaburg, Michigan on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.

Nina was born in Alma, Michigan on July 18, 1936, the daughter of Roscoe and Flora (Fockler) Jerome.  She graduated from Alma...

Jan 11, 2019

Max Albert Easlick age 95, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.   Burial will be at held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.  Visitation will be held on Monday, January 14,...

Jan 10, 2019

Marjorie Lois Webster age 94, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Mr. Dennis Baese officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery,...

Jan 9, 2019

Curtis Clare Feldpausch age 50 of St. Johns, MI, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.  He fought a long and hard battle with Lyme Disease and Esophageal Cancer.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 3-7 P.M. and Sunday, January 13, 2019 from...

Jan 8, 2019

Israel Beaufore Vaz de Almeida age 38 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Visiting with family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 1-4 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.

Israel was born in Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 12,...

Jan 8, 2019

Robin Marie Sutliff age 61, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating.  Burial will take place at Ridge Road Cemetery, Brady Township, MI....

Jan 4, 2019

Alice Catherine Schuiling age 91, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A private family memorial service will be held with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.

Alice was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July...

Jan 4, 2019

William Alan “Bill” Pearson age 59, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Mother Teresa House, Lansing, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Charles Krueger officiating.  Visitation will be held one...

Jan 2, 2019

Floyd Edward Vanderhoof Jr., age 75, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:30 P.M. with Rev. Ray Strawser officiating.  Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI....

Dec 31, 2018

Grace Arvilla Sapp age 94 of Midland, MI, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Masonic Pathways- Doig Chapel, Alma, MI on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Steven Swem officiating.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service.

Dec 30, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Harjes, age 36, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Hagerman officiating.  Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery Ithaca, MI.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019...

Dec 30, 2018

David Mayville born January 28, 1959, passed away unexpectedly at his home in St. Louis, MI, on December 30, 2018.

In following David's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of David's life has been held by his family.

Dave graduated from St. Louis High School in 1977 and has been an employee at...

Dec 29, 2018

Carol Sue Vogel age 65 of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 with Pastor David Wertz officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery Alma,...

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Dean “RD” Albrecht, age 93, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and the family will hold a celebration of his life at a later date.

Robert was born in Coopersville, MI on June 8, 1925, the son of Clifford and Wilma (Cady) Albrecht. He...

Dec 28, 2018

Floyd C. George, age 79, passed away on December 29, 2018 at home in East Tawas, MI.

Floyd was born in Chapin, MI on August 21, 1939 to Floyd and Fern (Curtis) George.

He is survived by his wife JoAnn of 28 years.  He worked for GM and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.  He...

Dec 28, 2018

Charles Noah “Chuck” Clark, 75, of Merrill, MI, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2018.

Chuck was born on April 19, 1943, to Charles E. and Sarah (Hoyt) Clark in Alma, MI; he graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1960. He retired from General Motors in 1999 and most recently worked at Helena Chemical and Dosson Trucking....