All Obituaries

     Ellen Irene Keeler, age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at 2793 W. Washington Rd., Ithaca, MI, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating.  Private burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI.      Ellen was born in Alma, Michigan on January 9, 1940, the daughter of Robert Earl...

     Delores Ruth Mysinger, age 86, of Prudenville, MI, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at her sons home in Ovid, MI.      Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 23, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Prudenville, MI.  A luncheon will follow at Buccilli's Pizza in Houghton Lake, MI.   Burial will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Denton Township Cemetery, Prudenville,...

      Kerren June Muscott, age 79, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma as the result of an automobile accident.     A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. at CSA, 1404 Michigan Avenue, St. Louis, Michigan.    Kerren was born in Pompeii, Michigan on June 15, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Grace (Maxwell) McKinstry. Kerren married Kyle L. Muscott...

    Charles Alan "Chuck" Wittenberg, age 81, of Owosso, MI, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at The Meadows Assisted Living, Owosso, MI.     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.    Charles was born in Detroit,...

      Betty Jo Holley, age 56, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Hope Network, East Lansing, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 22, 2021 with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral beginning at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  A private burial will take place at Alton...

     Martha Ann Crackel, age 81, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care in Ithaca, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at Oasis Community Church, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2021, with Pastor Dale Wolfe officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Martha will be buried beside her husband at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at...

    Barbara Ann Jones, age 28, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.      She was born on September 15, 1993 in Carson City, MI.  She attended the First Baptist Academy and then graduated from Carson City - Crystal schools in 2012.      Barbara's passion in life was being attentive to those who needed her help; whether it was young children or her residents at Ingham County...

     Terresa Reanee (Ordiway) Engel, age 54, of Port Hope, MI, formerly of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.      Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at the Owosso Eagles Club #851 on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2:00 P.M.     Terresa was born in St. Johns, MI on April 5, 1967, the daughter Larry Leon Ordiway and Kay Ann (Ordiway) Fry.  Terresa graduated High School through...

       John Raymond Harrier, age 73, of Alma, MI, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.      Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI. A Celebration of John's life with military honors will be held at Oasis Community Church, 1250 E. Washington Rd., Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October...

     Richard Erwin "Dick" Pline, age 60, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.      A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery in Fowler, Michigan.      Dick was born in Grayling, Michigan on February 16, 1961, the son of Erwin and Alice (Kramer) Pline.  He graduated from Fowler High School with the...

       William Dean "Billy" Swanchara, II, age 62, of Newberry, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, Newberry, MI.      Memorial Gathering will be held at the Rochester Colony School House, 5599 Maple Rd., Elsie, at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. There will be a luncheon to...

      Joan Hopkinson Cook, age 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 15, 2021 at Rosewood AFC in Ithaca, MI, the town she called home for the majority of her long and blessed life.  She was born on March 3, 1931 to Lynn and Beulah Hopkinson and joined siblings Bill, Margie, and Mary.       Joan went to work at an early age to support her family and eventually settled into a career as a caseworker for the Department of...

     It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Helen Louise (Collie) Hayes, age 69, of Ithaca, MI.  She passed away on October 15, 2021 with her children at her side at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.  She rests in the promise of the soon return of her Savior, Jesus Christ.      Helen was born in Blytheville, AR to Betty Faye (Bennett) (Collie) Rich and Corban Ray Collie...

     Thelma Jean Gee, age 95, of Elwell, MI, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 14, 2021, with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating.  Burial will follow at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:00 A.M.at the...

      Mark Louis "Markie" Weber, age 89, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns.       Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery at a later date.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

     Carol Ann Usman, age 74, of East Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, October 11, 2021, at her favorite son's house surrounded by her family.      A graveside service will be held at Ford Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.      Carol was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 27, 1947, the daughter of Hulbert "Hub" and Edna S. (Johnson) Meadows.  She graduated from Perry High School with...

    Michael Donald Low, age 57, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Medilodge of Campus Area, East Lansing, Michigan.      Michael was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 19, 1964, the son of Donald Raymond and Nancy L. (Antes) Low.  He attended St. Johns Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1984.  He worked for Karber Block, FC Mason, and Andy T’s.  Mike enjoyed playing golf and being with his...

     Rodney Ray Smith, age 68, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care Home in Ithaca, MI.      Funeral Service at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Dave Cokonougher Officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral...

     Elizabeth Cora Cook, age 94, of Sumner, Michigan, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Country Friends Assisted Living.     Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 12-2 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel.  Burial will take place at Elm Hall Cemetery in Gratiot County, Michigan.  There will be no formal funeral services.      Elizabeth was born in Alma, Michigan on March 25, 1927, the...

     Gerald F. “Jerry” Horan died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at home surrounded by those who loved him best. Born June 17, 1931 in Detroit to Francis W. and Ella A. (Ahern) Horan, the eldest of three sons. Parents and brothers Tom and Dick predeceased him.      Jerry grew up loving all things motorized, especially cars, a passion he pursued personally and professionally his entire life. Mechanical drafting learned at Cooley...

Donald E. "Don" Hall, age 91, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.      There will be no services. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,  Alma, MI at a later date.    Donald was born in Alma, Michigan on February 27, 1930, the son of Ralph and Maude (Pattison) Hall.  He graduated from Alma High School with the class of 1949.  Don married Bette Burch on June 21, 1958...

      Lewis Albert Becker, Sr., age 86, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at his home.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John XXIII Parish of Hemlock, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 151 St. Mary’s Dr., Hemlock, MI 48626 at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 7, 2021,  with Rev. Fr. Michael F. Steltenkamp, S.J. presiding.  Burial will take place at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, MI. ...

       Michael Warren "Mike" Mates, age 57, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed into the arms of his Savior Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital - Carson City, Michigan surrounded by his family.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating.  Burial will follow at Sumner Cemetery.  Sumner, MI. Visitation will be...

     David Wayne Smith, age 55, of Owosso, Michigan passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Henry Ford Detroit Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.      Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 111 South Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI, with Rev. Russell Merrill officiating.      David was born in Flint, Michigan on July 19, 1966, the son of David George and June...

     John L. Shinabarger, age 52, of Carson City, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Spectrum Health United Hospital, Greenville, Michigan.      A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on October 2, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Carson City Cemetery, Carson City, MI.  A luncheon will follow at Carson City American Legion Post 380, 121 North Mercantile Street, Carson City, Michigan 48811.      John was born in Carson City,...

     Andres Mark Peacock, age 48, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Laurel Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Maryland.      A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:00 A.M.at Fulton Township Cemetery in Gratiot County, Michigan.      Andres was born in Bogota, Colombia, South America, on February 25, 1973, the son of David Lewis and Carolyn Ann (Perdew)...

     Patricia Marie “Pat” Latz, age 83, of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Battle Creek, Michigan.       A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 30, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Anthony Brooks presiding.  Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September...

     Donna June Kusenda, age 95, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, surrounded by her family at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns.       Funeral Services will be held at United Church of Ovid, 131 West Front Street, Ovid, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, with Pastor Dr. Eugene Blair officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

      Rhonda Loraine Harriger, age 58, of Sumner, MI, passed away peacefully after a short illness Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, with Pastor Ron Brooks officiating.  Private burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo, Michigan.  Visitation will be held prior to...

Adrian Lee Huss, age 74, of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.      Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.      Adrian was born in St. Johns, MI on August 9, 1947, the son of Adrian D. Huss and Katherine (Perrien) Kelley.      Adrian worked with Consumers Energy for many years. He went on to work in the gravel pit industry.  He also owned...