All Obituaries

     Rex Maynard Coleman, age 76, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tom Whitesell officiating.  Burial will take place at the Ithaca Cemetery.      Rex was born in Alma, MI on October 9, 1943, the son of Donald and Virginia (Valentine)...

     Dorothy Mae Salter, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 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 Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with her nephew, Pastor Darwin Lee Whitman officiating. Burial will take place at Union Home Cemetery, Clinton County, MI.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, from 1:00 P.M....

     Keith Allen Barrett, age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Maplewood Assisted Living of Mount Pleasant, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Timothy Knaus officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 5-8 P.M and also on...

     Edna Lee Evans, 83, of Bannister, MI, entered into her heavenly home Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.      Funeral Services will be held at the Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Zella Daniel officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. and on Saturday from 10 A.M. until the service at the...

     Rita Marie (Gallt) Hehrer, age 80, of Ovid, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, of natural causes, surrounded by her family at Ovid Healthcare Center.      A Private Family Service will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI at a later date.      Rita was born in Owosso, MI on April 7, 1940, the daughter of James Charles and Alice Beatrice (Carpenter) Gallt. Rita graduated from Ovid High School with the class of...

     Dewey Dewayne Mallory, 84, of Wheeler, MI, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at his home with his wife by his side.      Cremation has taken place and a Private Family Service was held at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, MI. A Public Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.      Dewey was born in Lansing, MI on September 16, 1935, the son of Lester and Freeda (O'Boyle) Mallory. He has spent most of his life in...

     Mary Kathryn Rimmel, age 67, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Sparrow Carson Hospital, Carson City, MI.       A Graveside Service will be held at Ithaca Cemetery on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 2:00 P.M.      Mary was born in Alma, MI on November 16, 1952, the daughter of J. L. "Bud" and Nilene (Crites) Kernen.  She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1970.  Mary married...

     Margaret "Joyce" Geller, age 76, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at home of natural causes.      Cremation has taken place and the family will host a Celebration of Life later this year.      Joyce was born in Detroit, MI on August 19, 1943, to Paul and Marion (Jackson) Cyrus. She was the wife and soulmate of David F. Geller for over 40 years. David and Joyce were married in St. Johns, MI, on June...

     Krisie Jean Lowery, age 47, of Bannister, MI, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at her home.      Cremation has taken place and burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.      Krisie was born in Carson City, MI on May 9, 1973, the daughter of Darrell Lee LaClair and Debra Kay (Bashore) Reed. She graduated from Ovid Elsie High School with the class of 1992. Krisie married Timothy Lowery on August 22, 2014, in...

     Reo Voight Clark, 96, of Ithaca, MI, joined his beloved wife Erma in the presence of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at StoryPoint of Grand Ledge with his family at his side.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 from...

     Carl David Bornemann, 72, of Ashley, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, May 18, 2020, at his daughter's home.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI, on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Thom Kowalczyk officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family...

     Marjorie May Lowell, 85, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.      Marjorie was born in Flint, MI on May 4, 1935, the daughter of Joseph John and Amelia (Safarik) Renick. She worked at Lear (IAC) for over 20 years.      Marjorie loved to cook. She also enjoyed being apart of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alma.      Marjorie is survived by 4...

     Viola Bernadine Minarik, 91, of Fowler, MI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.      Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI. Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery.      Viola was born in Fowler, MI on January 19, 1929, the daughter of Ferdinand J. and Caroline "Carrie" (Weber)...

     Joseph John Minarik, age 90, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at his home.      Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery Fowler, MI.      Joseph was born in Blairsville, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1930, the son of Andrew and Anna (Koreni) Minarik.  He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School with the class of...

     Avis Jean Beracy, age 63, of Fenwick, MI, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.      Funeral Services will be held at Ithaca Baptist Church on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Kelly Carlson officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI. At this time we are requiring anyone who enters the funeral home to wear a...

     Joseph "Joe" Lopez, 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.      A Private Graveside Service will be held with military honors at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.      Joseph was born in Perrinton, MI on June 25, 1932, the son of Benjamin and Maria (Silva) Lopez. He graduated from Ithaca High School. Joseph proudly served his country in the United...

   Charles Evart Rogers, age 90, of Ashley, MI, peacefully passed away his family at his side Friday, May 8, 2020, at North Star Adult Foster Care Home, Ithaca, Michigan.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, with Pastor Timothy Cockroft officiating.  Burial will take place at Gardner Cemetery, Tyrone Township. Visitation will be held 4-7 P.M. on Monday, May...

     Lloyd Frederick Long, 81, of St. Louis, MI passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home. He was surrounded by many loving family members at the time of his passing and his death was not COVID related.      A Graveside Service will be held at Jasper Township Cemetery on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4...

     Rodney Dee Taylor, age 58, of Riverdale, MI, entered into the arms of his Savior after a 5 year battle with cancer Sunday, May 3, 2020, at his home with Lorrie at his side.      Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Carl Cecil officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 P.M. Burial will be at Elm Hall Cemetery at a later...

     Josephine "Ruth" Shaull, 87, of North Star, MI, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020, at her home.      A Family Graveside Service was held at North Star Cemetery with Pastor Mark Monroe officiating.      Josephine was born in rural Gratiot County, MI on October 19, 1932, the daughter of Homer James and Geraldine Josephine (Russell) Viers.      Ruth lived in North Star, MI her whole life. She married...

     Roy Leonard Feldpausch, age 75, of St. Johns, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns.      Private Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler with Deacon Charles Thelen officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler.  A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.      Roy was born...

     George Edward Drake, age 89, of Ovid, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.      Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.      George was born in Windsor Township, MI on January 29, 1931, the son of Merlin and Gertrude (Love) Drake.  George married Barbara Crandall on September 5, 1954, at St. Paul's in Wellesley,...

     James Adrian "Jimmy" Zamarripa, age 52, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his home.      Cremation has taken place and a Virtual Memorial Service will be held at a date to be announced with Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery at a later date.      James was born in Carson City, MI on July 10, 1967, the son of Ijinio S. and Marceline (Humm) Zamarripa. He...

     Phyllis Jean Rhynard, age 86, of Lansing, MI, passed away after a courageous battle with dementia on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, surrounded by her family.      A Private Graveside Service will be held at Gunnisonville Cemetery, DeWitt, MI with Pastor Matt Kreh officiating and a Public Memorial will be held at a later date.      Phyllis was born in St. Johns, MI on July 23, 1933,...

     Connie Ackels, 85, of Ovid, MI passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, MI.       Connie was born August 22, 1934 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Max Ranney and Dorothy Belle (McGinley) Smith.       Connie married Wayne Ackels of Ovid on October 24, 1953. They were married for 50 years.  Connie was a kind and gentle person to all who knew her and loved her family dearly. She...

     John Charles Spatrisano, age 63, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at his home.      A Private Graveside Service will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI with Pastor John Davey officiating.  A Public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.      John was born in Lansing, MI on July 27, 1956, the son of Frank and Evelyn (Brown) Spatrisano. He graduated from Harry Hill...

       Ruth Irene "Ruthie" Bryant, age 75, of Ovid, MI, went home to be with her Lord and Savior with her husband at her side Monday, April 27, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.      A Family Graveside Service will be held at Eureka Cemetery with Pastor Brendan Holmquist officiating. A public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.      Ruth was born in Chicago, IL on July 20, 1944, the daughter of...

     Letha Jane Hicks, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.      A Private Graveside Service for Letha and her husband Ellis will be held at Lowe Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.      Letha was born in Alma, MI on July 27, 1926, the daughter of Chester and Eunice (Kilpatrick) Fillhard. On February 17, 1946, Letha married Ellis Laverne Hicks in a ceremony in her...

     Teresa Zimmerman, age 51, of Elsie, MI, passed away on April 24, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems Sparrow Campus, Lansing, MI.          Cremation has taken place and a Private Family Memorial will take place at a later date.      Teresa was born in Howell, MI to Lester and Ella (Coon) VanBlaricum on November 26, 1968.      Teresa loved the dirt race track at Crystal Motor Speedway. She...

     Joseph F. Batora, born on March 3, 1929 passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the age of 91. He died peacefully at his farm where he had been cared for by his son David, and daughter-in-law Robin.      He leaves behind six children: Thomas (Corinna) Batora, Nancy (Mark) Messinger, Catherine (Douglas Haubert) Batora, David (Robin) Batora, Betty (Thomas) Stone, and Robert (Christine) Batora. Joe had 16 grandchildren: Anthony Batora, Jonathan...