Smith Family Funeral Homes

02/02/2026

William “Bill” Emerson Andrews, a resident of St. Johns for 55 years, passed away peacefully, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 86.
Per Bill’s wishes cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was a Valentine’s Day baby, born February 14, 1939, in Midland Michigan, the son of Asa and Florence (Thomson) Andrews. Bill grew up in the Mid-Michigan area and graduated from Weidman High School, with the class of 1957. He always joked he was 3rd in his class but there were only 21 graduates that year. After high school, he attended Central Michigan University.
In 1957 he met his future wife, Carol Wilson, at a local dance, and they married on August 21, 1959. They were blessed with 66 happy years together.
Bill received an associate degree in data processing from LCC in 1970 and worked for General Motors as a systems analyst for 33 years. Bill and Carol loved traveling in their retirement years. Bill had many hobbies. He played the Dobro guitar and sang at jams, with groups in Texas and at the Mint City Jams. He loved playing and singing at the contemporary service at St. Johns Lutheran Church.
Bill and family also enjoyed over 50 years of wonderful summer memories at Southshore Campground at Crystal Lake Michigan. He made many trips around the lake, in his speedboat, pulling family members who were learning to ski. In retirement, he also restored a Farmall Cub Tractor and was a member of the Buckley Old Engine Club for years.
Bill loved his family, and will be missed by his wife Carol, his daughter Jill (Everett) Thornton, and his son Mark; his grandchildren: Alex, Nichole (Patrick) Miller, and Janel (Kyle) Acosta; his great-grandchildren: Dominic, Maricella, Vayda, and Genevieve. He is also survived by his sister Joan (Louis) Baker and many loving extended family members. He was preceded in death, by his son, Jeff and his daughter Susan, his parents, Asa and Florence Andrews.
Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 511 East Sturgis Street, St. Johns, MI 48879 or Special Olympics Area 28, 10100 Williams Road DeWitt, MI 48820. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

01/31/2026

Kathryn Edna "Kathy" Tyler, age 68, of Elsie, MI, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Kathy was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 12, 1957, the daughter of George Robert and Dorothy Gene (Walker) Harmon.Kathy graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1975. She married Jack Leroy Tyler on December 24, 1977, in Elsie, MI. They were blessed with 45 years of marriage, prior to his passing on February 15, 2023.
Kathy and Jack owned and operated Tyler's Diner from 2001-2009, in Elsie where they made many life long friendships. They served as grand marshals for the Elsie Dairy Festival in 2008. She loved caning chairs, crocheting, Taco Tuesday with friends and monthly breakfast gatherings with the George family. She was a member of the Elsie United Methodist Church where she helped with funeral luncheons and was a member of the Spile Dam Club. Kathy will be remembered for her willingness to help where needed and being a friend to everyone.
She is survived by her children: Donna Smith, Elizabeth and Timothy Heinze, and Shayne and Debbie Tyler; her grandchildren: Serina, Alex (LaTonya), Jacinda (Alex), Shelbie (Ben), Jasmine, and Kariana; and great-grandchildren: Ava, Ezra, and David. She is also survived by her siblings: Richard Harmon, Mary and Rex Tyler, Bill and Tammi Harmon, sister-in-law Jacqueline Souders. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, her grandchildren: Tyler, Katie and Faith Heinze and brother Frank Harmon.
Memorials may be made to the National Niemann Pick Disease Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.

01/30/2026

Richard Allen Carlson, age 52, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Richard was born in California on September 7, 1973, the son of Merle Ellsworth Carlson and Charlene Linda McDonald. He married Pamela Sue (Clark) Carlson. They were together for over 17 years.
Richard was an outdoors enthusiast. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, and put on the occasional barbecue. Richard and Pamela also loved to go on walks together, take the kids on picnics, and play games. When he wasn't spending time with his family, Richard spent time on woodworking projects, mainly creating clocks.
He is survived by his step-mother Jo Garey; his wife Pamela; his children: Dustin Carlson, Keith Carlson, Jesse Carlson, Nathaniel Carlson, Conner Carlson, and Lillyann Carlson; his step-son Mathew Clark; his siblings: Jeff Carlson, Sandy Carlson, Lori, and Linda; his step-siblings Ronda Myers, Karen (Aaron) Garcia, and Ann Williams; his grandchildren: Hunter Allen Carlson, and Re*****on Jo Carlson; his niece Bobbie; step-nieces: Brooke, Linsey, Nicolina, Leia; and step-nephews: Scott, Kalib, Brandon, Jared, Luke, and Micah. Richard was preceded in death by his father Merle, his daughter Keri Carlson, and his grandparents.
Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.

01/30/2026

On January 27, 2026, Luke Alan Plowman, peacefully passed away at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor after he bravely fought numerous medical issues in the hopes of pursuing a new liver. He soared like an eagle and flew alongside of the Lord's angels to his forever home in Heaven.
Luke, age 42 was born to Kathie Plowman and the late Terry Plowman on October 10, 1983. He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 2002.
Luke was a fun loving guy with many friends. He liked to cook and would entertain friends and family with what he called "Friends-giving". He also worked as a cook for the last seven years at the K**b Hill Tavern.
In the spring and summer you would find Luke disc golfing or kayaking with friends, fishing with his kids and at backyard barbecues around the fire pit at home. He was fond of camping, especially along Lake Michigan. He spent much time learning about tropical fish and successfully set up a large salt water fish talk in his home. Growing up, Luke lived in Port Orange, Florida soaking up the warm sunny weather and waves in the Atlantic Ocean. He began his high school years at Ovid-Elsie when he and his mother moved home to Michigan.
Luke was preceded in death by his father Terry Lynn Plowman, his sister Lindsay Plowman, and grandparents: Phil and Jean West and Floyd and Doris Kibby.
Those left behind to miss and cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather Kathie and Dave Dunham, his loving life partner Erica Kelley, two children: Logan age 13, Alli Mae age 4 and step-daughter Charlie age 8. In addition, Luke will be missed by Logan's mother Heidi Parks and family, his three brothers Alex and Jason Plowman and Domenic Sinicropi along with aunts and uncles and many cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at the K**b Hill Tavern, 8430 S. US Hwy 27 in DeWitt at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.

01/28/2026

Nancy Ann Andrews, age 58, of Lansing, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 2, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. The family will receive guests one hour prior. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 5-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes- Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, with a Vigil Service being held at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Nancy was born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 22, 1967, the daughter of Richard David and Doris Marie (Thelen) Andrews. She graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1985, then went on to work in administrative support with the State of Michigan for many years.
Nancy dedicated a lot of her time to crafting and helping others, especially with the Salvation Army in the winter time. She loved walking her dog, Baby, around the neighborhood. She was always known to serenade others with GIFs and Emojis on special occasions. Making people feel good was what Nancy was best at. Most of all, she held her son and grandson very close to her heart, and always cherished their visits from out of state.
She is survived by her son Sean (Katie Whitson) Wood; her siblings: Kenneth (Karen) Andrews, Shirley Clark (Greg Pickerel), Gary (Debra) Andrews, Donald Andrews (Kerry Lund), Linda Cremer, Karen Wood, and Sharon (Kevin) Conley. Nancy is also survived by her grandson Adin Schnell, aunt Loretta (Jerry) Halm, uncle Francis (Jeanette) Thelen, uncle Stanley Thelen, uncle Jules Poirier, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ronald Andrews, nephew Nicholas Cremer, niece Meggie Andrews, and great-niece Allison Andrews.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or St. Joseph Catholic School, 201 East Cass Street, St. Johns, MI 48879. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

Katherine Mary Bachan, age 86, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Edgewood Assisted Living Center, Saginaw, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI.
Katherine was born in Alma, Michigan, the youngest of 6 children, on January 15, 1940, the daughter of Dan Smith and Mary Ann (Nemetz) Hall. Katherine graduated from St. Louis High School. She married Robert James Bachan in August of 1962.
Katherine and Robert enjoyed traveling together, mushroom hunting, snowmobiling, riding quads, and spending time outdoors. They had a cottage on Budd Lake in Harrison where they enjoyed pontoon rides. Most of all she loved spending time with family, especially their grandchildren. She will be remembered as the historian of her "Hall" family and planned yearly reunions. She was a long time member of CSA.
She is survived by husband Robert Bachan, children: Linda (Clifford) Kilbourne, Carmen Mercado, Mark Mercado, Vicki (Bill) Kirby and Suzanne (Mark) Moreno. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son Michael Mercado and grandson RJ Anderson.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.

01/26/2026

James Michael "Jim" Losen, age 70, of East Lansing, MI, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Ovid Healthcare Senior Care Home, Ovid.
Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time.
Jim was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 26, 1955, the son of Ronald Lee Losen and Mary Jane (Franklin) Losen. Jim graduated from Perry High School. Jim married Joyce Yelsik on July 4, 2000, on Muskegon Lake, MI. Jim retired from AT&T as a network engineer in 2022.
Jim had several bands throughout the years with his brother Dan and friends. Jim and Joyce enjoyed traveling and riding bikes together. He proudly served his country in the United State Army.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Losen; his daughters: Andrea, Julie, Kelly, Jennafer, Jessica; and his grandchildren: Robbie, Cole, Kristin, Avery, Ella, Kylie, Ryker, and Teegan. He is also survived by his sisters: Debbie, Diane, Lynda and step-brothers: Jeff and Dan. He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Losen and mother Mary Jane O'Malley and brothers-in- law: Jimmy and Lloyd.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.

01/26/2026

Ronnie LynnMarie Miles, age 5, of Portland, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, MI.
Services will be held privately and a celebration of life for Ronnie will be held later this spring.
Ronnie was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 24, 2020, the daughter of Grace and Mason Daugherty. Ronnie loved sunflowers, coloring, going shopping, and attending school. She looked forward to spending time with her daddy and grandpa in the shop.
She is survived by her mom and dad Grace and Mason Daugherty; her brothers: Re*****on and Westen Daugherty; her grandparents: Sara Ellis, Jennifer and Paul Tunell, and Adam Daugherty; her great-grandparents: Mike and Cathy Miles, Nan Ellis, Joan Nummer, Doug and Vicki Ayers, and Mike Daugherty; and honorary grandparents Pam and Steve Patrick. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandpa Eric Miles, and great-grandpa Ronald J. Ellis.
Memorials may be made to Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

01/26/2026

Eric Michael Miles and granddaughter Ronnie LynnMarie Miles passed away together on January 21, 2026.
A visitation for Eric will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, from 2-7 P.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. A celebration of life will be held later this spring.
Eric was born in Carson City, Michigan on July 20, 1975, the son of Mike and Cathy (Simon) Miles. Eric graduated from Pewamo-Westphalia High School, with the class of 1995. In 1996, Eric graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel College. He worked many jobs as a diesel mechanic. In 2015, Eric started his business Eric Miles Custom Harvesting, which he was proud of building from the beginning.
He is survived by his daughter Grace (Mason) Daugherty; his grandchildren: Re*****on and Westen Daugherty; his parents Mike and Cathy Miles; his lifelong partner Sara Ellis; his sister Beth Stine; his niece Katey Stine; his nephews: Camron Stine and Jacob Stine; and his grandmother Helen Simon. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Ronnie LynnMarie Miles, his sister Katie Miles, his grandfather Robert Simon, and his uncle Pat Simon.
Memorials may be made to Westphalia Fire/Rescue, Portland Fire/Rescue, Delta Township Fire/Rescue, EMS Portland and Delta Ambulance, and Capital Area Dive Team or your local fire department. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

01/23/2026

Chad Mikel Doolittle, age 33, of Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes in St. Louis, Michigan, on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Chad was born in Alma, Michigan, on March 31, 1992, the son of Charles James Doolittle and Sharon Kay (Karek) Doolittle. He graduated from St. Louis High School, with the Class of 2010 and went on to proudly serve in the United States Army. After his service, Chad settled in Pennsylvania, where he built a career as a Supervisor for Vitro Automotive Glass, a job he truly loved and took great pride in. On September 17, 2022, Chad married the love of his life, Alisha (Arnold) Doolittle, at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan.
Chad loved spending time with his family and friends and was well known for lovingly picking on those closest to him—especially his sister. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was an all-around outdoorsman who found peace in nature. Above all else, Chad was an amazing girl dad and took immense pride in his daughters.
Chad shared an especially close bond with his father and loved him very much. He always took great care of his dad, whether he was nearby or over 600 miles away, never letting distance stop him from showing up when it mattered.
Chad had a generous heart and a giving nature, and he would give the shirt off his back—if he had one on—to anyone in need.
He is survived by his wife, Alisha Doolittle; his father, Charles Doolittle; his children: Lilith and Valkyrie; and his siblings: Cindy (Brad Bethka) Doolittle, Christy (Anthony Rodriguez) Doolittle, and Craig Doolittle. He is also survived by his nephews: Brison, Landon, Alexander, Azadyn, Grayson, Jared, Christian, Nicholas, and Dre; his nieces: Madison, Alexys, and McKinley; his closest cousins: Alex and Garrett Doolittle; his closest friends: Kyle, Jarad, Deron, and Zach, and his best friend Ethan; along with many additional friends and coworkers who were more like family to him. Chad was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Doolittle; his brother, Charlie Doolittle; his grandmother, Stella Karek; his grandfather, Glen; and many beloved aunts and uncles.
Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.