07/08/2025
It was a pleasure to care for Roxanne. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers. 🕊️🤍
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roxanne (Ackels) Baumgras of Shepardsville, Michigan on July 8, 2025.
There will be a celebration of life at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, on Saturday, July 12, from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. A cremation has taken place and burial will take place at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, Michigan.
Roxanne was born on July 7, 1955, to Wayne and Connie (Smith) Ackels. She married Robert Baumgras on May 11, 1979, in Owosso, Michigan.
Roxanne dedicated her life to her family, community and caring for others. She worked 25 years as a paraprofessional for the Ovid-Elsie school district, where her kindness and patience made a lasting impact on her colleagues and countless students.
Roxanne's greatest joys in life were her family, especially her three granddaughters. She loved gardening, camping, visiting the Upper Peninsula and scrapbooking.
She is survived by her loving husband Bob, four daughters: Kristi (Chad) Fisher, Becca Baumgras, Rachel Baumgras, and Aimee (Kenny) Burch. She is also survived by her sister Melanie Lyon, and three granddaughters: Haven, Kiera, and Avah. A special mention of Jeremy Canze and nephews: Ben (Jaime) Cox, and Randy (Erin) Lyon. She was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Connie Ackels, her aunt Sue, uncle Max, aunt and uncle Richard and Reba Rummell.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Brook and Kim, and all the staff at Welcome Home Assisted Living for the tremendous care they provided, as well as Holly at Swan Care Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
