Smith Family Funeral Homes

03/12/2026

Daniel "Danny" Mark Ball, 65, of Ovid, MI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with his wife and beloved dog, Toby, by his side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lansing, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel in St. Johns, MI. A Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. that evening.
Danny was born in Jackson, MI on January 11, 1961. He was the son of Dennis Hubert Ball and Dolores Jean (Payne) McCabe. He graduated from Holt High School with the class of 1979.
On September 23, 1989, Danny married the love of his life and reason for his existence, Kristin (Bennett) Ball, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Lansing, MI. They spent over 36 years together building their family, golfing, camping, and going to antique festivals and flea markets. Danny and Kristin also loved traveling to Colorado and Florida to visit family.
Danny worked in paint repair for General Motors for over 25 years. He served as a committee man for UAW Local #602. Danny loved golfing, especially with family and friends. He also organized and played in his union golf league for almost three decades.
Danny built their family home in 1994 where they raised their sons. It has been a wonderful place to live to this day. He was great with his hands and loved working on projects for those who mattered most to him. You knew Danny loved you if he built your deck, tiled your bathroom, or installed your hardwood floor. He will be remembered as someone who was always willing to help when needed. There was never a time when he didn't show up for the people he loved.
He shared his love of hunting with his sons. Many fall days were spent together duck hunting at Maple River and Shiawassee River State game areas. He also enjoyed deer hunting with family and friends. He built a s***t thrower in their back field, and they spent many hours shooting together.
Danny was a proud father and grandfather. He took advantage of every opportunity to spend precious time with his sons and granddaughters.
Danny was baptized and entered the Catholic faith in 1997. He was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns.
He is survived by his loving wife Kristin; children David Ball, and Dennis (Kandice) Ball; granddaughters: Eloise Ball and Emma Ball; siblings: BJ (Jerry) Lynch, Jodi Surline, and Mary Harwood; sisters and brothers-in-law Amy (Joe) Rice, Brenda (John) Saenz, and Kevin Bennett; and mother-in-law Jean Bennett. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Danny was preceded in death by his father Dennis Ball and step-mother Barbara Ball; mother Dolores McCabe and step-father Grant McCabe; and brother Kevin Ball.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Danny's honor may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, MI
Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI

03/12/2026

June Delores Beebe, age 85, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Noah's Park North, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Alma, MI.
June was born in Alma, MI on October 15, 1940, the daughter of Raymond William and Wilma Marcella (Kuhlman) Jordan. She graduated from Alma High School with the Class of 1958.
June worked as a Receptionist at the Ithaca Clinic and worked in Patient registration/switchboard at Gratiot Community Hospital where she retired from. Her grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. Faith was a very important part of her life. June enjoyed reading and spending time outside in the woods behind her home and on the water sunbathing at their family cottage on Crystal Lake in Beulah, MI. June was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. She was a member of Ithaca Baptist Church.
June is survived by her son Michael and Monica Brennan of Alma, MI; daughter Tammy and Phil Howdyshell of Ithaca, MI; six grandchildren: Jonathon (Sayde) Brennan, Nicholas Brennan, Morgan (Tim) Redman, Maesi (Landon) Gustafson, Noah (Kiana) Howdyshell, and Jacob (Racheal) Brennan; nine great-grandchildren: Brantley, Luke, Kaston, Natalie, Wesley, Raelynn, Gracelynn, Lyle, and Owen; brother Jerry and Martha Jordan of Roscoe, IL; brother Rex and Kathy Jordan of Beulah, MI; brother-in-law Rick Shaull of St. Louis, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Max, son David Brennan, grandson Ronnie Brennan, and her sister Barbara Shaull.
June's family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at Laurels of Carson City and Heartland Hospice.
Memorials may be made to Fellowship Baptist Academy 8070 Bloomer Street, Carson City, MI 48811. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Gabrielle Lynne Meece, age 40, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, DeWitt, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Dave Speicher presiding. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, M I, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. A Rosary will be prayed Sunday Evening at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of mass at the church.
Gabrielle was born in St. Johns, MI on September 23, 1985, the daughter of Joseph R. and Anita D. (Orson) Olney. She graduated from University of Michigan - Flint with her Bachelor’s Degree in Organized Communication with a focus on event planning.
On June 25, 2016, Gabrielle married the love of her life, Gregory Robert Meece, Jr., at St. Martha's Parish in Okemos, MI. They spent over a decade traveling all over Michigan and Pennsylvania, building a family, and maintaining their gardens together. She would become the most amazing stay at home mom when her daughter, Catherine, came along in 2018.
Gabrielle was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Given only a few days to live, she was flown to Philadelphia and received the Norwood Procedure from Dr. Norwood at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). As an early survivor of HLHS and one of the first to reach adulthood, she helped pioneer the way for a generation to follow. She accomplished many things that her doctors thought she would never be able to achieve, including practicing martial arts, graduating from college, and having a child. Gabrielle was a tireless advocate for others with congenital heart defects (CHDs) and for the sick in general. She used her skills to fundraise for CHD awareness and to make prayer blankets for friends in need.
Gabrielle loved crafting, and was very skilled in crocheting and resin artwork. She enjoyed frequent road trips around the state with her mother and daughter. The trio would make regular trips to their cabin, and other parts of Michigan.
Gabrielle was a devout follower of Jesus Christ, and a member of St. Jude's Community Catholic Church. She will be greatly missed by her church family.
She is survived by her loving husband Greg; her daughter Catherine, her parents Joseph Olney and Anita Olney; her brothers: Thomas (Amber) Olney, and Martin Olney; her niece Melonie Frushour; her nephews: Jason Frushour, Logan Olney, Gunner'V Olney, and Hunter Olney; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her cat Simba. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Frederick and Doris Orson; and George and Virginia Olney.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gabrielle's honor may be made to American Heart Association, the Capital Area Humane Society, the Ronald McDonald House, or the National Shrine of St. Jude. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

03/11/2026

We are grateful for the opportunity of service to our communities in their time of need, for almost 41 years. We are also thankful, for a wonderful staff who give of themselves every day, meeting the needs of hurting families and helping to heal broken hearts. Our people truly embody the spirit of our mission statement, “Our Family Serving Yours”
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03/11/2026

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03/11/2026

Wayne Russell Morrison, age 72, of St. Johns, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026.
A Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held at a later date.
Wayne was born in St. Johns, MI on August 21, 1953, the son of Russell and Ina (Jackson) Morrison. He graduated from St. Johns High School, with the class of 1971 before going back to work on his family farm. After meeting at a dance in Charlotte, MI, Wayne found the love of his life, Joyce (Allen) Morrison. On December 7, 1984, they were married in St. Johns, and spent over 41 years together.
Wayne will be remembered by his family as a true farmer and outdoorsman. He was a lawnmower connoisseur, and always loved giving his grandkids rides on the many lawnmowers that he owned. He loved to garden and go camping in the summertime, and tinker with various projects in the winter.
In recent years, Wayne found comfort and joy in knowing his Joy loved him, and they spent much of their time enjoying each other's company and watching movies. Wayne was a simple man, a loving husband, and a wonderful father and grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife Joyce; his children: Tyler (Kayla) Morrison, and Travis Morrison; his grandchildren: Connor Morrison, Erin Morrison, Raven Morrison, Audrey Overly, and Willow Tipper. He is also survived by his siblings: Helen Walker, Barbara (Larry) Sturgis, and Dennis Morrison; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Wayne Walker, and sister-in-law Cathy Morrison.
Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

03/09/2026

James Lee Galloway, age 67, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
James was born in Carson City, Michigan on August 10, 1958, the son of Albert and Maxine (Stine) Galloway. He was a graduate of St. Johns High School, with the Class of 1976.
Jim was a lifelong farmer. He owned an equipment business called Galloway Sales, Inc. in St. Johns. Jim was a classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed snowmobiling and watching NASCAR races.
He is survived by his wife Debbie Galloway; son Jamison Galloway; step-daughter Mandi, and Paul Beasinger; mother Maxine Galloway; sister Jean Galloway; sister Jan Galloway; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his father Albert Galloway, and his sister Jane (Greg) Mayott.
Memorials may be made to Clinton County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

03/09/2026

Jack L. Langan, age 93, of Chippewa Lake, formerly of Ithaca, MI passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Evergreen Senior Living, Kingsford, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Jack was born in Muskegon, MI on April 21, 1932, the son of John and Bessie (VanVorst) Langan. Jack attended Muskegon Heights High School and during his senior year joined the United States Marine Corps. During that time his unit was activated and he served in Korea for one year. Upon his return he graduated and married his high school sweetheart Janice Leniece Jirschele, on August 23, 1952, in Muskegon, MI. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage, prior to her passing on August 13, 2016.
Jack retired after 25 years as a Michigan State Police Trooper. After he retired he went on to become the Gratiot County Sheriff for 10 years. He enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their sporting events and especially enjoyed watching wrestling. Jack loved time on his boat at the lake with family.
He is survived by his children: Michael (Terry) Langan, Patricia Jones, Deborah Richards, Mark Langan and Robin (Christopher) Carter. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son-in-law Ronald Jones, his brother Robert Langan and sister Pearl Hyde.
Memorials may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

03/06/2026

Nicholas Leo "Nick" Thelen, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Pleasant View Senior Living, Shiawassee County., MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Fred Thelen presiding. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes -Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
Nick was born in St. Johns, Michigan on June 24, 1952, the son Clair Leo and Margaret Pauline (Fedewa) Thelen. He graduated from Fowler High School, with the class of 1970. Nick retired from General Motors after many years of service. He grew up on a farm and it became his passion throughout his life. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
He is survived by his siblings: Mary Jane (Duane) Boak, Joanne (Jim) Olin, Patrick Thelen, Rosanne (Gerry) Davis, Geralyn (Jordan) Bajis, Therese (Jim) deSpelder, and Chris (Joanne) Thelen. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clair and Margaret Thelen and infant brother Gerard Thelen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant View Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility - specified for the dialysis unit or St. Mary's Foundation (Kidney Transplant Program). Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, Michigan.

03/06/2026

Roger Dallas Reed, Sr., age 88, of Henderson, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with Pastor Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Roger was born in Flint, Michigan on January 4, 1938, the son of Elmer and Jessie (McDowell) Reed. He married Carol Lee Henry on October 28, 1960; they were married for fifty-three years prior to her passing away on March 26, 2014.
Roger retired from General Motors and retired from Operating Engineers #324. Roger was a member of the Elsie Mason Lodge and the Byron Mason Lodge. He was a member of the Saginaw County Sheriff Posse for 30 years. He raised draft horses and pulled the surrey cart at the Shiawassee County Fair for several years. Roger enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had his pilot’s license and if you ever rode with him you had to be ready for a belly tickler. Spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him the greatest joy. He was a member of Church of Christ
He is survived by his son Roger D. and Lisa Reed, Jr.; his daughter Carla and Scott Reed-Christensen; his granddaughter Jessie and Aaron Leckenby; his granddaughter Megan and Brent Browne; his grandson Dalton and Amber Bissonnette; his granddaughter Cailee Bissonnette and Buddy; and his grandson Dillon Bissonnette and Jill; 7 great-grandchildren: Kelsie, Cammie, and Jackie Leckenby, Jacob and Carson Browne, Easton, Wilder, and Gracelynn Bissonnette; his brothers: Richard Reed, and Ronald and Marie Reed; and many nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Carol Lee Reed, his brother Dale Reed and his sister Bev Polkinghorne.
Memorials may be made to Chapin Methodist Church. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.

03/06/2026

Rita Ann Smith, age 68, of Pompeii, MI, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson, Carson City, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Burial will take place at Payne Cemetery Fulton Twp, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Rita was born in Huntington, Indiana on February 27, 1958, the daughter of Curtis A. and Mary Stella Louise (Gates) Musselman. She was a graduate of Breckenridge High School. On August 22, 1986, she married Terry Smith in Ithaca, MI.
Rita worked at K-Mart in Alma for 35 years. She loved playing golf and was Women's Club Champion at North Star Golf Course for 3 years in a row. Rita enjoyed fishing and loved collecting bells and cookie jars. She got a bell from everywhere she visited and for special events. Rita also enjoyed going to the casino and pulling the arm on the slot machines. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family. Rita helped in raising 17 family members.
She is survived by her husband Terry Smith; her daughter Erin and Fernando Sanchez; her daughter Nichole Smith; her son Chase and Krystal Smith; grandchildren: Tanesha Gadlen, Markes Gadlen, Aaliyah Gadlen, Christiano Smith, Gabriella Nava, Mateo Nava, and Devante Nava; brother Ed and Carol Musselman; brother Tim and Rachel Musselman; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Rita was preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Mary Musselman.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.