Obituaries

Judith C. Urban

Judith C. Urban

Apr 16, 2024

Judith C. Urban, 82, of Barton City, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born March 3, 1942 to Kenneth and Helen (Leasum) Anschutz in Sturgeon Bay, WI, she was raised there.  On December 2, 1961, she married Louis Urban Jr. in Sturgeon Bay.  They were longtime residents of Rogers City.  She moved to Barton City...

Anne M. Smith

Anne M. Smith

Apr 16, 2024

Anne M. Smith, 79, of Spruce, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alpena surrounded by her family.  

Anne was born on November 7, 1944 to D.W. and Olive Richmond in Northville, MI.  They moved to Spruce shortly after, where she spent her life.  Anne was a teaching assistant at Barton City and Harrisville Elementary Schools.  She...

Ilene V. Hammel

Ilene V. Hammel

Apr 14, 2024

Ilene V. Hammel, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Harrisville, MI on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Ilene was born May 21, 1932, to Louis J. and Ellen (Hartley) Kehr and raised in Flint, Michigan. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her passions were as vibrant as her personality; Whether hand-quilting, knitting, or crocheting, her essence was as...

Barbara J. Martuch

Barbara J. Martuch

Apr 8, 2024

Barbara J. Martuch, 84, of Mikado, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at her home.

Born September 21, 1939 to Irwin Eugene and Bernita Rose (London) Sweet in Mikado, she has been a lifelong resident of the area.  On June 3, 1988, she married Harold Martuch.  Barb was a devoted homemaker and an excellent baker.  She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren for...

James McCormick

James McCormick

Mar 30, 2024

James “Mac” Edward McCormick (1947-2024) originally from Flint, graduated from St. John Vianney Catholic School before joining the Marine Corp in 1965 from which he was honorably discharged. Most of his career was spent in the transportation industry before becoming a real estate agent and broker in Glennie, MI. Mac was dedicated to community service as he long held a...

John F Garrity

John F Garrity

Mar 28, 2024

John F. Garrity, 96, of Harrisville, MI and Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully in his home on March 28th, 2024 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughters Dr. Patricia Garrity of Chester, VA and Kimberly (Dr. Daniel) Harber of Harrisville, MI and grandchildren Lauren (Kyle) Kittleson and Daniel Harber as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews....

Ronald Lee Brown

Ronald Lee Brown

Mar 26, 2024

Ronald Lee Brown (October 22, 1951 – March 26, 2024)

Ron Brown, known to many affectionately as “Ronnie”, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in his home while surrounded by loved ones.  He was 72 years young.

Ron was born in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late Raymond Carl and Margaret (Sabo) Brown, was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where...

Patricia "Pat" A. Kramer

Patricia "Pat" A. Kramer

Mar 23, 2024

Patricia A. Kramer, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at home.

Born November 4, 1941, to Patrick and Alice (Davis) McGuire in Detroit, she was raised there.  Pat graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing, and worked as a registered nurse.  On September 4, 1965, she married the love of her life, James Kramer in Grosse Pointe.  They...

Marlene J. Conklin

Marlene J. Conklin

Mar 20, 2024

Marlene J. Conklin, 91, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City.

Born August 27, 1932 to Wilson and A. Laura (McNeil) Teeple in Black River, she has been a lifelong resident of the area.  On December 15, 1951, she married Everett John “Jack” Conklin in Lincoln.  Marlene was a real estate...

Pearl D Piirala

Pearl D Piirala

Mar 15, 2024

Pearl D. Piirala, 57, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at her home.

Born April 13, 1966, to Raymond and Barbara (Polzin) Badowski in Key West, Fl, she was raised in Redford Twp, MI.  She moved to the Lincoln area in 2007.  Pearl was a talented artist; she loved to paint and arrange flowers.  She was known for her...

Lonnie L. Travis

Lonnie L. Travis

Mar 15, 2024

Lonnie L. Travis, 83, of Mikado, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at My Michigan Medical Center in Alpena.  

Born January 10, 1941, to Basil and Lela (Procunier) Travis in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area.  On June 16, 1994, he married Sandra Gill.  Lonnie was a welder with Starboard Industries.  He loved restoring old cars,...

Wayne Stevens

Wayne Stevens

Mar 12, 2024

Wayne M. Stevens, 73, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home.

Born September 7, 1950, to Dale and Norma (Brilinski) Stevens in Warren, MI, he was raised in Spruce.  Wayne was a foreman with JG Phillips in Alpena.  On October 1, 2005, he married Julie Bye in Davison, MI, and they resided in Lincoln.  Wayne was a...

Betty Mae Freer

Betty Mae Freer

Mar 10, 2024

Betty Mae Teeple Freer, 92, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones who deeply mourn her loss. Betty was born in Black River, MI and was raised in Mikado. She was valedictorian of her Oscoda High School class and loved her brief time at Alma College. 

Betty was a gentle, loving soul with the patience of a saint. She was...

James B. Hart

James B. Hart

Mar 9, 2024

James B. Hart, 87, of Spruce, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at his home.

Born March 5, 1937 to Edward and Wanda Hart in Lincoln Park, MI, he was raised there.   On September 13, 1958, he married Gloria Rossi in Lincoln Park.  They resided there and in Taylor, MI, where they raised their family.  Jim owned and operated Hart...

Gerald C. Blaszak

Gerald C. Blaszak

Mar 6, 2024

Gerald C Blaszak passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 Loving father to Mark Blaszak and Anthony(Michelle) Blaszak.

Beloved  grandfather to his four grandchildren, Joseph, Megan, Noah, and Joshua.  His sister-in-law Geraldine Strenk. 

He worked at Ford Motors at the parts distribution plant. There was never a boring family gathering when he was in attendance. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing...

Jacqueline A. Jolliff

Jacqueline A. Jolliff

Feb 26, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Annette (Smith) Jolliff was born July 28, 1962, and died February 26, 2024, at the age of 61 in Hubbard Lake, Michigan. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Jolliff II; parents Roger and Helga Smith; sister, Donna Smith-Nelson; brother, Kenny (Lori) Smith; son Robert (Brandie) Jolliff III; daughters, Shawntae Jolliff and Taylor (Caleb) Pillar;...

William J. Inman

William J. Inman

Feb 25, 2024

William J. Inman, 67, of Glennie, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Lakeview Manor in Tawas City.

Born October 9, 1956, to Duane and Shirley (Joseph) Inman in Tawas City, MI, he was raised in Glennie and Flint.  In 1989 he returned to Glennie.  Bill was very musical, he loved The Beatles and playing the violin.  He was artistic, and...

Carline Dorothy Bendig

Carline Dorothy Bendig

Feb 23, 2024

Carline Dorothy (Scheenks) Bendig, 80, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at her home.

Born June 22, 1943 to Carl and Theresa (Washe) Scheenks in Detroit, she was raised there.  On April 23, 1962, she married Daniel Bendig.  They were residents of Harrisville.  Carline attended cosmetology school, and was a devoted homemaker.  She was an avid reader, and enjoyed...

Janet E. Spigelmyre

Janet E. Spigelmyre

Feb 23, 2024

Janet E. Spigelmyre, 82, of Spruce, peacefully passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 surrounded by her friends and family.

Born July 6, 1941 to Earl and Emma L. (McCall) Pierce in Spruce, she has been a lifelong resident of the area.  Janet was known for her strong faith, and was an active member of the Spruce Presbyterian Church.  She worked as...

Roger Shane Johnson

Roger Shane Johnson

Feb 20, 2024

Roger “Shane” Johnson, 55, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his home.

Born October 28, 1968 to Roger K. and Louella L. (Peacock) Johnson in Tawas City, MI, he was raised in Oscoda.  Shane attended Macomb Community College, and was a professional mechanic and machinist.  On October 22, 2005, he married Carla Bond in St. Clair Shores, MI....

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