Obituaries
Ronald Ellsworth
Aug 17, 2025
Ronald Ellsworth, 71, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025.
There will be a Celebration of Ron's life on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Community of Christ Church, 3155 E. F-30, Mikado, MI 48745.
A complete obituary will be published in the near future.
Lila J. Wetenhall
Aug 11, 2025
Lila J. Wetenhall, 89, of Oscoda, formerly of Millington, went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2025.
Lila was born April 30, 1936 at home in Millington. She married Thomas Wetenhall on December 7, 1977 in Flint Michigan. Lila loved to fish, paint, read books, and care for her many pets. She loved her Bill W. family which...
Paul J. Boyce
Aug 10, 2025
Paul J. Boyce, 63, of Emmett, MI, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Born May 17, 1962 to Thomas and Rita “Rica” (Grill) Boyce in Detroit, he was raised in Shelby Township. Paul graduated from Eisenhower High School, and enjoyed a long career at Johnson Controls. He liked the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, boating and four wheeling. Most of all he...
Ruth Ward
Aug 9, 2025
Alice Ruth Ward, 93, of Oscoda, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Born June 6, 1932, to George and Ruby (Stewart) Wissmiller in Greenbush, she was raised in Alcona County. On September 22, 1951, she married Arnold Ward in Mikado. They were residents of Greenbush before moving to Flint. A devoted homemaker, Ruth loved cooking and baking, and was known for...
Janet S. Higgins
Jul 31, 2025
On July 31, 2025, Janet Sharon (Somers) Higgins passed away at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City, MI. Born in Harrisville, MI on May 12, 1942, she lived near her family homestead for the entirety of her 83 years.
During her childhood, Janet was very active in the St. Anne’s Catholic Church, but could also be found working alongside...
Gerald "Bud" Girard
Jul 30, 2025
Gerald L. "Bud" Girard, 80, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Born May 15, 1945, to Russel and Elizabeth (Getchel) Girard in Mt. Clemens, MI, where he was raised. Bud worked as a Deputy for the Macomb County Sheriff's Department. He retired in 1995 after 25 years of service. Upon his retirement, he and his wife, Millie, retired to...
Vivian M. Thum
Jul 30, 2025
Vivian M. Thum, 89, of Mikado, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City.
Born November 10, 1935, to Austin and Olive (Procunier) Emerson in Harrisville, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. On June 6, 1959 she married Franz Thum. A devoted homemaker, Vivian loved embroidery and tending to her garden....
Angela K. Gordy
Jul 28, 2025
Angela K. Gordy, 46, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.
Angela was born October 24, 1978 in Washington D.C. She was raised in Maryland, and was a resident of Idaho, Utah, and Michigan. She loved music, boating and tending to her garden. Most of all, she loved her family, especially her children.
She is survived by her son, Seth (Kodie) Horvath of...
Skip Wilkins
Jul 24, 2025
Walter D. “Skip” Wilkins, 78, of Oscoda, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born December 21, 1946 to Walter and Jean (Droste) Wilkins in Mount Clemens, he was raised there. Skip attended L’Anse Creuse High School, and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Northwood University. He served in the...
Ross P. Arseneau
Jul 14, 2025
Ross P. Arseneau, 82, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home.
Born August 16, 1942, to Philip and Ida (De Clark) Arseneau in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Warren. Ross served in the U.S. Army in the 3rd Armored Division and was stationed in Germany. On June 5, 1962, he married Erika Eichelberger in Switzerland. After...
LeRoy John Schram
Jul 11, 2025
LeRoy John Schram, 85, of Webberville, formerly of Lincoln, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at his home.
Born July 22, 1939, to Earl and Thressa (Burge) Schram in Lincoln, he was raised on the family farm. LeRoy attended school at Lincoln Elementary, graduated from Oscoda High School in 1957, and attended Alpena Community College. He worked for Alcona County Road...
Ralph Edward Charles Diemond
Jul 8, 2025
Ralph Edward Charles Diemond, age 81, went to his Heavenly home on July 8, 2025. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.
Ralph was born on May 10, 1944, in Alpena, Michigan, to Margaret (Bromund) and Edward Diemond. He was the sixth of seven children, all raised in Alpena.
He met his wife, Rita “Kay” (Byce), in 1966, and they...
Tim S. Griffin
Jul 7, 2025
Tim Griffin, 58, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home.
Born November 29, 1966, to Robert and Vivian (Stewart) Griffin in Tawas City, MI, he was a lifelong resident of Harrisville. Tim worked for Gordon’s Auto Service for 10 years, and was a member of the Michigan BAC Local 2 for 20 years. On August 11, 2012,...
Randy DeHate
Jul 1, 2025
Randy “Randazzle” or “Old Bird” DeHate, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2025, in Hubbard Lake, Michigan. Born on October 2, 1948, in St. Clair, Michigan, Randy lived a full and meaningful life rooted in hard work, family, and the simple joys of the outdoors.A proud graduate of Brighton High School’s Class of 1967, Randy went...
Richard "Dick" G. Bacon Sr.
Jun 27, 2025
Richard G. “Dick” Bacon Sr., 83, of Oscoda, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025.
Dick was born December 4, 1941, to Armand and Lorrain (Jenson) Bacon in Reading, MI. Dick worked as a heavy diesel mechanic. A talented artist, he enjoyed oil painting and photography. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and bow hunting.
Dick is survived by his children, Tammy (Robert)...
Frank "Jim" Kutas
Jun 26, 2025
Frank James “Jim” Kutas, 61, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Born January 1, 1964, to Frank J. and Jan (Doll) Kutas in Lansing, MI, he was raised there. Jim worked as a builder with his father for many years. He moved to Lincoln in 2015 to be closer to his daughters and spend time with them and their...
Shirley A. Herrera
Jun 25, 2025
Shirley A. Herrera, 83, of Barton City, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Born January 16, 1942 to John and Dorothy (Martin) Sylvia in New Bedford MA, she was raised there and in California. On September 24, 1958, she married Richard L. Herrera in Las Vegas NV. They were residents of Glendora CA, and moved to Clio in 1970. They moved...
Howard "Rich" Cosway
Jun 24, 2025
Howard “Rich” Cosway, 79, of Oscoda, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Born June 30, 1945, to Howard D. and Dorothy (Caldwell) Cosway in Pontiac, MI, he was raised there. On February 1, 1964, he married Maureen Karner in Pontiac. They moved to Deford, MI in 1968, where he owned and operated Rich’s Disposal. He moved to Oscoda in 1989. Always...
Elaine G. Medor
Jun 22, 2025
Elaine G. Medor, 95, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at her home.
She was born November 11, 1929, in Flint, Michigan, to Leonard and Julia (Souler) Franklin. Elaine was a graduate of Oscoda High School and Ypsilanti Cleary (College) University. On June 5, 1949, she married Hazen Medor in Lincoln. They celebrated fifty three years of happy marriage....
Mary Ann Brozowski
Jun 21, 2025
Mary Ann Brozowski, 79, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her home.
Born July 29, 1945 to George and Rose (Baker) Nowakowski in Cass City, MI, she was raised in the Thumb area. Mary Ann was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, shopping, and road trips with her husband, Larry. She was a member of Family...
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