Obituaries

Terry D. Stuit

Terry D. Stuit

Feb 22, 2026

Terry Dee Stuit, 78, of Mikado, passed away peacefully at his home, February 22, 2026.

Terry was born May 8,1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Jack and Mary (Brown) Stuit. Terry lived in Dutton, Bay City and then became a lifelong resident of Mikado. He married his former wife in 1969, and had four daughters, Vicki, Becki, Nicki, and Tamie. Later...

Randall Minkley

Randall Minkley

May 28, 2026

Randy Minkley passed away on 5/28/2026, leaving behind a huge space in the hearts of his friends and family, along with a lifetime supply of stories that will only grow more exaggerated with time. He was the kind of person who could make everyone laugh and make anyone feel welcome.

Whether he was working the grill at a backyard barbecue, filling...

Charlotte J. Pinder

Charlotte J. Pinder

May 28, 2026

Charlotte J. Pinder, 77, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her home with her husband by her side.

She was born on October 15, 1948 to Roy and Dorothy (Hutchison) Skarritt in Pontiac, MI, she was also raised in Pontiac. She lived in the Lewiston and Atlanta areas. On March 21, 1981, she married Cecil Pinder...

Connie S. Nelson

Connie S. Nelson

May 24, 2026

Connie S. Nelson, 77, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at her home.

Born April 26, 1949 to Everet “Bud” and Barbara Jean (Powell) Antonides in Detroit, MI, she was raised in Shelby Township. On August 4, 1967, she married Robert Nelson in Shelby Township. They were residents of Utica, Sterling Heights, and Capac, before moving to Lincoln in...

Joseph Dupuis

Joseph Dupuis

May 21, 2026

Joe Dupuis, 64, of Harrisville, passed away suddenly, Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Born March 22, 1962, to Ken and Ruth (Tyra) Dupuis in Pontiac, MI, he was raised in Auburn Hills before moving to Harrisville. He was employed by Kalitta Air, and his weekends were filled with racing. He had a passion for Top Fuel Dragsters, and was a member of...

V. Carol Rice

V. Carol Rice

May 18, 2026

Born on Christmas Day in 1925, Virginia Carol Mausolf, daughter of Joseph & Eva Mausolf of Alpena, lived a little over 100 years until her life ended peacefully at her home on Poor Farm Road in Harrisville, MI on May 18, 2026. Affectionately known as Christmas Carol, she preferred using her middle name. Siblings Rosalie, Mary (stillborn), Joseph, Kenneth and...

Jerry L. Shaw

Jerry L. Shaw

May 16, 2026

Jerry L. Shaw, of Lincoln, formerly of Flint, MI passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

Born January 4, 1947, to John M. and Lillian (Lloyd) Shaw in Flint, MI, he was raised in Clio, MI. Jerry went to school in Clio, MI. He worked at General Motors at Fisher Body in Flint, MI until...

Marie B. Schelley

Marie B. Schelley

May 15, 2026

Marie B. Schelley, 106, of Burton, formerly of Glennie and Lincoln, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 in Burton.

Born August 31, 1919, to Herman and Dora (Hopp) Wagner in Rogers City, MI, she was raised there. In 1942, she married Robert Schelley in Metz, MI. They were longtime residents of Lincoln and of Lost Lake Woods Club, later moving to...

John A. Nihranz

John A. Nihranz

May 12, 2026

John Ambler Nihranz, 86, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born August 29, 1939, to Earl and Marjorie (Thompson) Nihranz in Royal Oak, MI, he was raised there. John served in the United States Army. On August 4, 1962, he married Marcia Pyrra in Detroit. John worked at Wyndham Industries in Ferndale, and...

Jeffrey P. Sutton

Jeffrey P. Sutton

May 10, 2026

Jeffrey P. Sutton, 62, of Barton City, MI, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home.

Born September 25, 1963, to Robert and Barbara (Hebel) Sutton in St. Clair, Michigan, he was raised in Richmond and Barton City. On June 27, 1981, he married Karen Forsythe in Barton City. Jeff was a proud member of the Laborer’s Union, Local 1191....

Gary M Clayton

Gary M Clayton

May 8, 2026

Gary Martin Clayton, age 89, born January 29, 1937, son of Martin and Cora Clayton, passed away May 8, 2026, at Alpena General Hospital in Michigan.



He was welcomed into Heaven by his wife, Patricia Clayton; his second wife; his son, Greg Clayton; and great-granddaughter, Sierra Clayton.



Gary was a highly accomplished and deeply loved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather....

John "Rich" Kaiser

John "Rich" Kaiser

Apr 22, 2026

John Richard (Rich) Kaiser passed peacefully on April 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 17, 1937, to John and Marybelle (Busha) Kaiser, in Port Huron, where they lived several years before moving to Glennie, Mi. He graduated from Oscoda Area Schools in 1955. He worked at Featherlite, in Tawas Mi, and then for Oscoda Area...

Aaron W. Reames

Aaron W. Reames

Apr 19, 2026

Aaron W. Reames, Sr., 62, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Tawas City.

Born December 23, 1963, to Leslie Reames and Helen (Manley) in Wyandotte, MI, he was raised in Fenton. On March 22, 2012, he married Marcia Louise in Harrisville. A longtime resident of Mikado, Aaron loved the outdoors and spending time in...

Liticia "Tish" Norton

Liticia "Tish" Norton

Apr 19, 2026

Liticia M. “Tish” Norton, 67, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home.

Born September 20, 1958 to William G. and Mae K. (Paulsrud) Rifenbark Sr. in Bay City, MI, she was raised in Pinconning. Tish moved to Barton City in 1978, and was a longtime resident of the area. On November 5, 1988, she married M. Jeff...

Samuel A. Rizzotto

Samuel A. Rizzotto

Apr 16, 2026

Samuel A. Rizzotto, 80, of Mikado, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his home.

Born December 8, 1945, to Stephen and Rose (Altman) Rizzotto in The Bronx, New York, he was raised on Long Island and West Babylon. Sam served in the United States Military from 1963 until 1967. After his time in the Air Force, he worked for Grumman...

Mary L. Caverly

Mary L. Caverly

Apr 14, 2026

Mary Louise Caverly, 74, of Spruce, passed away peacefully April 14, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Born March 7, 1952 to Eugene and Lois (Doughty) Somers in Lincoln, she was raised there on the family farm. On September 28, 1968, she married Michael Caverly in Spruce. Together they raised their family in Mayville, Michigan before retiring and moving back up north...

Dennis R. Barstow

Dennis R. Barstow

Apr 9, 2026

Dennis R. Barstow, 81, of Hillman, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 6, 1944 to Ray and Marian (Bennett) Barstow in Detroit, MI, he was raised in St. Clair Shores and in Lewiston. Ray served in the United States Army. He worked as a police officer in Memphis, MI, retiring as Chief...

Kathy A. Arndt

Kathy A. Arndt

Apr 8, 2026

Kathy A. Arndt, 76, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alpena.

Born June 9, 1949 to Elmer L. and Ruth H. (Lay) Spitzer in Alpena, MI, she was raised there. Kathy graduated from Alpena High School in 1967, and went on to work secretarial positions at Lappan Agency, Parts Manufacturing, and Great Northern Lumber. She...

Lawrence Voisin

Lawrence Voisin

Apr 7, 2026

Lawrence Voisin, 81, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Medilodge of Hillman.

Born February 3, 1945, to Arthur and Doris (Vanier) Voisin in Monroe, MI, he was raised in Cheboygan. Larry served in the United States Navy, and worked in the Tool and Die industry. On September 15, 1976, he married Loretta Perry in Clarkston. They were residents...

Loretta M Niesen

Loretta M Niesen

Apr 4, 2026

Loretta May Niesen of Barton City, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her four daughters.

She enjoyed reading, especially American history and the Civil War era, as well as traveling and spending time in nature. She also loved sewing, knitting, and quilting.

Loretta worked as a switchboard operator and receptionist, and later as a docent at Greenfield Village.

She is survived by her...