Obituaries
Beverley Gail Johnson-Owens
Apr 26, 2026
Beverley Gail Johnson-Owens, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026 in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Beverley was born in Ferndale, Michigan on February 24, 1937 to the late Victor E. and Estella Clark (Holmes). She graduated from South Side High School in Fort Wayne, IN in 1955. She attended Central Michigan University before marrying Melvin Herbert (Herb) Johnson, Jr. in...
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...
Carolyn R. Knisely
Jun 9, 2026
Carolyn R. Knisely
April 2, 1934-June 9, 2026
Carolyn Rae(Smith) Knisely was born in Rochester, MI 4/2/1934 to parents Lula A. (Scribner) and Stanley Smith. She grew up in Rochester and Auburn Hills with brother Charles and attended Pontiac Central High School where she graduated 1952 and where she met her brother’s friend William J. Knisely, Jr (Bill); who would become her...
Margaret Jo Sheldon
Jun 2, 2026
Margaret Jo Sheldon, “Maggie”, infant daughter of Robert and Morgan (Jones) Sheldon passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
She was born March 22, 2026 in Alpena, Michigan. Maggie brought instant joy to her parents and grandparents, but the love she felt from her two sisters was profound. Her time with us was short, but powerful. She filled those around her with...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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