Obituaries

Oct 25, 2025

It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Elaine E. Rioux, 89, of Greenbush, Michigan, who died peacefully at Alpena General Hospital on October 25, 2025, with her loving son and daughter by her side.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Frederick Ellerington and I. Lorena Davis, Elaine was an only child who lived with resilience, conviction, and an...

Oct 23, 2025

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 11:00 AM until the funeral service at 12:00 PM. A graveside service with military honors will follow at the Mikado Cemetery.

Oct 12, 2025

Janice K. Wilding, 87, of Black River, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at her home.

Janice was born December 16, 1937 in Flint, Michigan, and raised in Bay Port, MI. She graduated from Bay Port - Pigeon High School. Janice worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles.

Janice is survived by three sons, Charles Wilding of...

Oct 11, 2025

William H. "Bill" Buchner Sr., 82, of Harrisville passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025. 

Born May 30, 1943, to Alfred and Mary (Apsey) Buchner in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. A 1961 graduate of Alcona High School, Bill was named "Athlete of the Year" for his feats on the baseball and football teams. He attended Michigan...

Oct 10, 2025

Michael J. Kramer, 58, of Spruce, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at home with his family.



Born on November 27, 1966, in Detroit to James and Patricia (McGuire) Kramer, Mike was raised in Troy, MI. He was employed by Nationwide Paper in Madison Heights before relocating to Alcona County. A competitive marksman, Mike loved to shoot and earned the prestigious...

Oct 5, 2025

Doris Arlene Dellar, 89, of Harrisville, MI passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 at Jamieson Nursing Home.  Doris is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jack Dellar, and her children, Jon Dellar and Tammy Gerow (Kyle).

Visitation is at 10am with the memorial service to follow at New Life Lutheran Church in Spruce on October 25, 2025.

Oct 2, 2025

Paul Michael Deller, 76, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully at home on October 2nd, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1949, to Elmer and Susie Deller (Crevier).

An Army veteran, Paul served his country during the Vietnam War. Over the years he worked in several labor-intensive fields, with his working career concluding with Kalitta Air in ground maintenance.

Paul was known...

Oct 2, 2025

Joyce L. Bird, 68, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Born May 19, 1957, to Duncan and Dorothy (Yuill) Campbell in Alpena, MI, she was raised in Saginaw. In 1977 she married Dennis Bird in Saginaw. Joyce was a Registered Nurse, she worked in the U of M health system in Ann Arbor, and at St. Joseph Hopital. She...

Oct 1, 2025

Ronald Allen Harmon, 74, of Mikado, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on October 1, 2025, after a brief altercation with pancreatic cancer. Born April 9, 1951, in Harrisville to John and Donelda (Kelly) Harmon, Ron was a lifelong resident of the area. He lived a life of adventure and hard work. He loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting,...

Sep 27, 2025

James Belanger, age 63 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday September 27th. A quiet end to a life lived loudly. Jim was born October 8th, 1961 to the late Anna Belanger née Brieger and the late Roger Belanger. Jim lived a full life, and enjoyed traveling, power sports and being anywhere the party was. He is survived by...

Sep 27, 2025

Barry Ryan McNeill of Greenbush, Michigan, passed away on September 27, 2025 at home.



He was born on September 8, 1957 to Stewart and Catherine McNeill (Snay) in Tawas City, Michigan.



Barry married Robin McNeill (Bedward) on November 2, 1990, and they raised two children, Lenny and Barbara Rowan McNeill.



He graduated from Oscoda High School in 1976. He started apprenticing with Local...

Sep 24, 2025

Lee A. Wilke, Jr., 65, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his home.

Born September 14, 1960, to Lee and Barbara (Stoll) Wilke Sr., in Ann Arbor, MI, he was raised there and in Whitmore Lake. On May 28, 1988, he married Teresa Beard in Brighton. They were residents of Whitmore Lake before moving to Lincoln in 2008....

Sep 22, 2025

Gary H. Robb, 86, of Spruce, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025.

Gary was born May 3, 1939. The son of Victor and Lucille (Johnston) Robb, he grew up a farm boy under the tutelage and influence of his many aunts and uncles who were raised on the nearby “Robb Farm”.

Gary met the love of his life, Iris (Rasmussen) Robb at...

Sep 19, 2025

Mable Ann Potts, 83, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 19, 2025 at her home.

Born March 10, 1942, at home on the farm in Harrisville, to Malcolm and Pauline (Lass) Carnahan, Mable was the youngest of 18 children. She has been a resident of the area most of her life. She was known for her servant’s heart, always there...

Sep 18, 2025

Monty L. “Moose” Kruttlin, 87, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Born November 18, 1937, to Claud Emil and Ellen (Rickert) Kruttlin in Curran, he was raised on the Rickert Farm in Mikado. After high school, Moose worked in the Detroit area. On September 12, 1959, he married Noreen Michaud in East Detroit. They were residents of Westland, and...

Sep 15, 2025

Sep 15, 2025

Marsha Byce Mahalak, 69, of Lincoln, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at her home.

Born August 31, 1956, to Dale E. and Elinor (Huffman) Byce in Alpena, she was raised in Lincoln. Marsha enjoyed a long career in Insurance, and owned and operated All Risk Insurance Agency from 2002 through 2024. She joined the Village of Lincoln Council in 2016,...

Sep 12, 2025

Duane Crocker, 74, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

He served in the United States Navy, and was awarded the Purple Heart Award. He was a quiet and gentle man, who was always willing to help his neighbors. He enjoyed playing cards, and attending meals and activities at the Alcona Senior Center.

Duane...

Sep 7, 2025

Marie S. Mroczek, 76, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her home.

Born September 10, 1948 to Richard H. and Helen E. (McCann) Scales in Everett, Washington, she was raised in Lynwood, Washington. She worked as an accountant, and retired to Harrisville in 2011. Her sense of wanderlust led her all over the country with her husband of...

Aug 31, 2025

With great sadness we share the unexpected passing of Lars Nordberg, age 58, of Rochester, Michigan, beloved son, brother, father, fiancé, uncle, community and business member, who left us on August 31, 2025 at his cherished retreat of Lost Lake Woods Club in Lincoln, Michigan. Lars was born in Pontiac, Michigan on December 5, 1966, to John and Dianne Nordberg...