Obituaries
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...
Mary "Kay" Planck
Jun 21, 2025
vvvvMary Kathryn “Kay” Planck, 81, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Born March 13, 1944 to Frank and Beatrice (Taylor) Morvan in Detroit, MI, she was raised in Ferndale. Kay earned a Master’s Degree in Development from Wayne State University. She worked for the Department of Housing in Detroit. On July 14, 1984, she married Bennett “Ben” Planck in...
Mary Ann Theresa Roland
Jun 17, 2025
Mary Ann T. Roland, 81, of Hubbard Lake passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, with her family by her side.
Born May 13, 1944, to John and Theresa (Kusmierczyk) Czarnota in Great Falls, Montana, she was raised in Detroit. On October 10, 1964, she married John E. Roland in Detroit. They were longtime residents of Livonia and Brighton. Mary Ann sold...
Gary R. Indish
Jun 17, 2025
Gary R. Indish, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home.
Born March 6, 1943 to Milton and Lorena (Douville) Indish in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Lincoln. Gary served in the U.S. Army. He worked as an accountant with Grand Trunk/CN Railroad for 33 years, retiring in 2003. After retiring, he returned to the family...
Melvin L. Smith
Jun 11, 2025
Melvin L. Smith, 85, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Born September 3, 1939, to Lyle K. and Leona M. (Goddard) Smith in Mikado, MI, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Melvin served in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Alcona Aggregate. He loved to run heavy equipment. Melvin enjoyed snowmobiling, mowing his lawn, and cutting...
Steven M. Lawver
May 29, 2025
Steven Michael Lawver, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at his cherished home on Hubbard Lake -- a place that brought him peace, joy, and countless memories.
Steve was one of those rare souls who truly lived. He was fun-loving, compassionate, endlessly generous, and full of spirit. His laughter was contagious, his presence comforting, and his heart wide...
JoAnn Bennett
May 29, 2025
JoAnn Bennett, age 84, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Ocala, Florida, following a 12-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease, which she met with unwavering grace and quiet strength.
She was born on April 26, 1941, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and was raised in Denton, Michigan. She was the beloved daughter of Cleo A. Shoemaker and Gilbert Jones. She married Gordon...
Elaine E. Swales
May 26, 2025
Elaine E. Swales, 90, of Harrisville, died Monday, May 26, 2025.
Born August 13, 1934, to Dean and Marie (Anderson) Plew in Harrisville, she lived there most of her life. On July 24, 1954, she married Ronald D. Swales in Detroit. They resided in Detroit and Livonia, returning to Harrisville in 1969. Elaine was a member of the Harrisville United Methodist...
Eula S. Anderson
May 18, 2025
Eula Sevine (Williams) Anderson, lovingly known as “Blondie” to many and “Chicken” to her beloved husband, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, just six days after celebrating her 87th birthday in the house her husband built—a home filled with love, laughter, and countless memories.
Born in Lawrence Co. Alabama on May 12, 1938, to Robert and Nealie Ann (Osborn) Williams,...
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