Obituaries

Ray Paul Daggett

Ray Paul Daggett

Sep 9, 2026

Ray Paul Daggett, 77, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at his home.

Born December 26, 1948, to William and Virginia (Sharboneau) Daggett in Lincoln, he was a lifelong resident of the area. On August 30, 1969, he married Diane Somers in Lincoln. Ray worked as a mason for Comstock Construction for many years. He worked for the Alcona...

Susanne Swayze

Susanne Swayze

Sep 5, 2026

Susanne Swayze, 87, of Hubbard Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 5, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born on February 10, 1939, to George and Betty (Gardner) Ross in Van Wert, Ohio, Susanne grew up in Ohio City. Early in her career, she worked for the U.S. Air Force at Luke Air Force Base...

Tom H. Holsworth

Tom H. Holsworth

Sep 1, 2026

Thomas (Tom) Henry Holsworth, 75, passed over early Tuesday morning, September 1, 2026 at Lincoln Haven Nursing Home where he had been a resident-patient for several years. Tom graduated from Alcona High School and earned his living working as an independent stonemason as well as with his father, uncles and cousins. Their beautiful legacy of brick and stone work can...

Stanley Lee

Stanley Lee

Aug 28, 2026

Stanley Earl Lee, 80, of Mikado, Michigan went to be with his Savior on August 28, 2026. He was under Hospice care and was surrounded by his family. 

Stan was born on Dec 9, 1945 in Harrisville, MI to Fred and Helma Lee of Mikado, MI. He graduated from Oscoda Area High School in 1964. He then enlisted with the United...

Bruce Dick

Bruce Dick

Aug 26, 2026

Bruce H. Dick, 81, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at his home.

Born November 7, 1944, to Raymond and Ethel (Woods) Dick in Detroit, MI, he was raised in the Lapeer area. Bruce served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a Job Setter with General Motors. On May 27, 1978, he married Mary Terry in...

Stephen Hudgins

Stephen Hudgins

Aug 19, 2026

Stephen L.. Hudgins, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born December 23, 1950 to Joe and Marjorie (Payne) Hudgins in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Florida and Michigan. Steve served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a plumber with the Local 98. On September 1, 1984, he married Linda Johansson...

Wayne Anthony "Tony" Unwin

Wayne Anthony "Tony" Unwin

Aug 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Wayne Anthony (Tony) Unwin Jr.

Wayne Anthony (Tony) Unwin Jr. joined his beloved son, Michael Unwin, on August 16, 2026.

Tony passed away at his Mount Morris home, holding the hand of his wife, Teresa Campbell.

Tony graduated from Lakeville Memorial High School in 1987. He was an Eagle Scout and was proud of his many Scouting adventures, traveling...

Joseph M Scamazzo

Joseph M Scamazzo

Aug 16, 2026

Joseph M. “Joe” Scamazzo, 81, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Medilodge of Tawas City.



Joe was born February 26, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to Antonio and Antonette (Savino) Scamazzo. He was raised in Detroit and Garden City. On July 4, 1964, he married Carole Joyce in Dearborn. They lived in Plymouth until moving to Greenbush in 1972.



Joe...

William E. Colby

William E. Colby

Aug 16, 2026

William Edward “Willie” Colby passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, surrounded by those he loved most. His wife, Becky, and his children were by his side.



In the three days leading up to Willie’s passing, his home was filled with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and other loving family members. Together, they shared memories, laughter, tears, and...

Norma J Ludwiczak

Norma J Ludwiczak

Aug 6, 2026

Norma J. Ludwiczak, 85, of Black River, died Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Medilodge of Alpena.

Born October 23, 1940, to Cyril and Bertha (Crevier) LaLonde in Harrisville, she was a lifelong resident of the area. On October 21, 1961, she married Jerry Ludwiczak in Black River. Norma was a dedicated bus driver for Alcona Community Schools. After she retired, she...

Harry Taylor

Harry Taylor

Aug 5, 2026

Harry W. Taylor, 82, of Greenbush, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at his home.

Born May 23, 1944, to Harry W. and Ethel M. (Boring) Taylor in Livonia, MI, he was raised there. Harry served in the United States Navy from 1965 until 1971. On February 20, 1993, he married Janet Myers in Plymouth. Harry was a hard worker and...

Linda Thomas

Linda Thomas

Jul 31, 2026

Linda A. Thomas, 79, of Barton City, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at her home.

Born February 7, 1947, to Lester and Ina (Mauer) Quinn in Brown City, MI, she was raised in Marlette. In 1965, she married Bruce Thomas in Pontiac, where they were longtime residents. Linda worked as a carrier for the United States Postal Service for 33...

Sandra Kay Dubuque

Sandra Kay Dubuque

Jul 20, 2026

Sandra Kay Dubuque (LaLonde), of Spruce, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 20, 2026, at the age of 82.

Sandra was born in Flint, Michigan, on November 3, 1943. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert LaLonde; her mother, Bernice DeVary; her brother, Larry LaLonde; and her daughter-in-law, Rebecca S. Dubuque, wife...

Shelly Jean Dunn

Shelly Jean Dunn

Jul 12, 2026

Shelly Jean Dunn, 78, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born June 23, 1948, to Howard D. and Rosa H. (Evans) Apsey in Harrisville, MI, she was a lifelong resident of the area. On August 19, 1966, she married Douglas Dunn in Harrisville. Shelly was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church...

Sylvan A. Toombs

Sylvan A. Toombs

Jul 12, 2026

Sylvan A. Toombs, 85, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville.

Born April 3, 1941, to Leonard and Mabel (Reaney) Toombs in Port Dover, Ontario, he was raised in Simcoe. Syl came to Harrisville at the age of 20, where he met Joan. They were married February 29, 1964 in Harrisville. They settled down,...

Joan L. Lewis

Joan L. Lewis

Jul 10, 2026

Joan L. Lewis, 83, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

She was born January 15, 1943, to Harry and Bernice (Hammond) Bolyard in St. Johns, MI. Joan loved shopping at St. Vincents and finding a treasure which was often passed on to others. She filled her room with art pieces from her...

Douglas M. Atchison

Douglas M. Atchison

Jul 9, 2026

Douglas M. Atchison, 64, of Harrisville, passed away suddenly, July 9, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born July 16, 1961, to Milo and Clara (Lee) Atchison in Harrisville, he was raised there. Doug graduated from Alcona High School in 1979, and from the Macomb Police Academy in 1981. On August 22, 1981, he married Linda Deller in Harrisville. Doug...

Carl "Fid" Kutzli

Carl "Fid" Kutzli

Jul 4, 2026

Carl “Fid” Kutzli, 90, of Greenbush, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his home.

He was born January 14, 1936 to Lawrence and Aurelia (Vladu) Kutzli in Monroe, Michigan. Fid served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1955, during the Korean War. He was a proud graduate of the Harvard Business Executive Program. Fid owned and operated Agnew Machine...

Caroline Darling

Caroline Darling

Jul 2, 2026

Caroline M. Darling, 86, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born May 21, 1940, to William and Betty Jane (Morgan) Schram in Lincoln, she was raised there. A longtime resident of Waterford, Caroline returned to Lincoln to be closer to her family. A devoted homemaker, Caroline loved to cook and was a talented...

Shirley Sommerschield

Shirley Sommerschield

Jun 29, 2026

Shirley has a new address.

On June 29, 2026, at 86 years old, Shirley made her journey to heaven.

Shirley entered the world in Lakewood, Ohio, on March 22, 1940, to parents Eleanor (Spencer) and E. Philip Earl.

While attending the University of Michigan, Shirley found her future husband at a church group and captured his attention with a donut. Following graduation with...