Obituaries
Becki L. Wassmann
May 1, 2022
Becki L. Wassmann, 50, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her home. She left us all peacefully with the love of her life by her side after a long, hard, battle with cancer. Born December 20, 1971, to Terry Stuit and Cheryl Travis she was a lifelong resident of the area. Becki was so kind to everyone...
Walter A. Joslin
May 1, 2022
Walter A. Joslin, 79, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home. Born August 18, 1942, to Guy and Ruth (Patrick) Joslin in Columbiaville, MI, he was raised there and in Killmaster. He married Valerie Reames on February 6, 1971 in Harrisville. A longtime resident of Oxford, MI, Walt worked as a maintenance supervisor and electrician for...
Corkie Kehring
Apr 30, 2022
Corkie Kehring, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Born June 18, 1946 to Harry and Mary Jane (Wright) Boughner in Redford, MI, she was raised there and in Detroit. She married Robert G. Kehring in Oscoda. A loving homemaker, Corkie enjoyed bowling, speed skating, and a good word search or puzzle....
Walter James Roman
Apr 26, 2022
Walter James Roman II, of Midland, formerly of Rochester Hills and Harrisville, passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2022 at Storypoint Place, Independence Village, Midland, Michigan. He was born in Detroit on April 28th, 1931 to Walter James I and Anna (Jaworski) Roman, and raised in Hazel Park Michigan. He loved his hometown and was heavily involved in sports at...
Peter James Forsythe
Apr 22, 2022
Peter J. Forsythe, 61, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. Born October 4, 1960 to Wilbur and Marjorie (London) Forsythe in Harrisville, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Pete graduated from Alcona High School in 1978. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hunting. He recently retired from Tulgestka Transport. He enjoyed his motorcycle and working...
James L. Mead
Apr 10, 2022
James L. Mead, age 75 of Lincoln, MI, formerly of Flint, MI, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 after a short battle with liver cancer. He grew up in Flint, Michigan, where he worked at Citizen’s Bank for over 30 years. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Jean Mead, and his brother-in-law Ronald Alexander. He is...
Donna M. Ross
Apr 4, 2022
Donna M. Ross, 63, of Glennie, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home. Born January 12, 1959 to Robert and Lorraine (Thompson) McGregor in Southfield, MI, she has been a lifelong resident of Glennie. She is survived by two sons, Ryan Ross of Gainesville, GA, and Devin Ross of Ionia, MI, two sisters, Dianne (Fred) Ries of New...
James Edward Hale
Mar 30, 2022
Musician, Storyteller, Craftsman, Hunter, Trapper, Fisherman, Farmer, Horseman, Father, Son, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle, and Friend James Edward Hale, more fondly known as “Big Jim”, came to the end of his life here on earth on March 30, 2022, at Lincoln Haven Nursing Home in Lincoln, Michigan. Jim was born on January 24, 1942, in upstate New York to Ruth (DeKruger)...
Jill Ann Girardin
Mar 20, 2022
Jill Ann Girardin, 66, of Alpena, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph in Tawas. Born September 18, 1955 to Donovan and Dorothy (Thornton) McCormick in Highland Park, Michigan. She was raised in southeastern Michigan and moved to Alpena in October 2018. Jill worked for 27 years as a Sr. Probation Clerk for the United States Probation...
Edna J. Rainey
Mar 13, 2022
Edna J. Rainey, 94, of Greenbush, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s in Saginaw. Born June 6, 1927, to Charles and Anna (Asmus) Nowitzke in Wyandotte, MI, she was raised there. On June 1, 1945, she married James Rainey in Wyandotte. Edna worked as a secretary and retired to her summer cottage in Greenbush in 1982....
Sharon I. Wagner
Mar 10, 2022
Sharon I. Wagner, 81, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born November 8, 1940 to Gerald and Dorothy (Meisener) Schell in Pontiac, she was raised in Auburn Heights. In 1959 she married Robert Wagner. They moved to Alcona County in 1990. Sharon enjoyed sewing, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, and was an avid...
Lucinda Faye Chase
Mar 6, 2022
Lucinda Faye “Cindy” Chase, 65, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at home. Born January 23, 1957, to Melvin and Gertrude (Fowler) Ward in Flint, MI, she was raised there. Cindy worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed antiquing and attending family functions. Cindy is survived by two sons, Edward and David Cox, her...
Cheryl Lynn Burns
Mar 3, 2022
Cheryl Lynn Burns, 67, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at her home. Born September 23, 1954, to James A. and Elaine (Oskey) Shaw in Fling, MI, she was raised in North Carolina and California. In 1971 she moved to Harrisville and graduated from Alcona High School in 1973. She married Michael Burns in 1974 at Wurtsmith Air...
Steven Boyd
Mar 2, 2022
Steven Boyd, 54, of Mikado, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was born July 27, 1967 to Gary and Betty (Jones) Boyd in Madison Heights, Michigan. He worked for NEMROC for over 20 years. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Betty Boyd, two brothers, Terry (Jill) Boyd and Darrin (Sherry) Boyd, as well as many nieces, nephews,...
Howard W. Kuenzli
Feb 28, 2022
It is said that the measure of a man is not determined by his show of outward strength, but rather in terms of the love that he has for his family and for everyone, in the strength of his commitments, the genuineness of his friendships, and the sincerity of his purpose. By this measure, Howard Wayne Kuenzli stood out as...
Joan Marie Pearson
Feb 27, 2022
Joan Marie (Selig) Pearson – 88 Years Old; December 30, 1933 – February 27, 2022; passed away peacefully at Tanglewood Assisted Living in Fenton Michigan. Joan was born in Kaukauna Wisconsin on December 30, 1933 to Harry and Wilma (Schiefelbein) Selig. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1951 and met the “Love of her Life”, predeceased, Robert J. Pearson...
Lois Loyd
Feb 25, 2022
On behalf of the Loyd family, friends and acquaintances of Lois Loyd (Oct.1932 - Feb. 2022) are cordially invited to attend a memorial service at Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11AM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at...
Dennis John Augustine
Feb 21, 2022
Dennis John Augustine, age 66 of Barton City, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022, at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on November 11, 1955, to Mary and William Augustine, who preceded him in death in 1988 and 1994. Dennis left this world for a better place. Dennis proudly served his country in the...
Velma Jean Stout
Feb 15, 2022
Velma Jean Stout, 86, of Barton City, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Flint. Born August 8, 1935, to Steve and Hazel (Bailey) Katona in Mikado, MI, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. On December 19, 1953, she married Eugene L. Stout in Barton City. Velma was a clerk with the United...
Barry Sheedlo
Feb 12, 2022
Barry Sheedlo, 79, of Alpena, formerly of Rochester Hills, MI, died February 12, 2022 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Alpena. Barry was born February 15, 1942 in Rogers City, MI. He served in the U.S. Army for 6 years. On November 7, 1964 he married Carole Somers. Barry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and retired as Master Sergeant....
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