Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Wissmiller
Mar 25, 2023
Mary E. Wissmiller, 71, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. Born July 17, 1951, to Harold F. and Marie M. (Adams) Wissmiller in Alpena, MI, she was raised in Mikado. Mary enjoyed attending church services, music, crafts, especially coloring. Mary is survived by her sister, Betty Wissmiller, her brother, Harold Wissmiller, two nieces, Dawn Browne, and Stephanie Wissmiller, as well...
Linda Jane Wilson
Mar 19, 2023
Linda Jane Wilson, 71, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home. Born October 1, 1951, to Norman and Jane (Smith) Fowler in Romulus, MI, she was raised there and in Alcona County. On October 9, 1976, she married Wayne Wilson in Lincoln. A devoted homemaker, Linda liked being around her family and friends. She enjoyed arts...
Velma M. Myers
Mar 18, 2023
Velma Mary Jean (Scott) Myers, 87, of Barton City MI died on March 18th, 2023. She was born in Detroit MI to Joseph and Pearl (Jeffries) Scott on July 23rd, 1935. On June 9th, 1956 she married Franklin Myers in Detroit. They moved to Barton City in 1969, and bought Paradise Cottages resort. She was a member of First Baptist...
Donald D. Milwrick Sr.
Mar 16, 2023
Donald Dale Milwrick Sr., 89, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born June 8, 1933 to George D. and Esther (Schmick) Milwrick in Saginaw, MI, he was raised there. Don served in the United States Army in the Korean Theater. On June 3, 1956, he married Nancy Clark in Merrill, MI. Don worked as an auto body technician....
Darryl E. Daroczy
Mar 12, 2023
Darryl E. Daroczy, 64, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his home.
Born December 31, 1958, to Joseph and OlaMae (Luttenburger) Daroczy in Detroit, MI, he was raised there and in Alcona County, where he resided for most of his life. Darryl worked as a contractor and spent many years with the Barton City Volunteer Fire...
Lillian C. Bourke
Mar 6, 2023
Lillian C. Bourke, 91, of Black River, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. Lillian was born March 21, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan. On August 11, 1971, she married Harry Bourke. They were residents of Southfield and retired to Black River in 1971. Lillian was a talented knitter and was known for her handmade wool socks. She enjoyed playing golf and...
Richard S. Hynek
Mar 6, 2023
Richard S. Hynek, 75, of Black River, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born December 18, 1947 to Stanley Bill and Helen Frances (Dombrowski) Hynek in Chicago, Il, he was raised in Rhinelander, WI. Rick served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On June 5, 1971, he married Susan LaForge in...
Edward R. Schmidt
Mar 5, 2023
Edward R. Schmidt, 86, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City. Ed was born March 1, 1937 to Ruben and Mabel (Walther) Schmidt in Minnesota. He served in the United States Air Force and retired in 1975. He enjoyed the out of doors, including hunting, panning for gold, rock hunting,...
Cheryl M. Nester
Mar 5, 2023
Cheryl M. Nester, 58, of Spruce, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alpena. Cheryl was born May 20, 1964 to Charles and Joyce (Kabel) Moore in Wayne, Michigan. On October 16, 1999, she married Douglas P. Nester in Farmington Hills. They moved to Spruce in 2019. Cheryl enjoyed the outdoors, especially kayaking. She loved her job...
Robert W. Probst
Feb 27, 2023
Robert W. Probst, 87, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Lincoln. Born June 21, 1935, to Adolph and Ella (Nemis) Probst in Detroit, MI, he was raised there. Bob served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. On October 20, 1956, he married Lorraine Baginski in Detroit. They were residents of...
Sandra D. Williams
Feb 20, 2023
Sandra D. Williams, 74, of Spruce, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Born April 16, 1948 to Halley and Evelyn (Larson) Tacia in Alpena, she was raised in Spruce. On November 19, 1966, she married William “Nick” Williams in Harrisville. They were residents of Flint and Bay City. Sandy was a registered nurse and worked at Flint...
Kim I. Monnier
Feb 19, 2023
Kim Ira Monnier, 68, of Mikado, passed away February 19, 2023. He was born November 12, 1954, in Algonac, MI. He spent his childhood and most of his adult life in Harrisville, MI. Kim worked for Alcona Community Schools for 31 years and 6 years at McDonalds in Oscoda before retiring. He enjoyed sculpting with wood and metal, camping, canoeing,...
Linda M. Easton
Feb 18, 2023
Linda M. Easton, 75, of Mikado, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. She was born September 2, 1947 to Orvill and Marian (VanOrden) Garner in Pontiac, MI. Linda is survived by her grandchildren, Ronald (Kena) Brooks, Donald Hickey, and Tiffany and David Easton, two great grandchildren, Adrianna and Kendall, one sister, Cynthia (David)...
Michael D. Phinney
Feb 15, 2023
Michael David Phinney, 48, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Mike was born March 19, 1974, in Colorado Springs, CO. He was raised in Alcona County. On May 29, 2001, he married Heather Dunn in Las Vegas. Mike was a member of the Operating Engineers, Local 324. He enjoyed race cars, hunting, and fishing. He loved off roading,...
Carol Franklin
Feb 14, 2023
Carol A. Franklin, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Born November 19, 1947, to Flossie (Ross) Kingsland in Bad Axe, MI, she was raised there. Carol graduated from Alcona High School, and attended Alpena Community College where she earned an Associate of Arts degree. She was a devoted caregiver, and worked...
Jess A. Walker
Feb 8, 2023
Jess A. Walker, 66, of Harrisville, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly February 8, 2023, at his home. Born October 31, 1956 to Fred and Doris (London) Walker in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. On April 19, 1975, he married Jeanette Mendyka. Jess is survived by his wife, Jeanette, two sons, Matthew Walker, and Michael (Stephanie)...
Clarence A. Shirkey
Feb 6, 2023
Clarence A. Shirkey, 94, of Black River, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Born March 9, 1928, to Alfred and Nellie (Ducharme) Shirkey in Detroit, he was raised in Marine City and St. Clair Shores. Clarence served in the U.S. Army. On May 28, 1949, he married Jean Bloye in Detroit. He enjoyed a...
Michael A. Williams
Feb 2, 2023
Michael A. Williams, 70, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born December 22, 1952 to Albert and Annetia (McManus) Williams in Flint, MI, he was raised there. On September 14, 1974, he married Jeanne Klinck in Flint. They were residents of Flint, where Mike enjoyed a career with GM Truck and Bus. Mike has been a resident of...
Joseph Frank Wojewodzic Jr.
Jan 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our father, Mr. Joseph (Joe, Ski) Frank Wojewodzic Jr, son of the late Anna and Joseph Wojewodzic Sr, passed away this month, January of 2023. Dad was born and raised in Mt Clemens, Michigan. In high school he played football and he was a wrestling champ. As soon as Dad graduated...
Deborah J. Keyser
Jan 21, 2023
Deborah J. Keyser, 70, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her home. Born November 14, 1952, to Eugene and Mary (Steinacher) Charlick in Highland, MI, she was raised there. She was a long time resident of Bay City, and worked for many years as a bartender at Bay Lanes. She moved to Harrisville in 1986 and worked...
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