Obituaries

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...

Aug 29, 2025

Mr. Don Garland, 62, of Curran, MI, passed away Friday evening, August 29, 2025 at his home. He was born May 28, 1963 in Barbourville, the son of the late Andy and Shirley Jean McQuinnis Garland.

Don was a steel manufacturing employee and believed in the Pentecostal faith. He loved being out of doors and deer hunting. Raising his son James...

Aug 19, 2025

Reeta A. Schroeder, 97, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Born June 12, 1928, to Stuart and Clara (McConnell) Conklin in Harrisville, she was raised there. Reeta worked as an X-Ray Technician at Mercy Hospital in Bay City. She married Edward Schroeder on June 25, 1949 in Harrisville. She was the Matron of Alcona County upon Ed’s election to...

Aug 17, 2025

Gary James Truman, a cherished father, son, brother, husband, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in his hometown of Harrisville, Michigan. Born on October 6, 1964, Gary lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Known for his keen sense of humor, sharp mind, and ability to find joy in...

Aug 17, 2025

Ronald Ellsworth, 71, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Born August 10, 1954, to Truman and Eleanora (Malcom) Ellsworth in El Paso, Texas, he was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ron proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Small Arms Expert and received the Marksmanship Ribbon. Throughout...

Aug 11, 2025

Lila J. Wetenhall, 89, of Oscoda, formerly of Millington, went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2025.

Lila was born April 30, 1936 at home in Millington. She married Thomas Wetenhall on December 7, 1977 in Flint Michigan. Lila loved to fish, paint, read books, and care for her many pets. She loved her Bill W. family which...

Aug 10, 2025

Paul J. Boyce, 63, of Emmett, MI, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Born May 17, 1962 to Thomas and Rita “Rica” (Grill) Boyce in Detroit, he was raised in Shelby Township. Paul graduated from Eisenhower High School, and enjoyed a long career at Johnson Controls. He liked the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, boating and four wheeling. Most of all he...

Aug 9, 2025

Alice Ruth Ward, 93, of Oscoda, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Born June 6, 1932, to George and Ruby (Stewart) Wissmiller in Greenbush, she was raised in Alcona County. On September 22, 1951, she married Arnold Ward in Mikado. They were residents of Greenbush before moving to Flint. A devoted homemaker, Ruth loved cooking and baking, and was known for...