Obituaries

Roger D. Jamieson

Roger D. Jamieson

Aug 13, 2021

Roger Dale Jamieson, age 85, stepped into eternity ready to meet Jesus Christ, his beloved Lord and Savior. He would urge you to be ready also – on the day of your crossing or Jesus’ coming in the clouds. At 3:46 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2021, surrounded by family, he went peacefully home after an 11-day battle for life in...

Bobby A. Elkins

Bobby A. Elkins

Jul 31, 2021

Bobby A. Elkins, 82, of Mikado passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Born March 14, 1939, to James and Geneva (Woodard) Elkins in Huntington WV, he was raised there. Bobby worked for Ford Motor Company for many years. On March 26, 1966, he married Billy Jo Elkins in Walled Lake. They were long time residents of Walled Lake. Bobby retired...

Charlton Lee

Charlton Lee

Jul 26, 2021

Charlton (Chuck) Lee passed into his Heavenly Home, late Monday night, July 26th, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas, Michigan, at the age of 92. Chuck, as he was most frequently called, was born to Fred & Muriel Lee of Mikado, MI, on 4/08/1929. Joining 9 other sibilings. During the summer of 1948, Chuck moved to St. Clair Shores...

Eugene C. Skotzke

Eugene C. Skotzke

Jul 24, 2021

Eugene C. Skotzke, 82, of Spruce, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. Born July 23, 1939, to Chester F. and Mary (Petoskey) Skotzke in Detroit, MI, he was raised there. Gene served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked many years as a Detroit Police Officer and retired to Spruce in 1988. On August 22, 1998, he...

Earl S. Cordes

Earl S. Cordes

Jul 23, 2021

Earl S. Cordes, 94, of Oscoda and Maybee Mi. passed away peacefully Friday, July 23, 2021, at his daughter’s home. Born June 27, 1927 to Archie and Mary (McGregor) Cordes in Barton City, he was raised there. Earl served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea. He worked for the Detroit Free Press as a distribution agent....

Robert R. Greenlee

Robert R. Greenlee

Jul 16, 2021

Robert R. Greenlee, 71, of Barton City passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born August 19, 1949, to James D. and Myrtle “Minnie” (Rapson) Greenlee in Ann Arbor, he was raised in Glennie and Barton City. Rob served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked in Warren at Cadillac Plating before retiring...

Jacqueline V. Stout

Jacqueline V. Stout

Jul 4, 2021

Jacqueline V. Stout, 65, of Barton City, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home. Born December 22, 1955, to William and Libby (Oswald) Campau in Detroit, she was raised in Westland. On November 3, 1973, she married Ronald Stout in Garden City. They moved to Barton City in 1999. Jackie enjoyed working as a waitress at Olivia’s Bear...

Dawn L. Urban

Dawn L. Urban

Jul 4, 2021

The world lost a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Dawn Louise (Fettes)Urban, on July 4, 2021, after a long battle with an aggressive brain tumor. She was 53 years old. Dawn was born March 19, 1968, to Lavern and Claudia (Truesdell) Fettes in Alpena. On August 22, 2009, she married James Urban in Barton City. It would be wrong...

Carol A. Hansen

Carol A. Hansen

Jul 4, 2021

Carol Ann Hansen, 78 of Spruce, passed away July 4, 2021. She was born December 26, 1942, to the late Joe and Helen (Chauvin) Carriveau, also of Spruce. Carol spent her life, as an active member of this community. Working tirelessly for numerous organizations. She was a lifelong member of Spruce Lutheran Church and the Spruce VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Carol...

Bruce F. MacDonald

Bruce F. MacDonald

Jul 3, 2021

BRUCE F. Age 82, of Hubbard Lake, formerly of Livonia, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Tim MacDonald of Howell, Sherri (Jeff) Bourque of Lyon Twp, Darlene Stewart. Dearest grandfather of Samantha and Thomas Bourque, and Nicholas Stewart.

Charles R. Smith

Charles R. Smith

Jun 27, 2021

Charles R. Smith, 76, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home. Born August 25, 1944 to Bethel and Denetta (Schultz) Smith in Alpena, he was a lifelong resident of the area. On November 22, 1985 he married Krisha Wyns in Alpena. Chuck served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Sergeant. He had a passion...

Dolores K. Kratochvil

Dolores K. Kratochvil

Jun 26, 2021

Dolores K. (Ellis) Kratochvil, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Reed City Nursing Home. She was born in Mikado on February 1, 1938, to the late Frank M. Ellis and Kathryn E. (Kuenzli) Ellis. Dolores graduated from Oscoda High School in 1956 and kept in close contact with her...

Ronald G. Gonyea Sr.

Ronald G. Gonyea Sr.

Jun 18, 2021

Ronald G. Gonyea Sr., 65, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at home with his wife and children by his side. Born November 14, 1955, to George S. and Zella N. (Donaldson) Gonyea in Alpena, Ron lived his whole life on the family farm in Hawes Township. On July 3, 1985, he married Kathleen E. Bielusiak in Alpena....

Bertha M. Adair

Bertha M. Adair

Jun 11, 2021

Bertha M. Adair, 92, of Greenbush passed away Friday June 11, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Adair is at Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln, where friends may call on Thursday, June 17, from 12:00 until the funeral service at 1:00. Burial will be in Springport Cemetery, Harrisville. Rev. Angela Lovegrove will officiate. A meal will be served at the Harrisville United...

Michael R. Joyce

Michael R. Joyce

Jun 5, 2021

Michael R. Joyce, 80, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family and “framily.” It was the end of a courageous 26-year battle with cancer that he fought with such courage and dignity. Mike was born on March 30, 1941, to Robert and Margery (Zeigler) Joyce in Akron, Ohio. Early in his career,...

Richard L. Rozanek

Richard L. Rozanek

May 31, 2021

Richard L. “Rick” Rozanek, 87, of Lincoln, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home. Born May 2, 1934 to Joseph and Mary (Cykia) Rozanek in Hawes Township, MI, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Rick served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed a career in carpentry and masonry. On December 6, 1984, he married Mona...

Samuel J. Ousnamer

Samuel J. Ousnamer

May 31, 2021

Samuel J. Ousnamer, 81, of Oscoda, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at McLaren Port Huron. Born October 11, 1939 to Jesse and Evelyn M. (Smith) Ousnamer in Ortonville, MI, he was raised there. On August 2, 1958 he married Jo A. Massingill in Ortonville. They moved to Oscoda in 1993, where Sam had enjoyed camping and fishing on the...

Angela Faith Germond

Angela Faith Germond

May 23, 2021

Angela “Angie” Faith Germond passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Midland, Michigan. She was born in Roseburg, OR, on December 22, 1975, to Richard and Janet (Reagles) Germond. She is survived by her father Richard (Jaynee) Germond; grandparents, Robert and Doris Reagles; grandmother, Shirley Sanders; three sisters, Heather Garza, Molly Adkins, Sarah Hunter; one brother, Tim Germond; and...

Jeanette L. Read

Jeanette L. Read

May 21, 2021

5/21/21 – Jeanette Louise Alexander Read, known as “Jean” passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 1942 to Guy and Cecil Alexander. She worked for IMA, Wally’s, Carman Glass Company, and Read Advertising before retiring to Northern Michigan with her Husband William John Read Jr. She enjoyed traveling, gardening,...

Almyra Pruitt

Almyra Pruitt

May 21, 2021

Almyra Pruitt, 85, of Barton City, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born April 18, 1936 to Henry and Myrtle (Holloway) Edwards in Bee Branch, Arkansas, she was raised there and in Missouri. On December 12, 1951, she married Buddy Pruitt in California. They resided in Missouri and California before settling back in...