Obituaries

Bernice A. Frede

Bernice A. Frede

Oct 5, 2020

Bernice A. Frede, 90, of Greenbush, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020. Born December 26, 1929 to Frank E. and Aurora B. (LaValley) Erbe in Pontiac, she was raised in Croswell, MI. On April 1, 1950, she married Richard R. Frede in Croswell, and they were longtime residents of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. In 1976 they retired to Greenbush, MI....

Helen Marie Nisbet Roberts

Helen Marie Nisbet Roberts

Sep 21, 2020

Helen Mary Nisbet Roberts passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home in Harrisville. Born May 11, 1927 to Peter and Allison (Dean) Leighton in Chorley outside Nottingham England, she was raised in northern England. She emigrated to the United States with her mother and sister in 1949. In 1950, she married Richard Nisbet, and they resided in DeKalb...

Rev. Robert Henry Bissot

Rev. Robert Henry Bissot

Sep 18, 2020

Reverend Robert Henry Bissot entered into eternal life on September 18, 2020, at the age of 88. He was born April 25, 1932 in Grand Rapids to Bertha and Carl H. Bissot. Fr. Bissot attended St. Mary’s School and St. Joseph’s Seminary in Grand Rapids; Michigan State University in Lansing; the Seminary of Philosophy in Montreal; and the Pontifical North...

Beatrice R. Peggie

Beatrice R. Peggie

Sep 14, 2020

Beatrice R. Peggie, 85, of Mikado, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Alpena. Born July 28, 1935 to Merle and Margaret (Lerette) Anderson in Harrisville, MI, she was a lifelong resident of Alcona County. A devoted homemaker, Beatrice was an excellent baker, known for her raspberry pie, chocolate chip cookies, and apple cake among other treats....

Connie L. Deller

Connie L. Deller

Sep 12, 2020

Connie L. Deller, 80, of Harrisville, passed away at home on September 12, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born February 20, 1940 to Elmer and Susie (Crevier) Deller in Gustin Township, Connie was an Alcona High School graduate. He was a Union 202 Carpenter for 30 years. Connie married the love of his life, Carolyn Becker on March 30, 1962....

David Joseph Hill

David Joseph Hill

Sep 11, 2020

David J. Hill 58, of Mikado, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born September 4, 1962 to Charles and Alice (Adams) Hill in Pontiac, MI, he was raised there. David served in the U.S. Army. He loved his family, and would do anything he was able to do to help them. Anyone who...

James Roger Armstrong

James Roger Armstrong

Sep 4, 2020

James Roger Armstrong, 48, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born February 4, 1972 to Roger and Deborah (Baker) Armstrong in Tawas City, MI, he was a lifelong resident of the Alcona area. Jimmy was an avid golfer and bowler, and was well known for helping local people improve their games. He...

Linda M. Fox

Linda M. Fox

Sep 4, 2020

Linda M. Fox (Johnston) passed peacefully on Friday September 4, 2020 at her home in Sanford. She was born to Arnold and Letha Johnston on February 12, 1943 in Harrisville. She was the only girl of four children. She graduated from Alcona High School in 1961 and attended Alpena Community College. In 1962 she married Robert Fox in Alpena and...

Ann H. Jenney

Ann H. Jenney

Sep 2, 2020

Ann H. Jenney, 82, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her home. Born January 22, 1938 to William H. and Valerie K. (Lane) Hitchens in Iron Mountain, MI, she was raised in Marshall, MI. Ann graduated from Marshall High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan. She taught high school math in Middletown...

John R. Miller

John R. Miller

Aug 25, 2020

John R. Miller, 75 of Apache Junction, AZ passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. There will be a memorial service Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln. Interment will follow at Springport Cemetery in Harrisville.

Diana L. White

Diana L. White

Aug 25, 2020

Diana L. White, 55, of Spruce, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her home. Born August 13, 1965 to Roy M. and Jamie Sue (Jackson) White in Flint, MI, she was raised there. She moved with her family to Glennie in 1989 and to Spruce in 1991. Diana loved animals, especially her horses, chickens, dogs and cats. She really...

James E. Kelly

James E. Kelly

Aug 22, 2020

James E. Kelly, 81, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. Born February 28, 1939 to Clifford and Helen (Cordes) Kelly in Berkley, MI, he was a lifelong resident of Alcona County. On May 5, 1962, he married Faye Walker in Oscoda. Jim managed the Alcona Seed Growers and Lumber Mill in Harrisville. He was a...

Andrew C. Raymond

Andrew C. Raymond

Aug 16, 2020

Andrew C. Raymond, 56 of Oscoda, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home. Born August 31, 1963 to Clarence G. and Patricia M. (Donovan) Raymond in Detroit, he was raised on the east side of Detroit. Andrew graduated from Oscoda High School and enjoyed a career as a carpenter in the Ann Arbor area. In 2004, he moved...

Jeanne L. Griffith

Jeanne L. Griffith

Aug 8, 2020

Jeanne Louise Griffith, 89, of Harrisville, died peacefully at home on August 8, 2020. She was born November 16, 1930 in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI to Allan and Marie (Beauregard) Stahl. Jeanne lived in Harrisville, Mi for eleven years with her daughter Susan Calder and son- in- law Gordon Calder. Jeanne formerly lived in Lincoln Park, Mi. She was loved...

Richard C. Shorr

Richard C. Shorr

Aug 2, 2020

Richard C. “Dick” Shorr, of Lincoln (LLWC) passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home. He is survived by his wife Lynda, three children, Kimm (Howard) Brooke, Keith (Monique) Shorr, and Charles (Kirsten) Shorr, one stepdaughter, Jacki (Matthew) Nosewicz, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and his sister, Joy Simmons. Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln. A...

Dorothy J. Cole

Dorothy J. Cole

Jul 28, 2020

Dorothy June (Apsey) Cole passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Jamieson Nursing Home. She was born on June 2, 1930 in Lincoln to the late Delbert and Inez(Walker) Apsey. On July 7, 1951, she married Jack Cole at the First Baptist Church in Lincoln. She lived in Bay City for two years where she worked at a bank. Later...

Edward J Schroeder

Edward J Schroeder

Jul 25, 2020

Edward John Schroeder, age 92, of Harrisville, died on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born on August 14, 1927 in Saginaw, MI to the late Edward and Elsie (Hartlep) Schroeder. Edward graduated from Oscoda High School in 1946 and immediately entered WWII serving in Hokkaido, Japan. Edward married Reeta Ann Conklin on June 25, 1949 at Harrisville Methodist Church....

Donald Timothy McKay

Donald Timothy McKay

Jul 20, 2020

Donald Timothy McKay, 61, of Black River died suddenly on Monday, July 20, 2020, a beloved son, brother, uncle, father and grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors, making music around a fire, fishing, kayaking, whittling, and other simple pleasures. Don was a great man with a heart that was giant and full of love for his family and people he barely...

Steven J. Trumph

Steven J. Trumph

Jul 12, 2020

Steven J. Trumph, 69 of Harrisivlle, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Alpena. Born April 8, 1951 to Elmer and Violet (Jackson) Trumph in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Berkley. Steve worked as a mechanic in the automotive industry. He moved to Harrisville in 1982. He enjoyed bowling, classic cars, and tinkering in his garage....

James F. Larson

James F. Larson

Jul 12, 2020

James F. Larson, 56, of Spruce, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born June 17, 1964 to Jerome and Glenda (Jackson) Larson in Monticello, MN, he was raised there. James served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. National Guard. On December 19, 1987, he married Christine Brady in Berlamont, MI. They moved to Spruce in 1997. James was a...