Obituaries

Nathaniel P. Bonde

Nathaniel P. Bonde

Jul 9, 2024

Nathaniel P. Bonde, aged 26, of Glennie, MI, passed away on July 9, 2024, just a day shy of his 27th birthday. Born on July 10, 1997, Nathaniel was a cherished son to William and Imelda (Aventajdo) Bonde. He grew up in a loving home alongside his brothers, Joseph and Gabriel.

Nathaniel was known for his deep appreciation for the outdoors,...

Arthur D. Troy

Arthur D. Troy

Jul 2, 2024

Arthur D. Troy, 85, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Lakeview Manor in Tawas City. 

 

Born January 14, 1939 to Thomas and Lois (Brilliant) Troy in Sharon, Connecticut, he was raised in Yonkers, New York. On November 26, 1982, he married Georgette Wadsworth in Harrisville. Art served in the United States Air Force, and retired after 20 years...

Clista M. Jackson

Clista M. Jackson

Jun 30, 2024

Clista Mae Jackson, 91, of Oscoda, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at her home.

Born April 12, 1933 to George and Etta (Curler) Baker in Oscoda, she was a lifelong resident of the area. In 1966, she married Clayton Jackson. They owned and operated The Pit Stop 10 Minute Oil Change in Oscoda. Clista was devoted to her family and...

Audrey L. Travis

Audrey L. Travis

Jun 29, 2024

Audrey L. Travis, 45, of Mikado, passed away June 29, 2024 at her home.

Born March 30, 1979 to Leonard and Ruth (Somers) Travis in Alpena, she has been a lifelong resident of Mikado. Audrey attended Calvary Baptist Church in Mikado. She worked as an auto detailer at Alcona Motors. She loved her crafts, especially colored pencils and stencil work. She...

Thomas D. Michaud

Thomas D. Michaud

Jun 21, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Michaud, 59, of Mikado died on Friday, June 21, 2024.

He was born to Bernard and Corinne (Zieske) Michaud in Detroit, Mich., on June 23, 1964.

He graduated from Carl Brablec High School and spent much of his life immersed in the outdoors. His passion for hiking, hunting, fishing, and ice fishing allowed him to form a deep connection with...

Donald P. Tacia

Donald P. Tacia

Jun 21, 2024

Donald P. Tacia, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Encompassing Care Adult Foster Care in Ossineke.

Born December 12, 1948, to Warren and Eva (Jukuri) Tacia in Highland Park, he was raised in Troy. On June 12, 1974, he married Connie Bennet in Troy. They resided in Troy, and raised their family in Oxford, later moving to...

Anna M. Michel

Anna M. Michel

Jun 10, 2024

Anna Marie Michel, 61, of Mikado, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home.

Born December 3, 1962, to Brian and Deanna (Hart) Schemanski, she was raised in Mikado.  Anna attended Oscoda Area Schools.  After school, she followed her passion in helping others.  Her career ranged from helping in assisted living to working as a cashier.  She would even help...

Carl E. Buchner

Carl E. Buchner

Jun 10, 2024

Carl E. Buchner, 76, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.



Born November 10, 1947 to Alfred and Mary (Apsey) Buchner in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area.  Carl graduated from Alcona High School in 1964.  He attended Alpena Community College, and graduated from Michigan State University in 1968 with...

Lois E. Carey

Lois E. Carey

Jun 8, 2024

Lois E. Carey, 92, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. 

Born February 13, 1932, to Jacob and Estelle Betz in Detroit, she was raised there and in Ossineke.  Her family bought the land for Oakapiney and built and rented cabins.  Lois attended Michigan State University, where she met William Carey.  They were...

Eugene L. Stout

Eugene L. Stout

Jun 8, 2024

Eugene L. Stout, 93, of Barton City, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Mclaren Flint with his family by his side.  

Born October 6, 1930 to Carl F. and Martha (McGregor) Stout in Barton City, where he lived all of his life.  He served two years in the U.S. Army.  Eugene came home and married the love of...

James W. Regier, Sr.

James W. Regier, Sr.

Jun 7, 2024

James William “Jimmy” Regier, Sr., a Harrisville, Mich., resident passed away from natural causes on June 7, 2024, at the Oscoda Fields Assisted Living Facility in Oscoda. He was 96.

            James was born on Jan. 25, 1928, in Pontiac, Mich., and raised by Christian and Bessie Regier. Soon after the family bought a farm in Deckerville,...

Raymond W. Chase

Raymond W. Chase

Jun 5, 2024

Raymond Wm. Chase, 84, of Lincoln, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2024.  Raymond passed away peacefully with the loving care of his family and the caring staff at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland.  

Born in Flint, on February 17, 1940 to Cletus and Betty (Tinney) Chase, Raymond started his life in Montrose and then moved to...

Rebecca Counsellor

Rebecca Counsellor

Jun 5, 2024

Rebecca Counsellor, 81, of Hubbard Lake, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alpena, after a brief illness.

Born January 18, 1943, to George and Betty (Gardner) Ross in Van Wert, Ohio, she was raised in Ohio City. Becky earned a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics and Education and later a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance...

Renee I. Larson

Renee I. Larson

Jun 2, 2024

Renee I. Larson, 70, of Barton City, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at her home.

Born December 8, 1953 to Eldon and Rena (Struthers) Wanzer in Harrisville, she has been a resident of the area for most of her life.  She graduated from Alcona High School in 1972.  On July 4, 1972, she married Charles “Bob” Larson in Harrisville.  She...

Sharon K Kraft

Sharon K Kraft

Jun 1, 2024

Sharon Kay (Fettes) Kraft - Age 83, of Ossineke MI, passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. 



Sharon was born on March 15th, 1941, in Haynes Township, Michigan, where she grew up, Sharon was the 2nd oldest out of a family of 12 children of Kenneth and Kathleen (Furca) Fettes.  She spent almost 65 amazing years Married to her love, Louis...

Jose Camargo-Sanchez

Jose Camargo-Sanchez

May 22, 2024

Josafat “Jose” Camargo-Sanchez, 55, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.  

Born November 14, 1968 to Geraro Camargo-Acuna and Eliazar Sanchez Gutierrez in Lagunillas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, he was raised there.  Jose moved to the United States in 1986.  He was a well known mason, carpenter, and handyman throughout Alcona County.  He...

Glenna N. Hobbs

Glenna N. Hobbs

May 17, 2024

Glenna N. Hobbs, 97, of Spruce, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home.

Born December 11, 1926 to Nathan and Lenna (Birmingham) Mathis in Jackson, MI, she was raised in Millington.  After graduating from High School, Glenna worked for Bell Telephone.  On July 1, 1949, she married William Hobbs in Flint, and he preceded her in death in 1999....

Geneva Grace Pelton

Geneva Grace Pelton

May 12, 2024

Geneva Grace Pelton, 79, of Greenbush, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home.

Born August 7, 1944, to George and Geraldine (Menter) Collins in Wyandotte, MI, she was raised in Mt. Clemens.  She attended St. Mary’s through the 8th grade and moved to Greenbush in 1959.  Geneva graduated from Oscoda High School in 1963.  In 1965, she married Robert Pelton...

Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters

May 6, 2024

Barbara Walters, 87, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Medilodge Greenview in Alpena.  

Born July 7, 1936 to James and Bertha (Predmore) McGillis in Mikado, she has been a lifelong resident.  On April 18, 1956, she married Rex Walters in Milan, Illinois.  They owned and operated Rex and Barb’s store in Mikado.  

Barbara is survived by five...

Judith C. Urban

Judith C. Urban

Apr 16, 2024

Judith C. Urban, 82, of Barton City, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born March 3, 1942 to Kenneth and Helen (Leasum) Anschutz in Sturgeon Bay, WI, she was raised there.  On December 2, 1961, she married Louis Urban Jr. in Sturgeon Bay.  They were longtime residents of Rogers City.  She moved to Barton City...