Obituaries
Gertrude Rose Ward
Aug 19, 2024
Gertrude Rose Ward, 85, of Mikado, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at her home.
Born January 28, 1939 to William and Marion (McGuire) Fowler in Killmaster, she was raised there. On February 12, 1955, she married Melvin J. Ward in Killmaster. They were residents of Flint, where they raised their family, and retired to Mikado in 1988. Gertrude was an...
Donald R. Alderman
Aug 12, 2024
Donald R. Alderman, 72, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.
Don is survived by three children, Steve, Josh, and Casie, 13 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and his siblings, Leonard, Chris, Joe, Tom, Earl, Derek, Darrell, Roxanne, and Lori. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Russell and Naomi, and his parents, Robert Greathouse,...
Gary M. Leaym
Jul 24, 2024
Gary Michael Leaym, 74, of Black River, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Born August 23, 1949 to Winton and Delia Leaym in Detroit, he was raised in Royal Oak.
Gary is survived by two sons, Chad Leaym of Madison Heights, and Chistopher Leaym of Hudsonville, his daughter, Melissa Damer of Madison Heights, his sister, Cheryl (Pete) Mirk of Troy, and his...
Joseph P. Murray
Jul 20, 2024
Joseph P. Murray, 73, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his home. Born October 22, 1950, to Fred and Bertha (Jorsz) Murray in Connecticut, he was raised there. Joe served in the United States Air Force, and retired in 1990 as a Senior Master Sergeant. On December 24, 2016, he married Mary Teja Liljestrand in Tucson, Arizona...
Earl Lee Allen
Jul 18, 2024
Earl "Lee" Allen, 54, of Glennie, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home.
Lee was born the same day as his wife: on March 11, 1970. He was born in Royal Oak, but raised in Madison Heights, by Earl Fredrick and Laura (Mills) Allen. On July 9, 1994, he married Bridget Lee Thornton at Iargo Springs recently celebrating 30...
Dale L. Regier
Jul 18, 2024
Dale L. Regier, 77, of Glennie, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
Born July 25, 1946, to Leonard G. and Oliva Fay (Sands) Regier in Glennie, he was raised in Pontiac, MI. Dale worked for the Pontiac Press, and at McDonalds, and moved back to Glennie in the early 1970s. He was a member...
James Jay Bentley
Jul 17, 2024
James Jay Bentley, 58, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 after a long, courageous battle with MS surrounded by his friends and family.
Born July 20, 1965 to James J. and Anita Gail (Boisseau) Bentley in Highland Park, MI, he was raised in Royal Oak. He attended George A. Dondero High School in Royal Oak. Jim played baseball...
Darlene G. Stone
Jul 14, 2024
Darlene Gail Stone (Elowsky) went peacefully to be with the Lord on 14 July 2024.
Darlene will be loving remembered by her husband of 66 years Thomas Stone, her children Reta, LeeAnn (Chris), and Ted, and her grandchildren Michael, Sydney and Marisa.
Darlene is also survived by her brothers Roger Elowsky (Cindy) and Terry Elowsky (Darlene). Brother and Sister in laws Judy...
Sharon Realy
Jul 14, 2024
Sharon Realy, 71, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.
Born February 23, 1953, to Norbert and Geneieve (Rzeckowski) Bogacki in Detroit, MI, she was raised in Hamtramck. On July 30, 1971, she married Robert Realy Jr. in Warren. Sharon worked as a registered nurse. She enjoyed golfing and fishing, working in her garden...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,...
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