Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Anne M. Smith
Apr 16, 2024
Anne M. Smith, 79, of Spruce, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alpena surrounded by her family.
Anne was born on November 7, 1944 to D.W. and Olive Richmond in Northville, MI. They moved to Spruce shortly after, where she spent her life. Anne was a teaching assistant at Barton City and Harrisville Elementary Schools. She...
Ilene V. Hammel
Apr 14, 2024
Ilene V. Hammel, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Harrisville, MI on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Ilene was born May 21, 1932, to Louis J. and Ellen (Hartley) Kehr and raised in Flint, Michigan. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her passions were as vibrant as her personality; Whether hand-quilting, knitting, or crocheting, her essence was as...
Barbara J. Martuch
Apr 8, 2024
Barbara J. Martuch, 84, of Mikado, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at her home.
Born September 21, 1939 to Irwin Eugene and Bernita Rose (London) Sweet in Mikado, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. On June 3, 1988, she married Harold Martuch. Barb was a devoted homemaker and an excellent baker. She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren for...
James McCormick
Mar 30, 2024
James “Mac” Edward McCormick (1947-2024) originally from Flint, graduated from St. John Vianney Catholic School before joining the Marine Corp in 1965 from which he was honorably discharged. Most of his career was spent in the transportation industry before becoming a real estate agent and broker in Glennie, MI. Mac was dedicated to community service as he long held a...
John F Garrity
Mar 28, 2024
John F. Garrity, 96, of Harrisville, MI and Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully in his home on March 28th, 2024 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughters Dr. Patricia Garrity of Chester, VA and Kimberly (Dr. Daniel) Harber of Harrisville, MI and grandchildren Lauren (Kyle) Kittleson and Daniel Harber as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews....
Ronald Lee Brown
Mar 26, 2024
Ronald Lee Brown (October 22, 1951 – March 26, 2024)
Ron Brown, known to many affectionately as “Ronnie”, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in his home while surrounded by loved ones. He was 72 years young.
Ron was born in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late Raymond Carl and Margaret (Sabo) Brown, was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where...
Patricia "Pat" A. Kramer
Mar 23, 2024
Patricia A. Kramer, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at home.
Born November 4, 1941, to Patrick and Alice (Davis) McGuire in Detroit, she was raised there. Pat graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing, and worked as a registered nurse. On September 4, 1965, she married the love of her life, James Kramer in Grosse Pointe. They...
Marlene J. Conklin
Mar 20, 2024
Marlene J. Conklin, 91, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City.
Born August 27, 1932 to Wilson and A. Laura (McNeil) Teeple in Black River, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. On December 15, 1951, she married Everett John “Jack” Conklin in Lincoln. Marlene was a real estate...
Pearl D Piirala
Mar 15, 2024
Pearl D. Piirala, 57, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at her home.
Born April 13, 1966, to Raymond and Barbara (Polzin) Badowski in Key West, Fl, she was raised in Redford Twp, MI. She moved to the Lincoln area in 2007. Pearl was a talented artist; she loved to paint and arrange flowers. She was known for her...
Lonnie L. Travis
Mar 15, 2024
Lonnie L. Travis, 83, of Mikado, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at My Michigan Medical Center in Alpena.
Born January 10, 1941, to Basil and Lela (Procunier) Travis in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. On June 16, 1994, he married Sandra Gill. Lonnie was a welder with Starboard Industries. He loved restoring old cars,...
Wayne Stevens
Mar 12, 2024
Wayne M. Stevens, 73, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home.
Born September 7, 1950, to Dale and Norma (Brilinski) Stevens in Warren, MI, he was raised in Spruce. Wayne was a foreman with JG Phillips in Alpena. On October 1, 2005, he married Julie Bye in Davison, MI, and they resided in Lincoln. Wayne was a...
Betty Mae Freer
Mar 10, 2024
Betty Mae Teeple Freer, 92, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones who deeply mourn her loss. Betty was born in Black River, MI and was raised in Mikado. She was valedictorian of her Oscoda High School class and loved her brief time at Alma College.
Betty was a gentle, loving soul with the patience of a saint. She was...
James B. Hart
Mar 9, 2024
James B. Hart, 87, of Spruce, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at his home.
Born March 5, 1937 to Edward and Wanda Hart in Lincoln Park, MI, he was raised there. On September 13, 1958, he married Gloria Rossi in Lincoln Park. They resided there and in Taylor, MI, where they raised their family. Jim owned and operated Hart...
Gerald C. Blaszak
Mar 6, 2024
Gerald C Blaszak passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 Loving father to Mark Blaszak and Anthony(Michelle) Blaszak.
Beloved grandfather to his four grandchildren, Joseph, Megan, Noah, and Joshua. His sister-in-law Geraldine Strenk.
He worked at Ford Motors at the parts distribution plant. There was never a boring family gathering when he was in attendance. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing...
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