Obituaries
Richard J. Hilts
Apr 11, 2023
Richard John Hilts, 96, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Jamieson Nursing Home. He was born September 5, 1926 to Carl F. and Myrna (Adams) Hilts in Lansing, MI. Early depression years were spent living on his grandparents farm. After several years he returned to Lansing and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1944. He enlisted...
Bruce Alan Edwards
Apr 6, 2023
Bruce Alan Edwards, 61, of Lincoln, formerly of Dearborn, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on April 6, 1962, to Charles and Sharon (Laszlo) Edwards in Messena, NY. He spent most of his life in the Metro Detroit area. Upon graduation, he furthered his education at Carnegie Melon University and achieved a...
William P. Putsky
Apr 5, 2023
William P. Putsky, 83, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born October 3, 1939, to Joseph A. and Margaret E. (Selfridge) Putsky in Jersey Shore, PA, he was raised in New Jersey. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a truck driver for Shell Oil. Bill married Kathy (Gonyea)...
Philip A. Panzica
Apr 5, 2023
Philip Anthony Panzica, 66 died peacefully, April 5, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. His battle with ALS showed his courage and strength as he remained faithful and hopeful through many challenges and always stayed positive. Born Dec. 11, 1956, in Detroit MI to Paul and Grace (Scamazzo) Panzica. They lived in Garden City MI until...
Zachary Thomas Dean
Apr 3, 2023
Zachary Thomas Dean, 27, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2023, at his home in Georgia. Zac was born in Alpena, MI on October 21, 1995, to Russell Dean and Jessica (Chabot) Pavley. Zac loved everyone and judged no one. He had a heart that matched his stature, and a laugh that would light up a room. Zac played football...
William J. Knisely
Apr 1, 2023
William J. Knisely, Jr., 87, of Rochester Hills, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Besser Senior Living in Alpena, MI. Born June 1, 1935 to William “Joe” and Hazel (Frye) Knisely Sr., in Mannington, WV, he was raised in Pontiac. Bill graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1953, He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. On July...
Virginia I. Budreau
Mar 31, 2023
On March 31, 2023, the good Lord opened his arms and welcomed Virginia Budreau into the gates of Heaven. Virginia Isabell Read was born on March 25, 1929, to Donald and Emma Read. She married Nelson (Bud) Budreau on November 23, 1946. They had six children: John (Esther) Budreau, Dennis Budreau, Perry (Ava) Budreau, Rodney (Peggy) Budreau, Michael (Sharone) Budreau,...
Aubra Jean Rodenborg
Mar 27, 2023
Aubra Jean Rodenborg, 71, of Mikado, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at home. Born February 24, 1952, to Elmer and Beatrice (Nolan) Gauthier in Frankfort, MI, she was raised in Cedar, MI. She married Merle Rodenborg in 1971 in Grasston, MN, and they have been longtime residents of Mikado. Jean was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed working in her...
Cheryl L. Travis
Mar 27, 2023
Cheryl L. Travis, 69, of Mikado, passed away March 27, 2023 at Lakeview Manor in Tawas City. Born October 21, 1953, to Frederick and Betty (Spencer) Travis in Lincoln, MI, she has been a lifelong resident of Mikado. Cheryl was an excellent cook and was known for her fried bread. She was very well known for all of her custom...
Donald R. Read
Mar 27, 2023
Donald Raymond Read Lincoln – Donald R. Read 91, died on March 27, 2023, at home. He was born December 11, 1931, in Mount Clemens, MI. The son of Donald Read Sr and Emma Read. Donald graduated from Oscoda High School. Following graduation, he worked for his father at Don Read Construction, then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force 1952...
Mary Elizabeth Wissmiller
Mar 25, 2023
Mary E. Wissmiller, 71, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. Born July 17, 1951, to Harold F. and Marie M. (Adams) Wissmiller in Alpena, MI, she was raised in Mikado. Mary enjoyed attending church services, music, crafts, especially coloring. Mary is survived by her sister, Betty Wissmiller, her brother, Harold Wissmiller, two nieces, Dawn Browne, and Stephanie Wissmiller, as well...
Linda Jane Wilson
Mar 19, 2023
Linda Jane Wilson, 71, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home. Born October 1, 1951, to Norman and Jane (Smith) Fowler in Romulus, MI, she was raised there and in Alcona County. On October 9, 1976, she married Wayne Wilson in Lincoln. A devoted homemaker, Linda liked being around her family and friends. She enjoyed arts...
Velma M. Myers
Mar 18, 2023
Velma Mary Jean (Scott) Myers, 87, of Barton City MI died on March 18th, 2023. She was born in Detroit MI to Joseph and Pearl (Jeffries) Scott on July 23rd, 1935. On June 9th, 1956 she married Franklin Myers in Detroit. They moved to Barton City in 1969, and bought Paradise Cottages resort. She was a member of First Baptist...
Donald D. Milwrick Sr.
Mar 16, 2023
Donald Dale Milwrick Sr., 89, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born June 8, 1933 to George D. and Esther (Schmick) Milwrick in Saginaw, MI, he was raised there. Don served in the United States Army in the Korean Theater. On June 3, 1956, he married Nancy Clark in Merrill, MI. Don worked as an auto body technician....
Darryl E. Daroczy
Mar 12, 2023
Darryl E. Daroczy, 64, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his home.
Born December 31, 1958, to Joseph and OlaMae (Luttenburger) Daroczy in Detroit, MI, he was raised there and in Alcona County, where he resided for most of his life. Darryl worked as a contractor and spent many years with the Barton City Volunteer Fire...
Richard S. Hynek
Mar 6, 2023
Richard S. Hynek, 75, of Black River, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born December 18, 1947 to Stanley Bill and Helen Frances (Dombrowski) Hynek in Chicago, Il, he was raised in Rhinelander, WI. Rick served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On June 5, 1971, he married Susan LaForge in...
Lillian C. Bourke
Mar 6, 2023
Lillian C. Bourke, 91, of Black River, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. Lillian was born March 21, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan. On August 11, 1971, she married Harry Bourke. They were residents of Southfield and retired to Black River in 1971. Lillian was a talented knitter and was known for her handmade wool socks. She enjoyed playing golf and...
Edward R. Schmidt
Mar 5, 2023
Edward R. Schmidt, 86, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City. Ed was born March 1, 1937 to Ruben and Mabel (Walther) Schmidt in Minnesota. He served in the United States Air Force and retired in 1975. He enjoyed the out of doors, including hunting, panning for gold, rock hunting,...
Cheryl M. Nester
Mar 5, 2023
Cheryl M. Nester, 58, of Spruce, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alpena. Cheryl was born May 20, 1964 to Charles and Joyce (Kabel) Moore in Wayne, Michigan. On October 16, 1999, she married Douglas P. Nester in Farmington Hills. They moved to Spruce in 2019. Cheryl enjoyed the outdoors, especially kayaking. She loved her job...
Robert W. Probst
Feb 27, 2023
Robert W. Probst, 87, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Lincoln. Born June 21, 1935, to Adolph and Ella (Nemis) Probst in Detroit, MI, he was raised there. Bob served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. On October 20, 1956, he married Lorraine Baginski in Detroit. They were residents of...
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