Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" Gehres
Jan 9, 2009
Elizabeth (Betty) Virginia Gehres, 88, of Harrisville died Friday, January 9th, 2009. Betty was born August 30, 1920 in Harrisville, Michigan; the daughter of Ernest and Mary Green. Betty graduated from Harrisville High School. She married Martin Gehres in 1939. Martin was the Sheriff of Alcona County and Betty managed the Food Service and Housekeeping Services at the Alcona County...
Lawrence E. Rapson
Jan 8, 2009
Lawrence Earl Rapson, 91, of Mikado, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. Born July 6, 1917 to Harry E. and Elsie L. (Humphrey) Rapson in Bad Axe, MI he was raised there. Lawrence served in Michigan’s Civilian Conservation Corps from 1937 to 1938. His experience in the CCC inspired his daughter, Sandra, to write “The...
Donald H. Somers
Dec 22, 2008
Donald H. Somers, 81 of Lincoln, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his son; Thomas (Doreen) Somers of Harrisville, grandsons; Michael (Rochelle) Somers of Colorado, and Christopher Somers of Harrisville, step grandchildren; Colleen (Paul) Somers and Rob Clink of Lincoln, two great granddaughters; Kendell and Taylor Somers of Colorado, his brother...
George Leo VanNorman, Jr.
Dec 16, 2008
George Leo Van Norman, Jr. born January 5, 1942, Seradella Farm, Oscoda, MI, died on December 16, 2008 at his home on Ziegler Trail. George leaves a legacy of accomplishments- organist for St. John Episcopal Church since he was sixteen years old, finally retiring at the age of 58. His musical talent was appreciated by many who were so fortunate...
Illa June Milligan
Dec 15, 2008
Illa Milligan, 82 of Lincoln died Monday, December 15, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. She was born on July 16, 1926 in Flint to Robert and Agnes (Miller) Hough. Illa was raised in Flint and married Robert Jack Milligan on March 15, 1948. A resident of Lincoln, Illa worked as a custodian at the Lincoln Elementary and Alcona...
Roy M. White
Dec 14, 2008
Roy M. White, 73, of Spruce, formerly of Flint passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. Born December 10, 1935 to Guy and Vera (Bronson) White in Flint, he was raised there. He proudly served as a deputy with the Genesee County Sheriff Department. On April 6, 1956, he married Jamie Sue Jackson in Flint. In 1987, Roy retired, and they...
Freddie H. Hartman
Dec 11, 2008
Freddie H. Hartman, 64, of Mikado died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at home. He is survived by his wife Jennie; his daughter Theresa Hartman and step daughter Sherry Lynn Apsey. A memorial service will be held at the Barton City Aerie #4141 on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.
Doris W. Franklin
Dec 9, 2008
Doris W. Franklin, 92, of Columbiaville died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Ferguson Convalescent Home in Lapeer. She was born on July 6, 1916 in Malita, Michigan to Fred and Elizabeth (Burghon) Stalker. Doris moved to Greenbush in 1952 from the Flint area. She was a former member of the Greenbush Chamber of Commerce and a former member of...
Gordon L. Keller
Dec 7, 2008
Gordon L. Keller, 76 of Barton City, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at home. He was born April 24, 1932 in Los Angeles CA. to Lloyd and Mary (Ruehle) Keller. Raised in Detroit, Gordon served in the Marines during the Korean War. He married Allene Loudermilk 0n May 28, 1957. They were residents of Madison Heights from 1957 until...
Lorraine Mae Bobick
Nov 25, 2008
Lorraine M. Bobick, 85, of Lincoln passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at her daughter’s home in Bay City. Lorraine was born May 28, 1923 to Ernest and Alice (Nedo) Michaud in Mikado. She married Frank Bobick on Feb.13, 1943 in Bay City. The resided in Bay City until moving to Lincoln in 1980. Lorraine had been employed as a...
Sherry Sue Camargo
Nov 23, 2008
Sherry S. Camargo, 48, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008. Born October 20, 1960 to Roy and Violet (Beal) Ackley in Unionville, Missouri, she was raised in Waterford, MI. In 1994 she moved to Harrisville, where she married Josafat Camargo in August of 1995. Sherry loved the out of doors, and especially enjoyed gardening and hunting. She is...
Velma N. Wilson
Nov 22, 2008
Velma N. Wilson, 90, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born July 12, 1918 in Alcona County, she was raised there. In 1942 she married Lawrence Bendig, and they were residents of Alcona, Alpena and Muskegon MI. Lawrence preceded her in death in 1963. After his death, Velma moved to Flint...
Mabel Mae Beyer
Nov 17, 2008
Mabel Mae Beyer, 94, of Harrisville passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008 at Zephyr Haven Healthcare in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born June 21, 1914 in Bad Axe. She married Raymond Beyer on Jan. 7, 1933 in Redford. Mrs. Beyer spent most of her life as a homemaker, living in Detroit, South Lyon, and Harrisville. She wintered in Florida...
Larry James Byce
Nov 16, 2008
Larry J. Byce, 59, of Mikado passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at home. Born October 28, 1949 to James and Gina (Hill) Byce in Detroit, he was raised in Westland. Larry moved to Harrisville to run the family farm. He married Faye Byce on July 23, 1992, and they were residents of Mikado. Larry owned and operated the...
Barbara Lou McKay
Nov 16, 2008
Barbara Lou McKay, 67, of Black River was called home Sunday, November 16, 2008, a loving mother and devoted wife. She is survived by her husband Donald E. McKay and 5 children, Donald T. McKay, Lisa McKay Smith, Laurie McKay Hall, Catherine McKay Collins and Michael McKay. She was blessed with 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; two sisters, Glenda...
J. Richard Taylor
Nov 13, 2008
J. Richard “Dick” Taylor Jr ,95, of Oscoda died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Jamieson Nursing Home, Harrisville. He was born August 13, 1913 in Cass County Indiana to John R. and Grace Taylor. Raised in Indiana, Dick was a long time employee of JC Penney’s and the Burr Store Chain. His job took him to Michigan, Illinois, Nebraska, Oklahoma...
Priscilla Jean Roman
Nov 10, 2008
Priscilla Jean Roman (Cindy) passed away on November 10, 2008 at her home of eight years at 1100 North Lake Huron Shore Drive, Harrisville, Michigan. Prior to that, she resided in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She was born in Port Huron, Michigan on May 16, 1934. Her parents were Margaret and Harry Hickey. She graduated from Michigan State University in June...
Fred Kroon
Nov 10, 2008
Fred (Chris) Kroon, 69, of Lincoln, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. Born May 28, 1939 to George and Elinore (Patschke) Kroon in Chicago, Illinois, he was raised there. Chris served in the United States Army for two years and later joined the United States Air Force, serving during Vietnam. In 1974 he was transferred...
Mia Nicole Potter
Nov 5, 2008
Mia Nicole Potter,30,of Canton passed away Wed.,Nov.5,2008. Born Dec.2, 1977 in Livonia to James and Barbara(Oliver) Potter. Mia was a lung transplant recipient and celebrated that birthday on Sept. 15, 2007. Her spirit will live on by her donation of organs and tissues. Mia is survived by her parents; two brothers, Matthew and Martin(Julie) Potter, her grandparents, Norma and Wilma(Somers)...
Grayce E. Lewis
Oct 29, 2008
Grayce Eleanor Lewis, 91, of Lincoln (Lost Lake Woods Club), passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Marywood Nursing Care Center in Livonia. She is survived by her daughter; Sharon Hale of Plymouth, son; Harry Robert Lewis of California, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Mrs. Lewis is at Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln, where visitation will take place on Friday,...
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