Obituaries
Mary Ann Theresa Roland
Jun 17, 2025
Mary Ann T. Roland, 81, of Hubbard Lake passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, with her family by her side.
Born May 13, 1944, to John and Theresa (Kusmierczyk) Czarnota in Great Falls, Montana, she was raised in Detroit. On October 10, 1964, she married John E. Roland in Detroit. They were longtime residents of Livonia and Brighton. Mary Ann sold...
Randy DeHate
Jul 1, 2025
Randy “Randazzle” or “Old Bird” DeHate, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2025, in Hubbard Lake, Michigan. Born on October 2, 1948, in St. Clair, Michigan, Randy lived a full and meaningful life rooted in hard work, family, and the simple joys of the outdoors.A proud graduate of Brighton High School’s Class of 1967, Randy went...
Richard "Dick" G. Bacon Sr.
Jun 27, 2025
Richard G. “Dick” Bacon Sr., 83, of Oscoda, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025.
Dick was born December 4, 1941, to Armand and Lorrain (Jenson) Bacon in Reading, MI. Dick worked as a heavy diesel mechanic. A talented artist, he enjoyed oil painting and photography. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and bow hunting.
Dick is survived by his children, Tammy (Robert)...
Frank "Jim" Kutas
Jun 26, 2025
Frank James “Jim” Kutas, 61, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Born January 1, 1964, to Frank J. and Jan (Doll) Kutas in Lansing, MI, he was raised there. Jim worked as a builder with his father for many years. He moved to Lincoln in 2015 to be closer to his daughters and spend time with them and their...
Shirley A. Herrera
Jun 25, 2025
Shirley A. Herrera, 83, of Barton City, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Born January 16, 1942 to John and Dorothy (Martin) Sylvia in New Bedford MA, she was raised there and in California. On September 24, 1958, she married Richard L. Herrera in Las Vegas NV. They were residents of Glendora CA, and moved to Clio in 1970. They moved...
Howard "Rich" Cosway
Jun 24, 2025
Howard “Rich” Cosway, 79, of Oscoda, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Born June 30, 1945, to Howard D. and Dorothy (Caldwell) Cosway in Pontiac, MI, he was raised there. On February 1, 1964, he married Maureen Karner in Pontiac. They moved to Deford, MI in 1968, where he owned and operated Rich’s Disposal. He moved to Oscoda in 1989. Always...
Elaine G. Medor
Jun 22, 2025
Elaine G. Medor, 95, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at her home.
She was born November 11, 1929, in Flint, Michigan, to Leonard and Julia (Souler) Franklin. Elaine was a graduate of Oscoda High School and Ypsilanti Cleary (College) University. On June 5, 1949, she married Hazen Medor in Lincoln. They celebrated fifty three years of happy marriage....
Mary Ann Brozowski
Jun 21, 2025
Mary Ann Brozowski, 79, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her home.
Born July 29, 1945 to George and Rose (Baker) Nowakowski in Cass City, MI, she was raised in the Thumb area. Mary Ann was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, shopping, and road trips with her husband, Larry. She was a member of Family...
Mary "Kay" Planck
Jun 21, 2025
vvvvMary Kathryn “Kay” Planck, 81, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Born March 13, 1944 to Frank and Beatrice (Taylor) Morvan in Detroit, MI, she was raised in Ferndale. Kay earned a Master’s Degree in Development from Wayne State University. She worked for the Department of Housing in Detroit. On July 14, 1984, she married Bennett “Ben” Planck in...
Gary R. Indish
Jun 17, 2025
Gary R. Indish, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home.
Born March 6, 1943 to Milton and Lorena (Douville) Indish in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Lincoln. Gary served in the U.S. Army. He worked as an accountant with Grand Trunk/CN Railroad for 33 years, retiring in 2003. After retiring, he returned to the family...
Melvin L. Smith
Jun 11, 2025
Melvin L. Smith, 85, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Born September 3, 1939, to Lyle K. and Leona M. (Goddard) Smith in Mikado, MI, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Melvin served in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Alcona Aggregate. He loved to run heavy equipment. Melvin enjoyed snowmobiling, mowing his lawn, and cutting...
Steven M. Lawver
May 29, 2025
Steven Michael Lawver, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at his cherished home on Hubbard Lake -- a place that brought him peace, joy, and countless memories.
Steve was one of those rare souls who truly lived. He was fun-loving, compassionate, endlessly generous, and full of spirit. His laughter was contagious, his presence comforting, and his heart wide...
JoAnn Bennett
May 29, 2025
JoAnn Bennett, age 84, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Ocala, Florida, following a 12-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease, which she met with unwavering grace and quiet strength.
She was born on April 26, 1941, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and was raised in Denton, Michigan. She was the beloved daughter of Cleo A. Shoemaker and Gilbert Jones. She married Gordon...
Elaine E. Swales
May 26, 2025
Elaine E. Swales, 90, of Harrisville, died Monday, May 26, 2025.
Born August 13, 1934, to Dean and Marie (Anderson) Plew in Harrisville, she lived there most of her life. On July 24, 1954, she married Ronald D. Swales in Detroit. They resided in Detroit and Livonia, returning to Harrisville in 1969. Elaine was a member of the Harrisville United Methodist...
Eula S. Anderson
May 18, 2025
Eula Sevine (Williams) Anderson, lovingly known as “Blondie” to many and “Chicken” to her beloved husband, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, just six days after celebrating her 87th birthday in the house her husband built—a home filled with love, laughter, and countless memories.
Born in Lawrence Co. Alabama on May 12, 1938, to Robert and Nealie Ann (Osborn) Williams,...
Betty Argyle
May 18, 2025
Betty Argyle (Dorothy) was taken to her eternal home on May 18, 2025, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by family & friends.
She is survived by her only child Kerry Lynn (Al) Argyle-Kohler, her sister Pearl Bellhorn, & many nieces, nephews, & friends.
Betty was born on October 14, 1928, in Barton City, Michigan to Herman and Anna (Todorich) Badenhoop.
She...
Glenn R. Wheeler
May 8, 2025
Glenn R. Wheeler, 89, of longtime Harrisville, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Born June 8, 1935 to Robert and Inez (Carr) Wheeler in Detroit, he was raised there. On August 20, 1953, he married Charlotte Mahon in Detroit. Glenn served proudly in the U.S. Army Reserves. After moving to Harrisville, he was active with the volunteer fire department, and served...
John F McGivern
Apr 29, 2025
John Frank McGivern III, 48, of Barton City, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
John was born May 27, 1976, in Flint, MI, to John F. McGivern II and Deann Huff. He was raised in Barton City. On July 19, 2014, he married Pamela Baker in Barton City. John enjoyed cutting wood, spending time with his friends, fast cars, and the...
Margaret A. Krause
Apr 28, 2025
Margaret Ann Krause, passed away peacefully in her Greenbush, Michigan home April 28, 2025, under the loving care of her children and Hospice of Northeastern Michigan. She was born the third child of four to Edward B and Rhea King Matthews of AuSable, Michigan on July 2, 1933.
Margaret lived her early life in AuSable where life was centered around the...
Donald L. Ranger
Apr 24, 2025
After a long hard battle, Donald L. Ranger died on April 24, 2025. A quiet hardworking man, he loved his family, his dogs, and hunting with one of his hunting buddies or his kids. He loved spending time outside and living in Alcona County. And later in life taking his wife to the casino. He will be missed by his...
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