Obituaries

M. Alberta Michaud

M. Alberta Michaud

Dec 19, 2024

Mary Alberta Michaud, 94, of Mikado, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home.

Born August 11, 1930 to Joseph and Bertha (Cameron) Silverthorn in Mikado, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. On May 28, 1949, she married Donald Michaud. They owned and operated Michaud Fuel for many years before retiring in 1983. Alberta was a member...

Edward F Mohan Jr.

Edward F Mohan Jr.

Dec 15, 2024

Edward F. Mohan Jr., 86, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home.

Born February 18, 1938, to Edward Sr. and Elizabeth (Taylor) Mohan in Proctor, Vermont, he was raised in East Detroit, MI. On June 27, 1959, he married Margaret Mandziara in Fraser, MI. They were residents of St. Clair Shores, and moved to Harrisville in 1971....

Lewis E. Edsall

Lewis E. Edsall

Dec 14, 2024

Lewis “Lew” Edward Edsall

November 28 1959- December 14 2024



Lewis “Lew” Edward Edsall, 65, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully December 14, 2024, at his family’s compound in Glennie, Michigan. Born on November 28 to the late Anne Gustafson and Harold Edsall, Lew grew up in Ferndale Michigan where he attended high school. 



Lew was raised by his mother, Anne (Gustafson) Edsall, and...

Audrey S Dixon

Audrey S Dixon

Dec 11, 2024

Audrey Sue Dixon passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024, leaving behind a lot of love, laughter, and many who loved her. She was born on December 8th, 1939, to Aubrey and Delsie Smith in Pontiac, Michigan, where she would live until relocating to Mikado in 2014. Having a young mother was a delight to her children, as she was...

Jill S. Casey

Jill S. Casey

Dec 7, 2024

Jill S. Casey, 66, of St. Ignace, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at MediLodge of Rogers City.

Born January 26, 1958 to Russell and Helen (St. Pierre) Casey in Detroit, MI, she was raised there. Jill worked for CP Rail. She was a devout Christian, and was often reading her Bible. She loved movies, music, and animals, especially her late...

David B Stoinski

David B Stoinski

Nov 30, 2024

David Bruno Stoinski of Lincoln Michigan passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home.

David was born on June 11,1969 to Bruno and Arlene Stoinski in Alpena Michigan.

He lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma for many years before returning to his hometown of Lincoln. 

David is survived by his children Ashley Stoinski, Kelsey Stoinski, Dylan Stoinski and Calysta Stoinski of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

His siblings...

Marlene Anderson

Marlene Anderson

Nov 30, 2024

Marlene R. Anderson, 82, of Barton City, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born January 24, 1942 to Raymond and Margaret (Sabo) Brown in Detroit, Mi, she was raised there. A longtime resident of Barton City, Marlene was well known at her restaurant, The South Shore Inn. She loved laying out in the sun and...

Andy and Naomi Cox

Andy and Naomi Cox

Nov 27, 2024

Andrew and Naomi Cox passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Andy was born April 12, 1971 to Richard and Gwendolyn (Ranck) Cox in Livonia, MI. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was active during the Gulf War. He moved to Barton City in 1996. Andy locally owned and operated Cox’s Plumbing and Heating, building it from the ground up. He...

Lawrence E. Brozowski

Lawrence E. Brozowski

Nov 27, 2024

Lawrence E. Brozowski, 77, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home.

Born April 21, 1947 to George and Millicent Brozowski in Detroit, Michigan. Lawrence served in the United States Coast Guard. He worked in supplier quality control at General Motors. Lawrence was an active member of Family Heritage Baptist Church. 

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Maryann, two...

LuAnn Ali

LuAnn Ali

Nov 25, 2024

LuAnn Ali (Ranke), of Harrisville, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on November 25th, after living a very full 67 years of life.

LuAnn was born to Reuben R Ranke Jr, and Rhoda Ranke (Basner) on March 23rd, 1957, in Bad Cannstatt, Germany. She was the second eldest child of the Ranke family, but the oldest girl, assuredly setting into...

Richard A. Karsen Sr.

Richard A. Karsen Sr.

Nov 15, 2024

Richard “Dick” A. Karsen Sr., 87, of Alpena, formerly of Lincoln, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Medilodge of Alpena.

Born November 10, 1937, to George and Eliza (Becker) Karsen in Harrisville, he was raised in Mikado and was a longtime resident of Lincoln. Dick served in the United States Air Force. On May 26, 1956, he married Mary Hart...

Beatrice J. Schrade

Beatrice J. Schrade

Nov 15, 2024

Beatrice J. Schrade, 96, of Mikado, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville.

Born February 4, 1928, to Edward and Hazel (Miller) Schrade in Mikado, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Beatrice graduated from Oscoda High School. She was a nurse’s aide, and worked at Jamieson Nursing Home and Schrade Adult Foster Care....

Gail M. Chartrand

Gail M. Chartrand

Nov 7, 2024

Gail M. Chartrand, 76, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Born August 9, 1948, to Robert and Christine (Jensen) Nelson in Detroit, she was raised there. She moved to Greenbush in 1978. She married Anthony Chartrand in 1998 in Oscoda, and they were residents of Harrisville. Gail worked for RPI and Oxford Automotive in Oscoda. A faithful member of...

Thomas C. O'Callaghan

Thomas C. O'Callaghan

Nov 2, 2024

Thomas C. O’Callaghan was born on October 26, 1927, in Alpena, Michigan. He recently celebrated his 97th  birthday at home with close family members. He died peacefully at home on November 2nd. He lost his lifelong love, Sharon (Shannahan), in September of 2022 after 71 years of marriage. His passing was preceded by his sisters Mary Freer (Ed) and Alice...

Jessica Lynn Moore

Jessica Lynn Moore

Nov 1, 2024

Jessica Lynn Moore, 38, of Barton City, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024.

Born July 3, 1986, to Donald and Kathleen (Palmer) Hynes in Mt. Clemens, MI, she was raised downstate and up north Michigan. On October 19, 2012, she married Joshua Moore in Mio. Jessica was an avid reader and enjoyed swimming, singing and writing in her journal. 

Jessica is survived...

Mary Ann Shepherd

Mary Ann Shepherd

Oct 30, 2024

Mary Ann Shepherd, 93, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home.

Born November 26, 1930, to Floyd and Harriet (Andrews) Ouimette in Flint, MI, she was raised there. On October 21, 1949, she married Robert H. Shepherd in Flint, where they were longtime residents. They retired to Harrisville in 1980. Ann was a devoted homemaker, an excellent...

Dean D. Pierce

Dean D. Pierce

Oct 25, 2024

Dean D. Pierce, 83, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home.

Born November 11, 1940, to Grant and Dorothy (Hervela) Pierce in Detroit, he was raised there. On July 18, 1964, he married Barbara Shields in Detroit. Dean served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He worked as a Detroit FireFighter, and retired as Captain in 1991. A...

Mary Ann Compeau

Mary Ann Compeau

Oct 23, 2024

Mary Ann Compeau, 66, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Tawas Manor in East Tawas. 

Born January 13, 1958, to Robert and Marie (Bornand) Brown in Harrisburg, PA, she was raised in Wayne County, MI. On March 18, 2001, she married Ron Compeau in Coloma, MI. They were residents of Tawas. An accomplished knitter, Mary enjoyed making things...

Brian K. Somers

Brian K. Somers

Oct 18, 2024

Brian Somers, born in 1964 in Harrisville, Michigan, passed away peacefully around midnight on October 17, 2024 at the age of sixty, surrounded by family. Brian was a beloved husband, son, brother, father and grandfather. Brian had a successful career in database technologies and lived in San Jose, California for much of his adult life. Brian retired early to move...

Kevin A. Love

Kevin A. Love

Oct 15, 2024

Kevin A. Love, 68, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home.

Born June 2, 1956, to Alexander “Sandy” and Nancy L. (Strasser) Love in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Livonia. Kevin graduated from Livonia Stevenson High School in 1975, went to A & P school, and was hired by Zantop Airlines as a mechanic, later becoming...

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