Obituaries

Feb 19, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

Richard K. Holmes, 83, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Oscoda Fields.

Born May 31, 1941, to Edsel and Evelyn (Locklin) Holmes in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Westland and in Black River. Rich worked as an engineer with Lincoln Precision. He married Christy Wilson on April 11, 1987 in Harrisville. A talented musician, he played the...

Feb 15, 2025

Donald H. Fenner, 93, of Oscoda, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville.

Born March 21, 1931, to Sheldon and Lila (Kent) Fenner in Detroit, he was raised there. Donald served in the U.S. Army in Korea, and earned a Purple Heart. He was a member of St. David’s Parish in Detroit. Don loved hockey, and...

Feb 13, 2025

Donald E. LaFave, 76, of Black River, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Born February 17, 1948, to Edward and Yvonne (Potvin) LaFave in Black River, he was a lifelong resident of the area. On February 6, 1981, he married Sharon Marschner in Bay City. Don owned and operated LaFave Excavating for many years, and retired in 2002. He loved hunting,...

Feb 10, 2025

David Dale Somers, 71, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2025 in the presence of his loving wife and four children.

Born on April 23, 1953 to Russell and Dorothy (Cable) Somers in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Alcona High School in 1971. In his early years, he enjoyed...

Feb 3, 2025

Charles T. Roy, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025.

Born December 27, 1942, to Eugene and Jane (Johnston) Roy in Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised in Texas and Massachusetts. Charlie served in the United States Air Force. On June 25, 1964, he married Inez Ritchie in Lincoln. They were longtime residents of Trenton. Charlie worked as an...

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Harmon, of Mikado, passed away on Monday, February 3rd at home, surrounded by family. 

Born January 18, 1949 in Mikado, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Genevieve (Waszkiewicz) Reames. She married Charles Harmon, Jr on January 22, 1966 in Mikado, where they were lifelong residents. Mary’s education was in accounting, which she used in the logging (Harmon Logging, Inc) and apiary...

Jan 30, 2025

Beverly Jean Niedermiller, 93, passed away on January 30, 2025. She was the widow of Herbert Charles Niedermiller who preceded her in death. They shared many years of marriage until his death in 1983.

Born in Peoria, Illinois, she was the daughter of Edna Pretty and Harvey Vielhak. She graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor of Science and received her...

Jan 29, 2025

In loving memory of Linda Lee Hartman Riley, who passed away peaceful with her loving family by her side, January 29, 2025, at the age of 73. Linda was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Born on April 18, 1951, in Howell, Michigan, she spent her life dedicated to her family and helping others.

Linda is survived by her children,...

Jan 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather William Anthony Saccoia, who left us on January 24th, 2025. Born on September 28, 1943, to William and Betty Saccoia. In 1960, he made the life-changing decision to enlist in the Navy, where he proudly served his country for four years...

Jan 21, 2025

Kathleen A. Stizman, 83, of Clinton Twp., MI formerly of Lost Lake Woods Club in Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Fraser Villa. 

Born June 28, 1941 to Raymond and Jean (Wisniewski) Sitzman in Detroit, she was raised there. Kathleen earned a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University, and enjoyed a successful career as an executive secretary at General...

Jan 18, 2025

Margaret Eleanor Malski, 96, of Oscoda, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Tawas Village.

She was born June 28, 1928, to Henry and Cecilia (Leitgep) Rossman in Detroit. On June 5, 1948, she married Lou Malski in Detroit. They were residents of Melvindale for 37 years before moving to Oscoda. Margaret loved the outdoors, especially fishing and picking blueberries. 

Margaret is...

Jan 17, 2025

Jerry L. Stone, 74, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at his home.

Born February 21, 1950 to William M. and Lula Mae (Forsythe) Stone in Harrisville, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Jerry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Machinist and in Quality Control at Northern Precision. On...

Jan 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larissa Rose Eldridge, who left this world suddenly on January 15, 2025, at the age of 36. Larissa was born on June 3, 1988, in North Conway, New Hampshire. She grew up in Alcona & losco County Michigan but after living her 20's in Flint, Michigan she made her...

Jan 14, 2025

John P. Didur, (90), of Oscoda, Michigan, passed away on January 14, 2025.



John was born to John and Pauline Didur, on May 18 1934, in Detroit, Michigan. He was an avid gardener who could spend hour upon hour in his gardens. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, as well as raised and trained German Short Hair Pointers for many years....

Jan 11, 2025

Albert M. Plamondon, 64, of Mikado, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025.

He was born April 3, 1960, to Gerald Sr. and Vania (Denkins) in Flint, Michigan.

Albert is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jan, his children, Ryan Kubica, John Plamondon, Jacob Plamondon, Jessi Wilkinson, and JoAnna Plamondon, eight grandchildren, his mother, Vania Plamondon, and his sisters, Shelia Cramer and...

Jan 10, 2025

Harriet E. Crevier, 90, of Oscoda, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home.

Born July 13, 1934, to Harry W. and Evelyn (Thornton) Hart in Alcona County, MI, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Harriet loved her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, dining out, and playing BINGO. She worked for many years in motel management and...

Jan 4, 2025

Wendy Jean Kowalewsky, 55, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her home.

Born April 27, 1969, to Dick and Beatrice (Huffman) George in Alpena, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Wendy married Steven Kowalewsky on April 11, 1998. She was a longtime employee of Lincoln Haven, where she was well loved as the activities director and...

Jan 1, 2025

David A. Joseph, 59 of Interlochen, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at home.

 

Born March 3, 1965 to Joseph and Edna (Pasegoba) Joseph in Tawas City, he was raised in Hubbard Lake. David was a skilled craftsman, and enjoyed lawn care. He was a member of the Indian Mission Church. David loved fishing, wood working, attending Pow Wows and other...

Jan 1, 2025

Zack Higgins, 93, of Harrisville passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Graveside services, with military honors will be Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Joy Cemetery.