Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dennis Lighton
Oct 14, 2024
Dennis M. Lighton, 90, of Lincoln, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at his home.
Born April 11, 1934, to Melvin W. and Leona (Raetz) Lighton in what is now Royal Oak, MI, he was raised there. Dennis served in the US Army from 1954-1956. On September 7, 1957, he married Marilyn Wyka in Hamtramck, where they lived for several years....
Holland McHam
Oct 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Holland Prentice McHam, 91. The lord called dad home October 12th, 2024. He was born November 2nd, 1932 in Detroit, TX to Thomas Edward McHam (1894-1945) and Etta Jane (Cooper) (1898-1934). He was known by many as H.P. or Todi. He proudly served in the United States...
Wenonah Jean Ebey
Oct 4, 2024
Wenonah Jean Ebey (Nichols), beloved wife, mother and granny, unexpectedly passed away on October 4th, 2024.
Jean was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 25, 1945. She graduated from Pontiac Northern High School and married her high school sweetheart, Doug Ebey, on February 7, 1964. Their young family soon grew by two as they welcomed children Debby and Pamela. Homes in...
Janet I. Ross
Sep 10, 2024
Janet I. Ross, 73, of Barton City, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw.
Born June 7, 1951 to William and Mae (Paulsrud) Rifenbark in Lincoln, she was raised in Pinconning, MI. On June 28, 1969, she married Frederick Ross in Barton City, where they were longtime residents. Janet loved the small town life. She was...
Janice E Burns
Sep 9, 2024
Janice E. Burns, 90, of Barton City, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at her home.
Born September 4, 1934 to Rev. John and Gertrude (Austerberry) Meredith in Owosso, MI, she was raised in Flint and Marquette, MI. After high school, Janice moved to Redford, and attended Detroit Business Institute. She worked as a secretary for General Motors, and later left...
Richard A. Pressey
Sep 7, 2024
Richard A. Pressey, 83, of Oscoda, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.
He was born July 17, 1941, to Ralph and Hazel (Heldenbrand) Pressey in Detroit. The family moved to Taylor, Michigan, where he graduated from Taylor Center High School in 1959. Richard married Carolyn (West) Seacrist on November...
Chauncey E. Schmidt
Sep 4, 2024
Chauncey E. Schmidt, 88, of Saginaw, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his cabin in Greenbush.
Born April 5, 1936 to Leonard and Lazeldia (Diffin) Schmidt in Saginaw, he was raised in Saginaw County. He enjoyed a long career as a hand grinder at Fullerton Tool Company in Saginaw. He retired and started spending the majority of his time at...
Richard Trzcinski Sr.
Aug 31, 2024
Richard E Trzcinski Sr. of Harrisville Michigan, formerly of Westland Michigan passed away August 31, 2024.
Devoted Partner of 14 years to Janie Escamilla, Loving Father of Richard (Cindy) Trzcinski Jr. and Family, Lori Kennedy and Mark Trzcinski. Proud Papa of LeAnn (Chris) Noodel, Kayla (Joshua) Carmell and Brandon (Fiancé Genevieve) Kennedy. Great Papa of Eleanor, Chloe, Laurel and Edith. Preceded...
Glenn A. Collins
Aug 27, 2024
Glenn A. Collins, 70, of Oscoda, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at MyMichigan Hospital in Saginaw.
Born June 4, 1954, to George and Geraldine (Menter) Collins in Mt. Clemens, MI, he was raised in Mikado. Glenn loved driving, and working on cars, especially his El Camino. He was an avid collector, and loved cooking. Glenn was a kid at heart,...
Barbara Ann Butler
Aug 20, 2024
Barbara Ann Butler, 77, of Harrisville, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at The Trinity Hospital of Ann Arbor.
Barbara was born February 8, 1947, to Lewis and Hilda (DoDo Teeple) Butler. Barbara is now resting in peace with her parents.
She is survived by her siblings, Diana Zografos and James R. Butler, and her favorite brother-in-law, Anthony Zografos.
Barbara was a...
Gertrude Rose Ward
Aug 19, 2024
Gertrude Rose Ward, 85, of Mikado, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at her home.
Born January 28, 1939 to William and Marion (McGuire) Fowler in Killmaster, she was raised there. On February 12, 1955, she married Melvin J. Ward in Killmaster. They were residents of Flint, where they raised their family, and retired to Mikado in 1988. Gertrude was an...
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