Obituaries
Paul T. Dwyer
May 8, 2023
Paul Thomas Dwyer, Jr, 90 of Harrisville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 8th. Paul was born on March 13,1933 in Detroit, Michigan to Paul and Ellen Dwyer. A curious learner, Paul graduated from the University of Detroit, with an undergraduate degree in Economics and a graduate degree from the Detroit College of Law. He also served in the Marine...
Donald J. Nuffer
May 8, 2023
Donald James Nuffer, “Mr. Nuffer”, “Mr. Wonderful”, took the Lord’s hand, as he peacefully traveled to his heavenly home while surrounded by his loving wife and daughters on May 8, 2023 in Greenbush, Michigan at the age of 76. Don, “dad” is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra Nuffer of Greenbush, MI and proud daughters, Buffy Beranek...
Joyce M. Dingeldein
May 7, 2023
Joyce Mary Dingeldein, 92, of Mikado, MI passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Born June 3, 1930, on the family farm in Mikado, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Alice (Nedo) Michaud. On October 27, 1951, Joyce married Curtis Dingeldein and quickly settled into her role of military wife. Soon after,...
Helen L. Gaz
May 5, 2023
Helen L. Gaz, 92, of Greenbush, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. Helen was born February 11, 1931, in Detroit, MI. She grew up in a military family, and her parents Gerald James and Helen (Pray) Thebeau moved several times, settling in Detroit. On February 4, 1950, Helen married Louis Gaz in Detroit. They were residents of Detroit, and later...
Helen A. Volrath
May 5, 2023
Helen A. Volrath, 87, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born May 13, 1935, to Frank and Sophie (Friedman) Grabske in Chicago, Il, she was raised in Lemont. On May 10, 1958, she married Milton Volrath in Lemont. They were longtime residents of Crestwood, IL, and moved to Harrisville in 1993....
Michael S. Callentine
May 3, 2023
Michael Stuart Callentine, 68, of Harrisville, passed away on Wednesday May 3rd of 2023. Michael was born to Charles and Jean (Conklin) Callentine at Alpena General Hospital in 1955. He graduated from Alcona High School in 1973 and went on to establish a long career as a fabricator and talented master welder. He worked as a project manager at General...
Marilyn L. Taylor
Apr 29, 2023
Marilyn Louise Taylor, born January 20, 1951, in Flint, passed away in the comfort of her home in Oscoda on Saturday April 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William and Betty Brandt. Marilyn graduated from Oscoda Schools in 1969. She then continued to Alpena Community College and then Michigan State University where she obtained her Bachelor's of...
Edward D. MacGregor Sr.
Apr 29, 2023
Edward D. MacGregor Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City. Born May 6, 1932, to Clarence and Elsie (Holmes) MacGregor in Haynes Twp., MI, he was a lifelong resident of Harrisville. Ed served in the US Army during the Korean War. On January 16, 1957, he married Luella Kelly. Ed worked...
Phillip S. Jordan
Apr 26, 2023
Phillip S. Jordan, 71, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home. Born April 28, 1951, to William and Laura (Shannon) Jordan in Flint, MI, he was a longtime resident of Davison. Phil worked for General Motors and retired after 32 years from Metal Fabrication. Phil moved to Lincoln in 2001, where he was a member of...
Beatrice V. Wojnar
Apr 21, 2023
Beatrice V. Wojnar, 97, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Born January 7, 1926, to Nick and Helen Ranger in Barton City, MI, she was a lifelong resident of the area. On November 21, 1953, she married Stanley Wojnar Sr. Beatrice was a devoted homemaker, and a wonderful mother. She was known...
Zella Gonyea
Apr 20, 2023
Zella N. Gonyea, 100, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Born October 20, 1922, to Ross and Amelia (Ostrum) Donaldson in Barton City, she has been a lifelong resident of Alcona County. On January 31, 1941, she married George Gonyea. A devoted homemaker, Zella worked on the family farm raising and milking dairy cows,...
Vivian "Sis" MacNeill
Apr 15, 2023
Vivian I. “Sis” MacNeill, 100, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Jamieson Nursing Home. Sis was born February 23, 1923, to Alva and Emlie (Flentge) Richmond in Sturgis, Michigan. On July 3, 1941, she married Roy MacNeill in Ossineke, MI, and they were residents of Colon, MI. In 1947, she received her cosmetology license, and worked as...
William E. Sayan
Apr 14, 2023
William E. “Bill” Sayan, 63, of Mikado, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born February 1, 1960, to William and Ella (Hamilton) Sayan in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Redford Twp. He moved to Mikado in 1977. Bill was an avid fisherman and enjoyed tying flies. He loved baseball, especially listening to...
Richard J. Hilts
Apr 11, 2023
Richard John Hilts, 96, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Jamieson Nursing Home. He was born September 5, 1926 to Carl F. and Myrna (Adams) Hilts in Lansing, MI. Early depression years were spent living on his grandparents farm. After several years he returned to Lansing and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1944. He enlisted...
Bruce Alan Edwards
Apr 6, 2023
Bruce Alan Edwards, 61, of Lincoln, formerly of Dearborn, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on April 6, 1962, to Charles and Sharon (Laszlo) Edwards in Messena, NY. He spent most of his life in the Metro Detroit area. Upon graduation, he furthered his education at Carnegie Melon University and achieved a...
William P. Putsky
Apr 5, 2023
William P. Putsky, 83, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born October 3, 1939, to Joseph A. and Margaret E. (Selfridge) Putsky in Jersey Shore, PA, he was raised in New Jersey. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a truck driver for Shell Oil. Bill married Kathy (Gonyea)...
Philip A. Panzica
Apr 5, 2023
Philip Anthony Panzica, 66 died peacefully, April 5, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. His battle with ALS showed his courage and strength as he remained faithful and hopeful through many challenges and always stayed positive. Born Dec. 11, 1956, in Detroit MI to Paul and Grace (Scamazzo) Panzica. They lived in Garden City MI until...
Zachary Thomas Dean
Apr 3, 2023
Zachary Thomas Dean, 27, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2023, at his home in Georgia. Zac was born in Alpena, MI on October 21, 1995, to Russell Dean and Jessica (Chabot) Pavley. Zac loved everyone and judged no one. He had a heart that matched his stature, and a laugh that would light up a room. Zac played football...
William J. Knisely
Apr 1, 2023
William J. Knisely, Jr., 87, of Rochester Hills, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Besser Senior Living in Alpena, MI. Born June 1, 1935 to William “Joe” and Hazel (Frye) Knisely Sr., in Mannington, WV, he was raised in Pontiac. Bill graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1953, He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. On July...
Virginia I. Budreau
Mar 31, 2023
On March 31, 2023, the good Lord opened his arms and welcomed Virginia Budreau into the gates of Heaven. Virginia Isabell Read was born on March 25, 1929, to Donald and Emma Read. She married Nelson (Bud) Budreau on November 23, 1946. They had six children: John (Esther) Budreau, Dennis Budreau, Perry (Ava) Budreau, Rodney (Peggy) Budreau, Michael (Sharone) Budreau,...
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