Obituaries

Aubra Jean Rodenborg

Aubra Jean Rodenborg

Mar 27, 2023

Aubra Jean Rodenborg, 71, of Mikado, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at home. Born February 24, 1952, to Elmer and Beatrice (Nolan) Gauthier in Frankfort, MI, she was raised in Cedar, MI. She married Merle Rodenborg in 1971 in Grasston, MN, and they have been longtime residents of Mikado. Jean was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed working in her...

Cheryl L. Travis

Cheryl L. Travis

Mar 27, 2023

Cheryl L. Travis, 69, of Mikado, passed away March 27, 2023 at Lakeview Manor in Tawas City. Born October 21, 1953, to Frederick and Betty (Spencer) Travis in Lincoln, MI, she has been a lifelong resident of Mikado. Cheryl was an excellent cook and was known for her fried bread. She was very well known for all of her custom...

Donald R. Read

Donald R. Read

Mar 27, 2023

Donald Raymond Read Lincoln – Donald R. Read 91, died on March 27, 2023, at home. He was born December 11, 1931, in Mount Clemens, MI. The son of Donald Read Sr and Emma Read. Donald graduated from Oscoda High School. Following graduation, he worked for his father at Don Read Construction, then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force 1952...

Mary Elizabeth Wissmiller

Mary Elizabeth Wissmiller

Mar 25, 2023

Mary E. Wissmiller, 71, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. Born July 17, 1951, to Harold F. and Marie M. (Adams) Wissmiller in Alpena, MI, she was raised in Mikado. Mary enjoyed attending church services, music, crafts, especially coloring. Mary is survived by her sister, Betty Wissmiller, her brother, Harold Wissmiller, two nieces, Dawn Browne, and Stephanie Wissmiller, as well...

Linda Jane Wilson

Linda Jane Wilson

Mar 19, 2023

Linda Jane Wilson, 71, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home. Born October 1, 1951, to Norman and Jane (Smith) Fowler in Romulus, MI, she was raised there and in Alcona County. On October 9, 1976, she married Wayne Wilson in Lincoln. A devoted homemaker, Linda liked being around her family and friends. She enjoyed arts...

Velma M. Myers

Velma M. Myers

Mar 18, 2023

Velma Mary Jean (Scott) Myers, 87, of Barton City MI died on March 18th, 2023. She was born in Detroit MI to Joseph and Pearl (Jeffries) Scott on July 23rd, 1935. On June 9th, 1956 she married Franklin Myers in Detroit. They moved to Barton City in 1969, and bought Paradise Cottages resort. She was a member of First Baptist...

Donald D. Milwrick Sr.

Donald D. Milwrick Sr.

Mar 16, 2023

Donald Dale Milwrick Sr., 89, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born June 8, 1933 to George D. and Esther (Schmick) Milwrick in Saginaw, MI, he was raised there. Don served in the United States Army in the Korean Theater. On June 3, 1956, he married Nancy Clark in Merrill, MI. Don worked as an auto body technician....

Darryl E. Daroczy

Darryl E. Daroczy

Mar 12, 2023

Darryl E. Daroczy, 64, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his home.

 

Born December 31, 1958, to Joseph and OlaMae (Luttenburger) Daroczy in Detroit, MI, he was raised there and in Alcona County, where he resided for most of his life.  Darryl worked as a contractor and spent many years with the Barton City Volunteer Fire...

Richard S. Hynek

Richard S. Hynek

Mar 6, 2023

Richard S. Hynek, 75, of Black River, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born December 18, 1947 to Stanley Bill and Helen Frances (Dombrowski) Hynek in Chicago, Il, he was raised in Rhinelander, WI. Rick served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On June 5, 1971, he married Susan LaForge in...

Lillian C. Bourke

Lillian C. Bourke

Mar 6, 2023

Lillian C. Bourke, 91, of Black River, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. Lillian was born March 21, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan. On August 11, 1971, she married Harry Bourke. They were residents of Southfield and retired to Black River in 1971. Lillian was a talented knitter and was known for her handmade wool socks. She enjoyed playing golf and...

Edward R. Schmidt

Edward R. Schmidt

Mar 5, 2023

Edward R. Schmidt, 86, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City. Ed was born March 1, 1937 to Ruben and Mabel (Walther) Schmidt in Minnesota. He served in the United States Air Force and retired in 1975. He enjoyed the out of doors, including hunting, panning for gold, rock hunting,...

Cheryl M. Nester

Cheryl M. Nester

Mar 5, 2023

Cheryl M. Nester, 58, of Spruce, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alpena. Cheryl was born May 20, 1964 to Charles and Joyce (Kabel) Moore in Wayne, Michigan. On October 16, 1999, she married Douglas P. Nester in Farmington Hills. They moved to Spruce in 2019. Cheryl enjoyed the outdoors, especially kayaking. She loved her job...

Robert W. Probst

Robert W. Probst

Feb 27, 2023

Robert W. Probst, 87, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Lincoln. Born June 21, 1935, to Adolph and Ella (Nemis) Probst in Detroit, MI, he was raised there. Bob served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. On October 20, 1956, he married Lorraine Baginski in Detroit. They were residents of...

Sandra D. Williams

Sandra D. Williams

Feb 20, 2023

Sandra D. Williams, 74, of Spruce, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Born April 16, 1948 to Halley and Evelyn (Larson) Tacia in Alpena, she was raised in Spruce. On November 19, 1966, she married William “Nick” Williams in Harrisville. They were residents of Flint and Bay City. Sandy was a registered nurse and worked at Flint...

Kim I. Monnier

Kim I. Monnier

Feb 19, 2023

Kim Ira Monnier, 68, of Mikado, passed away February 19, 2023. He was born November 12, 1954, in Algonac, MI. He spent his childhood and most of his adult life in Harrisville, MI. Kim worked for Alcona Community Schools for 31 years and 6 years at McDonalds in Oscoda before retiring. He enjoyed sculpting with wood and metal, camping, canoeing,...

Linda M. Easton

Linda M. Easton

Feb 18, 2023

Linda M. Easton, 75, of Mikado, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. She was born September 2, 1947 to Orvill and Marian (VanOrden) Garner in Pontiac, MI. Linda is survived by her grandchildren, Ronald (Kena) Brooks, Donald Hickey, and Tiffany and David Easton, two great grandchildren, Adrianna and Kendall, one sister, Cynthia (David)...

Michael D. Phinney

Michael D. Phinney

Feb 15, 2023

Michael David Phinney, 48, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Mike was born March 19, 1974, in Colorado Springs, CO. He was raised in Alcona County. On May 29, 2001, he married Heather Dunn in Las Vegas. Mike was a member of the Operating Engineers, Local 324. He enjoyed race cars, hunting, and fishing. He loved off roading,...

Carol Franklin

Carol Franklin

Feb 14, 2023

Carol A. Franklin, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Born November 19, 1947, to Flossie (Ross) Kingsland in Bad Axe, MI, she was raised there. Carol graduated from Alcona High School, and attended Alpena Community College where she earned an Associate of Arts degree. She was a devoted caregiver, and worked...

Jess A. Walker

Jess A. Walker

Feb 8, 2023

Jess A. Walker, 66, of Harrisville, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly February 8, 2023, at his home. Born October 31, 1956 to Fred and Doris (London) Walker in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. On April 19, 1975, he married Jeanette Mendyka. Jess is survived by his wife, Jeanette, two sons, Matthew Walker, and Michael (Stephanie)...

Clarence A. Shirkey

Clarence A. Shirkey

Feb 6, 2023

Clarence A. Shirkey, 94, of Black River, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Born March 9, 1928, to Alfred and Nellie (Ducharme) Shirkey in Detroit, he was raised in Marine City and St. Clair Shores. Clarence served in the U.S. Army. On May 28, 1949, he married Jean Bloye in Detroit. He enjoyed a...

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