Obituaries
Diana Lynn Chabot
May 1, 2021
Diana L. Chabot, 66, of Barton City, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home. Born December 10, 1954 to Elmer and Marvel (Kelly) Rifenbark in Alpena, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. On February 7, 1983 she married Ronald Chabot. They were residents of Barton City where Diana owned and operated Chabot Adult Foster Care....
Thomas J Kane
May 1, 2021
Thomas Joseph Kane Jr of Black River, died on May 1, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 5, 1942, to Thomas and Lolly (Jordan) Kane. He attended elementary, junior high and high school in Detroit, graduating from McKenzie High School in 1960. He started working early in life to earn money to buy a bike,...
Leora Lynn Apsey
Apr 25, 2021
Leora Lynn Apsey, 71 of Lincoln, Michigan passed away on April 25, 2021 at her home. Born December 26, 1949 to Robert and Elaine (LaFond) Lee in Bay City MI, she was raised there and in Glennie. On January 10, 1970 she married Lawrence J. Apsey. in Lincoln, where they were longtime residents. Lynn was an active member of the...
Donald Erastas Kilgore
Apr 22, 2021
Donald Erastas Kilgore, 84, of Spruce, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 22, 2021. Born November 6, 1936 to Albert L. and Eula Bell (Barnes) Kilgore in Ethridge, TN, he was raised in Michigan. On April 14, 1956 he married Phyllis Pulley in Denver, Co. Don served 25 years in the United States Air Force...
John W. Roe III
Apr 22, 2021
John W. Roe III, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. Born December 30, 1977 to John Jr. and Eileen (Marek) Roe at Camp Pendleton, CA, he was raised in Michigan. Johnny graduated from Alcona High School in 1996. He worked at Alcona Tool while attending Alpena Community College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. Johnny was...
Christopher Glenn Norling
Apr 21, 2021
Christopher G. Norling, 55, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home in Norfolk, Virginia. He is survived by five children, Chris (Angela) Norling, Danielle Norling, Garrette Norling, Mason Norling, and Ellie Norling, seven grandchildren, Xaviar Goddard, Brandt Norling, Hayden and Kayla Hopkins, Ashton and Abagail Underwood, and Connor Harvey, and seven siblings, Annette Hill, Kerri Robinson, Michael Norling,...
Nona M. Elkins
Apr 21, 2021
Nona M. Elkins, 91, of Spruce, died Wednesday, April 21 2021 at Medilodge in Alpena. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Shaver of Spruce. No memorial is planned at this time. Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.
Jason A. Pinto
Apr 12, 2021
Jason Pinto, 42 of Mikado, Michigan passed away on April 12, 2021 at his home. Born February 21, 1979 to Ronald and Alice (Adams) Pinto in Pontiac, he was raised in Mikado. Jason served in the U.S. Army. He was a proficient welder, brick layer and a fantastic cook. Jason was a “jack of all trades” and loved the game...
William Bevens
Apr 9, 2021
William Bevens, 58, of Barton City, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home. Born December 10, 1962 to William and Marjorie (Johns) Bevens in Wayne County, MI, he was a lifelong resident of Barton City. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers, cutting firewood and spending time with his friends. He is survived by two sisters, Violet Barnes and...
JoAnn Stoinski
Apr 5, 2021
Jo Ann Stoinski, 84 of Lincoln, Michigan passed away on April 5, 2021 in Clarkston, MI. Joann was born in Chattaroy, W. VA on August 31, 1936 to Ben and Aline Sammons. She was the oldest of seven children. For those that knew Joann her childhood mirrored the famous Loretta Lynn song, Coal Miner’s Daughter. Jo Ann believed that you...
James L. Dellar
Mar 28, 2021
James Lee Dellar was born October 9, 1956 and passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 64. Jim and Cora, his partner in life, were together for 42 years and was married for 15 years. The things he loved most in life were his wife, family and friends, a good cup of coffee and conversation every morning...
Vicky L. Robinson
Mar 25, 2021
Vicky L. Robinson, 65, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home. Born July 16, 1955 to Simon and Fanny (Swieringa) Simonsen in Holland, MI, she was raised in Cedarville, MI. On November 24, 1973 she married Harley Robinson in Cedarville. They retired to Harrisville in November of 1991. Vicky loved the out of doors. She enjoyed...
Gerald C Gibbs Sr.
Mar 19, 2021
Gerald C. Gibbs, Sr. 73, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at his home. Born March 19, 1948 to Gordon S. and Evelyn M. (Barber) Gibbs in Alpena, MI, he was a lifelong resident of the area. On December 7, 1966 he married Sherry Crevier in Oscoda. In his early career, Jerry was a commercial fisherman. He was...
Nichole Ann Snyder
Mar 9, 2021
Nichole Ann Snyder, 19, of Oscoda, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born June 1, 2001 in Alpena and lived her life in the Alcona Community. Nichole was active with The Chosen Ranch and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a talented musician and loved playing the piano. She is survived by her father,...
Janice Fay Byce
Mar 7, 2021
Janice Fay Byce, 79, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2020 at her home. Born March 27, 1941 to George and Alvena (Liensman) Barlow in Harrisville, she was raised in Mikado. Fay owned and operated an adult foster care for several years, and later owned and operated the Greenbush Market. On July 23, 1992, she married Larry Byce. Fay...
Robert G. Novack
Mar 7, 2021
Robert G. Novack, 68, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Born May 16, 1952 to Robert E. and Joan (Rounds) Novack in Ann Arbor, MI, he was raised in Milford. He served in the U.S. Army after high school. In 1978 he moved to Harrisville. Bob loved fishing and was a charter...
Joanne H. Higgins
Mar 4, 2021
Joanne Helen Higgins, 77, of Harrisville, died on March 4, 2021 at Jamison's Nursing Home. She was born June 14, 1943 to Lawrence and Erma (Laub) Dellar in Mikado, Mich. Ms. Higgins owned and operated “My Lady Hair Care" and was also employed by the Michigan DNR for many years. She was an avid gardener, artist, and animal lover with...
Florence N. Mishler
Mar 3, 2021
Florence N. Mishler, 88, of Flint, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home. Born January 27, 1933 to Charles and Jenie (Wrzesinska) Tunk in Flint, she was raised and lived in the north end of Flint during her early adult years. Florence was a Polio survivor who especially loved sewing and reading. She was a member of St....
John Roll
Mar 2, 2021
John Roll Jr., 85, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. Born July 19, 1935 to John Sr. and Gladys Roll in Detroit, he was raised there. On January 29, 1954 he married Geraldine Burke in Warren, where they were longtime residents. John worked for many years as a truck driver for Bliss and Laughlin and...
Brenda Sue Dean
Feb 27, 2021
Brenda Sue (Hendrix) Dean loving wife and mother. From Barton City Michigan was born in Germany on August 16, 1959 to Mary Katherine and Waymond Wilson Hendrix decorated Korean and Vietnam War hero. Brenda being new to the north enjoyed the snow...she enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, gardening, cooking and especially spending time with her friends and family. She leaves behind her...
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