Obituaries
David J. DeVlaminck
Oct 24, 2020
David J. DeVlaminck, 77, of Barton City, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home. Born May 9, 1943 to Raymond and Elsie (Gould) DeVlaminck in Washington, MI he was raised there and in Mount Clemens. On October 12, 1963, he married Mischele Hurlburt in Anchorville, MI, and they were residents of Fair Haven. Dave retired from the Tool...
Kenneth R. Apsey
Oct 20, 2020
Kenneth R. Apsey, 88, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his home. Kenneth was born September 13, 1932 to Robert and Viola Ina (Beebe) Apsey and was a lifelong resident of the Lincoln area. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Ken retired as an engineering manager at the Alpena County Road Commission. On...
Denise VanVolkenburg
Oct 20, 2020
Denise VanVolkenburg (Duffin) born October 14, 1961, passed away October 20, 2020 in the loving arms of her mother, daughter and sister following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Duffin, sister Pam (Kevin) Coulson and family, brother Keith Duffin, daughters, Augusta (Mike) VanVolkenburg and Danielle (Jeff) VanVolkenburg, the loves of her life her...
Edna Elizabeth Davy
Oct 16, 2020
Edna E. Davy, 94 of Harrisville passed away on October 16, 2020 at Medilodge of Tawas City. Edna was born April 11, 1926 to Clarence G. and Helen (Jocks) Randolph in Killmaster where she was raised. She married Edward Davy April 12, 1944, they resided in Saginaw and Florida, until moving to this area in 1977. Edna worked at Lost...
Sonja L. Clark
Oct 13, 2020
Sonja L. Clark 81, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. Born February 11, 1939 to Milton and Annabel (Dellar) Somers in Harrisville, MI, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. On March 26, 1960 she married R B Clark in Harrisville. They owned and operated Clark’s TV for many...
Norma Jean Vanderport
Oct 13, 2020
Norma Jean Vanderport, 82, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home. She was born September 11, 1938 to William and Cecilia (Burnette) Leaym in Alpena, MI. On March 8, 1969, she married Gerald “Jerry” Vanderport in Alpena. She is survived by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Vanderport, two daughters, Kathy (Dale) Dingeldien of Mikado, MI, and Theresa...
William "Buck" G. Rifenbark
Oct 12, 2020
William G. “Buck” Rifenbark Jr., 74, of Barton City, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at his home. Born July 11, 1946 to William G. and Mae (Paulsrud) Rifenbark Sr. in Harrisville, MI, he was raised in Pinconning, MI. Buck worked as a supervisor at General Motors in Defiance, OH, and retried to Barton City in 2015. He was a...
Carl R. Cordes
Oct 8, 2020
Carl R. Cordes, 59, of Barton City, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born December 2, 1960 in Puerto Rico. Carl graduated from Alcona High School in 1979, and was a lifelong resident of Barton City. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Barton City. He operated...
Bernice A. Frede
Oct 5, 2020
Bernice A. Frede, 90, of Greenbush, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020. Born December 26, 1929 to Frank E. and Aurora B. (LaValley) Erbe in Pontiac, she was raised in Croswell, MI. On April 1, 1950, she married Richard R. Frede in Croswell, and they were longtime residents of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. In 1976 they retired to Greenbush, MI....
Helen Marie Nisbet Roberts
Sep 21, 2020
Helen Mary Nisbet Roberts passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home in Harrisville. Born May 11, 1927 to Peter and Allison (Dean) Leighton in Chorley outside Nottingham England, she was raised in northern England. She emigrated to the United States with her mother and sister in 1949. In 1950, she married Richard Nisbet, and they resided in DeKalb...
Rev. Robert Henry Bissot
Sep 18, 2020
Reverend Robert Henry Bissot entered into eternal life on September 18, 2020, at the age of 88. He was born April 25, 1932 in Grand Rapids to Bertha and Carl H. Bissot. Fr. Bissot attended St. Mary’s School and St. Joseph’s Seminary in Grand Rapids; Michigan State University in Lansing; the Seminary of Philosophy in Montreal; and the Pontifical North...
Beatrice R. Peggie
Sep 14, 2020
Beatrice R. Peggie, 85, of Mikado, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Alpena. Born July 28, 1935 to Merle and Margaret (Lerette) Anderson in Harrisville, MI, she was a lifelong resident of Alcona County. A devoted homemaker, Beatrice was an excellent baker, known for her raspberry pie, chocolate chip cookies, and apple cake among other treats....
Connie L. Deller
Sep 12, 2020
Connie L. Deller, 80, of Harrisville, passed away at home on September 12, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born February 20, 1940 to Elmer and Susie (Crevier) Deller in Gustin Township, Connie was an Alcona High School graduate. He was a Union 202 Carpenter for 30 years. Connie married the love of his life, Carolyn Becker on March 30, 1962....
David Joseph Hill
Sep 11, 2020
David J. Hill 58, of Mikado, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born September 4, 1962 to Charles and Alice (Adams) Hill in Pontiac, MI, he was raised there. David served in the U.S. Army. He loved his family, and would do anything he was able to do to help them. Anyone who...
Linda M. Fox
Sep 4, 2020
Linda M. Fox (Johnston) passed peacefully on Friday September 4, 2020 at her home in Sanford. She was born to Arnold and Letha Johnston on February 12, 1943 in Harrisville. She was the only girl of four children. She graduated from Alcona High School in 1961 and attended Alpena Community College. In 1962 she married Robert Fox in Alpena and...
James Roger Armstrong
Sep 4, 2020
James Roger Armstrong, 48, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born February 4, 1972 to Roger and Deborah (Baker) Armstrong in Tawas City, MI, he was a lifelong resident of the Alcona area. Jimmy was an avid golfer and bowler, and was well known for helping local people improve their games. He...
Ann H. Jenney
Sep 2, 2020
Ann H. Jenney, 82, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her home. Born January 22, 1938 to William H. and Valerie K. (Lane) Hitchens in Iron Mountain, MI, she was raised in Marshall, MI. Ann graduated from Marshall High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan. She taught high school math in Middletown...
Diana L. White
Aug 25, 2020
Diana L. White, 55, of Spruce, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her home. Born August 13, 1965 to Roy M. and Jamie Sue (Jackson) White in Flint, MI, she was raised there. She moved with her family to Glennie in 1989 and to Spruce in 1991. Diana loved animals, especially her horses, chickens, dogs and cats. She really...
John R. Miller
Aug 25, 2020
John R. Miller, 75 of Apache Junction, AZ passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. There will be a memorial service Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln. Interment will follow at Springport Cemetery in Harrisville.
James E. Kelly
Aug 22, 2020
James E. Kelly, 81, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. Born February 28, 1939 to Clifford and Helen (Cordes) Kelly in Berkley, MI, he was a lifelong resident of Alcona County. On May 5, 1962, he married Faye Walker in Oscoda. Jim managed the Alcona Seed Growers and Lumber Mill in Harrisville. He was a...
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