Obituaries
Rev. Richard Lee
Aug 9, 2018
Reverend Richard Lee, 85, of Hubbard Lake, MI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 9 at his home. He was born on May 22, 1933 to Harry and Louise Lee in Detroit, and was raised there. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, and Luther Seminary in St. Paul. He married Joyce Holmquist on June 8, 1957 in Minneapolis,...
Eileen F. Szarafinski
Aug 5, 2018
Eileen F. Szarafinski, 56, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital. Born April 16, 1962 to John and Joyce (Judd) Brown in Flint, MI, she was raised there. On December 8, 2002, she married Stevie Szarafinski, and they moved to Mikado. Eileen worked as an accountant, and spent years preparing tax returns. She enjoyed...
James E. Barth
Jul 30, 2018
James E. Barth, 59, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home. Born October 5, 1958 to Donald E. and Joan (Guenther) Barth in Ann Arbor, he was raised in Manchester, MI. On January 7, 1978, he married Debra Dettling at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester. In 1985 they moved to Black River. Jim owned and...
Leslie R. Donaldson
Jul 30, 2018
Leslie R. Donaldson, 94, of Lincoln, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Born February 15, 1924 to Ross and Amelia (Olstrom) Donaldson in Barton City, MI, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Les served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On December 8, 1951, he married Mildred “Millie” Campbell in Haynes...
Grace Panzica
Jul 28, 2018
Grace Panzica, 84, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Born April 4, 1934 to Antonio and Antonette (Savino) Scamazzo in Detroit, MI, she was raised there. On July 24, 1954, she married Paul Panzica Sr. in Detroit. They were residents of Garden City and moved to Mikado in 1971. A devoted homemaker,...
Harriet A. Gauthier
Jul 28, 2018
Harriet A. Gauthier, 86, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Alpena. Born May 22, 1932 to Arthur and Gene (O’Rourke) Vorhes in Pontiac, she was raised there. On January 20, 1951, she married Joseph E. Gauthier in Waterford. They were residents of Waterford and White Lake before retiring to Lincoln (Lost Lake Woods...
Janice M. Lee
Jul 27, 2018
Janice M. Lee, 61, of Mikado, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home. Born February 21, 1957 to Frederick and Ruth (Fler) Lee in Pontiac, MI, she was raised in Waterford and in Mikado. Jan loved movies and music, but nothing made her happier than being “Auntie” to numerous neighborhood children. She enjoyed garage sales and playing games...
Beverly A. Fisher
Jul 26, 2018
Beverly A. Fisher, 59, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at her home. Born February 16, 1959 to Elmer and Violet (Jackson) Trumph in Detroit, MI, she was raised in Berkley. She was a resident of Waterford and Oscoda, before moving to Harrisville in 2003. Beverly worked as a bus driver for Alcona Community Schools. She enjoyed fishing...
Phyllis A. Yuill
Jul 11, 2018
Phyllis Ann Yuill, 85, of Hubbard Lake, passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born in Alpena on July 31, 1932 to Beatrice (Lloyd) Fox and George (Iola) Kitter. She married Lloyd Yuill on November 24, 1951, and they enjoyed 66 years of happiness together. Her family meant everything to her, and...
Willard G. LeClair
Jul 7, 2018
Willard Gerald LeClair, 91, formerly of Black River went on to meet the Lord peacefully on July 7, 2018, at the Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake, MI. Willard was born in Detroit on March 23, 1927, to Arthur and Alexina LeClair. When Willard was about 6 years old, the family moved to Black River where he grew up and lived...
Jeanette Colleen (Carriveau) Oliver
Jul 5, 2018
Jeanette “Colleen” Oliver (Carriveau), age 86, of Spruce, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alpena, Michigan. She was born April 15, 1932 in the small town of Omer, Michigan to Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Eli and Mary Elizabeth (Mansfield) Rasmussen. Colleen was a devoted and loving mother,...
Andrew DalPizzol
Jun 18, 2018
Andrew J. DalPizzol, 76, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. Born March 20, 1942 to Peter and Vita (Ingrassia) DalPizzol in Detroit, MI, he was raised there. In 1962 he married Judy M. Chene in Detroit, where they lived until moving to Berkley. Andy retired from Chrysler in Detroit as a superintendent in 1979 and...
Boyden Olson
Jun 18, 2018
Boyden R. Olson, 92, of Spruce, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born January 24, 1926 to Harry A. and Inez (Rasmussen) Olson in Spruce, he was raised there. On October 9, 1948, he married Arlene Timm. Boyden worked as a millwright and foreman for General Motors in Detroit. He retired in 1981...
Julie A. Eberhardt
Jun 18, 2018
Julie A. Eberhardt, 60, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at her home. She was born May 25, 1958 to Lloyd and Edna (Struthers) Ranger and spent most of her life in the Lincoln area plus Duluth, MN, and Clark Field, the Philippines. She graduated from Alcona High School in 1976 and attended nursing school and apprenticeship in...
Donald L. Bushey
Jun 16, 2018
Donald L. Bushey, 85, of Black River, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Medilodge of Hillman. Born July 5, 1932 to Leo and Bernice (Champayne) Bushey in Huron County, MI, he was raised there and in Spruce. Don enjoyed working and proudly owned and operated Bushey Sawmill and Alcona Wooden Pallets. On December 31, 1955 he married Donna Norris...
Abera Justus
Jun 14, 2018
Abera D. Justus, 74, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Maple Grove Adult Foster Care in Barton City. Born December 11, 1943 to Clarence and Omni (Scarberry) Dotson in Hurley, VA, she was raised there. In 1977 she moved to Michigan. Abera was a dedicated caregiver and owned and operated Justus Adult Foster Care in Lincoln for...
Thomas P Keena
Jun 6, 2018
Thomas P. Keena, 78, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born February 2, 1940 to Francis and Irene (Sauve) Keena in Detroit, he was raised in St. Clair Shores. Tom worked as a Tool and Die maker with Active Tool in Detroit. On December 4, 1971, he married Joyce Ritchie in...
Joyce J. Brown
May 31, 2018
Joyce J. Brown, 85, of Harrisville, formerly of Flint, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Born May 17, 1933 to Earl and Frances (Keely) Judd in Flint, she was raised there. On June 22, 1957, she married John Brown in Swartz Creek, MI, and they were residents of Flint and Chesaning. Joyce worked as...
Ray G. Somers
May 26, 2018
Ray G. Somers, 78, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home. Born January 13, 1940 to Frank and E. Bernice (Sharboneau) Somers in Lincoln, he was a lifelong resident of the area. On June 30, 1962, he married Carol Munro in Long Rapids. Ray worked with the Alcona County Road Commission for 30 years and retired...
Pete Krentz
May 21, 2018
Pete Krentz, 83, of Hubbard Lake passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home. Born December 31, 1934 to Adolph and Emma (Bruski) Krentz in Alpena, he was a lifelong resident of the area. On July 11, 1953, he married Roselyn Hiske in Wolf Creek. Pete worked for Huron Portland Cement and retired in 1971. He enjoyed working as...
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