Obituaries
Holland McHam
Oct 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Holland Prentice McHam, 91. The lord called dad home October 12th, 2024. He was born November 2nd, 1932 in Detroit, TX to Thomas Edward McHam (1894-1945) and Etta Jane (Cooper) (1898-1934). He was known by many as H.P. or Todi. He proudly served in the United States...
Wenonah Jean Ebey
Oct 4, 2024
Wenonah Jean Ebey (Nichols), beloved wife, mother and granny, unexpectedly passed away on October 4th, 2024.
Jean was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 25, 1945. She graduated from Pontiac Northern High School and married her high school sweetheart, Doug Ebey, on February 7, 1964. Their young family soon grew by two as they welcomed children Debby and Pamela. Homes in...
Janet I. Ross
Sep 10, 2024
Janet I. Ross, 73, of Barton City, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw.
Born June 7, 1951 to William and Mae (Paulsrud) Rifenbark in Lincoln, she was raised in Pinconning, MI. On June 28, 1969, she married Frederick Ross in Barton City, where they were longtime residents. Janet loved the small town life. She was...
Janice E Burns
Sep 9, 2024
Janice E. Burns, 90, of Barton City, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at her home.
Born September 4, 1934 to Rev. John and Gertrude (Austerberry) Meredith in Owosso, MI, she was raised in Flint and Marquette, MI. After high school, Janice moved to Redford, and attended Detroit Business Institute. She worked as a secretary for General Motors, and later left...
Richard A. Pressey
Sep 7, 2024
Richard A. Pressey, 83, of Oscoda, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.
He was born July 17, 1941, to Ralph and Hazel (Heldenbrand) Pressey in Detroit. The family moved to Taylor, Michigan, where he graduated from Taylor Center High School in 1959. Richard married Carolyn (West) Seacrist on November...
Chauncey E. Schmidt
Sep 4, 2024
Chauncey E. Schmidt, 88, of Saginaw, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his cabin in Greenbush.
Born April 5, 1936 to Leonard and Lazeldia (Diffin) Schmidt in Saginaw, he was raised in Saginaw County. He enjoyed a long career as a hand grinder at Fullerton Tool Company in Saginaw. He retired and started spending the majority of his time at...
Richard Trzcinski Sr.
Aug 31, 2024
Richard E Trzcinski Sr. of Harrisville Michigan, formerly of Westland Michigan passed away August 31, 2024.
Devoted Partner of 14 years to Janie Escamilla, Loving Father of Richard (Cindy) Trzcinski Jr. and Family, Lori Kennedy and Mark Trzcinski. Proud Papa of LeAnn (Chris) Noodel, Kayla (Joshua) Carmell and Brandon (Fiancé Genevieve) Kennedy. Great Papa of Eleanor, Chloe, Laurel and Edith. Preceded...
Glenn A. Collins
Aug 27, 2024
Glenn A. Collins, 70, of Oscoda, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at MyMichigan Hospital in Saginaw.
Born June 4, 1954, to George and Geraldine (Menter) Collins in Mt. Clemens, MI, he was raised in Mikado. Glenn loved driving, and working on cars, especially his El Camino. He was an avid collector, and loved cooking. Glenn was a kid at heart,...
Barbara Ann Butler
Aug 20, 2024
Barbara Ann Butler, 77, of Harrisville, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at The Trinity Hospital of Ann Arbor.
Barbara was born February 8, 1947, to Lewis and Hilda (DoDo Teeple) Butler. Barbara is now resting in peace with her parents.
She is survived by her siblings, Diana Zografos and James R. Butler, and her favorite brother-in-law, Anthony Zografos.
Barbara was a...
Gertrude Rose Ward
Aug 19, 2024
Gertrude Rose Ward, 85, of Mikado, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at her home.
Born January 28, 1939 to William and Marion (McGuire) Fowler in Killmaster, she was raised there. On February 12, 1955, she married Melvin J. Ward in Killmaster. They were residents of Flint, where they raised their family, and retired to Mikado in 1988. Gertrude was an...
Donald R. Alderman
Aug 12, 2024
Donald R. Alderman, 72, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.
Don is survived by three children, Steve, Josh, and Casie, 13 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and his siblings, Leonard, Chris, Joe, Tom, Earl, Derek, Darrell, Roxanne, and Lori. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Russell and Naomi, and his parents, Robert Greathouse,...
Gary M. Leaym
Jul 24, 2024
Gary Michael Leaym, 74, of Black River, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Born August 23, 1949 to Winton and Delia Leaym in Detroit, he was raised in Royal Oak.
Gary is survived by two sons, Chad Leaym of Madison Heights, and Chistopher Leaym of Hudsonville, his daughter, Melissa Damer of Madison Heights, his sister, Cheryl (Pete) Mirk of Troy, and his...
Joseph P. Murray
Jul 20, 2024
Joseph P. Murray, 73, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his home. Born October 22, 1950, to Fred and Bertha (Jorsz) Murray in Connecticut, he was raised there. Joe served in the United States Air Force, and retired in 1990 as a Senior Master Sergeant. On December 24, 2016, he married Mary Teja Liljestrand in Tucson, Arizona...
Earl Lee Allen
Jul 18, 2024
Earl "Lee" Allen, 54, of Glennie, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home.
Lee was born the same day as his wife: on March 11, 1970. He was born in Royal Oak, but raised in Madison Heights, by Earl Fredrick and Laura (Mills) Allen. On July 9, 1994, he married Bridget Lee Thornton at Iargo Springs recently celebrating 30...
Dale L. Regier
Jul 18, 2024
Dale L. Regier, 77, of Glennie, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
Born July 25, 1946, to Leonard G. and Oliva Fay (Sands) Regier in Glennie, he was raised in Pontiac, MI. Dale worked for the Pontiac Press, and at McDonalds, and moved back to Glennie in the early 1970s. He was a member...
James Jay Bentley
Jul 17, 2024
James Jay Bentley, 58, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 after a long, courageous battle with MS surrounded by his friends and family.
Born July 20, 1965 to James J. and Anita Gail (Boisseau) Bentley in Highland Park, MI, he was raised in Royal Oak. He attended George A. Dondero High School in Royal Oak. Jim played baseball...
Darlene G. Stone
Jul 14, 2024
Darlene Gail Stone (Elowsky) went peacefully to be with the Lord on 14 July 2024.
Darlene will be loving remembered by her husband of 66 years Thomas Stone, her children Reta, LeeAnn (Chris), and Ted, and her grandchildren Michael, Sydney and Marisa.
Darlene is also survived by her brothers Roger Elowsky (Cindy) and Terry Elowsky (Darlene). Brother and Sister in laws Judy...
Sharon Realy
Jul 14, 2024
Sharon Realy, 71, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.
Born February 23, 1953, to Norbert and Geneieve (Rzeckowski) Bogacki in Detroit, MI, she was raised in Hamtramck. On July 30, 1971, she married Robert Realy Jr. in Warren. Sharon worked as a registered nurse. She enjoyed golfing and fishing, working in her garden...
Nathaniel P. Bonde
Jul 9, 2024
Nathaniel P. Bonde, aged 26, of Glennie, MI, passed away on July 9, 2024, just a day shy of his 27th birthday. Born on July 10, 1997, Nathaniel was a cherished son to William and Imelda (Aventajdo) Bonde. He grew up in a loving home alongside his brothers, Joseph and Gabriel.
Nathaniel was known for his deep appreciation for the outdoors,...
Arthur D. Troy
Jul 2, 2024
Arthur D. Troy, 85, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Lakeview Manor in Tawas City.
Born January 14, 1939 to Thomas and Lois (Brilliant) Troy in Sharon, Connecticut, he was raised in Yonkers, New York. On November 26, 1982, he married Georgette Wadsworth in Harrisville. Art served in the United States Air Force, and retired after 20 years...
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