Obituaries
James L. Bowers
Jan 29, 2014
James L. Bowers, 68, of Lincoln passed away January 29, 2014 at the Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. He was born October 16, 1945 to Forest E. and Alice (Alcorn) Bowers in Lincoln where he was a lifelong resident. Jim was preceded in death by his wife Linda on June 12, 1999, and was a member of the First...
Sandra K. Zuchowski
Jan 28, 2014
Sandra K. Zuchowski, 71, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. Sandra was born August 20, 1942 in Dickson, Tennessee to Stanley and Lucy (Luther) Work. On September 16, 1961, she married Alexander Zuchowski in Hazel Park. They were residents of Hazel Park and Warren before moving to Spruce in 1990. She was...
Joseph T. Gauthier
Jan 26, 2014
Joseph T. Gauthier, 88, of Black River, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his home. Born August 10, 1925, to Telesphore and Valerie (Potvin) Gauthier in Black River, he was raised there. Joe served in the United States Navy as a Gunner’s Mate during World War II, where he received a Purple Heart. On February 1, 1947, he married...
Robert L. Spencer
Jan 22, 2014
Robert Lyle Spencer, 80, of Harrisville died on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at Jamieson Nursing Home. He was born October 17, 1933 in Glennie to John and Mary (Coppler) Spencer. He graduated from Oscoda High School in 1952 and attended Michigan State University. Mr. Spencer served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1955. On December, 8, 1956 he married...
Joe Kalinich
Jan 19, 2014
Joe Kalinich, 98, of Hillman, died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Hillman’s Haven. He was born October 24, 1915 in Glennie to Nick and Josephine (Yanish) Kalinich. Raised in Glennie, Joe moved to Detroit, where he attended trade school. He served in the Army in WWII from 1941 until 1946. Returning to Glennie in 1948, he was employed at Wurtsmith...
Myron L. Bundy
Jan 10, 2014
Myron L. “Mick” Bundy, 87, of Harrisville, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at his home. Born April 2, 1926 to John French and Elsie May (Stephens) Bundy in Flint, MI, he was raised there. Immediately following his graduation from Flint Central High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and fought in Europe during WWII. On March 16,...
Thomas M. McGregor
Jan 6, 2014
Thomas M. McGregor, 59, of Detroit, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at St. John’s Hospital in Detroit. Born November 9, 1954 to Hector and Lois (Morrison) McGregor in Detroit, he was raised there and in Kansas City, MO. In 1994, he returned to Detroit, where he worked in electrical repairs. Thomas was known as a “handyman”, and enjoyed taking...
Joseph Robert Shulte II
Jan 3, 2014
Joseph Robert Shulte II, infant son on Suzette Curley and Joseph Robert Shulte both of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2013 at Alpena Regional Medical Center, shortly after his birth. Surviving in addition to his parents are his grandparents, Steven Curley of Ypsilanti,Mi, Loretta and Dan Gossett of Babbitt MN and Bob and Carol Shulte of Waterford, MI;...
M. Edward Flanigan
Dec 31, 2013
Meryl Edward “Ed” Flanigan Jr., 82, of Barton City passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at his home. Born March 8, 1931 Meryl Sr. and Cornelia (Hitt) Flanigan, in Monroe, MI, he was raised in the Detroit area. Ed served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On February 14, 1987, he married Judith Bamberger in Barton...
Violet D. Pletscher
Dec 29, 2013
Violet Dorothy Pletscher, 99, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Violet was born March 5, 1914, in Lincoln to Charles and Jessie Gertrude (Franklin) Ward. She was raised in Gustin Township and married Harry Pletscher on March 8, 1929. They were residents of Flint for a few years, returning to Gustin to...
Pearl Ann Rogers
Dec 29, 2013
Pearl Ann Rogers, 69, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at St. Mary’s Standish Hospital. Born December 7, 1944 to John and Rita (Wojciechowski) Sayan in Wayne, MI, she was raised in Mikado. On October 9, 1964, she married Robert Rogers Sr. in Oscoda. They were residents of Mikado, where Pearl enjoyed watching the birds and wildlife in...
Wayne F. Siebert
Dec 21, 2013
Wayne F. Siebert, 64, of Barton City, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his home. Born January 28, 1949 to Carl and Mary (Katona) Siebert in Barton City, he was raised there. Wayne graduated from Alcona High School in 1967 and from Michigan State University in 1971. A long time resident of Clio, Wayne worked at Zack Construction in...
Barry F. LaFave
Dec 17, 2013
Barry Franklin LaFave, 61, of Oscoda, passed away Tuesday December, 17, 2013 at Jamieson Nursing Home, Harrisville, MI. He was born May 18, 1952 in Black River to Edward and Yvonne (Potvin) LaFave. Barry was raised in Black River later living in Lincoln and Greenbush, recently moving to Oscoda.In 1989 he married Sharyn Thompson. He is survived by his wife,...
Dora Jane Lincoln
Dec 5, 2013
Dora Jane Lincoln, 70, formerly of Mikado, passed away Thursday December 5, 2103 at Iosco Medical Facility in Tawas City. Born February 18, 1943 to Norman and Mabel (Tait) Fowler in Mikado, she was a lifelong resident. Dora enjoyed many hobbies, including singing, reading, cross stitch and crochet. Dora loved the outdoors, especially berry picking. Dora is survived by three...
James A. Howell
Nov 30, 2013
James A. Howell, 63, of Black River, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his significant other, Sheila Gauthier, three daughters, Dawn (Levi Stone) Baldwin of Branch, MI; Ashley (Mike) Connell of Perry, MI; and Courtney (Jason Tymczyn) Gauthier of Grand Rapids, MI, eight grandchildren, and two sisters, Patricia VanWormer of Lansing, and Merry...
Rena L. Wanzer
Nov 27, 2013
Rena L. Wanzer, 82, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Alpena Regional Medical Center. She is survived by seven children Gloria (Jack) Foster of Harrisville, Renee (Bob) Larson of Barton City, Cheryl (John) Holmes of Harrisville, Marie Dean of Oscoda, Emmet (Nowanna) Wanzer of Lander Wyoming, Jo (John) Allen of Harrisville, and Eldon (Theresa) Wanzer of Texas,...
Marvel M. Boutilier
Nov 20, 2013
Marvel M. (Rifenbark) Boutilier, 81, of Barton City, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at her home. Born March 1, 1932 to Clifford and Helen (Cordes) Kelly in Royal Oak, she has been a resident of Barton City for most of her life. On July 1, 1952, she married Elmer Rifenbark. A dedicated homemaker, Marvel worked on the family farm,...
Herbert F. Specht
Nov 19, 2013
Herbert F. Specht, 76, of Alpena, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. Born May 22, 1937, to Frederick and Mary (Sayon) Specht in Harrisville, he was raised there. A graduate of Harrisville High School, Herb worked for Fletcher Paper Company until retiring in 1991. He enjoyed tinkering on old cars and vehicles. He is survived...
Eugene N. Mishler
Nov 16, 2013
Eugene N. Mishler, 84, of Lincoln (LLWC), passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Born June 18, 1929 to Franklin and Lillian (Rhoades) Mishler in Flint, he was raised there. He served in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged in 1952. On June 26, 1954, he married Florence Tunk. Eugene attended General Motors...
Christina D. Nestle
Nov 13, 2013
Christina D. Nestle, 91, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her home. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Nestle of Rimrock AZ, son, Murray Nestle of Harrisville, one granddaughter, Holly (Ryan) Burr of Beltsville MD, one great grandson, Jackson David Burr, one niece, Pauline Groff, and three nephews, Vernon (Jane) Lerette, Wayne Lerette, and Duane Ginder....
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