Obituaries
Mary Katherine Heiman
Nov 5, 2023
Mary Katherine Heiman, 64, of Spruce, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2023. Born May 5, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, Mary was a beloved sister, aunt, niece, and cousin who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mary’s love for family was as strong as her dance moves. With her family, she loved to...
Kay Terry Leflay
Oct 31, 2023
Kay Terry Leflay, 66, of Oscoda, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his home.
Born September 30, 1957 to Kay M. and Lilla (Livingston) Leflay in Wabasha, MN, he was raised in Austin, AR. On April 25, 1995, he married Sherrie Rogers in Ward, AR. They later moved to Oscoda. Terry was an over the road truck driver. ...
Frank Dimercurio
Oct 29, 2023
Frank Michael Dimercurio (70), of Harrisville, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
He was born April 8, 1953, to Alfonzo and Rosalia (Licavoli) Dimercurio, in Detroit. He graduated from Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores in 1965.
The passing of his father had a significant impact on Frank when he was 19. He took on the responsibility of supporting his family, graduating...
Janet M. Frappier
Oct 28, 2023
Janet M. Frappier, 87, of Clio, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.
Born October 2, 1936, to Delmore and Bernice (Palmer) Swartwout in San Bernardino, CA, she was raised in Clio, MI. A devoted homemaker, Janet enjoyed working in her yard at the Farm house in Clio, where she raised her children.
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Ivy L. Thrasher
Oct 28, 2023
Ivy Lavell Thrasher, 73, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Ivy was born November 23, 1949 to Delmer and Vernalee (Guthrie) Thrasher in Rector, Arkansas. Ivy grew up in Arkansas on a cotton farm before relocating to Michigan during her early teen years. Ivy never met a stranger and could talk to anyone which was...
Allen Silverthorn Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
Allen Silverthorn Jr., 97, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Lincoln Haven.
He was born July 16, 1926, and raised in Harrisville, MI, to Allen & Bernice (Baker) Silverthorn.
He served in WWII, in the Navy. He returned to Alcona County and worked for Alcona County Road Commission for 42 Years. He loved horses and was...
Etta Mae Gawthrop
Oct 23, 2023
Etta Mae (Hickey) Gawthrop, age 78, formerly of Mikado and Ossineke, Michigan, passed away on October 23, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from Alpena High School and studied at Graceland University. Sadly, a mere five days after her death, on October 28, her son, James, died from cancer at the age of 51. Etta Mae is survived by...
David B. Sterner
Oct 12, 2023
David B. Sterner Sr., 86, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his home,surrounded by his family.
Dave was born May 14, 1937, in Yonkers, New York to Dr. Burton and Margerite (Budd) SternerSr. He was raised in Staten Island, New York until joining the U.S. Air Force in 1957. Dave wasthen stationed in Oscoda, Michigan where...
Ruth M. Johnston
Oct 9, 2023
Ruth M. (Holmes) Johnston, 88, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.
Born May 13, 1935 to Durwood and Janie (Fowler) LeCuyer in Lincoln, she was raised there. She was a longtime resident of Alpena, where she worked as a manager at Alpena Savings for 26 years, and volunteered at Alpena General Hospital. On May 5, 2005, she married Richard...
Alice E. Sierota
Oct 9, 2023
Alice E. Sierota, 83, of Black River, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.
Born November 3, 1939, to Joseph and Helen (Szwatkowski) Wojciechowski in Detroit, MI, she was raised in Romulus. On September 17, 1960, she married Robert E. Sierota in Romulus, and they were residents of Canton. They moved to their home in Black River in 2002. ...
Ruth F. Valentine (Media)
Oct 7, 2023
Ruth Frances Valentine (Media), 83, of Oscoda passed peacefully at home on Saturday October 7, 2023.
She was born July 29, 1940, in Pontiac Michigan, to the late James and Catherine (Compliment) Media. She graduated from Utica High School in 1958. On January 27, 1962, she married Harry Valentine in Macomb County, Michigan.
Ruth worked for many years...
Roy Allen Apsey
Oct 6, 2023
Roy Allen Apsey, “Hot Rod”, 27, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home.
Born January 28, 1996, to Roy L. and Lanice (Pettit) Apsey in Tawas City, MI, he has been a lifelong resident of Lincoln. Roy graduated from Alcona High School in 2014. He enjoyed cooking at several local restaurants. Roy enjoyed trips...
Jamie Sue White
Oct 4, 2023
Jamie Sue White, 85, of Spruce, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home.
Born June 30, 1938, to James and Juanita (Henneke) Jackson in Flint, MI she was raised there. Jamie worked for General Motors for many years. On April 6, 1956, she married Roy White in Flint. In 1987, she moved to Spruce, where she...
Sterling R. Rogers
Oct 3, 2023
Sterling R. Rogers, 68, of Barton City, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his home.
Born February 20, 1955, to Donald and Grace (Rapson) Rogers in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Glennie. He worked for Chrysler in Detroit, and retired to Barton City, where he loved to ride his motorcycle, and was always helping people. He...
Beatrice I. Dellar
Oct 2, 2023
Beatrice Ionah Dellar, 95, of Atlanta, MI, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home.
Born August 24, 1928, to Lawrence and Susan (Paul) Healy in Flint, MI, she was raised in Glennie. On February 16, 1946, she married Lyle Dellar in Harrisville where they were longtime residents. Beatrice worked as a teacher’s aide but enjoyed working...
Mike K. Anderson
Sep 29, 2023
Michael K. Anderson, 59, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home after a ten year battle with cancer.
Born September 29, 1964, to Sam and Betty (Bowers) Anderson in Alpena, MI, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Mike was a handyman who enjoyed hard work. He was the assistant greenskeeper at Lost Lake Woods...
Linda Lou Jasso
Sep 27, 2023
On September 27, 2023 at the age of 81, Linda Lou Jasso passed peacefully on hospice after suffering many months from pulmonary fibrosis and congestive heart failure.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Known by her Nickname, Linda “Sunny” Lou – she lit up a room with her endearing smile, infectious laugh and until her...
Noreen Maarleveld
Sep 27, 2023
Noreen Maarleveld, 79, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at her home.
Born July 18, 1944, to Anthony and Regina (Born) Maarleveld in Bay City, MI, she was raised there. Noreen was a devoted homemaker and caregiver, who was always willing to help someone in need. On August 20, 1979, she married Walter Maarleveld in Flint,...
Susan L. Carpenter
Sep 21, 2023
Susan Lee Carpenter, 68, of Lincoln and Tawas City Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was at the family farm on M-72, the same place she was lovingly raised and nurtured throughout her life.
Susan was born on June 12, 1955, the first child of Doc and Eva Carpenter. From an early age, she...
Virginia Dimercurio
Sep 19, 2023
Virginia Gillette Dimercurio, the beloved wife of Frank Dimercurio, passed away on Tuesday, September 19th, joining her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Daughter of Edward and Mary Gillette. Sister to Thomas Gillette of Atlanta GA and the late Dick and Dave Gillette.
She was born and raised in Bellevue, MI and over the years she has lived in...
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