Obituaries
Larry J. Ritchie
Jan 5, 2024
Larry J. Ritchie, 84, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home.
Born November 2, 1939, to Howard and Grace (Anderson) Ritchie in Harrisville, he has been a resident of the area for most of his life. He served in the United States Army. On December 11, 1965, he married Sandy Messina in Detroit. They...
Jolee A. Boyat-Hoeft
Jan 4, 2024
Jolee Ann Boyat-Hoeft, 66, of Alpena, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at her home.
Born October 25, 1957, to George and Eleanor (Hildebrant) Boyat in Bay City, MI, she was raised there and in Mikado. She was a longtime resident of Oscoda and Harrisville, before moving to Alpena in 2015. On October 5, 2008, she married Allen...
Bernadine V. Blaszak
Dec 31, 2023
Bernadine V. Blaszak (Strenk) passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023. Survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Gerald Blaszak. Loving mother to Mark Blaszak and Anthony (Michelle) Blaszak. Beloved grandmother to her four grandchildren, Joseph, Megan, Noah, and Joshua. Sister to Geraldine Strenk.
She treasured spending time with family and friends, whether it was simply watching a movie, playing...
Mark R Campbell
Dec 28, 2023
Mark R. Campbell 68 of Harrisville MI passed away Thursday December 28th 2023. He lived in Alcona county most of his life. Mark was an avid outdoorsman and loved to go hunting and fishing at every opportunity. He loved working on his vehicles and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son Jeremy of Harrisville and daughter...
Lorraine F. Bolam
Dec 28, 2023
Lorraine Francis Bolam passed away peacefully in her home in Lincoln,Mi on December 28, 2023 at the age of 83. She lived a full life surrounded by dear family and friends.
Lorraine was a devoted mother and grandmother, often bragging about her family to anyone who would listen. She was also an avid crocheter who loved spending time making...
Garry Daniel Gunderson
Dec 25, 2023
On the evening of December 25th, Garry Daniel Gunderson, 82, of Hubbard Lake, MI, passed awaypeacefully. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.Garry was born on December 14th, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, the heart of Motown and nicknamed the‘Motor City’. He was raised by his parents Orville and Marian (Hager) Gunderson and resided in bothFlint and Lincoln...
Jean M. Beard
Dec 24, 2023
Jean M. Beard, 77, of Greenbush, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home.
Born September 27, 1946 to Robert L. and N. Evon “Bonnie” (Robieson) French in Port Huron City, MI, she was raised in Footsite. On September 3, 1966, she married Charles E. Beard Jr. in Oscoda. In 1973 they moved to Greenbush. Jean was...
Bette Ann Keerl
Dec 17, 2023
Bette Ann Keerl, 81, of Mikado, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Tawas Manor.
Born March 29, 1942, to Thomas and Shirley (Baker) Ross Jr., in Garden City, MI, she was raised there. On January 13, 1962, she married Stanley Frederick Keerl in Garden City. They were residents of the Detroit Area, moving to Harrisville in 1981,...
Verna M. Nedo
Dec 15, 2023
Verna M. Nedo, 88, of Oscoda, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at her home.
Born March 11, 1935, to Harry Sr. and Sophie Andrews in Harrisville, she was a lifelong resident of the area. On November 7, 1953, she married Elmer R. Nedo in Lincoln. They moved to Oscoda in 1955. Verna worked at Harrisville Tool and...
Martha "Jean" Mendyka
Dec 14, 2023
In loving memory of Martha (Jean) Mendyka who peacefully passed away at her home in Lincoln, Michigan on December 14th. Born in Port Huron, Michigan to Harry and Carrie Bugg on December 8, 1927. She lived life with a remarkable spirit.
She shared part of her journey with Joseph Mendyka, raising two daughters, Diane Schefferly of Lincoln and Jeanette...
William M. Stone
Dec 14, 2023
William M. Stone, 84, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at hishome.Born September 17, 1939, to William and Lula (Forsythe) Stone in Harrisville, MI, hewas a lifelong resident of the area. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1960. OnJanuary 7, 1961, he married Judy Sierota in Harrisville. Bill worked at the AlconaCounty Road Commission, where...
Harold R. Thomas Jr.
Dec 12, 2023
Harold R. Thomas Jr., 65, of Hubbard Lake passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his home.
Born April 25, 1958 to Harold and Phyllis (Waelchli) Thomas Sr. in Detroit, MI, he was a longtime resident of Hubbard Lake. Harold owned HRT Drywall for several years, where he installed and finished drywall. He enjoyed bowling, darts and playing...
Richard J. Long
Dec 6, 2023
There will be a memorial service for Richard Long on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the service at 2:00 PM. Dr. Rev. Arie Van Brenk will officiate.
Aleta Faye Dolliver
Dec 4, 2023
Aleta Faye Wingrove-Dolliver of Glennie passed away on December 4th, 2023. Aleta was born on November 10th, 1947 in Alabaster, MI. She loved gardening, crafting, cooking, collecting Precious Moments figurines and hummingbird ornaments, along with the color purple and her never-ending love for Tweetie Bird. Most of all, she loved spending time with family and taking drives with...
Warren L. Mervyn
Nov 29, 2023
Warren L. Mervyn, 83, of Glennie, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home.
Born January 23, 1940, to William and Josephine (Lepard) Mervyn Sr., in Lake Orion, MI, he was raised there. Warren joined the U.S. Army, and served in Vietnam. In 1980, he moved to Oscoda. Later he moved to Glennie. Warren loved his Glennie...
Bernice L. Grzeskowiak
Nov 28, 2023
Bernice (Betty) Grzeskowiak, 90, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Betty was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on June 30, 1933 to Chuck and Bernice (Gazdowicz) Lapczynski. She married John Grzeskowiak, her high school sweetheart and they resided in a house that he built. They were married for over 40 years until...
Walter Lee Smith Sr.
Nov 26, 2023
Walter Lee Smith Sr died Friday, November 24th at home. He was born to Lee Emery Smith and Florena (Harris) Smith on January 9, 1940. He was Postmaster in Mikado from 1988-92, then Postmaster in Spruce, retiring in 2003. He was very active and even into his eighties loved helping his children build houses and work on vehicles, woodworking,...
Brenda S. Lantto
Nov 26, 2023
Brenda S. Lantto, 67, of Greenbush, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City.
Born January 6, 1956, to Wilbert Henry and Ella Rose (Anderson) Lantto in Alpena, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Brenda worked for years as a nurse’s aide at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. She...
Kevin "Tom" Maxwell
Nov 25, 2023
Kevin “Tom” Maxwell, 67, of Lincoln, formerly of Flint, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Born June 12, 1956 to Meredith L. and Esther R. (Farlow) Maxwell in Flint, he was raised there. He married Carol Sawade in 1973 in Flint. He served in the US Army, and was a proud military veteran. Tom worked as an engineer...
Virgil Lee Fox
Nov 21, 2023
Virgil Lee Fox, 68, of Proctor, Minnesota, was called home to sit by his Lord’s side on November 21, 2023. He was born October 21, 1955, to Aubrey and Kathleen (Johnson) Fox in Alpena, Michigan.
Virgil was raised in many towns due to following his family with his dad’s many jobs. It made for an interesting childhood, so many adventures.
On January...
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