Obituaries
Gena Yockey
Nov 19, 2023
Gena Yockey, 64, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home.
Born April 26, 1959 to Jim and Betty Yockey in Alpena, she was raised there. Gena worked in the office at her family’s company, Yockey Construction. Her love of animals led her to be one of the first people to work at the...
Charles H. Gauthier
Nov 15, 2023
Charles (Chuck) Gauthier, age 93, of Black River, died November 15th, 2023, under the wonderful care of Touch of Country staff and Hospice of Michigan.
Son of Eva and stepson of Harry Gerard, he was born June 22nd, 1930,...
Susan Kay Alstrom
Nov 12, 2023
Susan Kay Alstrom, 76, of Ossineke, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born December 14, 1946 to Willard and Norma (Ferris) Alstrom in Alpena, she was raised in Ossineke. Susan graduated from Alpena High School in 1965, and went on to become a licensed cosmetologist, and owned her own salon. She...
Denise Schulz
Nov 9, 2023
Born Denise Elizabeth Morgan (Bull) at St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, California. She was raised and preceded in rest by her parents, William Clifford Morgan and Ethel Emily Morgan (Hosko), also passed her ex-husband Roger Allen Schulz (1947-2023), father-in-law Roger Adolf Schulz, mother-in-law Juanita May Schulz (Fawbush), sister-in-law Jackie Morgan, brother-in-law Lawrence "Larry" Dale Schulz and beloved grandson Benjamin...
Elizabeth Mary Richardson
Nov 6, 2023
Elizabeth M. Richardson, 50, of Spruce, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home.
Born August 20, 1973 to Forrest and Barbara (Rasmussen) Gauthier in Alpena, she has been a lifelong resident of the area. On June 11, 1994, she married David Richardson in Spruce. Together they owned and operated Dave’s Auto Repair, where Liz managed the...
Martin Carl Gehres Jr.
Nov 6, 2023
Martin Carl Gehres, our dear husband, father, grandfather and friend, passedaway on November 6, 2023 at the age of 82.
Carl was born to Martin and Betty Gehres in Lincoln, MI on July 23, 1941. Hegraduated from Alcona High School in 1959 before attending the Culinary Instituteof America in New Haven, CT where he graduated in 1962.
Carl started...
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...
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