Obituaries

Paul McMurray

Paul McMurray

Jun 29, 2025

Mr. Paul McMurray, 79 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 29, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1945 to the late Matthew and Eva (Mackenzie) McMurray in Alpena, Michigan. Paul grew up in Hillman and served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1965-1967. He married his wife, Janet “Jan”...

Cynthia Elizabeth Mason

Cynthia Elizabeth Mason

Jun 23, 2025

Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Elizabeth Mason, 73 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on June 23, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 27, 1952 to the late Duane and Marilyn (Banks) Heaton. She has resided in Lewiston for the past 23 years, formerly of Imlay City. Cindy loved wildlife and enjoyed...

Francis Anthony Kresevich

Francis Anthony Kresevich

Jun 22, 2025

Mr. Francis “Frank” Anthony Kresevich, 82 of Atlanta, Michigan died on June 22, 2025 at his home. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on January 15, 1943 to the late Frank and Mary Ann (Marich) Kresevich. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Frank has resided in Atlanta since 1990 alongside his wife, Lorraine. He was an...

Russell Lee Earls

Russell Lee Earls

Jun 22, 2025

Mr. Russell “Russ” Lee Earls, 51 of Lewiston, Michigan died on June 22, 2025 at his home. He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on October 22, 1973 to Jerry and Margaret (Mercure) Earls. Russ resided in Lewiston for the past 20+ years and owned and operated Lewiston Glass. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and also dabbled in...

Lorraine Ellen Kresevich

Lorraine Ellen Kresevich

Jun 20, 2025

Mrs. Lorraine “Lori” Ellen Kresevich, 78 of Atlanta, Michigan died on June 20, 2025 at her home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 17, 1947 to the late Harold and Rosecelia (Eggleston) Keller. She has resided in Atlanta since 1990. Lori attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Atlanta and was very devout in her faith. She...

Nelson Albert Farrier

Nelson Albert Farrier

Jun 20, 2025

Mr. Nelson Albert Farrier, 82 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at Traverse Manor in Traverse City, Michigan on June 20, 2025. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on June 23, 1942 to the late Merlin and Marian (Morrison) Farrier. Nelson resided in Hillman his entire life. He married the beautiful Bonnie (Guy) Farrier in January of 1960 and together the...

Diane Marie Spalding

Diane Marie Spalding

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Diane Marie Spalding, 69 of Atlanta, Michigan died on June 19, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on July 18, 1955. Diane was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Stanley who preceded her in death in 2009. Diane and Stanley were married on November 9, 1973 and celebrated 35 years...

Victor Elwood Eicher

Victor Elwood Eicher

Jun 15, 2025

Mr. Victor “Vic” Elwood Eicher, 93 of Johannesburg, Michigan died peacefully at his home on June 15, 2025. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 16, 1931. Vic married Helen Marie Eddy, April 6, 1953 and raised three sons in Troy/Royal Oak, Michigan. Vic was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War....

Carol Anne Benson

Carol Anne Benson

Jun 11, 2025

Mrs. Carol Anne Benson, 72 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Alpena on June 11, 2025. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Norm Turner. Carol was born on July 7, 1952 to Eric and Anne (Donegan) Benson. She has resided in Atlanta since July of 2020. Carol was raised in Scotland and...

Barbara Jean Ball

Barbara Jean Ball

Jun 9, 2025

Barbara Jean Ball of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by family on June 9, 2025 at the age of 95. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her long-awaited husband, Don Ball Sr. Barb was born in Grand Blanc, Michigan on January 23, 1930 to Marvin and Aphia (Busby) Douglass. She married Donald Ball Sr on June 26,...

Joan Marie Ames

Joan Marie Ames

Jun 3, 2025

Mrs. Joan Marie Ames, 83 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on June 3, 2025. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 17, 1941 to the late Walter and Alma (Madden) Premo. On May 14, 1966 she married Thomas Ames and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage before her passing. Joan was a member of...

Lois Jane Read

Lois Jane Read

Jun 3, 2025

Mrs. Lois Jane Read, 89 of Comins, Michigan died peacefully on June 3, 2025 at The Brook of West Branch. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Leslie. Lois was born on January 6, 1936 to George and Mildred (Scharnitzke) Pichler in Detroit, Michigan. Lois was a very active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church...

Paulette Elaine Delmage

Paulette Elaine Delmage

May 31, 2025

Mrs. Paulette Elaine Delmage, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on May 31, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born in Lapeer, Michigan to the late Paul and Rosalyn (Daly) Watz on June 15, 1950. She has resided in Lewiston since 1986. Paulette worked as an aide for Johannesburg...

Mary Jean Secrist

Mary Jean Secrist

May 30, 2025

Mary Jean Secrist, age 98, passed away peacefully in her home on May 30th.

Jean was born weighing 2 pounds, 10 ounces in Owasso MI in January of 1927. Her bed was a shoe box set on the heating grate. She married Ed Secrist in 1949. They had three sons, Michael, Pat and James. Their home was in Midland, MI but...

Eric Todd Derouchie

Eric Todd Derouchie

May 29, 2025

Eric Todd Derouchie, 48 of Atlanta, Michigan died unexpectedly on May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born in Coldwater, Michigan on March 31, 1977 to Thomas and Cathy (Passeno) Derouchie. Eric was raised in Detroit. He loved the outdoors, fishing, cars, and both his wife and children. He is and will be deeply missed.

Eric is remembered by his...

Robert Paul Scott

Robert Paul Scott

May 26, 2025

Mr. Robert Paul Scott, 72 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on the evening of May 26, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Albert and Susan (Woodruff) Scott on May 15, 1953. He has resided in Hillman for the last nine years. Robert was a simple man that enjoyed life. He owned and raised horses...

Ronald Paul Dively

Ronald Paul Dively

May 19, 2025

 Mr. Ronald Paul Dively, 80 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on May 19, 2025. He was born in Flint, Michigan on February 4, 1945 to the late Shannon and Evelyn (Thompson) Dively. He bought property in the Hillman area in 1986 and then retired in 1998 and then moved to Hillman permanently where he...

Raymond Charles Smith Jr.

Raymond Charles Smith Jr.

May 18, 2025

Raymond Charles Smith Jr, 74 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland on May 18, 2025. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 4, 1951. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Raymond has been in the Hillman area for the last 50 years. He was a simple man....

Henry Ordell Turner

Henry Ordell Turner

May 17, 2025

  Henry Ordell Turner, 84, of Curran passed away May 17, 2025 peacefully at his home.

The son of Henry David and Ethel (Hossler) Turner was born on August 15, 1940, in Holly, MI.  He had a love for John Deere tractors and spent most of his life on the road as a truck driver.  

No services are being planned, family...

Helen Franklin

Helen Franklin

May 17, 2025

Ms. Helen Franklin, 69 of Atlanta, Michigan died at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on May 17, 2025. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama on June 8, 1955 to the late Leonard and Lena (Holder) Franklin. Helen has resided in Atlanta since 2009 with her longtime companion of 33 years, James. Helen enjoyed coloring and cooking, and she loved her...