Mr. Richard Jay Webber, 85 of Johannesburg, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his children on July 26, 2021. He was born on February 10, 1936 in Johannesburg, Michigan to the late, Jay and Eva (Longcore) Webber. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Richard resided in Johannesburg all of his life and was a member of The Hope Church in Gaylord. He enjoyed driving, baseball, playing guitar, and hunting and fishing in his younger years. Richard...

Mr. David Alan Gorter, 55 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on July 22, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 30, 1965 to Edwin and Kathleen (Smid) Gorter in Paterson, New Jersey. He married his wife, Delores (Merkle) Gorter on May 26, 2001 and together the couple celebrated 20 years of marriage before his passing. Formerly of Rapid City, they have resided in Lewiston since 2011. David was a member of the Assembly of God Church in New Jersey. He enjoyed music, singing, farming,...

Mr. David Raymond Sanders, 52 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on July 22, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1969 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to David Sanders and Geraldine Elsey. He has resided in Hillman for the last 20+ years. David was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting rocks and polishing them with his son. He was often referred to as a workaholic and enjoyed to help others when needed. His favorite hobby was riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and the time...

  Margaret "Peg" Catherine Rife, 95 of Lewiston passed away on July 19, 2021. She was born on October 5, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan. She married Earl "Russ" Rife in 1946. They moved to Dearborn, Michigan in 1955 and retired to Lewiston in 1980 when Russ retired. Peg was a member of the United Church of Christ and an auxiliary member of the VFW Fun Country Post 6335 in Lewiston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russ and daughters, Joan (John) Bryan, and Jane...

Mr. Steven William Showalter, 68 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on July 16, 2021 at his residence. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his wife, Dawn, who preceded him in death June of 2020. Steven was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to the late, Richard and Emma (Estes) Showalter on January 7, 1953. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Steven worked for General Motors and retired after 30 years. He was a member of the Atlanta Eagles. Steven enjoyed...

  Mrs. Elaine Josephine LaFleche, 92 of Novi, Michigan died peacefully on the early morning of July 14, 2021 at Grace Rae's Place Nursing Home in New Hudson, Michigan.  She was born in Hillman, Michigan to the late, Glenn and Ella (Moran) on October 12, 1928. Elaine was a very dedicated, generous woman, whom took pride in caring for her family. She became a school teacher at a young age. She raised her family while running a party store with her husband. She enjoyed traveling...

Mr. James (Jim, BJ) E. Huffman, 76 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan died peacefully at home in Atlanta, Michigan surrounded by loves ones on July 13, 2021. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on March 13, 1945 to the late, Charles and Christine (Ladd) Huffman. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a welder, fabricator, and mechanic. He enjoyed his afternoons going out for brunch and riding his motorcycle. Most importantly, he enjoyed his time spent with family and...

Mrs. Lillian Marie Klein, 64 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly at her home on July 12, 2021. She was born on October 30, 1956 in Alpena, Michigan to the late, John and Emma (Carter) Dice. Lillian has resided in Hillman since 1992. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. She adored her grandchildren and time spent with her family. Lillian will be deeply missed. She is survived by her sons, Patrick (Christal) Klein; and John Klein both of Hillman; grandchildren,...

Mr. James Briggs, 66 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on July 12, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1955 in Lansing, Michigan to Robert and Sally (Eaton) Briggs. Formerly of Grand Ledge, he has resided in Atlanta since 2009. He was a member of the Atlanta Eagles. James was an outdoorsman and loved woodworking, fishing, and hunting. He will be deeply missed.  James is survived by his wife, Karen Briggs of Atlanta; children, Jeremy (Gigi) Elliott of Phoenix, Arizona; Jamie...

Mrs. Carol Ann West, 81 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by the love of her children at her home on July 12, 2021. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her husband, Alfred. Carol was born in Flint, Michigan on December 19, 1939, to the late, Walter and Florence (Nelimark) Waisanen. She married Alfred Charles West in Roscommon, Michigan on June 24, 1961, and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage before Alfred's passing in July of 2009. Carol has resided...