Mrs. Ethel Maxine Shepherd, 94 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her children on May 13, 2019. She was born in Coleman, Michigan on September 17, 1924 to the late, Samuel and Agnes (Donaldson) Walter. She married her husband, Ted Shepherd in Coleman on February 15, 1946 and together the couple celebrated 69 years of marriage before Ted's passing in April of 2015. The couple resided in Lewiston since the early 90's. Ethel had a variety...

Dorothy Emogene Loop, 94, of Comins, MI died at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2019.  She was born on January 24, 1925 to Elmer and Helen (Schebella) Davis in Onaway, Michigan.  She served her country proudly in the US Navy.  Dorothy retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service as a Time Keeper.  In retirement, she enjoyed working as a crossing guard and lunch mom until she was 85 years old at Warren Consolidated Schools.  She loved playing BINGO every...

Mrs. Bessie Minnie Verlinde, 94, of Lewiston, Michigan passed away at her home on May 5, 2019.  She was born on April 28, 1925 to August and Bertha (Menda) Kreger in Warren, Michigan.  She married Charles Verlinde on July 22, 1944 in Centerline, Michigan, having celebrated 61 years of marriage before his death in 2005.  She has resided in Lewiston since 1980 formerly of Farmington, Michigan.  She was a member of St Francis Catholic Church in Lewiston, and was a part of...

Mr. Mark Carl Deska, age 50, of Lewiston Michigan,  died at his home on May 5, 2019.  He was born on July 18, 1968 to Richard and Diane (Kalis) Deska in Highland Park, Michigan.  Mark has lived in Lewiston for the past 20 years, formerly of Livonia, Michigan.  He worked as an independent contractor installing tile for many years.  He loved the outdoors, especially snowmobiling, fishing, and deer hunting.  He also enjoyed hockey and was a Detroit Red Wings...

Mr. Hakan Anders Karlsson, 65, of Lewiston, Michigan, died on May 3, 2019 at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview.  He was born on September 11, 1953 to Oloaf and Dagny (Tieman) Karlsson in Sweden.  He spent most his life in Sweden, having moved to Lewiston in 1999.  He married his wife, Leeanne on June 23, 2000 on Mackinac Island.  Hakan did computer work for many years, he supplied most of Scandinavia with software for universities, hospitals, and other...

Mr. James Carey Long, 64 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on April 29, 2019. He was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on June 5, 1954 to the late, Ralph and Martha (Neilly) Long. He has resided in Atlanta since 2005, formerly of Toledo where he retired from the Jeep Plant after 28 years. James enjoyed fishing and hunting, and collecting rocks and agates that he used in his yard. He enjoyed politics and keeping up on things going on in the world. He adored his lab, C.J. Wrangler and...

Mrs. Maria Vivaldi Witkowski, 85 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on April 15, 2019 at MediLodge of Green View in Alpena with her daughter at her side. She was born on June 5, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Robert and Angelina (Boldrina) Vivaldi.  As were her wishes cremation has taken place and the family has chosen to remember Maria privately at this time.

Mrs. Devine "Vinnie" Joy Barnes, 80 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home on April 15, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Lake City, Michigan on April 11, 1939 to the late, Leroy and Hazel (Henry) Bergey. Vinnie worked in the restaurant business as both a waitress and a dishwasher. She loved country and polka music, gardening, fishing, playing card games, and watching car races. Most importantly, Vinnie enjoyed spending time with her family. She will...

Mr. Donald George Green, 91 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at home on April 8, 2019. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 1, 1928 to the late, George and Velma (Sanford) Green. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a weatherman.  Don founded Green Funeral Home in 1958 and served the families of Montmorency County for 25 years alongside his wife, Shirley, whom he married in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1970. The couple retired together in 1983. Don was a...

On Saturday March 30, Gordon L Cox Sr, 77 years old, left this earth leaving behind a life of love shared with his family. He spent his last days surrounded by his family — then exited quickly and peacefully without formally saying goodbye, which was always his way. He leaves behind his beloved four children and their significant others — Gordon L Cox Jr (Shelia Cox), Ken Cox (Kim Murphy), Gregory Cox (Pamela Cox) and Darlene Cox (Troy Bishop). He also leaves behind his...