Mr. James “Jim” Lee Shepherd, 83 of Lachine, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at his home on the early morning of May 17, 2023. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms after a long wait from his wife, Evelyn and son, Donnie. Jim was born in Hillman, Michigan on February 5, 1940 to the late Fred and Alice (James) Shepherd. He married his beautiful wife Evelyn in December of 1961 and together the couple celebrated 46 years together before her passing...

Michael Timothy Offerman, 67 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away after a battle with cancer on May 1, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on May 1, 1956 in Michigan to the late Forest and Beverly (Horton) Offerman. Michael was a proud veteran and served in the United States Army. He has resided in Atlanta for over 25 years. He loved his family and often spent time with them at the racetrack, shooting pool and riding his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed watching his...

Mrs. Dolores Joan Hoist, 91 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at Hillman Haven on the afternoon of April 24, 2023 with family at her side. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her late husband, Charles. Dolores was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 24, 1931 to Olaf and Louise (Barrett) Roberts. She was a past member of the Kingston Wesleyan Church where she also volunteered as a Sunday school teacher. Dolores and Charles were both dairy farmers and members of the Michigan...

Mrs. Mildred Irene Forrester, 90 of Atlanta, Michigan was called home to our Lord and Savior on the early morning of April 22, 2023. She was born in Flint, Michigan on August 17, 1932, to the late, John and Irene Woodbury. She married her husband, James A. Forrester III on December 6, 1952 and together the couple celebrated 44 years of marriage before his passing in November of 1996. Mildred enjoyed taking walks, watching television, puzzles, and baking homemade bread. She will be deeply...

Mr. Edward Arnold Schroeder, 80 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly at his home on April 20, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 19, 1942, to the late Arnold and Pauline (Larson) Schroeder. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post #198. He drove the school bus for Johannesburg Lewiston Schools in the past and was also a licensed contractor. Aside from work, Ed enjoyed a variety of hobbies. He loved camping in the upper...

Allard Jr., Marvin Charles, age 65, succumbed to metastatic esophageal cancer on April 18, 2023. Marvin was an extremely accomplished carpenter with an impressive career that spanned over 48 years, designing and constructing countless dwellings, with a specialty in ornate staircases. He loved to work with his hands and if he wasn’t using them to construct something, you’d probably find him tinkering with another one of his passions, rebuilding vintage “Jonsered”...

In the early morning hours of Friday, April 14, 2023, Mrs. Mary Alice Van Blois Brown went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her best friend at her side as she took her last breath. Mary was born on July 31, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late, Paul and Audrey (McTavish) Van Blois. She graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1959 and moved to Lewiston permanently in 1993. Mary had a passion for African violets and a large collection of which was featured in the Saginaw...

William “Bill” August Ekrut, 69 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on April 13, 2023. He was born in Yale, Michigan on July 9, 1953, to the late, Carl and Eileen (DeMar) Ekrut. His family moved to Lewiston, where Bill graduated from High School in 1971. He lived in Atlanta where he met and married his wife, Kathleen (Daly) Ekrut on June 20th, 1987, and together the couple celebrated 35 years of marriage, living in Canton, Michigan. Bill worked for 30 years as a mechanical engineer,...

Mr. Jody Jerome Edwards Sr, 54 of Alpena, Michigan, formerly of Texas, died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on April 2, 2023. He was born in Alpena on April 11, 1968, to Arnold and Lydia (Gammey) Edwards. Jody and his  family moved to Texas when he was just six months old and they resided there up until 2020 when they moved back to Alpena. He celebrated 29 years of marriage to his loving wife, Laurie (Kirksey) Edwards. Jody is survived by his wife, Laurie Edwards;...

Mrs. Kathleen Eleanor Davison, 79 of Gaylord, Michigan formerly of Lewiston, died peacefully at MediLodge of Gaylord on March 31, 2023. She was born in Flint, Michigan on February 1, 1944, to the late, Arthur and Ruby (Curtis) Lamson. Kathleen enjoyed crocheting, as well as sewing. She made baby blankets for anyone that was expecting a child and crocheted some of the best potholders that nearly everyone in Gaylord owned. She enjoyed gardening and making homemade pasties with a family recipe...