Mrs. Virginia Helen Ferguson, formerly of Hillman, MI and more recently of Rochester Hills, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Bellbrook in Rochester Hills. Born in Rosiclare, Illinois on January 14, 1925, Virginia “Virg” was 94 years young at the time of her passing.  She met her soulmate, Gordon “Stan” Ferguson in Detroit when she was 18 years old.  Stan and Virg maintained a successful “long...

Mr. Martin Powell Jr, 85 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on November 3, 2019. He was born in Atlanta, Michigan on November 3, 1934 the son of the late, Martin and Ruth (Cooley) Powell. Martin graduated from Hillman High School and went on to serve his country in the United States National Guard. He married his wife, Barbara (Cameron) Powell on July 23, 1955 and together the couple celebrated 64 years of marriage before his passing. Martin worked for...

Mr. Donald Alfred Buchler, 82 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on October 22, 2019. He was born in Montmorency Township, Michigan on April 7, 1937 the son of the late, Alfred and Olga (Schlak) Buchler. Donald was born and raised in Hillman and graduated from Hillman High School in 1956. He retired from General Motors after 30 years where he worked at Buick Plant 36 in Flint. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Royston. Donald enjoyed socializing...

Sandra Kay LaBette, 60 years old, passed away in her sleep on October 22, 2019, at her home in Lewiston, Michigan. Sandi was born March 9, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, to Donald and Ann Finney while her father was in the Air Force. Although she grew up primarily in Michigan, she moved with her family to Memphis, Tennessee, in her junior year where she graduated early from high school. During her life, she worked as an in-home care assistant, flea market vendor, graphic designer and typesetter,...

Mr. Donald Vern Smith, 91 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on October 17, 2019 at MediLodge of Alpena. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late, Walter and Anna (Baumberger) Smith on March 31, 1928. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy Reserves. On October 10, 1953 in Wyandotte, Michigan he married his wife, Joan (Roehrig) Smith and together the couple celebrated 66 years of marriage before his passing. They have both resided in Atlanta at Canada Creek Ranch since July...

Mrs. Jane Ann Keen, 88 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on October 15, 2019. She was born in Jackson, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Valvatt Clark on July 8, 1931. Formerly of Battle Creek, she resided in Hillman for the last 35+ years. She  loved her church and attended the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed golfing when she was younger and loved crafting, sewing, knitting, and needlepoint. She will be dearly missed.   She is survived by her...

  Mrs. Violet Ester Robinson, 84 of Hillman, Michigan died at her home surrounded by loved ones on October 14, 2019. She was born in Alpena, Michigan on December 25, 1934 to the late, Martin and Margaret (Hasse) Domke. Violet grew up on a dairy farm, on of eight children in Herron, Michigan. After leaving the family farm, she worked as a switchboard operator in Alpena until meeting and marrying her life long partner, Donald Duane Robinson. They spent 64 years together until his death...

Mrs. Kathleen Anne Tasker-Goodall, 70 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on October 13, 2019 at her home. She was born in Dedham, Massachusetts on October 3, 1949 to the late, Lawrence and Mary Tasker. Kathleen was very talented. She owned and operated various shops and a factory that specialized in home furnishings and custom lampshades. She was the owner and operator of Terra Trends in East Tawas for ten years. She made custom lampshades and was fabulous at quilting. She was a knitting...

Mr. Dean Garfield Inman, 64 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on October 10, 2019 at his home. He was born in Flint, Michigan on July 1, 1955. Dean grew up in Lapeer but lived in both North Branch and Auburn Hills before moving to the Lewiston area three years ago. He retired from General Motors in Pontiac after 30 years. He was an outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt. He was the best neighbor you could ever ask for and a friend to many. Family was his number one priority and he valued...

Mr. Arthur Harold Oesch, 89 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2019. He was born in Keego Harbor, Michigan on January 27, 1930 to the late, Jacob and Caroline (Armbruster) Oesch. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy for four years. He married his wife, Jennavee (Dell) Oesch in Angola, Indiana on January 7, 1951 and together the couple celebrated 68 years of marriage before his passing. They have resided in Atlanta since...