Obituaries

Bruce Kenneth Hieber

Bruce Kenneth Hieber

Apr 4, 2026

Bruce Kenneth Hieber, 76, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on April 4, 2026.

In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. The family has chosen to remember him privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Green Funeral Homes.

Timothy Aram Etheridge

Timothy Aram Etheridge

Apr 2, 2026

Timothy Aram Etheridge, 71 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on April 2, 2026 at MediLodge of Hillman.

In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. The family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Green Funeral Homes. 

Carolyn Marie Burzynski

Carolyn Marie Burzynski

Apr 1, 2026

Carolyn Marie Burzynski, 75, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on April 1, 2026. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 1, 1950, to the late Dominic and Frances (Budzyn) Karamol. At the age of 21, she married her husband, Michael Burzynski, and together they raised two daughters and celebrated 54 years of...

Clyde Steve Reiter

Clyde Steve Reiter

Mar 26, 2026

Clyde Steve Reiter, 86, of Hillman, Michigan passed away on March 26, 2026. Clyde was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on July 13, 1939 to the late Steve and Rose Reiter. He was a graduate of Altoona High School class of ’57. He married his wife, Thelma Jean Cook, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hillman, Michigan on May 6, 1961....

Kirk Gregory Gildner

Kirk Gregory Gildner

Mar 26, 2026

Kirk Gregory Gildner, 63 of Hillman, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on March 26, 2026. He was born in Flint, Michigan on November 11, 1962 to Leland and Yvonne (St. Onge) Gildner. He married Stacey (Routson) Gildner on July 7, 2014 and together they celebrated 11 years of marriage before his passing. The couple have lived in Hillman...

Teresa Kay Larson

Teresa Kay Larson

Mar 26, 2026

Teresa Kay Larson, 67 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 26, 2026. She was born in Fremont, Michigan on July 7, 1958 to the late L.D. and Mary (Bitley) Wolgamott. At the young age of 17, she married her husband, Howard Larson, and together the couple raised four children and celebrated...

Edythe Lorraine McSwain

Edythe Lorraine McSwain

Mar 25, 2026

Edythe L. McSwain, 96 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on March 25, 2026 at her in Atlanta surrounded by family. She was born on October 27, 1929 in Ferndale, Michigan to the late Bird and Lillian (Ruff) Gazlay. Edythe was a great cook, and she loved to go camping, bus trips with Good Times Travel, trips to the casino, doing...

Theila Eve Heinbokel

Theila Eve Heinbokel

Mar 23, 2026

Mrs. Theila Eve Heinbokel, 87, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Alpena on March 23, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 28, 1938 to the late Bryce and Dorothy (Harwood) Ferguson. Theila has resided in Atlanta since November of 1977. She was a devoted member of Big Rock Congregational Church where she served as...

Janet Lynn Allen

Janet Lynn Allen

Mar 22, 2026

Mrs. Janet Lynn Allen, 68 of Hillman, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena. She was born in St. Clair, Michigan on August 13, 1957 to the late Milton and Mary (Kraft) VanTiem. Formerly of Marysville, Janet resided in Hillman since 2001. While living in Marysville she was a member of St. Christopher...

Richard Emmett Deska

Richard Emmett Deska

Mar 18, 2026

Mr. Richard Emmett Deska, 87 of Lewiston, Michigan passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan on March 18, 2026. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Gus and Eileen (Grace) Deska on August 20, 1938. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Richard worked for 28 years at Ford as an...

Charles Wade McDonald

Charles Wade McDonald

Mar 17, 2026

Charles “Chuck” McDonald passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on March 17 after a brief battle with cancer.

Chuck was born on January 2, 1958, to Gary and Dorothy McDonald in Kalkaska, Michigan. He spent his childhood in Kalkaska and Ithaca alongside his parents and beloved brothers, Gary and Rod. Chuck graduated from Ithaca High School in 1976.

In 1977,...

Geraldine Ruth Hewitt

Geraldine Ruth Hewitt

Mar 16, 2026

Mrs. Geraldine Ruth Hewitt, 95 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 16, 2026. 

She will be remembered by her family privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Green Funeral Homes. 

Douglas Trembath

Douglas Trembath

Mar 14, 2026

Doug Trembath, 91, died peacefully at his home in Atlanta, Michigan on March 14, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1934 in Highland Park, Michigan to William and Minnie (Hutchins) Trembath. He married Bonnie Sandri on April 13, 1957. They were married for almost 56 years, until her passing in 2013. Doug served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957,...

Daniel Joseph Daly

Daniel Joseph Daly

Mar 13, 2026

Daniel Joseph Daly, 69 of Lewiston, Michigan passed away suddenly on March 13, 2026 at his home. He was born in Redford Township, Michigan on August 8, 1956 to the late John and Virginia (Pauli) Daly. Dan worked in management for Consumers Energy while living in Lake Orion before moving to Lewiston. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball...

Maurice Robert Rhoads

Maurice Robert Rhoads

Mar 11, 2026

Maurice “Maury” Robert Rhoads, age 94 of Oscoda, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, Michigan on March 11, 2026. He was born in Comins, Michigan on November 1, 1931 to the late Sheridan and Verna (Gusler) Rhoads. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. After his military service, Maurice earned a bachelor’s degree...

Joan Marie Smith

Joan Marie Smith

Mar 9, 2026

Mrs. Joan Marie Smith, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center just a week shy of her 96th birthday. She was born on March 16, 1930 to the late Henry and Margaret (Cank) Roehrig in Wyandotte, Michigan and resided in Atlanta at Canada Creek Ranch since 1978. Joan loved being a member at...

David Paul Burgess

David Paul Burgess

Mar 8, 2026

David Paul Burgess, of Johannesburg, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on March 8, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born in Garden City, Michigan on April 17, 1955 to the late Dow and Martha (Lynn) Burgess. At the age of 18, he met Cynthia Proben, and six years later on December 14, 1979 they married. David...

Kenny Lee Kinsey

Kenny Lee Kinsey

Feb 28, 2026

Kenny Lee Kinsey, 68 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on February 28, 2026. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 6, 1957 to Charles Kinsey and Sue Wellbaum (Valentine). He resided in Atlanta all of his life. Kenny had a love for the great outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding on his four-wheeler. In his...

Sally Ann Savage

Sally Ann Savage

Feb 26, 2026

Sally Ann Savage, age 91, of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born on December 8, 1934, in Holt, Michigan, Sally was the daughter of James and Ellen (Hicks) Gavine. At age thirteen, she moved to Atlanta, where she spent the rest of her life. As a young woman, she worked...

Harley Jonathan Jones

Harley Jonathan Jones

Feb 25, 2026

Harley Jonathan Jones, 83 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on February 25, 2026. He was born in Howell, Michigan on May 2, 1942 to the late Harley Lee and Wilma (Goyt) Jones. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Harley resided in Hillman for the last 20+ years. He was a member of...