Obituaries
Joanna Hedwig Erb
Aug 7, 2025
Mrs. Joanna Hedwig Erb, 82 of Lovells, Michigan died on August 7, 2025 at her home. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Kenneth. Joanna was born in Alpena, Michigan on July 17, 1943 to Joseph and Stella (Kozlowski) Donajkowski. She resided in Lovells since the early 1970s. Joanna was a member of St. Francis...
Kathleen Faith Matthews
Sep 7, 2025
Mrs. Kathleen Faith Matthews, 83 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on the early morning of September 7, 2025 at her home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 10, 1941 to the late Edmund and Anne Wojewski. She married Arthur Matthews in January of 1961 and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage before her passing. The couple has...
Bennie L. Bolser
Sep 4, 2025
Bennie L. Bolser died on the early morning of September 4, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born on August 25, 1929 to Benjamin W. and Saloma B. (Cissna) Bolser at Women’s Hospital in Flint, Michigan. He married Patricia J. Todd on August 28, 1948 at the Todd home in Flint and together they celebrated 74 years of...
Bobbie Jean Smart
Sep 3, 2025
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Smart, of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at The Brook of Gaylord at the age of 81 on September 3, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Donna (Crawford) Cadieux. She grew up in Jasper, MI, but moved back to Hillman following her graduation from cosmetology school. She lived in Hillman for...
Mary LaRue Manier
Sep 3, 2025
Mary LaRue Manier, 89 of Atlanta (Big Rock), MI passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Hillman on the morning of September 3, 2025. Mary was born in Atlanta on August 23rd, 1936 to the late Lawrence and Fannie Manier in the very same farmhouse bedroom that her father was born in, located on the Centennial Family Farm (Established 1880). Mary...
Maggie Jane Corey
Sep 2, 2025
Ms. Maggie Jane Corey, of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on September 2, 2025 at the age of 63. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Goble and Elizabeth (Bishop) Corey on November 28, 1961. She has resided in Lewiston since 2014. Maggie was close with her three children and could always be found in their company. She loved...
Thomas Irvin Gawne
Aug 20, 2025
Mr. Thomas Irvin Gawne, 68 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his son at his side on the early morning of August 20, 2025. He was born to George and Helen (Curtis) Gawne in Saginaw, Michigan on July 13, 1957. At the young age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his...
Ralph Arthur Eastman
Aug 17, 2025
Ralph Arthur Eastman, 90 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on August 17, 2025 with his daughter at his side. He was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late wife, Eunice. He was born in Canaan, New Hampshire on October 26, 1934 to Harold and Ordella (Dunham) Eastman. Ralph served his country proudly in the United States Army during...
Richard Louis Castle Jr
Aug 14, 2025
Richard Louis Castle Jr, age 72, of Lewiston, Michigan passed away on August 14, 2025. He was born on April 12, 1953 in Garden City, Michigan. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara (Austin) Castle. Richard was an all-seasons fisherman and loved spending time outdoors.
Richard is survived by his sister, Linda (Michael) Freeland; aunt, Patricia Lease; niece, Kristen...
Chris Dennis Kuczajda
Aug 9, 2025
Chris Dennis Kuczajda, 63 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on August 9, 2025 at his home. He was born in Dearborn, Michigan on March 14, 1962 to the late Ernest and Barbara (Bedford) Kuczajda. He has resided in Hillman for the last five years. Chris enjoyed fishing in his younger years and more recently had begun working on tractors and small...
Ralph Edward Tack
Jul 31, 2025
Mr. Ralph Edward Tack, 79 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on July 31, 2025. Ralph was born in Centerline, Michigan on May 3, 1946 to the late Walter and Angela (Pacer) Tack. He served his country proudly in the United States Marines Corp during the Vietnam War. After he was...
Jeffery Dean Dove
Jul 27, 2025
Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” Dean Dove, 74 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at McLaren Northern Regional Hospital in Petoskey on July 27, 2025. He was born in Flint, Michigan to the late Milton and Donna (Christer) Dove on February 12, 1951. Jeff has resided in Lewiston for the last 28 years. He loved both acting and theater. Jeff performed as a...
Barbara Ann Steele
Jul 22, 2025
Barbara Ann Steele, 87, of Atlanta, Michigan, formerly of Detroit and Farmington, Michigan, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was born June 18, 1938 to John and Margaret “Peg “Steele in Detroit. She graduated from Christopher Columbus Elementary School and in 1956 from Edwin Denby High School in Detroit. She moved to Canada Creek Ranch in July, 1994, having...
Patsy Kay Gere
Jul 19, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Kay Gere, 73 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord on July 19, 2025. She was born in Pigeon, Michigan on February 23, 1952 to the late Keith and Wanda (Bloomfield) Bills. Patsy has resided in Atlanta for the last 10 years. She was a very devout Jehovah Witness. She enjoyed gardening,...
John Edward Enkemann Jr
Jul 17, 2025
John Edward Enkemann, Jr., 70, of Northville, Michigan, died unexpectedly at his cottage in Hillman, Michigan on July 17, 2025. He was born on April 19, 1955, in Adrian, Michigan, the oldest child of John Edward Enkemann and Doris (Kapp) Enkemann. John lived in many cities throughout Michigan and Ohio as a child and an adult. He graduated from W....
Joanne Lawson
Jul 16, 2025
Mrs. Joanne Lawson, 83 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on July 16, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. Joanne has resided in Lewiston for the last 30 years with her husband, John. She loved to sew and make dolls and cook her famous polish dishes. She also enjoyed taking care of her...
Albert W. Sweet
Jul 11, 2025
Albert “Al” Sweet, 53 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on July 11, 2025 at his home. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan on August 16, 1971 to Richard and Joyce (Gleason) Sweet. He married Tina (Matarazzo) Sweet on February 17, 2007 and together they celebrated 18 years of marriage before his passing. Together the couple owned and operated Sweet’s 624...
Paul McMurray
Jun 29, 2025
Mr. Paul McMurray, 79 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 29, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1945 to the late Matthew and Eva (Mackenzie) McMurray in Alpena, Michigan. Paul grew up in Hillman and served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1965-1967. He married his wife, Janet “Jan”...
Cynthia Elizabeth Mason
Jun 23, 2025
Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Elizabeth Mason, 73 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on June 23, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 27, 1952 to the late Duane and Marilyn (Banks) Heaton. She has resided in Lewiston for the past 23 years, formerly of Imlay City. Cindy loved wildlife and enjoyed...
Francis Anthony Kresevich
Jun 22, 2025
Mr. Francis “Frank” Anthony Kresevich, 82 of Atlanta, Michigan died on June 22, 2025 at his home. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on January 15, 1943 to the late Frank and Mary Ann (Marich) Kresevich. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Frank has resided in Atlanta since 1990 alongside his wife, Lorraine. He was an...
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