Obituaries
Carol Anne Benson
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Carol Anne Benson, 72 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Alpena on June 11, 2025. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Norm Turner. Carol was born on July 7, 1952 to Eric and Anne (Donegan) Benson. She has resided in Atlanta since July of 2020. Carol was raised in Scotland and...
Barbara Jean Ball
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara Jean Ball of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by family on June 9, 2025 at the age of 95. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her long-awaited husband, Don Ball Sr. Barb was born in Grand Blanc, Michigan on January 23, 1930 to Marvin and Aphia (Busby) Douglass. She married Donald Ball Sr on June 26,...
Joan Marie Ames
Jun 3, 2025
Mrs. Joan Marie Ames, 83 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on June 3, 2025. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 17, 1941 to the late Walter and Alma (Madden) Premo. On May 14, 1966 she married Thomas Ames and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage before her passing. Joan was a member of...
Lois Jane Read
Jun 3, 2025
Mrs. Lois Jane Read, 89 of Comins, Michigan died peacefully on June 3, 2025 at The Brook of West Branch. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Leslie. Lois was born on January 6, 1936 to George and Mildred (Scharnitzke) Pichler in Detroit, Michigan. Lois was a very active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
Paulette Elaine Delmage
May 31, 2025
Mrs. Paulette Elaine Delmage, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on May 31, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born in Lapeer, Michigan to the late Paul and Rosalyn (Daly) Watz on June 15, 1950. She has resided in Lewiston since 1986. Paulette worked as an aide for Johannesburg...
Mary Jean Secrist
May 30, 2025
Mary Jean Secrist, age 98, passed away peacefully in her home on May 30th.
Jean was born weighing 2 pounds, 10 ounces in Owasso MI in January of 1927. Her bed was a shoe box set on the heating grate. She married Ed Secrist in 1949. They had three sons, Michael, Pat and James. Their home was in Midland, MI but...
Eric Todd Derouchie
May 29, 2025
Eric Todd Derouchie, 48 of Atlanta, Michigan died unexpectedly on May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born in Coldwater, Michigan on March 31, 1977 to Thomas and Cathy (Passeno) Derouchie. Eric was raised in Detroit. He loved the outdoors, fishing, cars, and both his wife and children. He is and will be deeply missed.
Eric is remembered by his...
Robert Paul Scott
May 26, 2025
Mr. Robert Paul Scott, 72 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on the evening of May 26, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Albert and Susan (Woodruff) Scott on May 15, 1953. He has resided in Hillman for the last nine years. Robert was a simple man that enjoyed life. He owned and raised horses...
Ronald Paul Dively
May 19, 2025
Mr. Ronald Paul Dively, 80 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on May 19, 2025. He was born in Flint, Michigan on February 4, 1945 to the late Shannon and Evelyn (Thompson) Dively. He bought property in the Hillman area in 1986 and then retired in 1998 and then moved to Hillman permanently where he...
Raymond Charles Smith Jr.
May 18, 2025
Raymond Charles Smith Jr, 74 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland on May 18, 2025. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 4, 1951. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Raymond has been in the Hillman area for the last 50 years. He was a simple man....
Henry Ordell Turner
May 17, 2025
Henry Ordell Turner, 84, of Curran passed away May 17, 2025 peacefully at his home.
The son of Henry David and Ethel (Hossler) Turner was born on August 15, 1940, in Holly, MI. He had a love for John Deere tractors and spent most of his life on the road as a truck driver.
No services are being planned, family...
Helen Franklin
May 17, 2025
Ms. Helen Franklin, 69 of Atlanta, Michigan died at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on May 17, 2025. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama on June 8, 1955 to the late Leonard and Lena (Holder) Franklin. Helen has resided in Atlanta since 2009 with her longtime companion of 33 years, James. Helen enjoyed coloring and cooking, and she loved her...
Rodney Craig Mayse Jr
May 16, 2025
Rodney Craig Mayse Jr, 52 of Mio, Michigan took his final trip around the sun on May 16, 2025. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on July 24, 1972 to the late Rodney and Mary (Hodge) Mayse Sr. He has resided most of his life in the Mio area. Rodney was a member of the Masonic Lodge and worked as...
Barbara Sue McCarry
May 16, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Sue McCarry, 85 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on May 16, 2025. She was born in Flint, Michigan to the late Lloyd Hodges and Beulah McIvor on March 20, 1940. Barbara enjoyed a variety of hobbies including playing BINGO, the lottery, and games on her computer. She enjoyed bowling, making crafts, and loved animals....
Donald Leroy Benjamin
May 16, 2025
Donald “Donnie” Leroy Benjamin, 52 of Vanderbilt, Michigan died peacefully at his home on May 16, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 6, 1972 to the late, Donald and Caroline (Tungate) Benjamin.
Donnie is remembered by his sisters, Sheila Jahn, Tammy Harrington, and Veronica (Rickey) Plunkett; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents,...
Roger Charles Stevens
May 4, 2025
Mr. Roger Charles Stevens, 77 of Johannesburg, Michigan, took his final post on May 4, 2025. He was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late daughter, Amber. Roger was born in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Wilfred and Dorothy Stevens on January 9, 1948. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps, receiving several accommodations,...
Roger Louis Sigler
May 3, 2025
Roger Louis Sigler, 96 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on the morning of May 3, 2025. He was born to the late Thomas and Viola (Pernard) Sigler in River Rouge, Michigan on August 7, 1928. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He has resided in the...
Sherman Karl Stevens
Apr 25, 2025
Sherman “Sherm” Karl Stevens of Atlanta died suddenly at his home on April 25, 2025 at the age of 61. He was born in Seward, Alaska on September 18, 1963 to Rodney and Linda (Dickson) Stevens. Sherm worked as a dedicated salesman for 10+ years at Auto Value Atlanta where both his knowledge and expertise helped many customers and people...
Barbara Evelyn Parkinson
Apr 25, 2025
Barbara Evelyn Braseth Parkinson, age 78, of Hillman, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home — exactly where she wanted to be — on April 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Barbara was born on March 11, 1947, in Tansem Township, Clayton County, Minnesota. She lived for many years in Clio, Michigan, before retiring with her husband to Hillman....
Gary Duane Parker
Apr 22, 2025
Gary Duane Parker, 80 of Atlanta, Michigan died on April 22, 2025 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. He was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late wife, Judith. Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Duane and Dorothy (Barnes) Parker on January 17, 1945. He served his country proudly in the United States...
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