Obituaries

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...

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...

Kenneth Longpre

Kenneth Longpre

Feb 25, 2026

Kenneth Russell Longpre, 93, of Hillman, passed away Wednesday evening February 25, 2026 at his home. The son of Gordon and Clara (Klein) Longpre was born on August 16, 1932 in Rust Township. He graduated from Hillman High School in 1951. Shortly after graduation, he entered the United States Army and served in the Korean War. After returning from Korea,...

Douglas Leroy Baker Sr

Douglas Leroy Baker Sr

Feb 17, 2026

Mr. Douglas Leroy Baker Sr, 81 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on February 17, 2026 surrounded by family. Born on March 19, 1944, he was the son of Harold and Helen (Dowker) Baker. Doug was born in Atlanta, Michigan and raised on a dairy farm. A lifelong farmer and proud United States Army veteran, Doug dedicated his days to the...

Gregory Roy Karkutt

Gregory Roy Karkutt

Feb 9, 2026

Gregory Roy Karkutt, age 70, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Kincheloe. Greg was born on July 25, 1955 in Mio, Michigan to the late Robert and Shirley (Madden) Karkutt. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a dedicated member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Eugenia Czopek

Eugenia Czopek

Feb 9, 2026

Mrs. Eugenia “Jean” Czopek, longtime resident of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on February 9, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 1, 1942 to the late Henry and Genevieve (Kowalski) Grabowski. After high school, Jean attended Wayne State University where she received her undergrad and continued her education, graduating with...

Dawn Anne Englehart

Dawn Anne Englehart

Feb 5, 2026

Dawn A. Englehart, 67 of Atlanta, passed away peacefully with family at her side. Dawn was born and raised in Flint, attended Clio High School and later moved to Atlanta. She dedicated 30 years as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She found joy in her flower gardens, caring for her dogs and cats, three-day weekend getaways,...

Pearl Catherine Carsey

Pearl Catherine Carsey

Feb 4, 2026

Mrs. Pearl Catherine Carsey, 96 years old, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home on February 4, 2026. She was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late William and Beulah (Long) Clonch on December 30, 1929. Pearl and her late husband, Mac, vacationed at their cabin in Atlanta in the 1960s and permanently moved to the...

Catherine Ann Boron

Catherine Ann Boron

Feb 2, 2026

Catherine “Cathy” A. Boron, 74 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on the morning of February 2, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 24, 1951 to Richard and Mary (Kubera) Hennard. Cathy grew up in Southwest Detroit and graduated from Redford High School in 1969. She raised her...