Obituaries

Timothy Scott Richard

Timothy Scott Richard

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. Timothy Scott Richard, 58 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on January 16, 2024. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on November 1, 1965, to Arthur and Lynne (Covell) Richard. Tim served his country proudly in the United States Army. He has resided in Atlanta since 2013. Tim was an avid sports fan and a talented athlete....

Hubert A. Newell

Hubert A. Newell

Jan 14, 2024

Mr. Hubert “Pete” Newell, 85 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his daughter's home surrounded by the love of family on January 14, 2024. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his late wife, Stella and son, Kenneth. Pete was born in Lewiston, Michigan on August 11, 1938, to Charles and Hildur (Hermanson) Newell. He spent his entire...

Glen Allen Philp

Glen Allen Philp

Jan 13, 2024

Mr. Glen Allen Philp, 87 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side on January 13, 2024. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 14, 1936, to the late, Allen and Viola (Gruezke) Philp. Glen graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1954. He married his beautiful wife, Sandra (Koernke) Philp...

Randall Lee Root

Randall Lee Root

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Randall Lee Root, 69 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on January 11, 2024. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 26, 1954, to the late, Az and May (Frazer) Root. Randy was 1 of 8 children. He was a good guy and lived life his way. He loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing. Fishing was by...

Fred Freitas

Fred Freitas

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Fred Freitas, 75 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at home on the early morning of January 11, 2024. He was born in Belleville, Michigan on May 27, 1948, to the late Manuel and Mary (Hess) Freitas. He has resided in Atlanta since July of 1999. Fred was a member of the Atlanta Eagles and a lifetime member of the...

Cheryl Denise Bilsky

Cheryl Denise Bilsky

Jan 7, 2024

Mrs. Cheryl Denise Bilsky, 58 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on January 7, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Albert and Shirley (Wickenhiser) Ady on April 10, 1965. She worked as a sales agent for State Farm Insurance for 27 years, however; her most important job...

Van Wade Parker

Van Wade Parker

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. Van Wade Parker, 69 of Lovells, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side on January 6, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 27, 1954, to the late Leonhardt and Dorothy (Sisco) Parker. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and on the day of his discharge, he...

Karl Ray Polenz

Karl Ray Polenz

Dec 31, 2023

Mr. Karl Ray Polenz of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at the age of 82 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord on December 31, 2023. He was born to the late Carl and Mildred (Boltz) Polenz in Wayne, Michigan on March 14, 1941. He has resided in Lewiston most all his life, except for the two years he resided...

Gerald Wayne Kenyon

Gerald Wayne Kenyon

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Gerald Wayne Kenyon of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on December 28, 2023, at the age of 97. He was born in Gregory, Michigan on November 21, 1926, to the late Douglas and Lorna (Dutton) Kenyon. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II....

Judith Arlene Cameron

Judith Arlene Cameron

Dec 20, 2023

Mrs. Judith Arlene Cameron, 84 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of family on December 20, 2023. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Warren. Born on July 16, 1939, in Atlanta, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late, Leslie and Doris (Carlson) Mitchell. She has resided in...

Remi Raymond Charette

Remi Raymond Charette

Dec 17, 2023

Remi Charette passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2023.  He was born December 9, 1952 to Jean D. and Margaret M. Charette.  He loved his property and living in the woods. His occupation was helping his friends and neighbors maintain their vacation homes all year. His passions were his animals (Suki, Girlie, and Luna) and volunteering with the Elk Country Animal Shelter. He is survived by his brother,...

Joyce Eilene Carter

Joyce Eilene Carter

Dec 13, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Eilene Carter, 86 of Hillman, Michigan passed away at her home on December 13, 2023. She was born in Ithaca, Michigan on October 29, 1937. As a child she grew up in Breckenridge. On December 24, 1956, she married her loving husband, Donald Carter and in 1957 they moved to Hillman to raise their family. Together they celebrated...

Patrick George Watkins

Patrick George Watkins

Dec 12, 2023

Mr. Patrick George Watkins, 84 of Hillman, Michigan passed away on December 12, 2023 at his home. The son of the late, George and Marie (Dullack) Watkins was born on September 24, 1939. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Patrick moved to the Hillman area permanently in 2007 alongside his wife, Patricia. He was a very...

Gay Ann Larkin

Gay Ann Larkin

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Gay Larkin, 90 of Atlanta, passed away Saturday morning, December 9, 2023 at her home. The daughter of Cyril and Helen (Howlett) Burling was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 17, 1933.  She married Edward Larkin and together they raised their family in the Waterford area until retiring to Atlanta in 1989 where they were members of Canada Creek...

Velda Zelle Stevens

Velda Zelle Stevens

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Velda Zelle Stevens, 79 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on December 3, 2023. She was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 23, 1944 to the late, Olin and Edna (Sample) Stevens. She resided in Atlanta most all her life and graduated from Atlanta Community Schools. Velda was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal...

Christopher Lee Shample

Christopher Lee Shample

Dec 1, 2023

Mr. Christopher Lee Shample, 55 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly at his home on December 1, 2023.  He was born on May 19, 1968, in Norwalk, Ohio to Leroy and Martha (Jameson) Shample. On November 27, 1989 he married his wife, Laura (Boone) Shample and together they celebrated 34 years of marriage before his passing. They have lived in Atlanta...

Keith Allen Shumaker

Keith Allen Shumaker

Nov 25, 2023

Mr. Keith Allen Shumaker, 78 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home with family at his side on the evening of November 25, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 17, 1945, to the late William and Leona (Fredette) Shumaker. Keith is survived by his loving wife, Sue Shumaker of Lewiston; daughters, Tracie (Chuck) Morris of Farmington;...

Daniel Lewis Cox

Daniel Lewis Cox

Nov 24, 2023

Mr. Daniel Lewis Cox, 77 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully on the early morning of November 24, 2023, at Hillman’s Haven. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Irving and Eugenia (Walker) Cox on August 23, 1946. Daniel served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. After serving he began work as an electronic repairman working...

Tammy Lynn Hofstra

Tammy Lynn Hofstra

Nov 13, 2023

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Hofstra, 59 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on November 13, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 10, 1964 to Donald and Bernice (Harms) Clarke. She married her husband, Jarett Hofstra on August 3, 2002 and together the couple celebrated 21 years of marriage before her passing. Tammy was a licensed barber...

Robert Jeffery Freeman

Robert Jeffery Freeman

Nov 10, 2023

Mr. Robert Jeffery Freeman, 75 of Atlanta, Michigan died on November 10, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena. He was born in Fenton, Michigan on December 4, 1947 to the late Robert Edward and Marilyn (Gazley) Freeman. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force after graduating from Atlanta Community Schools. Formerly of Harrison, he has...