Obituaries

Dec 31, 1969

Dawn Ellen Showalter, 65, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020 in her home. Dawn was born on February 23, 1955 in Alma, Michigan to Bethel and Theodore (Ted) Komperda.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Steve, three children, Amy Crumbaugh of Tucson, Arizona, Mark Crumbaugh Jr, and Matthew (Janelle)...

Nov 20, 1010

Clarence Ray Lack Clarence Ray Lack, 81, of Lewiston, MI went to be with the Lord November 20, 1010, at home surrounded by his loving family. Clarence was born on June 18, 1929 to Buster and Vera (Steward) Lack near St Francis, Arkansas. He attended a one room country school called Star, for eight years and graduated form high school...

Dec 1, 1009

Timmithy Brice Waltz Timmithy Brice Waltz, 33, of Lewiston, MI, passed away on December 1, 1009. He was born on February 9, 1976 to Robert and Ulrike (Grubaum) Waltz in Lansing, MI. He moved up north five months ago, formerly of Cheyenne, WY. He attended New Beginnings Ministry in Hillman. He enjoyed mechanics, landscaping, and construction. He was a jack...

Nov 24, 1008

Evelyn Rose Shepherd Evelyn Rose Shepherd, 67, of Lachine, passed away on November 24, 1008 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 25, 1942 to Edwin and Millie (Cripps) Klein in Wilson Twp, MI. She married James Shepherd on December 30, 1961 in Atlanta, MI. Evelyn lived in Lachine for the past 40+ years. She loved her...

Constance Ilean Savitsky Constance Ilean Savitsky 57 of Atlanta passed away Sunday, April 15th 2007 at Alpena Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Connie was born December 8, 1949 in Elko, PA the daughter of Glenn and Irene (Rankin) Brewer. She and husband John Savitsky whom she married November 15, 1979 in Atlanta moved to Atlanta 15 years ago...

Rose Mary Benoit Rose Mary Benoit, 72, of Hillman, MI, was called to glory on January 22, 2010. Born to Stewart and Bernice (Edsall) Ward. She was a devoting and loving mother of five children; raised her grandson as her own from the time he was 9 days old. She enjoyed making flower arrangements, and loved being a homemaker. She...

Charlotte Thriayah Jamroz Charlotte Thriayah Jamroz, 68, of Lewiston slipped away to the next world while home, with family at her side, on the morning of April 22, 2012. Char had battled cancer to a draw for three years with the same courage, resilience and spunk that had distinguished her general approach to life. Char, oldest of five and fun-loving...

Hans Waldmar Bach Hans Waldmar Bach, age 97 of Atlanta, Michigan, service to our Lord and work for humanity complete, departed earth on the wings of angels to rejoin his treasured wife of 53 years. June has been patiently waiting for his heavenly embrace since her ascension on March 31, 2007. Hans was born in Phorzeim, Baden, (The Black Forest)...

John Lewis Vote John Lewis Vote, 80, of Lewiston, was promoted to heaven on February 18, 2008. He was born on November 14, 1927 to Erwin and Grace (VanNess) Vote in Allegan, MI. John retired from Rockwell International after 30 yrs of service. He has lived in Lewiston for the past 10 yrs formerly of Mesick. He was a member...

Lori Lynn (Frye) Hachigian Mrs. Lori Lynn (Frye) Hachigian, 49; beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend became one of God's sweet angels on Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was born on November 17, 1964 in Alpena, Michigan to Roger and Bonnie (Benac) Frye. Lori lived in the Detroit area for many years in the Redford and...

Talon Eugene Beauxis "The little one we long for was swiftly here and gone, but the love that was planted is a light that still shines on. And though our arms are empty, our hearts know what to do. Every beating of our hearts say we do love you." Talon, infant son of Geoffrey and Heather (Tauriainen) Beauxis was born...

Mr. Joseph George Porath, 59 of Lewiston, Michigan died unexpectedly on July 11, 2021 at his home. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on July 18, 1961 to Donald and Georgia (McGuire) Porath. He married his wife Sandy and together they spent over 40 years together and made memories that will last a lifetime. Joe was always up for...

John L. Hodgson John L. Hodgson, age 92, of Atlanta, MI and Sarasota, FL, passed away on Christmas morning at Medilodge Nursing Home in Hillman. He was born in Port Huron, MI on December 22, 1917 to Albert and Marieze (Shortt) Hodgson. He was a resident of Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta since 1976, a member since 1960, and a...

Dean Charles Lyons On November 1, 2009 Dean Charles Lyons, 74, graduated to a higher level of service for his Lord & Savior , Jesus Christ. He is now singing in the biggest choir of all. He was born on August 1, 1935 to Charles and Mabel (Zimmerman) Lyons in Detroit, MI. He married the former Joyce Holderness on June...

Rodney Dean Beech Mr. Rodney Dean Beech, 63 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away at his residence with loved ones at his side on September 9, 2012. He was born in Grand Ledge, Michigan to Vernon and Eldora Beech on September 28, 1948. He married Katherine Andrews on January 26, 1979. The couple moved to Atlanta in 1986, formally of Bath,...

Richard A. Brabender Richard "Dick" Arthur Brabender, Age 69; of Lewiston, formerly of Little Bass Lake, and St. Clair, MI, lost his battle with pulmonary fibrosis and cancer, Thursday, November 22, 2007. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Loving husband to Bonnie, for 23 years. Dear father to Jeff Brabender (Debbie) of Salt...

Ervin McMurphy Ervin McMurphy, 82, of Atlanta, MI passed away surrounded by his family at his residence on August 19, 2010. He was born to Hoy and Mae McMuprhy on December 15, 1927 and lived his entire life ½ a mile from where he was born on McMurphy Rd. He graduated from Atlanta High School and married the love of...

Jeffrey Allan Graham Jeffrey Allan Graham, 52, of Atlanta, was taken home to God on November 4, 2007. He was born on September 1, 1955 to Richard and Sally (Starling) Graham in Cheboygan, MI. He had worked as a nurse aide at Medilodge of Hillman Nursing Home for the past 26 yrs, he truly loved his job. He was an...

Margaret Mary June Bach Margaret Mary June Bach, 84, of Atlanta, formerly of St Clair Shores, entered everlasting life on March 31, 2007 after a long and courageous battle against Alzheimer's Disease. June was born on November 29, 1922 the beloved daughter of the late Alanzo and Edna (Parent) Ladouceur in Detroit, MI. She married Hans Bach on August 28,...

Winston James Gohl Mr. Winston James Gohl, 86 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side on the morning of April 1, 2018. He was born on November 30, 1931 in Alpena, Michigan to the late, Orville and Vivian (Naylar) Gohl. As a proud veteran who served his country proudly he retired from...