Obituaries

May 8, 2022

Mrs. Diana Lee Belanger, 72 of Mancelona, Michigan died suddenly on May 8, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey with family at her side. She was received into Heaven with a welcoming hug from her husband, David. Diana was born on October 30, 1949 to the late, Arthur and Betty (Jeter) Rikli in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She...

Apr 30, 2022

Mrs. Gloria Ureta Norwood, 83 of Lewiston, Michigan was born on December 10, 1938 and went home to our Lord on April 30, 2022. Ureta married Stewart W. Norwood on January 15, 1960 and together the couple celebrated 62 years of marriage before her passing.

She is survived by her loving husband, Stewart W. Norwood; children, Kimberly...

Apr 22, 2022

Carol Lou Wilding, 90, longtime resident of Lewiston, passed away from natural causes on April 22, 2022. Carol was born in Detroit on March 28, 1932 to Gus and Mabel Bundy. She was an avid animal lover, gardener, Nascar fan, and loved spending time with her family and friends.Carol moved to Lewiston after buying Twin Lakes Tavern, then moved...

Apr 13, 2022

Mr. Jackson Earl Barton, 85 of Hillman, Michigan left this world peacefully on April 13, 2022 and was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his late wife, Mary. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 7, 1937 to the late, Harold and Julia (Kepling) Barton. He has resided in Atlanta since 1989. An avid outdoorsman, Jackson loved...

Apr 9, 2022

Edward Joseph Stockford, age 77, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his home in Lewiston. Ed was born on March 3, 1945 in Flint, Michigan to parents, Francis and Mildred (Kelsey) Stockford. He loved the outdoors and moved to northern Michigan many years ago. He was self-employed as a roofer and handyman most of his life, but...

Apr 7, 2022

Mr. William Larson Desonia, 84 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on April 7, 2022. He was born in Glasgow, Montana on March 6, 1938 to the late, Frank and Elizabeth (Hanson) Desonia. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps serving two tours. In 1988, he married his wife, Rosalie (Beedon) Desonia...

Apr 4, 2022

Mr. Earl Russell Cohoon, 82 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on April 4, 2022. He was born in Hillman, Michigan on March 4, 1940 to the late, Russell and Doris (Kenyon) Cohoon. Earl married his wife, Deanna (Thybault) Cohoon on October 24, 1959 and together the couple celebrated 62 years of marriage...

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. Francis Edwin “Ed” Boucher, 92 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on March 29, 2022. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on July 10, 1929 to the late, Joseph and Nina (Hubbard) Boucher. He married his wife, Darlene Boucher in 1947 and together the couple celebrated over 50 years of marriage before her passing in 1999....

Mar 21, 2022

Mr. Harlan Elmer Carlson, 75, of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on March 21, 2022 at his home. He was born in Kelliher, Minnesota on October 31, 1946 to the late, John and Thelma (Stortoan) Carlson. He graduated from Kelliher High School in 1964 and obtained his Associates Degree from the University of Maryland as well as a Bachelor of...

Mar 21, 2022

Mrs. Tina Marie Carlson, 65, of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on March 21, 2022 at her home. She was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on May 14, 1956 to the late, Alfred and Peggy (Reasner) Monn. She graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1974 and studied cosmetology at Franklin County Area Vo-Tech. She was a member of the...

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. Basil Warren Nichols, 88 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly at his home on the early morning of March 8, 2022. He was born on March 23, 1933 to the late, Basil Sr. and Claire (Ranger) Nichols in Hillman, Michigan where he resided most all of his life. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force...

Mar 4, 2022

Mrs. Mary Jane Ghainer, 79 of Lewiston, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 25, 1942 to the late, Elmer and Eleanor (Neuber) Kurth. She married her husband, Richard Ghainer on June 29, 1963 and together the couple celebrated 58...

Feb 28, 2022

Mr. Eugene Paul Murray, 77 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan on February 28, 2022. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan to the late, Emanuel and Edna (Wilson) Murray on January 19, 1945. He married his wife, Shirlie Ann (Snyder) Murray on July 21, 1965 and together the couple celebrated 56 years...

Feb 26, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Ann Montgomery, 91 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview on February 26, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Levi and Verna (Swallow) Henry on September 23, 1930. Formerly of Allen Park, Nancy has resided in Lewiston since 1989. She worked as a secretary for many years and was...

Feb 26, 2022

Don McMurray, 80, of Hillman, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at My Michigan Medical Center.  He was born on October 24, 1941 to Arnold and Eva (McKenzie) McMurray in Hillman, Michigan.  After serving in the United States Air Force, he spent most of his adult life in the Hillman area. He enjoyed playing golf, spending time...

Feb 22, 2022

Mr. Martin Merlin Dolley, 64 of Lewiston died unexpectedly on February 22, 2022 at his home. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 18, 1957 to the late, Merlin and Susan (Bendik) Dolley. He has resided in Lewiston for the last ten years although he has vacationed in the area since he was just five years old and...

Feb 21, 2022

Ms. Linda Rose Ferguson, 66 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on February 21, 2022 at WellSpring Lutheran Services in Fairview after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her father, Donald. Linda was born in Trenton, Michigan to Donald and Joan (Roehrig) Smith on July 20, 1955. She has resided in...

Feb 18, 2022

Ms. Barbara Ann Karnafel, 55 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland with her daughter, Shannon at her side on February 18, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 19, 1966 to the late, John and Catherine (Korona) Felt. She moved to Lewiston from Taylor eight years ago. Barbara was a member of...

Feb 15, 2022

Mr. James “Danny” Daniel Wicks Sr, 77 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly at his home on February 15, 2022. He was born in Hillman, Michigan on January 10, 1945 to the late, James Everest and Mary Evelyn (Brown) Wicks. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as a radioman and was skilled...

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Judy Ann Ray, 81 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on February 14, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 29, 1940 to the late, Richard and Ella (Jennings) Tubbs and grew up the second youngest of eight. She married her husband, Ronald Ray in Williamston on July 20, 1957 and...