Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Feb 11, 2022

Marjean Mable (Brandt) LaFleche lived a long and fulfilling life. She passed away on February 11, 2022 at age 89 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 17, 1932.

Marjean was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She dedicated her life to loving those around her. To the very end, she expressed her...

Feb 8, 2022

James “Jim” Cyril Achatz, age 74 years, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. His journey began May 5th 1947 in Marine City, Michigan. He was born to the late Cyril and Agnes (Jensen) Achatz. Jim was a devout catholic and a member of Saint Augustine Catholic Church in Hillman, Michigan. He devoted most of his life serving the community...

Feb 8, 2022

Jeanette Ann (Conant) Kidder May 24, 1950-February 8, 2022

Jeanette was born in Wyandotte, Michigan. She moved to Atlanta, Michigan in the early 1960s and resided in Montmorency County for the majority of her life, outside of living in Florida from 1989-1993. After living in Florida, Jeanette moved back to Montmorency County until she passed away peacefully...

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Larry Joseph Storemski, 78 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on February 2, 2022. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 23, 1943. Formerly of Detroit, Larry worked for General Motors for 25+ years before retiring to Atlanta. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a member of the VFW Post...

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. Duane "Chuck" Charles Nurkala, 67 of Lewiston, Michigan left this Earth on January 31, 2022 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 3, 1954 to the late, Duane and Shirley (Winkworth) Nurkala. He married his wife, Terri Coons Nurkala on March 8, 1986...