Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Mr. Andrew Scott Erving, 48 of Atlanta, Michigan died in December 26, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on February 24, 1972 in Gaylord, Michigan to Duncan and Faye (MacDonald) Erving. Andrew resided in Atlanta all of his life and drove truck for over 30 years, most recently for JCD Transport out of Lachine....

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. LoisAnn Cumper, 89 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on the early morning of December 25, 2020. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her husband, John. Lois was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on May 4, 1931 to the late, Eric and Margaret (Jones) Heinbokel. She moved to the Atlanta...

Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. Norma Alta Jones, 95 of Atlanta, Michigan passed peacefully at her home on December 23, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Wells, Vermont to the late, Franklin and Laura (Hadaway) Lewis on February 26, 1925.  Formerly of Rockwood, Michigan she has resided in Atlanta since 1978. While living in Vermont Norma taught...

Dec 19, 2020

Mr. James Joseph Pavalock, 84 of Atlanta, Michigan died on December 19, 2020 at his home with his loving wife at his side. He was born on March 19, 1936 in Gibraltar, Michigan. He moved to the Atlanta area in 1995 and married his wife, Elfriede (Lenck) Pavalock on December 17, 1977. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage...

Dec 15, 2020

Mrs. Carol Ann Benac, 80 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 15, 2020. She was born in Clare, Michigan on August 10, 1940 to the late, Vernel and Dorothea (Cook) Bergey. She resided in Hillman for the last 50+ years. Carol worked as a caregiver at Pineview Nursing Home in Hillman...

Dec 14, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Victoria Head, 84 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MidMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on December 14, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 20, 1936 to the late, George and Leona (Frye) Wilczewski. Shirley has lived in Atlanta for the past 68 years, coming from Detroit. Shirley had an outgoing personality and was stranger...

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Bernice Helzer, 93 of Lewiston, Michigan died at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital on December 11, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Arthur and Lillian (Sowsong) Goslin. She has resided in Lewiston since 1983. Margaret was a member of the United Congregational Church of Christ. She enjoyed playing BINGO, going to the casino, and...

Dec 8, 2020

Mrs. Anna Jeanne Sikorski, a resident of Lewiston, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at age 92. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 7, 1928 and is the mother of twelve children: James (Denise), Michael (Sue), Diane, Phillip (Annette), Victoria (Jerry), Susan (Jan), Jeffery, Theresa, Karen (Richard), and David (Lori). Anna was preceded in death...

Dec 8, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Jane Webb, 77 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview on December 8, 2020. She was born in Flint, Michigan on March 15, 1943 to the late, Chauncey and Mabel (Marshall) Gunther. Nancy resided in Atlanta most of her life and worked as a dispatcher for the Montmorency County Sheriff's Department...

Dec 4, 2020

Mr. Henry "Hank" James Wooten, 72 of Atlanta, Michigan died at home surrounded by the love of his wife on the early morning of December 4, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Indiana on March 20, 1948 to the late, Stanley and Maria (Bonati) Wooten. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. On September 21, 1974...

Dec 2, 2020

Mr. Johnie David Kemp, 85 of Hillman, Michigan passed away on December 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on April 5, 1935 to George Lenard and Romie J. (Terry) Kemp in Senath, Missouri. He and his mother moved to Flint in 1946. He graduated from Dye High School in Flint....

Dec 1, 2020

Virgil Leo Allen passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was blessed with 67 years of marriage to the love of his life, Carol.  His love for her was an inspiration to everyone.

Virgil enjoyed countless hours in his garden, orchard and raspberry patch which fed...

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Margery "Kai Kae" Louise Arnold, 73 of Mio, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital on November 30, 2020. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on December 31, 1946 to the late, Charles and Bernice (Thornton) Arnold. She married her husband, Gary Arnold on June 20, 1974. He preceded her in death in 2014. Kai Kae resided...

Nov 29, 2020

Mrs. Mary Lou Soncrainte passed peacefully in her sleep on November 29, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Kenneth Soncrainte, DVM and her daughter, Joy Anne Soncrainte. She is survived by her son, Joseph (Amy) Soncrainte; four granddaughters, Nicole (Phil) Maguire; Heather Wilcox; Stephanie Kitch; Katie (Michael) VanDermark; and seven great-grandchildren.

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Nov 28, 2020

Mr. Justin David Utt, 37 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on November 28, 2020 after a lifelong battle with muscular dystrophy. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his mom, Julie. Justin was born in Onaway, Michigan on October 18, 1983 to David and Julie (Pullum) Utt. He...

Nov 24, 2020

Mr. Michael Robert "Boots" Solonika, 41 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on the evening of November 24, 2020. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 11, 1979 to Stephen and Debra (Saddler) Solonika. Boots lived in Hillman most of his life working several different jobs in the area....

Nov 19, 2020

Charles “Chas” Roger Otto, WWII Navy veteran and longtime resident of Hillman, passed away peacefully at home among his loved ones, on November 19. He was 95.

Mr. Otto and his devoted wife Carol are the owners of Hillman’s Haven, a residential assisted living community. When Mr. Otto was in his late 70s, he built the center...

Nov 19, 2020

Mr. Raymond Lawrence Bilby, 81 of Lewiston, Michigan died on November 19, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 5, 1939 to the late, Raymond and Norma (Hynes) Bilby. He has resided in Lewiston for the last six years, formerly of Wayne County. Raymond was a very proud veteran and served in...

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Robert Harry Seaver, 78 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on November 13, 2020. In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated. The family has chosen to remember him privately at this time.

Nov 12, 2020

John Paul Kelly of Alpena passed away on Thursday November 12,, 2020 at the age of 96. John was born in Detroit on June 19, 1924, to father John Timothy Kelly and mother Helen Pahl.  He was the oldest of his sisters Jean, Gail and brother Glenn. The family moved North during the depression and settled in Hillman.  John was...