Obituaries

Jul 29, 2020

Edward James Weaver, age 61, formerly of Lewiston, MI, passed away on July 29, 2020. Ed was born December 26, 1958 in Alpena, MI to the late Jake and Ileen Weaver.  He attended Atlanta Community Schools, graduating in 1977.

He was a talented artist, who enjoyed drawing and painting. He also dabbled in wood working and carving,...

Jul 27, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Boyd, 91 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord on July 27, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1929 to the late, James and Ida (Swayze) Bryant in Harbor Beach, Michigan and later adopted by Howard and Anna McKean. Formerly of St. Clair Shores, Ruth has resided in Lewiston...

Jul 26, 2020

Mrs. Jean Marie Cady, 94 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at the Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Center in Clarkston on the evening of July 26, 2020. She was born in Osceola Township, Michigan on September 22, 1925 to the late Charles and Seima Maanika. She married Arthur Cady on November 11, 1944 in Pontiac.  Together the couple celebrated 61 years...

Jul 11, 2020

Mr. Charles Edward Liederman, 88 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly at his home on July 11, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 29, 1932 to the late, Charles and Kathleen (Boeticher) Liederman. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Charles married his wife, Leatha (Dolan) Liederman in Roseville, Michigan...

Jul 11, 2020

Mrs. Erma Lewis, 96 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on the early morning of July 11, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1923 to the late, William and Agnes Heine. Erma has resided in Lewiston since 1950 where both her and her late husband, William,...

Jul 7, 2020

Mr. Ralph Stephen Pyc, 77 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on July 7, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 8, 1943 to the late, Stephen and Alice (Bubka) Pyc. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He married his wife, Sheri (Bishop) Pyc on...

Jul 6, 2020

Donna Marie VanLuchene, 77 of Gaylord, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on July 6, 2020. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan on June 26, 1943 to the late, Richard and Pearl (Gelisse) Frushour. She has resided in Gaylord for the last 25+ years. Donna was very social and...

Jul 2, 2020

Mr. Timothy Scott Killion, 47 of Atlanta, Michigan died unexpectedly on July 2, 2020. He was born in Monroe, Michigan on March 20, 1973 to James and Brenda (Goins) Killion. Formerly of Hillman, he has resided in Atlanta for the last six years. He married his wife, Heather (Walker) Killion on September 14, 2016. Tim loved to cook and...

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. Harvey "Bill" Clifford Morrison, age 94 of Hillman died Wednesday July 1, 2020 surrounded by his family at Hillman's Haven.  He is survived by his children, Susan (David) Smethurst, David Morrison, Rhonda (Jim) Brown, Doug Morrison, and Beth (Charles Gutierrez) Morrison; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way), and sisters, Maxine (Dan) Burdick, and Margaret...

Jul 1, 2020

Cheryl Ann Knowlton of Atlanta passed away July 1, 2020, surrounded by Jim, her husband of 54 years, and her daughter, Shannon, after years of battling kidney disease.

Cheryl grew up in Clarkston, MI where she graduated from high school in 1965 and met the love of her life the following year.  Jim and Cheryl were married...

Jun 27, 2020

Mr. Roger E. Hanton, age 83, of Atlanta, Michigan, formerly of Port Huron, passed away on June 27, 2020. He was born on June 11, 1937, in Port Huron, to the late Herbert and Elizabeth Hanton. Roger was a longtime teacher and coach in Livonia Schools. He loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his first...

Jun 18, 2020

Charles Howard Cordes, 15 of Atlanta, Michigan gained his Angel wings on June 18, 2020. He was born on April 7, 2005 in Alpena, Michigan to Bryan and Darlene Cordes. He resided in Atlanta all of his life and enjoyed being part of the  Pied Piper School family. He enjoyed playing baseball and riding his bike. He loved people...

Jun 16, 2020

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)...

Jun 15, 2020

Mrs. Betty Lou Apsey, 86 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on the morning of June 15, 2020. She was born to the late, Merle and Ruth (Hillman) Henderson on June 14, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. Formerly of Saginaw, she has resided in Lewiston for the past eleven years. Betty enjoyed crossword puzzles, her shiatsu, Penny, and...

Jun 12, 2020

Mr. Glen Reed, 77 of Hillman, Michigan, formerly of Livonia, died the evening of June 12, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey from complications of a heart procedure. He was born in Pentwater, Michigan on June 6, 1943, the baby of seven children, to the late, Perry and Maggie (Woodford) Reed. Glen proudly served in the United...

Jun 8, 2020

James C. Mitchell, "JC" 95 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena on June 8, 2020. JC was a loving family man who was at his best in the outdoors. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed his time up north as well as in Florida. JC was a jack of all trades. There was...

Jun 7, 2020

Mr. Harry George Smith, 84 of Johannesburg, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on the early morning of June 7, 2020. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan to George Andrew and Florence Hazel  (Hollingshead) Smith on December 17, 1935. He married Donna Rae Russell on September 26, 1953 and together they celebrated 66 years of...

Jun 1, 2020

Mrs. Kandice Lee Dennis, 72 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on the early morning of June 1, 2020. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on February 9, 1948 to the late, Herbert and Lillian (McDermitt) Greaves. She married her husband, Daniel Dennis, on January 11, 1969 and together they celebrated 51 years...

May 29, 2020

William L. Craig, age 90, of Lewiston, Michigan died May 29, 2020 at Munson Medical Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan. William was born on October 16, 1929 to Margaret and Alvin Craig. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Following his release from the Air Force, he worked at Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (currently known as DTE)....

May 25, 2020

Lifelong Lewiston resident, Robert Sherman Newton, devoted husband and loving father, passed away on May 25, 2020. Bob was born on January 17, 1937 in Atlanta, Michigan to Beatrice and George Newton. After attending Barber College, he opened Bob's Corner Barbershop on Kneeland Street in downtown Lewiston in 1966. Over the years the business grew to include an ice...