Obituaries
Cheryl Denise Bilsky
Jan 7, 2024
Mrs. Cheryl Denise Bilsky, 58 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on January 7, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Albert and Shirley (Wickenhiser) Ady on April 10, 1965. She worked as a sales agent for State Farm Insurance for 27 years, however; her most important job...
Van Wade Parker
Jan 6, 2024
Mr. Van Wade Parker, 69 of Lovells, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side on January 6, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 27, 1954, to the late Leonhardt and Dorothy (Sisco) Parker. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and on the day of his discharge, he...
Karl Ray Polenz
Dec 31, 2023
Mr. Karl Ray Polenz of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at the age of 82 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord on December 31, 2023. He was born to the late Carl and Mildred (Boltz) Polenz in Wayne, Michigan on March 14, 1941. He has resided in Lewiston most all his life, except for the two years he resided...
Gerald Wayne Kenyon
Dec 28, 2023
Mr. Gerald Wayne Kenyon of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on December 28, 2023, at the age of 97. He was born in Gregory, Michigan on November 21, 1926, to the late Douglas and Lorna (Dutton) Kenyon. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II....
Judith Arlene Cameron
Dec 20, 2023
Mrs. Judith Arlene Cameron, 84 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of family on December 20, 2023. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Warren. Born on July 16, 1939, in Atlanta, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late, Leslie and Doris (Carlson) Mitchell. She has resided in...
Remi Raymond Charette
Dec 17, 2023
Remi Charette passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2023. He was born December 9, 1952 to Jean D. and Margaret M. Charette. He loved his property and living in the woods. His occupation was helping his friends and neighbors maintain their vacation homes all year. His passions were his animals (Suki, Girlie, and Luna) and volunteering with the Elk Country Animal Shelter. He is survived by his brother,...
Joyce Eilene Carter
Dec 13, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Eilene Carter, 86 of Hillman, Michigan passed away at her home on December 13, 2023. She was born in Ithaca, Michigan on October 29, 1937. As a child she grew up in Breckenridge. On December 24, 1956, she married her loving husband, Donald Carter and in 1957 they moved to Hillman to raise their family. Together they celebrated...
Patrick George Watkins
Dec 12, 2023
Mr. Patrick George Watkins, 84 of Hillman, Michigan passed away on December 12, 2023 at his home. The son of the late, George and Marie (Dullack) Watkins was born on September 24, 1939. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Patrick moved to the Hillman area permanently in 2007 alongside his wife, Patricia. He was a very...
Gay Ann Larkin
Dec 9, 2023
Mrs. Gay Larkin, 90 of Atlanta, passed away Saturday morning, December 9, 2023 at her home. The daughter of Cyril and Helen (Howlett) Burling was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 17, 1933. She married Edward Larkin and together they raised their family in the Waterford area until retiring to Atlanta in 1989 where they were members of Canada Creek...
Velda Zelle Stevens
Dec 3, 2023
Mrs. Velda Zelle Stevens, 79 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on December 3, 2023. She was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 23, 1944 to the late, Olin and Edna (Sample) Stevens. She resided in Atlanta most all her life and graduated from Atlanta Community Schools. Velda was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal...
Christopher Lee Shample
Dec 1, 2023
Mr. Christopher Lee Shample, 55 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly at his home on December 1, 2023. He was born on May 19, 1968, in Norwalk, Ohio to Leroy and Martha (Jameson) Shample. On November 27, 1989 he married his wife, Laura (Boone) Shample and together they celebrated 34 years of marriage before his passing. They have lived in Atlanta...
Keith Allen Shumaker
Nov 25, 2023
Mr. Keith Allen Shumaker, 78 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home with family at his side on the evening of November 25, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 17, 1945, to the late William and Leona (Fredette) Shumaker. Keith is survived by his loving wife, Sue Shumaker of Lewiston; daughters, Tracie (Chuck) Morris of Farmington;...
Daniel Lewis Cox
Nov 24, 2023
Mr. Daniel Lewis Cox, 77 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully on the early morning of November 24, 2023, at Hillman’s Haven. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Irving and Eugenia (Walker) Cox on August 23, 1946. Daniel served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. After serving he began work as an electronic repairman working...
Richard Francis Pokrefky
Nov 14, 2023
Mr. Richard Francis Pokrefky, 92 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on November 14, 2023, at The Porches in Gaylord. He was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late wife, Delores. Richard was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 15, 1931, to the late Frank and Mary (Zinder) Pokrefky. He served his country proudly as a soldier of the...
Tammy Lynn Hofstra
Nov 13, 2023
Mrs. Tammy Lynn Hofstra, 59 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on November 13, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 10, 1964 to Donald and Bernice (Harms) Clarke. She married her husband, Jarett Hofstra on August 3, 2002 and together the couple celebrated 21 years of marriage before her passing. Tammy was a licensed barber...
Robert Jeffery Freeman
Nov 10, 2023
Mr. Robert Jeffery Freeman, 75 of Atlanta, Michigan died on November 10, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena. He was born in Fenton, Michigan on December 4, 1947 to the late Robert Edward and Marilyn (Gazley) Freeman. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force after graduating from Atlanta Community Schools. Formerly of Harrison, he has...
Delbert Edward Carrick
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Delbert Edward Carrick, 97 of Zephyrhills, Florida and Lewiston, Michigan took his final trip around the sun on November 6, 2023. He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 3, 1926, to the late Corbin and Margaret (Sharp) Carrick. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a Seabee. Delbert was a member of the Dade...
Natalie Kelly Hurst
Nov 4, 2023
Mrs. Natalie Kelly Hurst, 62 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on the early morning of November 4, 2023. She was born in Wayne, Michigan on December 31, 1960, to Roger and Beatrice Sigler. She has resided in Lewiston for the last 12 years. Natalie had a big heart, and she...
William David Czopek
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. William “Bill” David Czopek, 56 of Lewiston, Michigan died on November 1, 2023, at his home. He was born in Warren, Michigan to William and Jean (Grabowski) Czopek on September 14, 1967. He served his country proudly serving one tour in Afghanistan with the United States National Guard and one tour in Iraq with the United States Army 82nd...
Dorothy Marguerite Peterson
Oct 31, 2023
Dorothy Marguerite Peterson (maiden name Sabourin) who was born 100 years ago in April, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 31 near the home where she was raised on the Thunder Bay River in Hillman Michigan. Her daughter and son-in-law were by her side. She was a beloved mother to Carol A. Barnes and her husband Michael A. Barnes of Williamston...
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