Obituaries

Feb 2, 2019

Robert Allen Gilson Mr. Robert Allen Gilson, 71 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on the early morning of February 2, 2019. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on December 29, 1947 to the late, Albert and Alice (Mallory) Gilson. On September 19, 1968 in Belleville he married his wife, Glenda (Judy) Gilson...

Feb 2, 2019

Paul Eugene Hansenn Mr. Paul Eugene Hansen, 75 of Atlanta, Michigan died at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena on February 2, 2019. He was born in Oakland, California to the late, Jack and Dorothy (Wilson) Hansen on May 14, 1943. He resided in Atlanta since 2000, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He enjoyed woodworking and playing video games.

Jan 31, 2019

Jackie Ray Holman Mr. Jackie Ray Holman, 80 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on January 31, 2019. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee on March 30, 1938 to the late, Leo and Melvina (Ledbetter) Holman. He married his wife, Rose (Lutton) on July 2, 1992 in Detroit and together the couple celebrated...

Jan 22, 2019

Edith Grace Hofstra Mrs. Edith Grace Hofstra, 78 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on January 22, 2019 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. She was born on November 29, 1940 to the late, Karl and Mabel (Brainard) Kriesch in Detroit, Michigan. She married her husband, Jack Hofstra on August 10, 1963 and together the couple celebrated 45 years of...

Jan 19, 2019

Alice Faye Kern Mrs. Alice Faye Kern, 77 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home on January 19, 2019. She was born in Kentucky on August 28, 1941 to the late, Delbert and Dove (Newman) Hall. She married her husband, William Kern, on November 11, 2005 and the couple have resided in Atlanta since. Together they celebrated 13...

Jan 16, 2019

Thomas Arthur Rissmann Mr. Thomas Arthur Rissmann, 71 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on January 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Adolph and Renata Rissmann. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He married his wife, Patricia (Greenlee) Rissmann on May 16, 1970 in...

Jan 15, 2019

Sally Jo Morgan-Jones Mrs. Sally Jo Morgan-Jones, 60 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord on January 15, 2019. She was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 18, 1958 to the late, George and Victoria (Shorkey) MacKay. Formerly of Alpena, she has resided in Lewiston for the last eleven years. She was a member of...

Jan 14, 2019

Leticia Ruth (Chaskey) Walter Mrs. Leticia Ruth (Chaskey) Walter, 57 of Alpena, Michigan died peacefully at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena on January 14, 2019. She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on February 27, 1961 to James and Donna (Bruder) Chaskey. Formerly of Onaway, she has resided in Alpena for the last ten years. Leticia loved nature and enjoyed...

Jan 9, 2019

Burdette LaMar Porter Mr. Burdette LaMar Porter passed away on January 9, 2019. He was born February 22, 1938 to Willard and Whilemina (Minnie Middaugh) Porter in his grandparents farmhouse in Ocqueoc, Michigan. He married Karen Farrier October 29, 1960 in Hillman, Michigan. Burdette was an electrical journeyman substation technician and foreman, working for many electrical contractors. In 1956...

Jan 2, 2019

Lee David Wheeler Mr. Lee David Wheeler, 71 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on January 2, 2019 at his home. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 30, 1947 to the late, Peter and Gay Gloria (Hryhorka) Wheeler. As a combat medic in the United States Army he served his country proudly during the Vietnam war. Formerly...

Jan 2, 2019

Mark Daniel Lemcke Mr. Mark Daniel Lemcke, 60 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 2, 2019. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Michael and Marene (Siminski) on February 12, 1958. Formerly of Southfield, he moved to the Hillman area in 1971. Mark worked as a paint and body man...

Dec 17, 2018

Hazel Lozellen Blackmore Mrs. Hazel Lozellen Blackmore, 86, of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on December 17, 2018 at her daughter's home in Lewiston. She was born on September 1, 1932 in Plymouth, Michigan to the late, James and Nellie (Link) Darnell. She married her husband, Dale Blackmore on October 25, 1952 and together the couple celebrated 66 years of...

Dec 16, 2018

Gertrude Alice Sewell Mrs. Gertrude Alice Sewell, 95 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on December 16, 2018 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord. She was born to the late, William and Kathryne (Keep) Anderson in Armada, Michigan on August 19, 1923. She served her country proudly in the United States Army during World War II as Lieutenant. Gertrude...

Dec 14, 2018

Larry Dean Branton Mr. Larry Dean Branton, 70 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on December 14, 2018. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan on January 16, 1948 to Dean and Eva (Englebrandt) Branton. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam, earning a bronze star for meritorious achievement in ground operations...

Dec 9, 2018

Lynda K. Miller Mrs. Lynda K. Miller, 73 of West Branch, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 9, 2018. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 26, 1945 to the late, Paul and Bernice (Lambert) Lentz. On March 28, 1991 in Toledo, Ohio she married her husband, Robert Miller, and together the couple...

Dec 3, 2018

Carol Janet Palmer Mrs. Carol Janet Palmer, 81 of Atlanta, Michigan formerly of Midland, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on the afternoon of December 3, 2018. She was born in Briley Township, Michigan to the late, Cecil and Crystal (Beech) Bowman Sr on June 25, 1937. She has resided in Atlanta for the last six months....

Dec 1, 2018

Sharon Lynn Renshaw Mrs. Sharon Lynn Renshaw, 76 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on December 1, 2018. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 21, 1942. Formerly of Durand, she has resided in Atlanta since 1996. Sharon was a member of the Atlanta Eagles Post 4077 and loved to play Bingo....

Dec 1, 2018

Charlotte Jane Kimmons, age 76, of Atlanta Michigan passed away December 1, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her Mother, Jean (Crank) Morton and her father James Crank.  Charlotte is survived by her husband, Bob Kimmons, her children, James and (Karen) Orm, Jerry and (Sandy) Orm, Cheri and (Larry)...

Nov 29, 2018

Jeffery Gerald Turpin Mr. Jeffery Gerald Turpin, 61 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home on November 29, 2018. He was born to the late, Gerald and Delores (Callahan) Turpin on November 22, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan. Formerly of Commerce Lake, he has resided in Lewiston since 1968. He owned and operated his painting business, "Jeff The Painter"...

Nov 26, 2018

Woodrow Lewis III Mr. Woodrow Lewis III, 39 of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan died at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 26, 2018. He was born on September 30, 1979 to Woodrow and Narda (Kinnison) Lewis Jr in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Formerly of Caro, he has resided in Mt. Pleasant for the last year and a half....