Obituaries

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Jan 9, 2018

John Luther Lunsford "Buck 50" Mr. John Luther Lunsford "Buck 50", 63 of Atlanta, Michigan died on January 9, 2018 at his home. He was born in Ventura, California on February 20, 1954 to the late, Thomas and Clara (Roberts) Lunsford. He has resided in Atlanta for the last two years, formerly of Nashville, Tennessee where he worked as a...

Marilyn Askelin

Marilyn Askelin

Jan 9, 2018

Marilyn Kay Askelin Mrs. Marilyn Kay Askelin, 67 of Fairbanks, Alaska died suddenly on January 9, 2018. She was born on September 17, 1950 in Grayling, Michigan to the late, Stewart Franklin and Donna Irene (DeFord) Edwards. She graduated from Atlanta High School in 1968 and served her country proudly in the United States Army. Marilyn worked for the Princess...

Raymond Lapointe

Raymond Lapointe

Jan 9, 2018

Raymond Joseph LaPointe Mr. Raymond Joseph LaPointe, 82 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on January 9, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born in Albany, New York on April 4, 1935 to the late, Theothrase and Exilia (Perraz) LaPointe. He married his wife, Irene (Sheroski) LaPointe in 1954 and together the couple celebrated 50+ years of marriage before her...

James Dobbyn

James Dobbyn

Jan 7, 2018

James E. Dobbyn James E. Dobbyn, 70 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2018 at the Florida Hospital of New Smyrna Beach. He was born on October 1, 1947 in Alpena, Michigan to the late, James and Vera (Snyder) Dobbyn. He was a proud veteran and served his country in the United States Army in...

Douglas King

Douglas King

Jan 4, 2018

Douglas A. King Douglas A. King, aka "Dugal" aka "The Chief", of Lewiston MI, died January 4, 2018 at Sanctuary at the Shore in Grand Haven, MI, surrounded by his family, his music and his ever-present sense of humor. The "Barefoot Boy with Boots on" received his honorable discharge at 8:19 p.m. Special thanks to the staff at Sanctuary at...

Bruce Walter

Bruce Walter

Jan 4, 2018

Bruce Alan Walter Mr. Bruce Alan Walter, 59 of Hillman, Michigan died on January 4, 2018 at his home. He was born in Flint, Michigan on August 12, 1958 to the late, Charles and Marion (High) Walter. Bruce resided in Hillman since 1980, formerly of Madison Heights. He was employed as a carpenter and during his career worked for Robert...

Karen Swift

Karen Swift

Jan 3, 2018

Karen Jean Swift Mrs. Karen Jean Swift, 52 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully on January 3, 2018 at her home. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 19, 1965 to Jimmy and Dolores (Lijewski) Wootten. She married her husband, Everett Swift on August 2, 1986 in Lachine and together the couple celebrated 31 years of marriage before her passing....

Marilyn Turk

Marilyn Turk

Jan 2, 2018

Marilyn J. Turk Ms. Marilyn J. Turk, 68 of Hillman, Michigan passed away suddenly on January 2, 2018 at her home. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 24, 1949 and raised in southeastern Michigan. After retiring from Wayne County Health Department she moved north to Hillman in 2000. She is survived by her sister, Judith (Richard) Wise of...

Roselyn Ferguson

Roselyn Ferguson

Dec 29, 2017

Roselyn "Rosie" Mary Ferguson Dec. 29, 1943-Dec. 29, 2017 Rosie was born on December 29, 1943 to George and Helen (Hind) Guy in Sanilac County, Michigan. Her family later moved to Pleasant Valley, near Hillman, Michigan. She resided most of her life in Montmorency County, settling in Atlanta, Michigan where she raised her own family. Rosie will be remembered as...

Barbara Klein

Barbara Klein

Dec 29, 2017

Barbara Jean Klein Mrs. Barbara Jean Klein, 81, passed away at her home in Hillman on December 29, 2017. Barbara was born in Oxford, Michigan to June (Mann) and Mikel Ralph Linseman on December 9, 1936. She married Robert James Klein on September 11, 1954 and together the couple celebrated 63 years of marriage before her passing. Barb was a...

Ellen Godi

Ellen Godi

Dec 25, 2017

Ellen Godi Mrs. Ellen Marie Godi, age 69 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away in Leesburg, Florida on December 25, 2017 to celebrate Christmas with our Lord and Savior. Ellen was born on October 11, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late, John and Joann (Polzin) Belt. She was later adopted by the late, Frederick Hagerl and Joann (Belt) Hagerl. She...

Gerald Stabnau

Gerald Stabnau

Dec 25, 2017

Gerald Albert Stabnau Mr. Gerald Albert Stabnau, 104, of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully on December 25, 2017 at Hillman Haven. He was born on November 10, 1913 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late, Otto and Olga (Leshner) Stabnau. Gerald has resided in Hillman for the past 50 years. He worked as a supervisor for Ford Motor Company and retired after...

Charles Brown

Charles Brown

Dec 22, 2017

Charles William Brown Mr. Charles William Brown, 90, of Atlanta, Michigan died on December 22, 2017 at his home. He was born in Charlton Township, Michigan on July 5, 1927 to the late, Thaddeus and Edna (Fales) Brown. Formerly of Johannesburg, he resided in Atlanta most of his life and was a member of the Atlanta Eagles. Charles worked as...

Marjory Schaefer

Marjory Schaefer

Dec 20, 2017

Marjory Anne Schaefer Mrs. Marjory Anne Schaefer, 90 of Johannesburg, Lewiston died on December 20, 2017 surrounded by family at her home. A memorial service will be held in celebration of her life in the Spring.

Denise Jago

Denise Jago

Dec 19, 2017

Denise Marie Jago Mrs. Denise Marie Jago, 74 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 19, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 18, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late, Walter and Dorothy (Kinsey) Christie. She moved to Lewiston eight years ago, formerly of Romeo. Denise was a member of the Lewiston Garden...

Barbara England

Barbara England

Dec 18, 2017

Barbara England Mrs. Barbara England, 76 of Atlanta, Michigan died at her home on December 18, 2017. She was born in Silverwood, Michigan on April 16, 1941 to the late, Rayful and Margaret (Rose) Kile. She has resided in Atlanta for the last 22 years, formerly of Flint. Barbara worked various productions jobs over the years for General Motors and...

Teddy Glenn

Teddy Glenn

Dec 14, 2017

Teddy "Ted" B. Glenn Mr. Teddy "Ted" B. Glenn, 81 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge in Hillman on December 14, 2017. Ted was born on September 16, 1936 to the late, Burr and Violet (Lane) Glenn. He served his country proudly as a veteran in the United States Army. Ted married his wife, Beverly (Jerrell) Glenn on August...

Ruth Hicks

Ruth Hicks

Dec 8, 2017

Ruth Leona Hicks Mrs. Ruth Leona Hicks, 91 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on the early morning of December 8, 2017 at Hillman Haven. She was born on February 25, 1926 in Loud Township, Michigan to the late, Milford and Ethel (Beauregard) Cook. Ruth grew up in Atlanta and lived here her entire life. She was a member of the...

Donald Schaefer

Donald Schaefer

Dec 8, 2017

Donald Frederick Schaefer Mr. Donald Frederick Schaefer, 88 of Johannesburg, Lewiston died on December 8, 2017 surrounded by family at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Schaefer will take place at 1:00PM on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Green Funeral Home; Lewiston. Visitation will take place from 11:00AM until time of service.

Leona Valentine

Leona Valentine

Dec 5, 2017

Leona Pearl Valentine Mrs. Leona Pearl Valentine, 90, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on December 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born on January 11, 1927 to Clarence and Velma (Bennett) Potter in Cheboygan, Michigan. She married Martin Valentine on November 28, 1946 and together the couple celebrated 63 years of marriage before his passing. Leona lived most of...