Obituaries

Vivian "Jean" Martin

Vivian "Jean" Martin

Dec 5, 2024

Vivian “Jean” Martin, 85, of Lewiston passed away suddenly Thursday morning, December 5, 2024 at home. The daughter of Dale and Ida Mae (McCloy) Sandeen was born on June 10, 1939 in Detroit. She made her home in Mancelona until moving to Lewiston in 2018. In 2022, she met Craig Gowing at church, and they worked at Community Sharing together....

Leslie David Thornton

Leslie David Thornton

Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Leslie "Les" David Thornton, 68 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on December 3, 2024. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky on December 31, 1955 to David and Dorothea (Bloomer) Thornton. Les married his wife, Elaine (Heckler) Thornton on September 16, 1978 and together they celebrated 46 years of marriage and raised...

David Paul Clark

David Paul Clark

Dec 2, 2024

Mr. David Paul Clark, 70 years old of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on December 2, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. He was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on October 6, 1954 to the late Gerald and Joyce (Bushey) Clark. He married his wife Katherine (Duby) Clark on July 16, 1983 and together the couple celebrated 41 years of...

David Edward Daniels

David Edward Daniels

Nov 21, 2024

David Edward Daniels, 76 years old, died November 21, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness with both sisters by his side. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 25, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Enid (Saner) Daniels of Detroit. Dave served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a...

Phillip Dwayne Korff

Phillip Dwayne Korff

Nov 13, 2024

Phillip D Korff, proud veteran, husband, father of 4 children, grandfather of 10, was 80 years old of Lewiston MI died peacefully on November 13, 2024. 

He was born in Detroit MI in 1944. He graduated from Atlanta High School, joined the Army 1st Calvary Division and deployed to Vietnam, and worked hard as a Maintenance Manager at RPI and H...

Jeffrey Scott Solonika

Jeffrey Scott Solonika

Nov 10, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey "Frog" Scott Solonika, 43 of Hillman, Michigan took his final trip around the sun on November 10, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1981 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Stephen and Debra (Saddler) Solonika. Frog resided in Hillman most of his life and worked for years as both a bartender and cook for Chauncey's. He had...

Michael Joseph Braun

Michael Joseph Braun

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Michael Joseph Braun, 55 of Atlanta, Michigan left this world much too soon on November 9, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 18, 1969 to Daniel and Lucille (Rondan)Braun. After graduating from high school, Michael enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country for the better part of 20 years, with honorable...

Marcia Schirle

Marcia Schirle

Nov 5, 2024

Mrs. Marcia Schirle, 75 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on November 5, 2024. She was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1949 to the late Sam and Eva (Millich) Suica. She married her husband, Dan Schirle in 1992 and together they moved to Atlanta permanently in 1999. Marcia was a member of...

Lorena Joyce Wajer

Lorena Joyce Wajer

Nov 1, 2024

Mrs. Lorena Joyce Wajer, 87 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on November 1, 2024. Lorena was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on December 6, 1936 to the late Charles and Doris (Baldwin) Goff. She has resided in Atlanta since the early 90’s. Lorena was a member of Jesus the Good...

Betty Jane Walker

Betty Jane Walker

Oct 28, 2024

Mrs. Betty Jane Walker, of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on October 28, 2024 at the age of 65. She was born in Marianna, Pennsylvania on February 16, 1959 to the late Homer and Betty (Flynn) Chivers. Betty graduated from Johannesburg Lewiston High School in 1977. She was the first female production worker in a...

Marsha Ann McLachlin

Marsha Ann McLachlin

Oct 17, 2024

Mrs. Marsha Ann McLachlin, 76 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on October 17, 2024. She was born in Flint, Michigan on August 24, 1948 to Robert and Mary Ellen (Beecher-Conrad) Dietrich. She has resided in Lewiston for the past 35 years and was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She enjoyed both painting and...

Nina Sherbinin

Nina Sherbinin

Oct 16, 2024

     Nina Sherbinin, born in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on December 12, 1955, passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 68.  Nina was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished every moment with her grandchildren.  Her love and warmth were felt deeply by her family and friends.  

     Nina is survived by her loving husband Valeri,...

Phillip John St. George

Phillip John St. George

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Phillip John St. George, 84 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home on the evening of October 10, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 11, 1940 to the late Victor and Ann (Paschke) St. George. Phillip served his country proudly in the United States Navy. On August 24, 1996 he married, Christine (Robinson) St. George...

Fredrick Vincent Lindsey III

Fredrick Vincent Lindsey III

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Fredrick Vincent Lindsey III, 51 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on October 3, 2024. He was born in Howell, Michigan on November 1, 1972 to Fredrick and Martha (Dawdy) Lindsey Jr. He resided in Hartland most of his life where he worked at Ford Motor Company. He moved to the Lewiston area in 2001. Fred worked part-time at the...

Joseph Dupie Phillips

Joseph Dupie Phillips

Oct 1, 2024

Joseph D. Phillips 88 of Hillman, passed away on October 1, 2024. He was born in Detroit on June 15, 1936 to John and Helen (Dupie) Phillips. He grew up in St. Clair Shores. He worked for Cross Co. and then he worked as the supervisor of maintenance at Chevrolet Gear and Axel in Hamtramck. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap...

Vernon Lyle Klein

Vernon Lyle Klein

Sep 27, 2024

On Sep 27th, 2024, Vernon (Pee-Wee) Lyle Klein, 95 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Onaway, Michigan on November 27th, 1928, to late Edward and Pearl Klein. He has resided in Atlanta for all but a couple of years in the fifties when he moved to Goodrich, Michigan to learn...

Michael Allen Stark

Michael Allen Stark

Sep 26, 2024

 Mr. Michael Allen Stark, 62 of Atlanta, Michigan took his final trip around the sun on September 26, 2024. He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on January 13, 1962 to the late Elmer and Marlene (Schwark) Stark. He has resided in Atlanta since 1998. Michael was very mechanically inclined and loved tinkering around. When people traveling through the area...

Dale Neff

Dale Neff

Sep 24, 2024

Dale Neff, a cherished individual known for their kind, loving, adventurous and unique personality, left us on September 24, 2024. Born on April 25, 1953, Dale lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service towards his community. Dale was known as a pillar in his community, constantly giving to others even when he had nothing.

 Dale’s life was full of...

Norma Jean Winkelman

Norma Jean Winkelman

Sep 20, 2024

Mrs. Norma Jean Winkelman, 97 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on September 20, 2024 at The Porches of Gaylord with family at her side. She was born in Riley Center, Michigan on August 28, 1927 to the late Otis and Eunice (Hall) Eldred. She has resided in Lewiston for the last 55 years. Norma worked as a bookkeeper for the...

Anna Jean Arnold

Anna Jean Arnold

Sep 17, 2024

Mrs. Anna Jean Arnold, 65 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 17, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to David and Rosalie (Costa) Fritz. On April 22, 1978 she married Bruce Arnold and together they raised three sons and celebrated 44 years of marriage before his...