Obituaries

Duane Wilder

Duane Wilder

Aug 13, 2015

Duane Wilder Mr. Duane Wilder, 62, passed away on August 13, 2015 while resting in his home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Born in Alpena, Michigan he was the oldest son of Shirley (Keetch) and the late, Arthur Wilder and the brother of Darwin and Dennis Wilder. He was the first person in his family to graduate college, completing his degree at...

Kaete Laporte

Kaete Laporte

Aug 9, 2015

Kaete Helene LaPorte (Hoerath) Mrs. Kaete Helene LaPorte (Hoerath) passed away on August 9, 2015 to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Elmer. She was born to Martha and Georg Hoerath on August 27, 1921 in Plauen, Germany. In 1957 she came to the United States to be with her aunt and uncle Frieda and Robert Heine, who...

Carrie Wiseley

Carrie Wiseley

Aug 1, 2015

Carrie Linn Wiseley Mrs. Carrie Linn Wiseley, 55, of Hillman, MI, passed on August 1, 2015, battling cancer, at her home where love, laughter, and friendship were always welcome. Carrie was born on September 21, 1959 in Alpena, MI, to Murville and Caroline (Peto) Douglas. She married her soul mate, John Joseph Wiseley on October 21, 1989 in Pinckney, MI....

Nicholena Dougherty

Nicholena Dougherty

Jul 29, 2015

Nicholena A. (Nicki) Dougherty Nicholena Ann Dougherty, 88, passed away July 29, 2015 at Lee Memorial Hospital, Ft. Myers, Florida. Nicki was born February 23, 1927 in Hartford, CT. to Paolo Uccello and Maria Gentile. Raised in CT, she married Lawrence H. Violette in 1946 in Hartford, CT. They had five children, who survive her, Sharon (Ron) Ferns of Canada...

Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

Jul 27, 2015

Sandra Kay Smith Mrs. Sandra Kay Smith, 54 of Atlanta, Michigan died unexpectedly at her home on July 27, 2015. She was born in Grayling, Michigan the daughter of John and Barbara (Martin) Tafelski on January 4, 1961. She moved to Atlanta a year ago, formerly of Tawas City. Sandra worked for Briley Township as a tax assessor and prior...

Harry Schwartz

Harry Schwartz

Jul 27, 2015

Harry Beryle Schwartz Mr. Harry Beryle Schwartz, 78, of Indian River died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his residence on July 27, 2015. He was born to the late, Emery and Emma (Meadows) Schwartz in Harrisburg, Illinois on January 2, 1937. He worked as a heavy mechanic for General Motors and retired after 30 years. He has resided in...

James Long

James Long

Jul 26, 2015

James Willard Long Mr. James Willard Long, 71 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Otsego Memorial Hospital on July 26, 2015. He was born in Flint, Michigan on July 11, 1944 to the late, Jess and Ada (Wiles) Long. He married wife, Gloria (Quick) Long in Davisburg, Michigan on November 12, 1979 and together the couple celebrated 35 years of...

Catherine Beswick

Catherine Beswick

Jul 26, 2015

Catherine Carol Beswick Mrs. Catherine Carol Beswick, 67 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at MediLodge of Hillman facility. She was born on September 9, 1947 in Aberdeen, South Dakota the third of eight children to Raymond and Elida (Christman) Biegler. Cathy was a waitress for over 40 years. She was a life member of the...

Viola Ostrander

Viola Ostrander

Jul 24, 2015

Viola Mae Ostrander Mrs. Viola Mae Ostrander, 67, of Atlanta, MI, died on Friday, July 24, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 14, 1948 to Robert and June (Heliker) Pratt in Novi, MI. Viola enjoyed being a home maker and raising her children. She loved to camp and cook, especially when she could make pizzas. She...

Henry Holznagle

Henry Holznagle

Jul 18, 2015

Henry "Bob" Robert Holznagle Mr. Henry "Bob" Robert Holznagle, 82 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 18, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. He was born to the late, Frank and Florence (Moreton) Holznagle II on October 11, 1932 in Highland Park, Michigan. He served his country in the United States Army while stationed...

Everett Grove

Everett Grove

Jul 17, 2015

Everett Lloyd Grove Mr. Everett Lloyd Grove, 74 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at home on July 17, 2015. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on January 18, 1941 to the late, Lloyd and Ethel (Olinn) Grove. He has lived in Atlanta since 1982, formerly of Skidway Lake. He was a member of the Atlanta Church of Christ where he...

Lori Williams

Lori Williams

Jul 17, 2015

Lori Ann Williams Mrs. Lori Ann Williams, 42 of Atlanta, Michigan died on July 17, 2015 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born on November 6, 1972 in Pontiac, Michigan. She moved to Atlanta in 1989. She had many hobbies including; gardening, crocheting, knitting, collecting Indian items, socializing with friends, and reading; especially love stories. She will be...

James Cook Ii

James Cook Ii

Jul 10, 2015

James Edward Cook II James Edward Cook II, 35, of Atlanta, MI, died on July 10, 2015. He was born on April 8, 1980 to James and Dorothy (Watson) Cook in Pontiac, MI. James moved to Atlanta nine years ago from Pontiac, MI. He owned and operated J C Roofing, and took a lot of pride in his work. He...

Richard Olree

Richard Olree

Jul 6, 2015

Richard Neal Olree Mr. Richard Neal Olree, 80 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 6, 2015. He was born to the late, Cornealous and Margaret (Gelock) Olree in Detroit, Michigan on September 29, 1934. He married wife, Marilyn (Wohlart) Olree in Southfield, Michigan on December 11, 1954 and together they celebrated 60...

Beverly Schwartz

Beverly Schwartz

Jul 5, 2015

Beverly Ann Schwartz Mrs. Beverly Ann Schwartz, 77 of Indian River, Michigan died peacefully on July 5, 2015 at MediLodge of Hillman. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan to the late, Albert and Ella (Cronkright) Hall on July 30, 1937. Beverly lived in Indian River for the last 2 1/2 years, formerly of Gingleville. She enjoyed arts and crafts, especially...

Glenn Downie

Glenn Downie

Jul 2, 2015

Glenn Arthur Downie Glenn Arthur Downie, 63, died on July 2, 2015. He was born on September 12, 1951 to Everett and Trena (Gauthier) Downie in Harrisville, MI. He married Geriann Beck on June 5, 1975. Glenn served his country in the US Army for 2.5 years, then returned to the US Navy and retired in 2003 as a Chief...

Gary Thoms

Gary Thoms

Jul 2, 2015

Gary Own Thoms Mr. Gary Own Thoms, 70 of Lewiston, Michigan died on July 2, 2105 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late, William and Virginia (Ruelig) Thoms on December 21, 1944 in Virginia. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On October 3,...

Martin Lademann

Martin Lademann

Jun 26, 2015

Martin Richard Lademann Mr. Martin Richard Lademann, 35 of Lewiston, Michigan died on June 26, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born in Riverview, Michigan the son of Martin and Mary (Hancock) Lademann on November 27, 1979. He attended Johannesburg Lewiston Schools and has lived in Lewiston for the last 30 years. Martin worked in construction...

Peter Finetti

Peter Finetti

Jun 24, 2015

Peter Finetti Mr. Peter Finetti, 77 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on June 24, 2015 at his home. He was born in Sugarnotch, Pennsylvania to the late, Giulio and Alida Finetti on December 29, 1937. He married wife, Deanna (Manzagol) Finetti in Detroit on November 1, 1958 and together they celebrated 56 years of marriage before his passing. The couple...

Thelma Sawyer

Thelma Sawyer

Jun 23, 2015

Thelma Ruby Sawyer Mrs. Thelma Ruby Sawyer, 89, of Lewiston, Michigan died on June 23, 2015 at Hillman Haven. She was born to the late, Gordon and Ruby (Proper) King in Albert Township, Michigan on November 11, 1925. To complete her high school education, Thelma lived with a family in Grayling where she graduated as valedictorian of her class. She...