Obituaries

May 1, 2023

Michael Timothy Offerman, 67 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away after a battle with cancer on May 1, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on May 1, 1956 in Michigan to the late Forest and Beverly (Horton) Offerman. Michael was a proud veteran and served in the United States Army. He has resided in Atlanta...

Apr 24, 2023

Mrs. Dolores Joan Hoist, 91 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at Hillman Haven on the afternoon of April 24, 2023 with family at her side. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her late husband, Charles. Dolores was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 24, 1931 to Olaf and Louise (Barrett) Roberts. She was a past member...

Apr 22, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Irene Forrester, 90 of Atlanta, Michigan was called home to our Lord and Savior on the early morning of April 22, 2023. She was born in Flint, Michigan on August 17, 1932, to the late, John and Irene Woodbury. She married her husband, James A. Forrester III on December 6, 1952 and together the couple celebrated 44...

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Edward Arnold Schroeder, 80 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly at his home on April 20, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 19, 1942, to the late Arnold and Pauline (Larson) Schroeder. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post #198. He drove the school...

Apr 18, 2023

Allard Jr., Marvin Charles, age 65, succumbed to metastatic esophageal cancer on April 18, 2023. Marvin was an extremely accomplished carpenter with an impressive career that spanned over 48 years, designing and constructing countless dwellings, with a specialty in ornate staircases. He loved to work with his hands and if he wasn’t using them to construct something, you’d probably...

Apr 14, 2023

In the early morning hours of Friday, April 14, 2023, Mrs. Mary Alice Van Blois Brown went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her best friend at her side as she took her last breath. Mary was born on July 31, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late, Paul and Audrey (McTavish) Van Blois. She...

Apr 13, 2023

William “Bill” August Ekrut, 69 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on April 13, 2023. He was born in Yale, Michigan on July 9, 1953, to the late, Carl and Eileen (DeMar) Ekrut. His family moved to Lewiston, where Bill graduated from High School in 1971. He lived in Atlanta where he met and married his wife, Kathleen (Daly) Ekrut...

Apr 2, 2023

Mr. Jody Jerome Edwards Sr, 54 of Alpena, Michigan, formerly of Texas, died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on April 2, 2023. He was born in Alpena on April 11, 1968, to Arnold and Lydia (Gammey) Edwards. Jody and his  family moved to Texas when he was just six months old and they resided there up until...

Mar 31, 2023

Mrs. Kathleen Eleanor Davison, 79 of Gaylord, Michigan formerly of Lewiston, died peacefully at MediLodge of Gaylord on March 31, 2023. She was born in Flint, Michigan on February 1, 1944, to the late, Arthur and Ruby (Curtis) Lamson. Kathleen enjoyed crocheting, as well as sewing. She made baby blankets for anyone that was expecting a child and crocheted...

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Timothy Ray Ryczek, 65 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly at his home on March 30, 2023. Cremation has taken place and the family has chosen to remember him privately at this time.

Mar 28, 2023

Mrs. Catherine Gladys Zenker, 86 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on March 28, 2023, at WellSprings Lutheran Services in Fairview. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her late husband, Larry who preceded her in death in 2000. Catherine was born in Mason, Michigan on September 26, 1936, to the late, Winfield and Gladys (Turner) Fell. She...

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Walter Watkins, age 76, of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland on March 27, 2023. He was born in Alpena, Michigan on August 14, 1946, to Howard and Muriel Watkins. He resided in the Hillman and Alpena areas for most of his life and graduated from Alpena High School. He was a member of...

Mar 25, 2023

Mrs. Sharon Ann Fogarty, 83 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at the Hospice House of MidMichigan in Lansing on March 25, 2023. She was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on November 21, 1939 to the late, Byron and Mary (McClarney) Bliss. She has resided in Lewiston since 1971. Sharon graduated from South Lake High School in St. Clair Shores....

Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Robert “Bob” Dreffs passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born on July 3, 1960, in Gaylord, Michigan. He was the son of Agnus (Jaruzel) and Anthony “Tony” Dreffs. He was raised on the family farm. He enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing.

He is survived by his father, Anthony; brothers, Ronald (Gerri Ann), James...

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. Clayton “Butch” Delbert Andrews Jr, 76 of Johannesburg, Michigan died suddenly on March 20, 2023 at his home. He was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late wife, Marcia. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan on November 20, 1946 to the late, Clayton and Helen (Peltier) Andrews Sr. He has resided in Johannesburg since the...

Mar 18, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Isabelle Renodin, 81 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at August Haus Assisted Living in Gaylord on March 18, 2023. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on December 27, 1941 to the late William and Vivian McCune. She has resided in Lewiston since 1979. Vivian was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and she also...

Mar 15, 2023

Mrs. Lillian Louise Valentine, 68 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at home with her loving husband at her side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born to the late, Hershel and Yvonne (Reeves) Wooten in Pontiac, Michigan on November 17, 1954. Lillian graduated from Hope College in Grand Rapids with an associate degree and worked as...

Mar 13, 2023

Mr. Timothy Brian Rice, 66 of Mio, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on the early morning of March 13, 2023. He was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan on November 14, 1956, to the late Bert and Doris (Lalonde) Rice. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Timothy married...

Mar 9, 2023

Mr. Bruce Kenneth Harbron, 84 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Otsego Memorial Hospital on March 9, 2023. He was born in Flint, Michigan on August 15, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Elaine (Hayden) Harbron. He married his wife, Alice (Bonin) Harbron on May 20, 1961 in Rochester, Michigan and together the couple celebrated 61 years of marriage...

Feb 28, 2023

Ms. Lacy Marie Albertson, 45 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away suddenly on February 28, 2023, at her home. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 10, 1978, to Paul Albertson and Deanne (Washnock) Klomp. She graduated from Hardin High School in Radcliff, Kentucky in 1996 and has resided in Atlanta for the last four years. She was the...