Obituaries

David Gouin

David Gouin

Jul 7, 2011

David J. Gouin David J Gouin, 76, of Atlanta, MI, departed this Earth July 7, 2011 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. He was born to Leonard "Hop" and Helen (Olson) Gouin on March 18, 1935 in Cheboygan, MI at his grandmothers's house on Harrison Avenue. David worked for the State of Michigan Department of Transportation for 38 years, starting with...

Phyllis Northrup

Phyllis Northrup

Jul 3, 2011

Phyllis P. Northrup Phyllis P. Northrup, 77, of Hillman, MI, passed away on July 3, 2011. She was born on February 19, 1934 to Alfred and Kathryn (McClure) Buroff in Mancelona, MI. She has lived in Hillman since 1982, and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Free Methodist Church. Phyllis is survived by her children, Kathy Mihalic, Bonnie Nitchie,...

Ervin Williams

Ervin Williams

Jun 26, 2011

Ervin Edward Williams Ervin Edward Williams, 85, of Rust Twp, MI, passed away on June 26, 2011 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 21, 1926 in Rust Twp to Josiah and Hazel (Carter) Williams. Ervin spent most of his life in Rust Twp. He worked as a mechanic for many years, loved to tinker, and could...

Jennifer Hooper

Jennifer Hooper

Jun 17, 2011

Jennifer Carpenter Hooper Jennifer Elizabeth Hooper, 30, of Pocatello, ID formerly of Lewiston, MI, passed away suddenly in a car accident on June 17, 2011 in Butte, MT. She was born on November 3, 1980 in Tampa, FL. Jennifer enjoyed photography and hiking. She loved to spend time with her children and her dogs. Jennifer is survived by her son,...

Richard Mcnall

Richard Mcnall

Jun 8, 2011

Richard McNall Richard McNall, 73, of Elmiria, MI, formerly of Atlanta, passed away on June 8, 2011 at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. He was born on January 8, 1939 to Ralph and Opal (Flanders) McNall in Auburn, MI. He had lived in Elmira since 1971, having spent some time in Atlanta during the early 90's. He worked as a...

Kenneth Borg

Kenneth Borg

May 26, 2011

Kenneth Lawrence Borg Kenneth Lawrence Borg, 65, of Hillman, passed away at his residence on May 26, 2011. He was born on February 27, 1946 to Johnny and Joan (Grinnell) Borg in Detroit, MI. Ken served his country during Vietnam in the US Army. He has lived in Hillman for the past 4 yrs, formerly of Roseville, MI. He retired...

Lanora Brunskill

Lanora Brunskill

May 24, 2011

Lanora Brunskill Lanora Brunskill, 83, passed peacefully away on May 24, 2011 while holding the hand of her beloved husband, Leo. She fought a brief, but heroic battle with pancreatic cancer while at Hilltop Manor in Roscommon, Michigan. Lanora's greatest wish was to be well enough to return to her earthly home in Lewiston. When it became apparent that it...

Kenneth Watson

Kenneth Watson

May 21, 2011

Kenneth Edward Watson Mr Kenneth Edward Watson, 81, of Hillman, MI, passed away on May 21, 2011 at Medilodge of Hillman. He was born on January 9, 1930 in Mancelona, MI, to Calvin and Erma (Dean) Watson. He served his country in the US Army. Ken married the former Shirley Miller on February 21, 1950 in Angola, IN. He has...

Scott Gifford

Scott Gifford

May 19, 2011

Scott Michael Gifford Scott Michael Gifford, 39, of Lewiston, MI, passed away on May 19, 2011 at his residence following a four year battle with cancer. He was born on April 21, 1972 to Delbert and Ruth (Stevanus) Gifford in Saginaw, MI. He married the former Terri Weston on June 6, 1999 at his parent's home on Big Creek. He...

Carlene Lyons

Carlene Lyons

May 16, 2011

Carlene Mae Lyons Carlene Mae Lyons, 76 of Afton, MI passed away May 16, 2011 at her residence. She was born to Carl and Clara (Weber) Hoffmann on May 22, 1934 in St. Louis, MO. She married Leonard Lyons in St. Louis, MO on August 10, 1957. Together they resided in Afton for the last twenty years, formally of Hillman....

Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn

May 15, 2011

Michael Flynn Michael Flynn, 63, of Hillman, MI, formerly of Ship Bottom, NJ, passed away on May 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born on May 9, 1948 to William and Margaretta (Budd) Flynn in Camden, NJ. He served his country in the US Army during Vietnam and was a highly decorated Green Beret. He was an avid hunter...

George Diller

George Diller

May 8, 2011

George Edward Diller George Edward Diller, age 79, of Atlanta, Mich., formerly of North Branch, MI, passed away on May 8, 2011. He was born June 20, 1931 in Tuscola County to Melvin and Ethel (Lennox) Diller. He married Eleanor Mae Eberle on November 20, 1954. George served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War....

Odelia Heilig

Odelia Heilig

May 3, 2011

Odelia Agnes Heilig Odelia Agnes Heilig, 89, of Lewiston, formerly of Emmett, MI passed away on May 3, 2011 at her residence. She was born on January 15, 1922 in Argyle, MI to Raymond and Clara (Rubel) Gonawicha. She owned and operated a dairy farm with her husband for over 20 years. She retired from Vlasic Pickle Company at 85...

Ileen Weaver

Ileen Weaver

May 2, 2011

Ileen Marie Weaver Ileen Marie Weaver, 76 of Atlanta, passed away at her home on May 2, 2011. She was born to Roy and Margaret (Sherbonda) Brooks on May 31, 1934 in Atlanta, MI. She lived in Atlanta most all of her life, leaving briefly in her early 20's to teach school in Harbor Beach, MI and the Grand Rapids...

Alice Britton

Alice Britton

Apr 27, 2011

Alice Rhea Britton Alice Rhea Britton, 95, of Grayling, MI, formerly of Atlanta, MI, passed away at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community on April 27, 2011. She was born on September 10, 1915 to Lisle and Margaret (Cooper) Rhea in Shelocta, PA. Alice lived in Atlanta for many years, and has spent the last eight years in Grayling. She was...

Harold Young

Harold Young

Apr 26, 2011

Harold Edward Young Harold Edward Young, 74 of Lewiston, MI passed away on April 26, 2011 at his residence. He was born to James and Myrtle (Beaton) Young on May 19, 1936 in Leachville, AR. He married the late, Arlene (Sauer) Young on May 19, 1956 in Angolia, IN. He moved to Lewiston in 2004 from Redford. He worked as...

Melvin Ertman

Melvin Ertman

Apr 25, 2011

Melvin Alexander Ertman Melvin Alexander Ertman, 81, of Atlanta, Michigan died on Monday, April 25, 2011, at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility after his battle against brain cancer. He was born in Detroit on July 17, 1929, to Bertha and Walter Ertman and married to Theresa (Polselli) Ertman on July 12, 1976. Melvin grew up in the city of Detroit...

Jack Hughey

Jack Hughey

Apr 22, 2011

Jack Eugene Hughey Jack Eugene Hughey, 78, of Atlanta, MI, has gone to rest with God on April 22, 2011. He was born to Bernard and Anna (Kimberly) Hughey on March 8, 1933 in Florida, OH. He married the former Louise Pasnik on March 31, 1956 in Flat Rock, MI. Jack served his country in the US Air Force during...

William Young

William Young

Apr 17, 2011

William Eugene Young William Eugene Young, 62 of Atlanta, MI passed away at Alpena Regional Medical Center on April 17, 2011. He was born to Rueben and Viola (Stouffe) Young on December 30, 1948 in Detroit, MI. He continued to live in the Detroit area until moving to Atlanta, where he has resided for the last forty years. He enjoyed...

Donald Reamer

Donald Reamer

Apr 16, 2011

Donald Jerome Reamer Mr Donald Jerome Reamer, 82, of Lewiston, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 24, 1928 to Jerome and Irene (Eberle) Reamer in Toledo, OH. Mr Reamer served his country in the US Air Force. He worked for many years for Lehn and Fink Manufacturing, until moving...