Obituaries

Elaine Dines Mrs. Elaine Dines, 76, of Lewiston, Michigan, died with her children by her side on December 1, 2015. She was born to the late, Harold and Anna (Gastzrita) Grigsby on May 27, 1939 in Garden City, Michigan. Elaine graduated from Lady Wood High School in Livonia. She married Jack Dines on November 1, 1957 and was married for...

Ervin McMurphy Ervin McMurphy, 82, of Atlanta, MI passed away surrounded by his family at his residence on August 19, 2010. He was born to Hoy and Mae McMuprhy on December 15, 1927 and lived his entire life ½ a mile from where he was born on McMurphy Rd. He graduated from Atlanta High School and married the love of...

Frances Carpenter Frances Carpenter, 68, of Hillman, passed away at her residence at Patti's Adult Foster Care Home. She was born on March 28, 1944 to Louis and Frances (Nelson) Carpenter in Big Rapids, MI. Francis has spent the last 20 years at Patti's AFC home. She loved books and enjoyed going for rides in the car. She will be...

Gary E. Courterier In celebration and honor we remember the life of husband, father, grandfather and friend, Gary E. Courterier. Gary went to be with his Lord on September 21st, 2009 at the age of 78. Gary is survived by his best friend and wife, Barbara A. Courterier. Gary and Barb resided in Johannesburg and Okeechobee, FL. Gary will be...

Gloria "Jackie" Rahn Gloria "Jackie" Rahn 78 of Lewiston passed away Thursday, March 8th 2007 at AuSable Valley Home after an extended illness. Jackie was born September 8, 1928 in Bay City Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Manor) LaPan. She and her husband Herman moved to Lewiston in 1962, where Jackie worked more than 27 years as a...

Hans Waldmar Bach Hans Waldmar Bach, age 97 of Atlanta, Michigan, service to our Lord and work for humanity complete, departed earth on the wings of angels to rejoin his treasured wife of 53 years. June has been patiently waiting for his heavenly embrace since her ascension on March 31, 2007. Hans was born in Phorzeim, Baden, (The Black Forest)...

Alfred Charles West Alfred Charles West, 69, of Lewiston, MI, went to the fishing hole beyond on July 11, 2009. He was born on April 2, 1940 to Alfred and Bernice (Strelow) West in Roscommon, MI. What a time to be born, things were so different then. He married the former Carol Waisanen on June 24, 1961 in Roscommon, MI....

Anna Marie Biernat Anna Marie Biernat, 54, passed away November, 23 at her home in Lovells. She was born August 4, 1954 to Thomas and Wanda (Stankiewicz) Biernat in Detroit, MI. Anna graduated from Oakland University and Lived in Troy, MI before moving to Lovells. Anna's career path was of a creative nature that took her into the world of...

Charles "Nick" Harry Nicholson Mr. Charles "Nick" Harry Nicholson, 79 of Traverse City, Michigan set sail into eternity on June 18, 2013 with his loving three girls "Charlie's Angels" at his side. He was born to the late, Harry and Marion (Lewis) Nicholson on January 1, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan. He retired from AT&T as a supervisor technician after 42...

Charlotte Thriayah Jamroz Charlotte Thriayah Jamroz, 68, of Lewiston slipped away to the next world while home, with family at her side, on the morning of April 22, 2012. Char had battled cancer to a draw for three years with the same courage, resilience and spunk that had distinguished her general approach to life. Char, oldest of five and fun-loving...

Constance Ilean Savitsky Constance Ilean Savitsky 57 of Atlanta passed away Sunday, April 15th 2007 at Alpena Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Connie was born December 8, 1949 in Elko, PA the daughter of Glenn and Irene (Rankin) Brewer. She and husband John Savitsky whom she married November 15, 1979 in Atlanta moved to Atlanta 15 years ago...

David J. Hill David J. Hill, Comins, MI, age 70. Born January 19, 1946 in Isabella County to the late Donald and Trula (Hanes) Hill, died suddenly while vacationing in St. Maarten on July 7, 2016. He grew up in the U.P., graduating from Cooks High School in 1964, Asbury College in 1971, Asbury Theological Seminary in 1976, and Central...

Dean Charles Lyons On November 1, 2009 Dean Charles Lyons, 74, graduated to a higher level of service for his Lord & Savior , Jesus Christ. He is now singing in the biggest choir of all. He was born on August 1, 1935 to Charles and Mabel (Zimmerman) Lyons in Detroit, MI. He married the former Joyce Holderness on June...

Jean E. McQuaid Adams Mrs. Jean E. McQuaid Adams, 88 of Atlanta, Michigan released her last breath on June 9, 2015 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Belleville, Michigan to the late, Howard Bradley and Pearl (Ellis) McQuaid. Jean moved to Atlanta 25+ years ago, formerly from Farmington Hills....

Jeffrey Allan Graham Jeffrey Allan Graham, 52, of Atlanta, was taken home to God on November 4, 2007. He was born on September 1, 1955 to Richard and Sally (Starling) Graham in Cheboygan, MI. He had worked as a nurse aide at Medilodge of Hillman Nursing Home for the past 26 yrs, he truly loved his job. He was an...

Joel E. Secrist Sr. Joel E. Secrist Sr. was born January 4, 1923 to William and Nora(Manier) Secrist in Boyne Falls, Michigan. Joel was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, on December 14, 2010 after a brief illness at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Joel graduated from Atlanta High School in 1941 and married his...

John L. Hodgson John L. Hodgson, age 92, of Atlanta, MI and Sarasota, FL, passed away on Christmas morning at Medilodge Nursing Home in Hillman. He was born in Port Huron, MI on December 22, 1917 to Albert and Marieze (Shortt) Hodgson. He was a resident of Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta since 1976, a member since 1960, and a...

John Lewis Vote John Lewis Vote, 80, of Lewiston, was promoted to heaven on February 18, 2008. He was born on November 14, 1927 to Erwin and Grace (VanNess) Vote in Allegan, MI. John retired from Rockwell International after 30 yrs of service. He has lived in Lewiston for the past 10 yrs formerly of Mesick. He was a member...

Joseph Gerald Beard Mr. Joseph Gerald Beard, 74 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side on the early morning of April 9, 2016. He was born to the late, Joseph and Irene (Merningham) Beard on November 29, 1941 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Joseph married his wife, Naudine (Myers) Beard on August 24, 1985...

Mr. Joseph George Porath, 59 of Lewiston, Michigan died unexpectedly on July 11, 2021 at his home. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on July 18, 1961 to Donald and Georgia (McGuire) Porath. He married his wife Sandy and together they spent over 40 years together and made memories that will last a lifetime. Joe was always up for...