Obituaries

Maurice Robert Rhoads

Maurice Robert Rhoads

Mar 11, 2026

Maurice “Maury” Robert Rhoads, age 94 of Oscoda, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, Michigan on March 11, 2026. He was born in Comins, Michigan on November 1, 1931 to the late Sheridan and Verna (Gusler) Rhoads. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. After his military service, Maurice earned a bachelor’s degree...

Joan Marie Smith

Joan Marie Smith

Mar 9, 2026

Mrs. Joan Marie Smith, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center just a week shy of her 96th birthday. She was born on March 16, 1930 to the late Henry and Margaret (Cank) Roehrig in Wyandotte, Michigan and resided in Atlanta at Canada Creek Ranch since 1978. Joan loved being a member at...

David Paul Burgess

David Paul Burgess

Mar 8, 2026

David Paul Burgess, of Johannesburg, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on March 8, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born in Garden City, Michigan on April 17, 1955 to the late Dow and Martha (Lynn) Burgess. At the age of 18, he met Cynthia Proben, and six years later on December 14, 1979 they married. David...

Kenny Lee Kinsey

Kenny Lee Kinsey

Feb 28, 2026

Kenny Lee Kinsey, 68 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on February 28, 2026. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 6, 1957 to Charles Kinsey and Sue Wellbaum (Valentine). He resided in Atlanta all of his life. Kenny had a love for the great outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding on his four-wheeler. In his...

Sally Ann Savage

Sally Ann Savage

Feb 26, 2026

Sally Ann Savage, age 91, of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born on December 8, 1934, in Holt, Michigan, Sally was the daughter of James and Ellen (Hicks) Gavine. At age thirteen, she moved to Atlanta, where she spent the rest of her life. As a young woman, she worked...

Harley Jonathan Jones

Harley Jonathan Jones

Feb 25, 2026

Harley Jonathan Jones, 83 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on February 25, 2026. He was born in Howell, Michigan on May 2, 1942 to the late Harley Lee and Wilma (Goyt) Jones. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Harley resided in Hillman for the last 20+ years. He was a member of...

Kenneth Longpre

Kenneth Longpre

Feb 25, 2026

Kenneth Russell Longpre, 93, of Hillman, passed away Wednesday evening February 25, 2026 at his home. The son of Gordon and Clara (Klein) Longpre was born on August 16, 1932 in Rust Township. He graduated from Hillman High School in 1951. Shortly after graduation, he entered the United States Army and served in the Korean War. After returning from Korea,...

Douglas Leroy Baker Sr

Douglas Leroy Baker Sr

Feb 17, 2026

Mr. Douglas Leroy Baker Sr, 81 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on February 17, 2026 surrounded by family. Born on March 19, 1944, he was the son of Harold and Helen (Dowker) Baker. Doug was born in Atlanta, Michigan and raised on a dairy farm. A lifelong farmer and proud United States Army veteran, Doug dedicated his days to the...

Gregory Roy Karkutt

Gregory Roy Karkutt

Feb 9, 2026

Gregory Roy Karkutt, age 70, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Kincheloe. Greg was born on July 25, 1955 in Mio, Michigan to the late Robert and Shirley (Madden) Karkutt. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a dedicated member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Eugenia Czopek

Eugenia Czopek

Feb 9, 2026

Mrs. Eugenia “Jean” Czopek, longtime resident of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on February 9, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 1, 1942 to the late Henry and Genevieve (Kowalski) Grabowski. After high school, Jean attended Wayne State University where she received her undergrad and continued her education, graduating with...

Dawn Anne Englehart

Dawn Anne Englehart

Feb 5, 2026

Dawn A. Englehart, 67 of Atlanta, passed away peacefully with family at her side. Dawn was born and raised in Flint, attended Clio High School and later moved to Atlanta. She dedicated 30 years as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She found joy in her flower gardens, caring for her dogs and cats, three-day weekend getaways,...

Pearl Catherine Carsey

Pearl Catherine Carsey

Feb 4, 2026

Mrs. Pearl Catherine Carsey, 96 years old, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home on February 4, 2026. She was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late William and Beulah (Long) Clonch on December 30, 1929. Pearl and her late husband, Mac, vacationed at their cabin in Atlanta in the 1960s and permanently moved to the...

Catherine Ann Boron

Catherine Ann Boron

Feb 2, 2026

Catherine “Cathy” A. Boron, 74 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on the morning of February 2, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 24, 1951 to Richard and Mary (Kubera) Hennard. Cathy grew up in Southwest Detroit and graduated from Redford High School in 1969. She raised her...

Clyde Morris Bradley

Clyde Morris Bradley

Jan 23, 2026

Mr. Clyde Morris Bradley, 64 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on February 1, 1961 to the late Curtis and Doris (Gale) Bradley. He resided in Atlanta for the last 15 years and worked at Freddie’s Family Market, a job he thoroughly enjoyed while...

Gayle Elaine Setchell

Gayle Elaine Setchell

Jan 22, 2026

Mrs. Gayle Elaine Setchell, 91 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully in her home on the early morning of January 22, 2026. She was born to Louis and Muriel (Roepke) Pessina in Detroit, Michigan on November 15, 1934. Gayle and her husband, Robert, moved to Lewiston permanently in 1985 after his retirement. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church...

Bernice Margaret Webster

Bernice Margaret Webster

Jan 20, 2026

Bernice Margaret Webster, 96, of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on January 20, 2026 and was ushered into the presence of her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Mary (Kruchinski) Ozaistowicz on March 10, 1929. Bernice resided in Lewiston for the last 30+ years and was a former...

Carol Lynn White

Carol Lynn White

Jan 16, 2026

Mrs. Carol Lynn White, 80 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at WellSpring Lutheran Services in Fairview, Michigan on the early morning of January 16, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 4, 1945 to the late James and Ella (Irwin) Cousins. Carol resided in Hillman for the last 51 years alongside her husband, Jim. She enjoyed crossword puzzles,...

Ford Bernard Pariseau Jr

Ford Bernard Pariseau Jr

Jan 15, 2026

Mr. Ford Bernard Pariseau Jr., 87, died unexpectantly on January 15, 2026, at his home in Johannesburg, Michigan. He was born in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Ford and Katherine (Osentoski) Pariseau, Sr. on May 24, 1938. He married Mary Jane (Belland) Pariseau on November 28, 1964, and together the couple celebrated 61 years of marriage before his passing....

Donald Fredrick Savage

Donald Fredrick Savage

Jan 14, 2026

Donald Fredrick Savage, age 90, of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by family.

Donald was born on October 2, 1935, in Clio, Michigan, to the late Fredrick and Margaret (Weible) Savage. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On May 7, 1955, at the age of 19, Donald married the love of his...

Jeffrey Harrison Ghainer

Jeffrey Harrison Ghainer

Jan 13, 2026

Jeffrey Harrison Ghainer, 56 of East Lansing, Michigan passed away on January 13, 2026. Jeffrey was born on December 24, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Waverly High School in 1988 and attended Lansing Community College. Jeffrey’s most recent place of employment was in housekeeping at Sparrow Hospital. Prior to that, he worked at several car dealerships in the...