Obituaries

Kay Karla Righi

Kay Karla Righi

Mar 12, 2025

Mrs. Kay Karla (Dinsen) Righi, 80 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Healthcare Crawford Continuing Care Center on March 12, 2025 in Grayling, Michigan surrounded by her family. She was born to the late, Lyman and Helen (Augst) Dinsen in Manistee, Michigan on January 24, 1945. At the age of 26, she married her husband, John Righi and together...

Gregory Alan Bennett Sr

Gregory Alan Bennett Sr

Mar 6, 2025

Mr. Gregory Alan Bennett Sr, 67 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on March 6, 2025 in Alpena, Michigan. He was born on December 27, 1957 to the late, George and Irene (Wicks) Bennett in Flint, Michigan. Greg served his country proudly in the United States Army. While he was stationed in Germany, he participated in the International Four Days Marches...

Scottie Piwinski

Scottie Piwinski

Mar 3, 2025

Mrs. Vera Scottie Piwinski, 72 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home on March 3, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born in Mangum, Oklahoma to the late, Lloyd and Vera (Vancent) Smith on September 18, 1952. Formerly of Boca Raton and Daytona Beach, Florida she has resided in Atlanta for the last five years. Vera was always positive,...

Jeffrey Nelson Farrier

Jeffrey Nelson Farrier

Mar 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of a Renegade Spirit

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Farrier on Sunday March 2, 2025. Born on August 15th, 1959 in Alpena, Mi, Jeff embraced a life marked by an unyielding passion for the outdoors and a spirit that was as fierce as it...

Karlee Mae Newell

Karlee Mae Newell

Feb 27, 2025

Karlee Mae Newell was born on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 to parents, Aaron and Angela Newell at Munson Healthcare Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. She was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 27, 2025 at seven weeks old. Karlee was deeply loved and brought immense joy to her family. Her life was filled with love, kisses, laughter...

Sandra Lee Lemanski

Sandra Lee Lemanski

Feb 21, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Lee Lemanski, 87 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Grayling Hospital on February 21, 2025. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Charles. Sandy was born on November 19, 1937 to Glenn and Olga (Moritz) Lewis. She has resided in Lewiston for 30 years in the home that Charlie built. Over the...

Gloria Jean Irey

Gloria Jean Irey

Feb 18, 2025

Mrs. Gloria Jean Irey, 82 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on February 18, 2025. 

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and the family has chosen to remember Gloria privately at this time.

Irwana Bernice Ray

Irwana Bernice Ray

Feb 16, 2025

Mrs. Irwana Bernice Ray, 80 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at her home on February 16, 2025. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Gary. Irwana was born on October 13, 1944 to Edward and Marcille (Miller) Gabel. She has resided in Hillman since 2008 in the home that Gary built. She was a member...

James D. Ott

James D. Ott

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. James D. Ott, 78 of Lewiston died peacefully on February 13, 2025.

In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. The family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. 

Susan Marie Mager

Susan Marie Mager

Feb 3, 2025

Mrs. Susan Marie Mager, 71 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by family on February 3, 2025. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 18, 1953 to the late Howard and Esther Vankleek. She married Steven Mager in Clarkston, Michigan on June 10, 1977 and together they celebrated 34 years of marriage before Steven’s passing in 2012. Sue has...

Elaine Senchuk

Elaine Senchuk

Jan 30, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Senchuk, 75 of Alpena, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on January 30, 2025. She was born on May 28, 1949 in Alpena, Michigan to the late Edmund and Winnerfred (Dziesinski) Senchuk. She resided in Alpena her entire life where she raised five boys alongside her husband, Jerry Wilke. When they were younger, she was their pack...

Daniel James Braun

Daniel James Braun

Jan 28, 2025

Daniel J. Braun Sr, 82, passed away suddenly at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan on January 28, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1942 to Harry and Vera (Draschil) Braun. Dan was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late son, Michael. He graduated from Thomas M. Cooley High School in Detroit and went on...

Alfred Charles West Jr

Alfred Charles West Jr

Jan 27, 2025

Alfred (Al) C. West Jr November 15, 1966 – January 27, 2025

Longtime resident of Lewiston, Cheboygan, Alpena, MI and Denver, CO

Al West passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan.

Born in Grayling, Michigan, Al was the eldest child of Alfred and Carol (Waisanen) West. He grew up and went to school in...

Elaine Ann Delmotte

Elaine Ann Delmotte

Jan 27, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Ann Delmotte, 91 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on January 27, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

A visitation service for Mrs. Delmotte will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Green Funeral Home, Lewiston.

Michael Wayne Black

Michael Wayne Black

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Michael Wayne Black, 68 of Atlanta, Michigan died on January 25, 2025 at his home. He was born in Gaylord, Michigan on August 15, 1956 to Archie and Marcella (Weber) Black Jr. Mike worked in the oil field and retired from Eastport Group. He loved hunting, fishing, riding on his tractor, reading, and watching old Western movies. He was...

Robert Lewis Ruch

Robert Lewis Ruch

Jan 20, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lewis Ruch passed away on January 20, 2025. He was 77 years old. Bob was born to Lewis and Pauline (Justman) Ruch in Marshfield, Wisconsin on July 11, 1947. He was a 1965 graduate of Lansing Everett High School where he was a wrestler for three years and a member of the 1965 state championship team. 

Bob served proudly...

LueVenia White-Nichols

LueVenia White-Nichols

Jan 16, 2025

Mrs. LueVenia “Lou” White-Nichols, 68 of Hillman, Michigan took her final trip around the sun on January 16, 2025. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 11, 1956 to the late Maxie and Carrie (Jones) White. She married Basil Nichols on December 12, 2004 and together they celebrated 17 years of marriage before Basil’s passing in 2022. Lou resided...

Timothy Hunt

Timothy Hunt

Jan 9, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Michael Hunt, 52 of Hillman, Michigan died on January 9, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late brother, Doug. Tim was born in Alpena, Michigan on March 13, 1972 to Robert and Diane (Foltting) Hunt. He proudly raised seven children. Tim owned and operated Hunt Trucking....

Julia Blanche Frederick

Julia Blanche Frederick

Dec 26, 2024

 ♥Julia Blanche Frederick♥Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 25, 1941.

 Julie was a loving wife to Richard Dennis Frederick and mother of four children. Julie was Catholic and she took pride in keeping her family happy and safe. Julia also worked as a nurse’s aide at Oakwood Hospital and worked for several years at the Fairlane Party Store in Dearborn. She...

Arnold Lee Favel

Arnold Lee Favel

Dec 26, 2024

Mr. Arnold Lee Favel, 67 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully on December 26, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1957 in Durand, Michigan to the late Cecil and Ella Jean (Walworth) Favel. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Arnold moved to the Hillman area in 1984. He was a member of the Baptist Church in...

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