Obituaries

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

Mr. Frank James Renaldi, 85, of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on February 28, 2023. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 6, 1937, to the late Frank and Victoria (Paffi) Renaldi.

Frank grew up on the south side of Chicago where he attended Fenger High School...

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...

Feb 19, 2023

Mrs. Patricia J. Bolser of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on February 19, 2023 at the age of 93 years. She was born to Cecil and Cora (Parks) Todd on June 16, 1929 at the family home in Flint. She married Bennie L. Bolser in that same house on August 28, 1948 and together the couple celebrated 74 years of...

Feb 14, 2023

Mary Ellen Valiquette, (Deinhart) (O’Brien), sadly left us on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023, after suffering a severe stroke, surrounded by her daughters.  Mary Ellen will always be remembered for her love of making crafts and giving them to all she knew and loved and singing Karaoke.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Angeline and Jack O’Brien,...

Feb 13, 2023

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Mr. Daniel Leonard Tabacchi, 76 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on February 13, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. He was born to the late, Leonard and Ruby Tabacchi in Detroit, Michigan on May 2, 1946. He served his country proudly in the...

Feb 8, 2023

Mrs. Joan H. Beauregard, 85 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on February 8, 2023 at Sally’s Care Home in Alpena. She was born in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan on January 30, 1938 to the late, Gordon and Alma (Davis) Henry. She has resided in Atlanta since 1998. Joan spent 30+ years living in California and while living there she...

Feb 3, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Ann McNier, 75 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 3, 2023. She was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 29, 1948, to Joseph and Marian (Vondrasek) Richter. She graduated from Chesaning High School in 1966 and then attended both Mott Community College and Michigan State University where she graduated...

Feb 1, 2023

With great sadness we announce that on February 1, 2023, we said goodbye to MaryJane Waldroup of Lewiston, Michigan. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 29, 1937.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Waldroup Jr; children, Lisa Waldroup, Charles Waldroup III, Lori Waldroup, and Liana Gettel; grandchildren, Paul Schellenberger, Shawn Gustafson, Morgan Lemcool, Charles Waldroup...