Obituaries

Henry Adolphus Hensley

Henry Adolphus Hensley

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. Henry Adolphus Hensley, 87 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on June 20, 2023, at his home. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 1, 1936, to the late Henry and Frances (Brandeu) Hensley. He has resided in Hillman since 1993. Henry was a gifted musician and could play multiple instruments, including piano, banjo, ukulele, and the accordion. He...

Lilia Marie Avalos

Lilia Marie Avalos

Jun 19, 2023

Lilia Marie Avalos returned to our Lord and Savior gaining her angel wings on June 19, 2023, at the age of 10 months. She was born in Lapeer, Michigan on August 5, 2022. She brought happiness and love into the lives of those she touched and will forever be missed.

She is survived by her loving grandparents, Patrick (Christal) Klein;...

James Howard Williams

James Howard Williams

Jun 9, 2023

Mr. James Howard Williams, 80 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at the Villa in Rose City, Michigan on June 9, 2023. He was born in Flint, Michigan on January 5, 1943, to the late, Howard and Ann (Kerspilo) Williams. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He has resided in Lewiston for the past 50 years. He...

Marjorie Mae Dunn

Marjorie Mae Dunn

Jun 8, 2023

Marjorie (Margie) Koebel Dunn went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2023. She was 97 years old.  Margie grew up on a farm in Berrien Springs, MI and loved gardening and flowers her entire life.  Margie went to Western Michigan College of Education obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education in 1948.  While at college, Margie met...

William Roy Penrod Jr

William Roy Penrod Jr

May 27, 2023

Mr. William “Bill” Roy Penrod Jr, 85 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on May 27, 2023, with family and friends at his side. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and the family has chosen to remember him privately at this time.

Betty J. Caldwell

Betty J. Caldwell

May 26, 2023

Mrs. Betty J. Caldwell, 68 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on May 26, 2023. She was born in Flint, Michigan on December 3, 1954. She has resided in Atlanta since 1999. Betty loved gardening, playing euchre and other card games with friends, fishing, and participating in pool leagues. Most importantly, Betty loved...

James Shepherd

James Shepherd

May 17, 2023

Mr. James “Jim” Lee Shepherd, 83 of Lachine, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at his home on the early morning of May 17, 2023. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms after a long wait from his wife, Evelyn and son, Donnie. Jim was born in Hillman, Michigan on February 5, 1940 to...

Michael Offerman

Michael Offerman

May 1, 2023

Michael Timothy Offerman, 67 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away after a battle with cancer on May 1, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on May 1, 1956 in Michigan to the late Forest and Beverly (Horton) Offerman. Michael was a proud veteran and served in the United States Army. He has resided in Atlanta...

Dolores Hoist

Dolores Hoist

Apr 24, 2023

Mrs. Dolores Joan Hoist, 91 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at Hillman Haven on the afternoon of April 24, 2023 with family at her side. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her late husband, Charles. Dolores was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 24, 1931 to Olaf and Louise (Barrett) Roberts. She was a past member...

Mildred Forrester

Mildred Forrester

Apr 22, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Irene Forrester, 90 of Atlanta, Michigan was called home to our Lord and Savior on the early morning of April 22, 2023. She was born in Flint, Michigan on August 17, 1932, to the late, John and Irene Woodbury. She married her husband, James A. Forrester III on December 6, 1952 and together the couple celebrated 44...

Edward Schroeder

Edward Schroeder

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Edward Arnold Schroeder, 80 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly at his home on April 20, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 19, 1942, to the late Arnold and Pauline (Larson) Schroeder. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post #198. He drove the school...

Marvin Allard Jr

Marvin Allard Jr

Apr 18, 2023

Allard Jr., Marvin Charles, age 65, succumbed to metastatic esophageal cancer on April 18, 2023. Marvin was an extremely accomplished carpenter with an impressive career that spanned over 48 years, designing and constructing countless dwellings, with a specialty in ornate staircases. He loved to work with his hands and if he wasn’t using them to construct something, you’d probably...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Apr 14, 2023

In the early morning hours of Friday, April 14, 2023, Mrs. Mary Alice Van Blois Brown went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her best friend at her side as she took her last breath. Mary was born on July 31, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late, Paul and Audrey (McTavish) Van Blois. She...

William Ekrut

William Ekrut

Apr 13, 2023

William “Bill” August Ekrut, 69 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on April 13, 2023. He was born in Yale, Michigan on July 9, 1953, to the late, Carl and Eileen (DeMar) Ekrut. His family moved to Lewiston, where Bill graduated from High School in 1971. He lived in Atlanta where he met and married his wife, Kathleen (Daly) Ekrut...

Jody Edwards Sr

Jody Edwards Sr

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...

Kathleen Davison

Kathleen Davison

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...

Timothy Ryczek

Timothy Ryczek

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.

Catherine Zenker

Catherine Zenker

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...

Walter Watkins

Walter Watkins

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...

Sharon Fogarty

Sharon Fogarty

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....

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