Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

Mrs. Annabel Louise “Corky” Roberts died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was 88 years old. Corky never stopped fighting her illness and no matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When anyone else would have broken, she stayed strong. Since retiring from Moore Business Forms in Akron, Ohio and moving...

Jan 28, 2023

Mr. Keith Duncan Curtis, 85 of Grayling, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Kings Nursing Center on January 28, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his late wife, Karen and son, Kelly. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 1, 1937 to the late, Leonard...

Jan 23, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Caroline Kirby, 89 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on the early morning of January 23, 2023. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her late husband, Calvin. Margaret was born in Melrose Park, Illinois on September 15, 1933 to the late, Lloyd and Janet...

Jan 23, 2023

TENTATIVE SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 AT GREEN FUNERAL HOME, HILLMAN. VISITATION BEGINS AT 9AM AND SERVICE AT 11AM FOLLOWED BY INTERMENT AT HILLMAN RUST TWP CEMETERY.

On January 23, 2023, Regina Gail Ulrich passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her Florida home in Ruskin, FL at the age...

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. Terry Wayne Darling, 72 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on January 21, 2023. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on April 29, 1950. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam war. On October 18, 1969 he married, Valerie (Sills) Darling and together the couple celebrated 52 years of marriage...

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Michael Earl Hartford, 69 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly at his home on January 20, 2023. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family  has chosen to remember Michael privately at this time.

Jan 18, 2023

Keith Owen Roettger was born on December 3, 1938 in a farmhouse in Celina, Ohio. He was the middle child of Freda and Owen Roettger with an older sister, Janet and a younger sister, Karen. They moved from Celina when Keith was 13 years old to Walled Lake, Michigan. He enlisted in the Air Force at age 17 and was based...

Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Gary Archie Hurst, 67 of Hillman, Michigan died on January 10, 2023 at his home. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 15, 1955. He resided in Hillman for the last 25 years. He was a member of New Beginnings Ministries and was very active in assisting with the HARP food program. Gary enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 7, 2023

Mrs. Maureen Ann Licht, 64 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on January 7, 2023, at her home. She was born in Gaylord, Michigan on April 25, 1958 to the late, Junior and Clara (Boris) Brilley. On June 3, 1978, she married her husband, Roger Licht, and together the couple celebrated 44 years of marriage and raised four children together...

Jan 4, 2023

Mrs. Joan Karen Swayne, 79 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on January 4, 2023 at Charlevoix Hospital in Charlevoix. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by both her parents and late daughter, Karen. Joan was born in Pontiac, Michigan on September 9, 1943 to the late, Sidney and Eva (Vickery) Cunningham. She married her husband, Thomas Swayne,...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Herbert McKenzie, 64 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on January 2, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 13, 1958, to the late, Herbert and Maureen (Clark) McKenzie. Kenny was raised in Atlanta and resided there all his life. He was a member of the Atlanta Eagles...

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. Donald Edward Daniels, 71 of Johannesburg, Michigan died suddenly on January 1, 2023 at his home. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family has chosen to remember Don privately at this time.

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. Orley David Sewell, 78 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena on December 27, 2022. He was born on November 13, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late, Orville and Zonnie (Bell) Sewell. He married his wife, Linda (Spalding) Sewell on April 24, 1967, and together the couple celebrated 55 years of marriage before his...

Dec 25, 2022

Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Shumaker, 92 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her home on December 25, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 31, 1930, to the late, Henry Adam and Vera Young (Lynn) Berry. She was a member of the Snowbird Club and the Red Hats. She enjoyed watching the wildlife...

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. Charles “Bob” Robert Vincek, 88 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side on the early morning of December 19, 2022. He was born in North Judson, Indiana to the late, Charles and Anna (Bau) Vincek on February 27, 1934. He married his wife, Jane (Ozier) Vincek on June 13, 1995...

Dec 18, 2022

Mr. William “Bill” Albert LaCrosse, 85 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on December 18, 2022.  He was born on March 28, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Helen LaCrosse.

Bill met his wife, Beverly, when he was stationed at Pease Air Force Base in...

Dec 6, 2022

Mr. Brian Earl Ferguson, 54 of Mio, Michigan died suddenly on December 6, 2022, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. Brian was born in Alpena, Michigan on February 29, 1968, to Ricky and Linda (Kinney) Ferguson. Formerly of Lewiston, Brian has resided in Mio for the last four years. On October 5, 1990, he married his wife,...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. George Major, 86, of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on December 1, 2022 at his home. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his late son, George Jr. He was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan on March 21, 1936 to the late, William and Myrtis (James) Major. He served his country proudly as a paratrooper in the...

Nov 27, 2022

Mrs. Diane Lynne Orlando, 63 of Hillman passed away Sunday November 27,2022 at home surrounded by her family. The daughter of George and Irene (Wicks) Bennett was born on April 3,1959 in Flint, Michigan. Diane graduated from Hillman High School in 1977, staying in the Hillman area she raised her children while working several jobs in the health care...

Nov 24, 2022

Mr. Jeffrey Scott Haas, 56 of Lewiston Michigan passed away at Mclaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on November 24,2022.

There will be a visitation at Green Funeral Home in Lewiston on Monday November 28,2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at St Francis Of Assisi Cathloic Church in Lewiston on Tuesday from 10:00...