Obituaries

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. Basil Warren Nichols, 88 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly at his home on the early morning of March 8, 2022. He was born on March 23, 1933 to the late, Basil Sr. and Claire (Ranger) Nichols in Hillman, Michigan where he resided most all of his life. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force...

Mar 4, 2022

Mrs. Mary Jane Ghainer, 79 of Lewiston, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 25, 1942 to the late, Elmer and Eleanor (Neuber) Kurth. She married her husband, Richard Ghainer on June 29, 1963 and together the couple celebrated 58...

Feb 28, 2022

Mr. Eugene Paul Murray, 77 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan on February 28, 2022. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan to the late, Emanuel and Edna (Wilson) Murray on January 19, 1945. He married his wife, Shirlie Ann (Snyder) Murray on July 21, 1965 and together the couple celebrated 56 years...

Feb 26, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Ann Montgomery, 91 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview on February 26, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Levi and Verna (Swallow) Henry on September 23, 1930. Formerly of Allen Park, Nancy has resided in Lewiston since 1989. She worked as a secretary for many years and was...

Feb 26, 2022

Don McMurray, 80, of Hillman, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at My Michigan Medical Center.  He was born on October 24, 1941 to Arnold and Eva (McKenzie) McMurray in Hillman, Michigan.  After serving in the United States Air Force, he spent most of his adult life in the Hillman area. He enjoyed playing golf, spending time...

Feb 22, 2022

Mr. Martin Merlin Dolley, 64 of Lewiston died unexpectedly on February 22, 2022 at his home. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 18, 1957 to the late, Merlin and Susan (Bendik) Dolley. He has resided in Lewiston for the last ten years although he has vacationed in the area since he was just five years old and...

Feb 21, 2022

Ms. Linda Rose Ferguson, 66 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on February 21, 2022 at WellSpring Lutheran Services in Fairview after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her father, Donald. Linda was born in Trenton, Michigan to Donald and Joan (Roehrig) Smith on July 20, 1955. She has resided in...

Feb 18, 2022

Ms. Barbara Ann Karnafel, 55 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland with her daughter, Shannon at her side on February 18, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 19, 1966 to the late, John and Catherine (Korona) Felt. She moved to Lewiston from Taylor eight years ago. Barbara was a member of...

Feb 15, 2022

Mr. James “Danny” Daniel Wicks Sr, 77 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly at his home on February 15, 2022. He was born in Hillman, Michigan on January 10, 1945 to the late, James Everest and Mary Evelyn (Brown) Wicks. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as a radioman and was skilled...

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Judy Ann Ray, 81 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on February 14, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 29, 1940 to the late, Richard and Ella (Jennings) Tubbs and grew up the second youngest of eight. She married her husband, Ronald Ray in Williamston on July 20, 1957 and...

Feb 11, 2022

Marjean Mable (Brandt) LaFleche lived a long and fulfilling life. She passed away on February 11, 2022 at age 89 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 17, 1932.

Marjean was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She dedicated her life to loving those around her. To the very end, she expressed her...

Feb 8, 2022

James “Jim” Cyril Achatz, age 74 years, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. His journey began May 5th 1947 in Marine City, Michigan. He was born to the late Cyril and Agnes (Jensen) Achatz. Jim was a devout catholic and a member of Saint Augustine Catholic Church in Hillman, Michigan. He devoted most of his life serving the community...

Feb 8, 2022

Jeanette Ann (Conant) Kidder May 24, 1950-February 8, 2022

Jeanette was born in Wyandotte, Michigan. She moved to Atlanta, Michigan in the early 1960s and resided in Montmorency County for the majority of her life, outside of living in Florida from 1989-1993. After living in Florida, Jeanette moved back to Montmorency County until she passed away peacefully...

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Larry Joseph Storemski, 78 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on February 2, 2022. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 23, 1943. Formerly of Detroit, Larry worked for General Motors for 25+ years before retiring to Atlanta. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a member of the VFW Post...

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. Duane "Chuck" Charles Nurkala, 67 of Lewiston, Michigan left this Earth on January 31, 2022 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 3, 1954 to the late, Duane and Shirley (Winkworth) Nurkala. He married his wife, Terri Coons Nurkala on March 8, 1986...

Jan 26, 2022

Susan “Sue” Cady was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who left this world suddenly on January 26, 2022. She was born to Harold and Dorothy Smith on July 16, 1952. After graduating high school, she met the love of her life, Gordon Cady, and together they had three children: Douglas, Brian, and Melanie.

Sue...

Jan 21, 2022

Mrs. Terri Lynn Brower, 56 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving husband and sister on January 21, 2022 after a 30 year fight with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Alpena, Michigan to James and Gaye (Mousseau) Lixie on July 15, 1965. She attended Western Michigan University where she earned...

Jan 14, 2022

Steven Carl Allen, 53 of Mancelona; formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, died unexpectedly on January 14, 2022 three months after he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Steven was an amazing man, full of life and loved music and guitars. He loved camping with friends and family and sledding with his daughters at the cascade hill in...

Jan 11, 2022

Mrs. Beverly Frances LaCrosse, 82 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on January 12, 2022. She was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on August 17, 1939 to the late, Robert and Helen (Nelson) Whitmarsh.

Beverly met her husband, Bill, when she was working at the candy counter of their...

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. William Edward Beswick Sr, 84 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord on January 6, 2022. He was born in Morrison, Illinois to the late, William and Hilda (Conrady) Beswick on October 3, 1937. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Ed resided in...