Obituaries

Ethel Shepherd

Ethel Shepherd

May 13, 2019

Mrs. Ethel Maxine Shepherd, 94 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her children on May 13, 2019. She was born in Coleman, Michigan on September 17, 1924 to the late, Samuel and Agnes (Donaldson) Walter. She married her husband, Ted Shepherd in Coleman on February 15, 1946 and together the...

Dorothy Loop

Dorothy Loop

May 5, 2019

Dorothy Emogene Loop, 94, of Comins, MI died at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2019.  She was born on January 24, 1925 to Elmer and Helen (Schebella) Davis in Onaway, Michigan.  She served her country proudly in the US Navy.  Dorothy retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service as a Time Keeper.  In retirement, she...

Bessie Verlinde

Bessie Verlinde

May 5, 2019

Mrs. Bessie Minnie Verlinde, 94, of Lewiston, Michigan passed away at her home on May 5, 2019.  She was born on April 28, 1925 to August and Bertha (Menda) Kreger in Warren, Michigan.  She married Charles Verlinde on July 22, 1944 in Centerline, Michigan, having celebrated 61 years of marriage before his death in 2005.  She has resided in...

Mark Deska

Mark Deska

May 5, 2019

Mr. Mark Carl Deska, age 50, of Lewiston Michigan,  died at his home on May 5, 2019.  He was born on July 18, 1968 to Richard and Diane (Kalis) Deska in Highland Park, Michigan.  Mark has lived in Lewiston for the past 20 years, formerly of Livonia, Michigan.  He worked as an independent contractor installing tile for many years. ...

Hakan Karlsson

Hakan Karlsson

May 3, 2019

Mr. Hakan Anders Karlsson, 65, of Lewiston, Michigan, died on May 3, 2019 at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview.  He was born on September 11, 1953 to Oloaf and Dagny (Tieman) Karlsson in Sweden.  He spent most his life in Sweden, having moved to Lewiston in 1999.  He married his wife, Leeanne on June 23, 2000 on Mackinac Island. ...

James Long

James Long

Apr 29, 2019

Mr. James Carey Long, 64 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on April 29, 2019. He was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on June 5, 1954 to the late, Ralph and Martha (Neilly) Long. He has resided in Atlanta since 2005, formerly of Toledo where he retired from the Jeep Plant after 28 years. James enjoyed fishing and...

Maria Witkowski

Maria Witkowski

Apr 15, 2019

Mrs. Maria Vivaldi Witkowski, 85 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on April 15, 2019 at MediLodge of Green View in Alpena with her daughter at her side. She was born on June 5, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Robert and Angelina (Boldrina) Vivaldi.  As were her wishes cremation has taken place and the family has chosen to...

Devine Barnes

Devine Barnes

Apr 15, 2019

Mrs. Devine "Vinnie" Joy Barnes, 80 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home on April 15, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Lake City, Michigan on April 11, 1939 to the late, Leroy and Hazel (Henry) Bergey. Vinnie worked in the restaurant business as both a waitress and a dishwasher. She loved country...

Donald Green

Donald Green

Apr 8, 2019

Mr. Donald George Green, 91 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at home on April 8, 2019. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 1, 1928 to the late, George and Velma (Sanford) Green. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a weatherman.  Don founded Green Funeral Home in 1958 and served the families of...

Gordon Cox

Gordon Cox

Mar 30, 2019

On Saturday March 30, Gordon L Cox Sr, 77 years old, left this earth leaving behind a life of love shared with his family. He spent his last days surrounded by his family — then exited quickly and peacefully without formally saying goodbye, which was always his way. He leaves behind his beloved four children and their significant others...

Betty O'Brien

Betty O'Brien

Mar 23, 2019

Mrs. Betty Lou O'Brien, 80 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on March 23, 2019. She was born on January 19, 1939 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late, Ernest and Edna (Strother) Bullard. She has resided in Atlanta since 2017 and operated and owned the Atlanta Country Cafe since October 2018. She owned...

Mary Jaworski

Mary Jaworski

Mar 23, 2019

Mrs. Mary Josephine Jaworski, 102 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Shoreline in Sterling Heights, Michigan on March 23, 2019. She was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on February 2, 1917 to the late, Anthony and Alexandra (Sendacki) Paluba. She was very devoted to her husband, Theodore Jaworski whom she married in Houghton, Michigan on August 25, 1966...

Donald Jacob

Donald Jacob

Mar 19, 2019

Mr. Donald Bernard Jacob, 87 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on March 19, 2019 at his home. He was born in Center Line, Michigan on January 14, 1932 to the late, Edward and Matilda Jacob. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Formerly of Saginaw, he has resided in Lewiston...

Emerald Oswald

Emerald Oswald

Mar 18, 2019

Mr. Emerald Dewey Oswald, 72 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by family at his home on March 18, 2019. He was born in Rust Township, Michigan on September 10, 1946 to the late, William and Geneva (Weaver) Oswald. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam. Dewey has resided in Atlanta for the past...

William Daudlin

William Daudlin

Mar 16, 2019

Mr. William Douglas Daudlin, 71 of Lewiston, Michigan died on March 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 26, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to the late, William and Lyle (Kolp) Daudlin. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during Vietnam as a jet engine mechanic. Formerly of St. Clair Shores, William moved...

Donald Elwood

Donald Elwood

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Donald Lee Elwood, 96 of Westland, Michigan, formerly of Troy, died on March 12, 2019 at St. Mary Mercy in Livonia. He was born on December 4, 1922 in Clearwater, Florida to the late, Dewey and Violet (Barber) Elwood. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Donald married his wife, Margaret (Ranger) Elwood in 1950...

Walter Sewell

Walter Sewell

Mar 10, 2019

Mr. Walter W. Sewell, 96 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord on the early morning of March 10, 2019. He was born on December 30, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Herbert and Mary (Barnhardt) Sewell. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He married his wife, Gertrude “Billie”...

Robert Arnold Iii

Robert Arnold Iii

Mar 10, 2019

Mr. Robert Lee Arnold III, 30 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on March 10, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1988 in Rochester Hills to Robert and Christine Arnold Jr. Robert graduated from Avondale High School in Auburn Hills. He went to Moran Industrial Arts in Onaway and graduated as salutatorian. He worked for Mark One in Gaylord....

Gerald Covitz

Gerald Covitz

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. Gerald Joseph Covitz, 75 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on the evening of March 7, 2019. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 13, 1943 to the late, Valentine and Helen Covitz. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Gerald moved to Atlanta in the early 90's...

Marcia Andrews

Marcia Andrews

Mar 3, 2019

Mrs. Marcia Ann Andrews, 75 of Johannesburg, Michigan died peacefully at her home on March 3, 2019. She was born in Sandusky, Ohio to the late, William and Marian (Traub) Collumb on September 25, 1943. In Port Huron, Michigan on December 15, 1993 she married Clayton Andrews and together the couple celebrated 25 years of marriage before her passing....

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