Obituaries

Nov 3, 2019

Mr. Martin Powell Jr, 85 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on November 3, 2019. He was born in Atlanta, Michigan on November 3, 1934 the son of the late, Martin and Ruth (Cooley) Powell. Martin graduated from Hillman High School and went on to serve his country in the United States National...

Oct 22, 2019

Sandra Kay LaBette, 60 years old, passed away in her sleep on October 22, 2019, at her home in Lewiston, Michigan.

Sandi was born March 9, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, to Donald and Ann Finney while her father was in the Air Force. Although she grew up primarily in Michigan, she moved with her family to Memphis,...

Oct 22, 2019

Mr. Donald Alfred Buchler, 82 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on October 22, 2019. He was born in Montmorency Township, Michigan on April 7, 1937 the son of the late, Alfred and Olga (Schlak) Buchler. Donald was born and raised in Hillman and graduated from Hillman High School in 1956. He retired from General Motors...

Oct 17, 2019

Mr. Donald Verne Smith, 91 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on October 17, 2019 at MediLodge of Alpena. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late, Walter and Anna (Baumberger) Smith on March 31, 1928. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy Reserves. On October 10, 1953 in Wyandotte, Michigan he married his wife, Joan...

Oct 15, 2019

Mrs. Jane Ann Keen, 88 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Hillman on October 15, 2019. She was born in Jackson, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Valvatt Clark on July 8, 1931. Formerly of Battle Creek, she resided in Hillman for the last 35+ years. She  loved her church and attended the United Methodist Church. She...

Oct 14, 2019

Mrs. Violet Ester Robinson, 84 of Hillman, Michigan died at her home surrounded by loved ones on October 14, 2019. She was born in Alpena, Michigan on December 25, 1934 to the late, Martin and Margaret (Hasse) Domke. Violet grew up on a dairy farm, on of eight children in Herron, Michigan. After leaving the family farm,...

Oct 13, 2019

Mrs. Kathleen Anne Tasker-Goodall, 70 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on October 13, 2019 at her home. She was born in Dedham, Massachusetts on October 3, 1949 to the late, Lawrence and Mary Tasker. Kathleen was very talented. She owned and operated various shops and a factory that specialized in home furnishings and custom lampshades. She was the owner...

Oct 9, 2019

Mr. Dean Garfield Inman, 64 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on October 10, 2019 at his home. He was born in Flint, Michigan on July 1, 1955. Dean grew up in Lapeer but lived in both North Branch and Auburn Hills before moving to the Lewiston area three years ago. He retired from General Motors in Pontiac after 30...

Oct 5, 2019

Mr. Arthur Harold Oesch, 89 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2019. He was born in Keego Harbor, Michigan on January 27, 1930 to the late, Jacob and Caroline (Armbruster) Oesch. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy for four years. He married his wife, Jennavee (Dell)...

Oct 3, 2019

Mr. John Thomas "Tom" Brooks, passed away October 3, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He lost the fight from leukemia caused from Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. Tom was 70 years of age. After four years as a marine, Tom worked at Buick Motors in Flint and was employed for 34 years. He retired and moved...

Oct 1, 2019

Mr. John R. Gibson, 66 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at home on October 1, 2019. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 31, 1953 to Paul and Lucille (Klumpp) Gibson. He graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School and served his country in the Army National Guard. On June 19, 1976 he married Karen (Westfall) Gibson,...

Sep 24, 2019

Mrs. Helen Denise Kordan, 69 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully with her husband at her side on the evening of September 24, 2019. She was born in Darby, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Earlin) Byrne on October 9, 1949.  The couple moved to Hillman in July of 2019 from Tucson, Arizona. Helen worked in guest services at...

Sep 17, 2019

Mrs. Sheila Kay Moir, 65 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on September 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 7, 1954. On November 6, 1976 she married, Daniel Moir and together the couple celebrated 42 years of marriage before her passing. The couple has resided at Canada Creek Ranch since...

Sep 15, 2019

Mr. Deloyce "Lee" Brooks, 92 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord on September 15, 2019. He was born in Kalkaska, Michigan on April 29, 1927 to the late, Ruben and Mabel (Mogg) Brooks. He served his country proudly in the United States Coast Guard, before joining the United States Army...

Sep 14, 2019

Mr. Ronald Anthony Haas, 76 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on September 14, 2019. He was born in Detroit on June 15, 1943 to the late, Anthony and Dorothy (Shumaker) Haas. On October 2, 1965 he married his wife, Beverly Haas and together the couple celebrated 53 years of marriage before his...

Sep 1, 2019

Mrs. Eva Mae McMurray-Sinacola, 95, of Hillman, Michigan  passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on May 2, 1924 to William and Mary (Graham) McKenzie in Pickford, Michigan. Eva spent most of her adult life in the Hillman area.  She owned and operated Pinewood Center for over 30 years, spent some time at...

Aug 30, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Sue Kassel, 75 of Hillman, Michigan, formerly of West Virginia, died peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on August 30, 2019. She was born in Connersville, Indiana to the late, Elmer and Roxanne (Dunbar) Dearwood on October 21, 1943. She has resided in Hillman for just over a year. While living in West Virginia she...

Aug 21, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann Hoig, 61 of Mancelona, Michigan died on August 21, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born on November 2, 1957 in Muskegon, Michigan to Frank and Frances (Dick) Triplett. She married her husband, Jeffery Hoig, in Elk Rapids, Michigan on August 9, 2003 and together the couple celebrated 16 years of marriage...

Aug 16, 2019

Mr. Ronald John Valentine, 57 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on August 16, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaylord, Michigan on June 4, 1962 to the late, Homer and Shirley (Theil) Valentine. He resided in Atlanta all of his life and worked as a truck driver for Atlanta Excavating for 10+ years as well as Quality...

Aug 12, 2019

Mrs. Wilma L. Beauregard Benac, age 99 of Hillman passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at Chesaning Comfort Care in Chesaning, Michigan. She was born on April 26, 1920 to Albert and E. Maude Beauregard of Loud Township, Montmorency County. She graduated from Hillman High School in 1937. The following year she graduated from Montmorency County Normal in Hillman....