Obituaries

Juliene Elizabeth Washburn

Juliene Elizabeth Washburn

May 25, 2024

Mrs. Juliene Elizabeth Washburn, 83 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on May 25, 2024 at her home. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on July 14, 1941 to the late, George and Dorothy (Brazee) King.  She married her loving husband, James Washburn, on January 1, 1959 and together the couple celebrated 65 years of marriage before her passing. They have...

Joyce Marie Whitehead

Joyce Marie Whitehead

May 23, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Marie Whitehead, 79 of Hillman, Michigan, formerly of Millington, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 23, 2024. She was born in Flint, Michigan on July 15, 1944 to the late Robert and Esther (Peterson) Pickard. She has resided in Hillman for the last 30+ years. Joyce was a member of New Beginnings Ministries. She loved...

Thomas Harvey Klein

Thomas Harvey Klein

May 22, 2024

On May 22nd, 2024, Thomas (Tom) Harvey Klein, 66 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on December 12th, 1957, to Vernon and the late Marilyn (Mowery) Klein. He resided in Hillman for the last two years and lived formerly in Commerce Township. Tom grew up in Atlanta and...

Jennavee Oesch

Jennavee Oesch

May 18, 2024

Mrs. Jennavee Oesch, 92 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 18, 2024. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 21, 1931 to the late Adrian and Mildred (Dell) Linton. On January 7, 1951 in Angola, Indiana she married her husband, Arthur and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage before his passing in 2019....

Mary Margaret Stricklin

Mary Margaret Stricklin

May 17, 2024

Mrs. Mary Margaret Stricklin, 72 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on May 17, 2024 at her home. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 25, 1951 to the late Howard and Miriam (Rathburn) Gaddis. She married her loving husband, Larry Stricklin, on May 5, 1973 and together the couple celebrated 51 years of marriage together before her passing. Mary...

Mary Jane "Tassie" DeVriendt

Mary Jane "Tassie" DeVriendt

May 17, 2024

Mary Jane DeVriendt, better known as "Tassie" (a nickname given to her by her brother Ed) was born March 12, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to Clifford and Jane Maechtle. She passed away on May 17, 2024 with her husband George by her side, holding her hand. Due to combined health issues over the years, they finally took their toll, but...

Mark Edward Montgomery

Mark Edward Montgomery

May 14, 2024

Mr. Mark Edward Montgomery, 69 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home on the afternoon of May 14, 2024. He was born in Allen Park, Michigan to Ronald and Nancy (Henry) Montgomery on May 3, 1955. He resided in Lewiston for the last 15 years. Mark was a member of the Laborers’ International Union of North America Laborers’ Local...

Marlene Lynne McGrail

Marlene Lynne McGrail

May 13, 2024

Mrs. Marlene Lynne McGrail, 86 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at Medilodge of Green View in Alpena with her loving family at her side on May 13, 2024. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, John. Marlene and John married on September 6, 1958 in Detroit and celebrated 63 years of marriage and raising their...

Juanita Lynne Waybrant

Juanita Lynne Waybrant

May 12, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Lynne Waybrant, 63 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on May 12, 2024 at her home. She was born in Hazel Park, Michigan on August 6, 1960 to Virgil and Patricia (Kedziora) Miller. She resided in Lewiston for the past four years, formerly of Munising. While living in Munising, Juanita worked for Michigan Wing-Civil Air Patrol for many years....

James J. Hilgendorf

James J. Hilgendorf

May 9, 2024

Mr. James “Jim” Hilgendorf, 75, of Lewiston, Michigan died, surrounded by family, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord on May 9, 2024. He was born on June 28, 1948, in Owosso, Michigan, to the late LaRue and Athlene (Seward) Hilgendorf. On January 1, 2000, he married his beautiful wife, Catherine (Colegate) Hilgendorf and together the two of them celebrated 24 years of...

Richard Dennis Frederick

Richard Dennis Frederick

May 8, 2024

♥Richard Dennis Frederick♥ Born in Detroit, Michigan on July 13, 1939.

 

Richard Dennis Frederick raised his four children alongside his loving wife, Julia B. Frederick of 62 years in Dearborn. Richard and Julia retired in Lewiston, Michigan. He served his country proudly as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. Richard obtained his bachelor’s degree and worked as...

Lauri Jane Jimkoski

Lauri Jane Jimkoski

May 3, 2024

Mrs. Lauri Jane Jimkoski, 59, passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena with her devoted husband of 30 years by her side on May 3, 2024. She was the oldest daughter to Diane and the former Edward Maechtle and was born on July 16, 1964. Lauri married the love of her life, Dave Jimkoski on July 17, 1994.  

 A graduate...

Phyllis Audrey Wright

Phyllis Audrey Wright

Apr 27, 2024

 Mrs. Phyllis Audrey Wright, 88 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at MediLodge of Gaylord on April 27, 2024. She was born in East Tawas, Michigan on July 28, 1935 to the late Phillip and Mary (Kinney) Haslip. Phyllis resided in Lewiston most of her life. She was a hard worker and loved to socialize. She bowled on a league and...

Linda Caroline Foss

Linda Caroline Foss

Apr 23, 2024

Linda Caroline Foss of Hillman, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Linda was born on October 31, 1953 to the late Thomas and Ruby (Loomis) Janisse of Akron, Michigan.

Linda graduated from Caro High School. On August 23, 1980 Linda married her best friend and love of her life, Randall Roy Foss. Together, Linda and Randy shared many...

Brian David Sini

Brian David Sini

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Brian David Sini, 56 of Hillman, Michigan, formerly of Commerce Township, died suddenly on April 19, 2024. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 4, 1968 to Toivo and Cornelia (Cole) Sini. He was a member of Multi-Lakes Conservation Association and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Brian was a Detroit Red Wings fan and also enjoyed golfing...

Elly Elisabet Frisby

Elly Elisabet Frisby

Apr 17, 2024

Mrs. Elly “Oma” Elisabet Frisby, 85 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at Hillman’s Haven with her children at her side on the evening of April 17, 2024. She was born in Bad Nauheim, Germany on November 1, 1938 to Wilhelm and Katharina (Berthold) Petermann. She met her husband, Albert Frisby, in Germany while he was stationed there with the US...

Keith David Krzyszton

Keith David Krzyszton

Apr 13, 2024

Keith David Krzyszton passed away on April 13, 2024 in his hometown of Atlanta, Michigan. Born to Mark (Thelma) Krzyszton and Evelyn (David) White on August 1, 1982. Keith has been making people laugh, doing burnouts and testing speed limits for 41 years.

 A graduate of Atlanta High School in 2000, Keith furthered his education at Northern Michigan University and Central...

Dale Keith Ledger

Dale Keith Ledger

Apr 9, 2024

Mr. Dale Keith Ledger, 88 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on April 9, 2024. He was born in Iron River, Michigan to the late William and Esther (Karvala) Ledger on January 28, 1936. Dale grew up in Lake Orion. He served his country proudly in the United States Army 2nd Battle Group 39th infantry. He married Shirley (School) Ledger and...

Hope Michelle Kaye

Hope Michelle Kaye

Apr 9, 2024

Mrs. Hope Michelle Kaye, 58 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at her home on April 9, 2024.In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family has chosen to remember her privately at this time.

Richard Harrison Ghainer

Richard Harrison Ghainer

Apr 8, 2024

Mr. Richard Harrison Ghainer of Lewiston, Michigan died on April 8, 2024 at his home at the age of 89. Richard was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 16, 1934 to Reuben and Doris (Ferguson) Ghainer. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Richard was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Gaylord, Michigan, American Legion...

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