Obituaries

John Alan Burgett

John Alan Burgett

Jul 1, 2024

Mr. John Alan Burgett, 72 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on July 1, 2024 at his home. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 5, 1951 to the late Robert and Nancy (Weese) Burgett. He has resided in Hillman since 2017 but has vacationed here for the past 30+ years. John was an enthusiastic member of the Hillman...

Sue Ellen Hughes

Sue Ellen Hughes

Jun 30, 2024

Mrs. Sue Ellen Hughes, 74 of Lewiston, Michigan lost her courageous two-year battle with cancer on June 30, 2024 while at home. She was born in Grayling, Michigan on January 28, 1950 to Guy and Carmella (Gardner) Shiel. At the age of 22, she married her husband, Gerald Hughes, on May 13, 1972 and together the couple celebrated 52 years...

Richard Phillip Shaw

Richard Phillip Shaw

Jun 30, 2024

 Mr. Richard Phillip Shaw, 75 of Hillman, Michigan died unexpectedly on June 30, 2024. He was born to the late Ernest and Helen (Colley) Shaw on December 28, 1948 in Highland Park, Michigan. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Richard married his beautiful wife, Bonnie (Coleman) Shaw on March 31, 1973 and together they celebrated 51...

Jessica Elaine Peyton

Jessica Elaine Peyton

Jun 29, 2024

Mrs. Jessica Elaine Peyton, 39 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on June 29, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region of West Branch. She was born in Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada on July 12, 1984 to Brendan and Mona (Musgrave) Hawley. She celebrated 10 years of marriage with her husband, Sam Peyton. She was a loving mother to their daughter, Braelyn, who...

Darla Jean Pawson

Darla Jean Pawson

Jun 28, 2024

Darla Jean Pawson born June 29, 1962, passed away at 61 years old on June 28, 2024 at her home with loved ones by her side. Darla married Gary Pawson Jr on September 22, 2000. She is survived by her sons, Mathieu Paquette, Ryan (Karianne) Paquette, Cory (Abby) Paquette, Erick (Ashley) Paquette, John Pawson, Chris (Katie) Pawson, and Gary III...

Mark Joseph Whitacre

Mark Joseph Whitacre

Jun 24, 2024

Mr. Mark Joseph Whitacre, 71 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 24, 2024. He was born in Trenton, Michigan on February 14, 1953 to the late Forest and June (Rose) Whitacre. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. On April 18, 1975 he married his loving wife, Phyllis...

Donald Lou Barrett Sr

Donald Lou Barrett Sr

Jun 22, 2024

Mr. Donald Lou Barrett, Sr 85 of Hillman, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 peacefully at home. He was born in Alpena, Michigan on November 22, 1938 to Thomas and Murriel (Duncan) Barrett. He was a graduate of Hillman High School. Don married Sharon Nancy (Cohoon) Barrett on June 11, 1960 and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage...

Robin Lee Robinette

Robin Lee Robinette

Jun 20, 2024

Mrs. Robin Lee Robinette, 61 of Hillman, Michigan died on June 20, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena. She was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 5, 1963 to Raymond and Patricia (Fralick) Robinette. She graduated from Alpena High School and was a member of the United States National Guard. Robin was very selfless. She always put everyone else’s...

Richard Douglas Babcock

Richard Douglas Babcock

Jun 17, 2024

Mr. Richard "Dick" Douglas Babcock, 52 of Wolverine, Michigan died suddenly on June 17, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1971 to Dan and Linda (Miller) Babcock in Cheboygan, Michigan. He married his loving wife, Wanda (Herman) Babcock on March 30, 1992 and together they celebrated 32 years of marriage before his passing. Dick and Wanda were everything to...

Frank Robert Sancho

Frank Robert Sancho

Jun 13, 2024

Mr. Frank Robert Sancho, 51 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on June 13, 2024 at his home. He was born in Farmington, Michigan on March 19, 1973 to Mark and Laurie (Mufford) Sancho. He has resided in Hillman for the past 5+ years. Frank was an exceptional mechanic. He loved to race cars and enjoyed hunting, telling jokes to make...

Bilinda June Jones

Bilinda June Jones

Jun 11, 2024

Mrs. Bilinda “Billie” June Jones, 58, of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 11, 2024. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 12, 1965 to the late William and Deloris “Kate” (Jones) Dice. Billie spent most of her life in Hillman although she had many adventures in life...

Ritch Rex Hoard

Ritch Rex Hoard

Jun 8, 2024

Mr. Ritch Rex Hoard, 81 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at home, his beloved “Shack,” surrounded by the love of family on June 8, 2024. He was born in Alma, Michigan on July 7, 1942 to the late Ivan and Ione (Orvis) Hoard. He has resided in Atlanta for the last 20 years alongside his wife, Sandra. He worked as...

Thomas Paul Koenig

Thomas Paul Koenig

Jun 7, 2024

Mr. Thomas Paul Koenig, 56 of Hillman, Michigan passed away suddenly on June 7, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on February 22, 1968 in Alpena, Michigan to the late Paul and Evelene (Bentley) Koenig. He resided in Hillman all of his life where he operated the family dairy farm after purchasing it from his father....

Arlene Slater

Arlene Slater

Jun 6, 2024

Mrs. Arlene Slater, 65 of Atlanta, Michigan took her final trip around the sun on June 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 12, 1958 to the late Carl and Essie (Caudill) Mullins. She married her husband, David Slater, on August 20, 2011 and together the couple...

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...

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