Obituaries

Duane Carl Kidder

Duane Carl Kidder

Oct 6, 2023

Duane Carl "Dewey" Kidder, 68, of Millersburg, MI passed on October 6, 2023 at Brian's House in Essexville, MI. Duane was born in Hastings, MI to James and JoAnne (Christie) Kidder on June 4, 1955.  

For nearly all of his life, Duane resided in Montmorency County (Hillman or Atlanta). Over the years, he worked many skilled labor jobs, oil...

Lester Lee Herrington

Lester Lee Herrington

Oct 3, 2023

Mr. Lester Lee Herrington, 71 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center of Alpena on October 3, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1952 to James and Shirley Herrington in Detroit, Michigan. He has resided in Lewiston since 2018, formerly of St. Petersburg, Florida. Lester had dreams of flying airplanes. He loved anything to do with them...

Helen Leone Meier

Helen Leone Meier

Oct 2, 2023

Mrs. Helen Leone Meier, 88 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of family on October 2, 2023. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Larry. Helen was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on May 28, 1935, to Fred and Leona (Anderson) Nast. She has resided in Atlanta since the...

John Lawrence Murphy

John Lawrence Murphy

Sep 29, 2023

Mr. John Lawrence Murphy, 83 of Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Gaylord, died peacefully on September 29, 2023, at Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center in Brooksville, Florida. He was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late wife, Norma. John was born on December 17, 1939, in Melrose, Iowa to the late James and Lola (Clayworth) Murphy. He enjoyed...

Carol Beverly Allen

Carol Beverly Allen

Sep 24, 2023

Mrs. Carol Beverly Allen passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 at Hillmans Haven. She was born on February 8, 1933 in Port Huron, Michigan to Fred and Louise (Schroeder) Siefert. She was blessed with 67 years of marriage to the love of her life, Virgil. Their love for each other was an inspiration to all who knew them. Carol...

Julianne Mae Duncan

Julianne Mae Duncan

Sep 23, 2023

Mrs. Julianne “Judy” Mae Duncan, 85 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully in her sleep on September 23, 2023, at her home. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Jim and son, Arran. Judy was born in Detroit, Michigan to Raymond and Marion (Barkley) Hiebbner on July 29, 1938. She has resided in Lewiston for the...

Audrey Ann Babik

Audrey Ann Babik

Sep 15, 2023

Mrs. Audrey Ann Babik, 89 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on September 15, 2023. She was born on November 22, 1933, in Wyandotte, Michigan. On June 26, 1954, in Carleton, Michigan she married Stanley Babik and together the couple celebrated 65 ½ years of marriage before his passing in December of 2019....

Bob Jack Paul

Bob Jack Paul

Sep 12, 2023

Mr. Bob Jack Paul, 83 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on September 12, 2023, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by his late wife, Beverly. Bob was born in Atlanta, Michigan to Ernest and Marion (Colby) Paul on September 7, 1940. For nearly all his life he resided in...

Darrell Clifford Hurd Sr

Darrell Clifford Hurd Sr

Sep 1, 2023

Mr. Darrell Clifford Hurd Sr, 74 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on September 1, 2023 in Roscommon, Michigan. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 9, 1949 to the late Clifford and Mabel (Coleman) Hurd. He served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1966-1969. He has resided in Hillman for the last 20+ years and was...

Janet Christine Huston

Janet Christine Huston

Aug 29, 2023

Jan Huston (85), of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at home on August 29th, 2023, following a battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by family and dear friends. Born Janet Christine Chaney on November 24, 1937, to Homer and Martina Chaney, she was raised primarily in the Torch Lake area.

Jan was a graduate of Elk Rapids High School and received...

Cindy Lou Thompson

Cindy Lou Thompson

Aug 27, 2023

Mrs. Cindy Lou Cameron-Thompson, 70 of Hillman, Michigan died suddenly on August 27, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born in Hillman, Michigan on May 17, 1953 to the late Donald and Georgina (Pfeiffer) Cameron. She has resided in Hillman for the last 7 years, formerly of Colorado. She was a graduate of Hillman High School class...

Charles Walter Lemanski

Charles Walter Lemanski

Aug 22, 2023

Mr. Charles Walter Lemanski, 90 of Lewiston, Michigan died on August 22, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. He was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan on October 16, 1932 to the late William and Louise (Rheiklin) Lemanski. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Charles has resided with Sandra in Lewiston for the last...

Raymond Joseph Seewald

Raymond Joseph Seewald

Aug 22, 2023

Mr. Raymond Joseph Seewald, 91 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena with family at his side. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 4, 1932 to the late, Raphael and Lucille Seewald. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Raymond resided in Hillman for the last 18 years and was a...

Sharon Margaret Bolen

Sharon Margaret Bolen

Aug 17, 2023

Mrs. Sharon Margaret Bolen, 91 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family on August 17, 2023. She was welcomed into Heaven with outstretched arms by her late husband, Edward. Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 8, 1932. She earned her master’s degree in education and worked as...

Leon Albert Gilbert

Leon Albert Gilbert

Aug 16, 2023

Mr. Leon Albert Gilbert, 82 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home on August 16, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Romulus, Michigan on June 24, 1941, to the late Hurbert and Margaret (Kassin) Gilbert. Leon graduated from Romulus High School in 1959 and on July 23, 1960, he married his wife, Shirley (Oakley) Gilbert. Together...

Lorne Elliott Cook Jr

Lorne Elliott Cook Jr

Aug 2, 2023

Mr. Lorne “Bud” Elliott Cook Jr, 80 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on August 2, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Lorne and Elizabeth (Hedrick) Cook Sr on August 10, 1942. He has resided in Atlanta at Canada Creek Ranch for the last 20 years. Bud enjoyed 50’s and...

Mark Odell Smith

Mark Odell Smith

Jul 23, 2023

Mr. Mark Odell Smith, 61 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on July 23, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 15, 1962 the son of Carl and Myrtle (Oller) Smith in Flint, Michigan. Mark had always owned property in Atlanta but had lived here permanently for the last 20+ years. He was a mechanic and a welder and...

John Joseph Beem

John Joseph Beem

Jul 20, 2023

John Joseph Beem Sr. passed away in the comfort of his home on July 20, 2023, after a short illness. John is preceded in death by his wife Lucille, son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Pam Beem, and longtime partner Betty Crawford. He is survived by his 3 sons: John Jr. (Suzy), William, and Gary (Lori), many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother...

Thomas Robert Beattie

Thomas Robert Beattie

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. Thomas Robert Beattie, 79 of Atlanta, died peacefully at his home on July 19, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Robert and Eileen (Page) Beattie on June 4, 1944. He served his country proudly as a Seabee in the United States Navy. Thomas has resided in the Atlanta area since 1990. Thomas was a journeyman...

Dayle Ira Garlock

Dayle Ira Garlock

Jul 15, 2023

Dayle Garlock, retired forester, passed away at his home in Atlanta, Michigan on July 15, 2023 at the age of 74.

Born on May 19, 1949 to parents Harlan Garlock and Marjorie (Crouse) Garlock, Dayle’s skills, attitude, and goliath stature naturally led him to play football as a lineman at Reed City High School and Central Michigan University. Later in...

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