Obituaries

Jun 12, 2006

Vera A. Penn Vera A. Penn, 73, of Atlanta passed away June 12, 2006 at her residence. She was born March 27, 1933 to Romolo and Dosolina (Moretti) Baldoni in Trenton, MI. She married Douglas Penn, January 14, 1953, and they raised five children together. She was a busy homemaker and at one time was a lunchroom aide at St....

May 23, 2006

George F. Orlandi Memorial services for George F. Orlandi will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24, from Calvary Episcopal Church in Hillman with Fr. Gerald Rehagen officiating. Inurnment will be in Hillman-Rust Township Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the service in the Calvary Church Fellowship Hall. Mr. Orlandi, 78 of Hillman passed away May 23, 2006 at his...

Dec 31, 1969

Dawn Ellen Showalter, 65, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020 in her home. Dawn was born on February 23, 1955 in Alma, Michigan to Bethel and Theodore (Ted) Komperda.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Steve, three children, Amy Crumbaugh of Tucson, Arizona, Mark Crumbaugh Jr, and Matthew (Janelle)...

Dec 31, 1969

Dawn Ellen Showalter, 65, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020 in her home. Dawn was born on February 23, 1955 in Alma, Michigan to Bethel and Theodore (Ted) Komperda.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Steve, three children, Amy Crumbaugh of Tucson, Arizona, Mark Crumbaugh Jr, and Matthew (Janelle)...

Nov 20, 1010

Clarence Ray Lack Clarence Ray Lack, 81, of Lewiston, MI went to be with the Lord November 20, 1010, at home surrounded by his loving family. Clarence was born on June 18, 1929 to Buster and Vera (Steward) Lack near St Francis, Arkansas. He attended a one room country school called Star, for eight years and graduated form high school...

Dec 1, 1009

Timmithy Brice Waltz Timmithy Brice Waltz, 33, of Lewiston, MI, passed away on December 1, 1009. He was born on February 9, 1976 to Robert and Ulrike (Grubaum) Waltz in Lansing, MI. He moved up north five months ago, formerly of Cheyenne, WY. He attended New Beginnings Ministry in Hillman. He enjoyed mechanics, landscaping, and construction. He was a jack...

Nov 24, 1008

Evelyn Rose Shepherd Evelyn Rose Shepherd, 67, of Lachine, passed away on November 24, 1008 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 25, 1942 to Edwin and Millie (Cripps) Klein in Wilson Twp, MI. She married James Shepherd on December 30, 1961 in Atlanta, MI. Evelyn lived in Lachine for the past 40+ years. She loved her...

Dr. Melvin Ringelberg Dr. Melvin Ringelberg of Atlanta, Michigan passed away suddenly on the 23rd of October, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Mel was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on the 19th of June 1934 to Nick and Cora Ringelberg. Mel began his career at the University of Michigan where he earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery in...

Edward L. Keys Jr Edward L Keys Jr 41 of Lewiston passed away suddenly October 30. Ed was born May 9, 1965 in Detroit, the son of Edward and Sharon (Dennison) Keys Sr. Ed had lived in Lewiston the past 20 yrs and was owner/operator of Northern Michigan Filter Service in Mio at the time of his death. Ed was...

Elaine Dines Mrs. Elaine Dines, 76, of Lewiston, Michigan, died with her children by her side on December 1, 2015. She was born to the late, Harold and Anna (Gastzrita) Grigsby on May 27, 1939 in Garden City, Michigan. Elaine graduated from Lady Wood High School in Livonia. She married Jack Dines on November 1, 1957 and was married for...

Ervin McMurphy Ervin McMurphy, 82, of Atlanta, MI passed away surrounded by his family at his residence on August 19, 2010. He was born to Hoy and Mae McMuprhy on December 15, 1927 and lived his entire life ½ a mile from where he was born on McMurphy Rd. He graduated from Atlanta High School and married the love of...

Frances Carpenter Frances Carpenter, 68, of Hillman, passed away at her residence at Patti's Adult Foster Care Home. She was born on March 28, 1944 to Louis and Frances (Nelson) Carpenter in Big Rapids, MI. Francis has spent the last 20 years at Patti's AFC home. She loved books and enjoyed going for rides in the car. She will be...

Gary E. Courterier In celebration and honor we remember the life of husband, father, grandfather and friend, Gary E. Courterier. Gary went to be with his Lord on September 21st, 2009 at the age of 78. Gary is survived by his best friend and wife, Barbara A. Courterier. Gary and Barb resided in Johannesburg and Okeechobee, FL. Gary will be...

Gloria "Jackie" Rahn Gloria "Jackie" Rahn 78 of Lewiston passed away Thursday, March 8th 2007 at AuSable Valley Home after an extended illness. Jackie was born September 8, 1928 in Bay City Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Manor) LaPan. She and her husband Herman moved to Lewiston in 1962, where Jackie worked more than 27 years as a...

Hans Waldmar Bach Hans Waldmar Bach, age 97 of Atlanta, Michigan, service to our Lord and work for humanity complete, departed earth on the wings of angels to rejoin his treasured wife of 53 years. June has been patiently waiting for his heavenly embrace since her ascension on March 31, 2007. Hans was born in Phorzeim, Baden, (The Black Forest)...

Alfred Charles West Alfred Charles West, 69, of Lewiston, MI, went to the fishing hole beyond on July 11, 2009. He was born on April 2, 1940 to Alfred and Bernice (Strelow) West in Roscommon, MI. What a time to be born, things were so different then. He married the former Carol Waisanen on June 24, 1961 in Roscommon, MI....

Anna Marie Biernat Anna Marie Biernat, 54, passed away November, 23 at her home in Lovells. She was born August 4, 1954 to Thomas and Wanda (Stankiewicz) Biernat in Detroit, MI. Anna graduated from Oakland University and Lived in Troy, MI before moving to Lovells. Anna's career path was of a creative nature that took her into the world of...

Charles "Nick" Harry Nicholson Mr. Charles "Nick" Harry Nicholson, 79 of Traverse City, Michigan set sail into eternity on June 18, 2013 with his loving three girls "Charlie's Angels" at his side. He was born to the late, Harry and Marion (Lewis) Nicholson on January 1, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan. He retired from AT&T as a supervisor technician after 42...

Charlotte Thriayah Jamroz Charlotte Thriayah Jamroz, 68, of Lewiston slipped away to the next world while home, with family at her side, on the morning of April 22, 2012. Char had battled cancer to a draw for three years with the same courage, resilience and spunk that had distinguished her general approach to life. Char, oldest of five and fun-loving...

Constance Ilean Savitsky Constance Ilean Savitsky 57 of Atlanta passed away Sunday, April 15th 2007 at Alpena Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Connie was born December 8, 1949 in Elko, PA the daughter of Glenn and Irene (Rankin) Brewer. She and husband John Savitsky whom she married November 15, 1979 in Atlanta moved to Atlanta 15 years ago...