Obituaries

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...

David J. Hill David J. Hill, Comins, MI, age 70. Born January 19, 1946 in Isabella County to the late Donald and Trula (Hanes) Hill, died suddenly while vacationing in St. Maarten on July 7, 2016. He grew up in the U.P., graduating from Cooks High School in 1964, Asbury College in 1971, Asbury Theological Seminary in 1976, and Central...

Dean Charles Lyons On November 1, 2009 Dean Charles Lyons, 74, graduated to a higher level of service for his Lord & Savior , Jesus Christ. He is now singing in the biggest choir of all. He was born on August 1, 1935 to Charles and Mabel (Zimmerman) Lyons in Detroit, MI. He married the former Joyce Holderness on June...

Jean E. McQuaid Adams Mrs. Jean E. McQuaid Adams, 88 of Atlanta, Michigan released her last breath on June 9, 2015 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Belleville, Michigan to the late, Howard Bradley and Pearl (Ellis) McQuaid. Jean moved to Atlanta 25+ years ago, formerly from Farmington Hills....

Jeffrey Allan Graham Jeffrey Allan Graham, 52, of Atlanta, was taken home to God on November 4, 2007. He was born on September 1, 1955 to Richard and Sally (Starling) Graham in Cheboygan, MI. He had worked as a nurse aide at Medilodge of Hillman Nursing Home for the past 26 yrs, he truly loved his job. He was an...

Joel E. Secrist Sr. Joel E. Secrist Sr. was born January 4, 1923 to William and Nora(Manier) Secrist in Boyne Falls, Michigan. Joel was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, on December 14, 2010 after a brief illness at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Joel graduated from Atlanta High School in 1941 and married his...

John L. Hodgson John L. Hodgson, age 92, of Atlanta, MI and Sarasota, FL, passed away on Christmas morning at Medilodge Nursing Home in Hillman. He was born in Port Huron, MI on December 22, 1917 to Albert and Marieze (Shortt) Hodgson. He was a resident of Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta since 1976, a member since 1960, and a...

John Lewis Vote John Lewis Vote, 80, of Lewiston, was promoted to heaven on February 18, 2008. He was born on November 14, 1927 to Erwin and Grace (VanNess) Vote in Allegan, MI. John retired from Rockwell International after 30 yrs of service. He has lived in Lewiston for the past 10 yrs formerly of Mesick. He was a member...

Joseph Gerald Beard Mr. Joseph Gerald Beard, 74 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side on the early morning of April 9, 2016. He was born to the late, Joseph and Irene (Merningham) Beard on November 29, 1941 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Joseph married his wife, Naudine (Myers) Beard on August 24, 1985...

Mr. Joseph George Porath, 59 of Lewiston, Michigan died unexpectedly on July 11, 2021 at his home. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on July 18, 1961 to Donald and Georgia (McGuire) Porath. He married his wife Sandy and together they spent over 40 years together and made memories that will last a lifetime. Joe was always up for...

Kathleen Bernice Charlebois Mrs. Kathleen Bernice Charlebois, 82 of Plymouth; formerly of Lady Lake, Florida, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving children on the early morning of September 11, 2015. She was born to the late, George and Amanda (Brzozowski) Meyers in Bay City, Michigan on November 26, 1932. She has lived in Florida for the...

Kenneth Joseph Benac, Jr. Kenneth Joseph Benac, Jr. of Hillman, Michigan was relieved of his Earthly pain on Saturday, December 18 at the age of 56. Kenneth or "Kenny" fought bravely against a sudden illness and was surrounded by friends and loved ones for over a week before he passed. He was cared for at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena....

Kenneth Wayne Turner Kenneth Wayne Turner, 67, of Gaylord, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord. He was born June 15, 1929 to Kenneth and Durie (Smith) Turner in Tankannock, PA. He married the former Lucille Kain, February 6, 1965 in Saginaw, MI. Ken retired from the US Air Force in 1979 with 22 years of service. He...

Lori Lynn (Frye) Hachigian Mrs. Lori Lynn (Frye) Hachigian, 49; beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend became one of God's sweet angels on Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was born on November 17, 1964 in Alpena, Michigan to Roger and Bonnie (Benac) Frye. Lori lived in the Detroit area for many years in the Redford and...

Margaret Mary June Bach Margaret Mary June Bach, 84, of Atlanta, formerly of St Clair Shores, entered everlasting life on March 31, 2007 after a long and courageous battle against Alzheimer's Disease. June was born on November 29, 1922 the beloved daughter of the late Alanzo and Edna (Parent) Ladouceur in Detroit, MI. She married Hans Bach on August 28,...

Mark Douglas Jacques Mark Douglas Jacques, 59 of Alpena, passed away on December 13,2010 at his residence. He was born on July 3, 1951 to Merle and Nora (Dahlke) Jacques in Bay City, MI. He attended Handy High School and later graduated from Delta College with an associate's degree in liberal arts. He also served in the U.S. Navy during...

Mark A. Romano Mark A. Romano, 47 yrs of Ortonville Mi passed away suddenly Monday October, 23 2006 of natural causes. Mark was October 14, 1950 in Garden City, MI, the son of Carl and Barbara (Suiter) Romano. He was employed by Troelsen Excavating Company and was a member of Union of Operating Engineers Local #324. Mark is survived by...