Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

Winston James Gohl Mr. Winston James Gohl, 86 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home with his loving wife at his side on the morning of April 1, 2018. He was born on November 30, 1931 in Alpena, Michigan to the late, Orville and Vivian (Naylar) Gohl. As a proud veteran who served his country proudly he retired from...

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...

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...

Neil Douglas Morrison Neil Douglas Morrison of Hillman, Michigan, born on July 19, 1988 to Sue Williams and Doug Morrison left us before his time on Monday April 15, 2013 at the age of 24. Neil could always be counted on. He wore his heart on his sleeve and the hat on his head was always crooked. He loved to...

Shirley Ann Klotz On May 17, 2014 Shirley Ann Klotz entered her Heavenly Father's Home with family at her side. She was born March 23, 1936 in Okemos MI to Calvin and Doris Burch. She married the love of her life Roy Eugene Klotz on April 24, 1954, and had the honor of being his wife for 60 years. From...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Sophia Hollias Ms. Sophia Hollias, 103, of Hillman, Michigan, died peacefully on June 12, 2016. She was born on December 27, 1912 to the late, Fred and Mary (Zastannia) Hollias in New York. She moved to Hillman in 1981 and was a resident of the Thunder Bay Heights Group Home since 1986. She liked to travel and took trips to...

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...

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....

Susan Kaye Benac Ms. Susan Kaye Benac, 65 of Hillman, Michigan joined her mother and father in the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2013. She was born at home in Hillman on April 9, 1948 to Charles "Fred" and Fidelis (Dice) Benac. She made her home at the Avalon Group Home in Hillman since 1980. She...

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....

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...

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...