Rebekah K. Shephard
Oct 16, 2025
Rebekah Kathleen Shephard
January 31, 1986 – October 16, 2025
Rebekah Kathleen Shephard, 39, of Lewiston, Michigan, entered the presence of her Savior at her home surrounded by her loved ones on October 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 31, 1986, Rebekah lived a life marked by profound love, unwavering faith, and boundless kindness that touched the...
Luke Gerald Passmore
Oct 3, 2025
Luke Gerald Passmore, age 61 of Mio, Michigan passed away in his sleep on October 3, 2025, in St. Clairsville, OH where he had been working. Luke was born in West Branch, Michigan on May 26, 1964, to Gerald and MaryAnn (Bakita) Passmore. He was raised in Mio, Michigan and graduated from Mio AuSable High School in May of 1982.
Luke’s...
Jacob W. Cole
Sep 27, 2025
Jacob William “Jake the Snake” Cole, age 27, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on December 23, 1997, in Petoskey, Michigan, Jacob brought light and laughter into the lives of those around him from the very beginning. Jacob was a kind and gentle soul whose caring nature touched everyone he met. Known affectionately as “Jake...
Jodi S. Johnson
Sep 23, 2025
Jodi Sue Johnson
Jodi Sue Johnson, age 53, of Mio, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. She was born in Bay County, Michigan on July 13, 1972, a daughter of the late Cora (Ruttan) and James Colson.
Jodi enjoyed 31 years of marriage with her husband, Jerry. She raised her four boys while...
Virginia Susanna Sherwood
Sep 23, 2025
Virginia S. Sherwood, age 84, of Mio, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 at her home.
Virginia was born in Onaway, Michigan on December 4, 1940 to Mitchell and Doris (Tesluk) Kiogima. She graduated from Manistee High School in 1958. Virginia had worked as a Nurse's Aide at White Oak Manor in Mio for several years. She has served on...
Breana M. Perez
Sep 17, 2025
A Celebration of Life
With heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the passing of our loving and gifted Breana Maria Perez. Breana was born on October twenty-seventh, 1998 to her mother, Rosita Maria Hurtado, and her father, David Perez. She passed on September seventeenth, 2025. Breana was looking forward to celebrating her golden birthday with a trip to Salem, Massachusetts...
Joseph S. Drenovski
Sep 17, 2025
Joseph Drenovski, 80, passed away September 17, 2025 at Edwards AFC in West Branch, MI. Born in Flint, MI on February 23, 1945 to the late Anna (Balish) and John Drenovski. Joe attended school for many years through Genesee County Association for Retarded Citizens. GCARC was founded by his parents, along with others with handicapped children. It is now know...
Pamela K. Raquepaw
Sep 17, 2025
Pamela Raquepaw (Hines) passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025 at home with her loved ones around her. Pamela was born in Lansing, Michigan. She grew up in Burt, Michigan and in 1976 received her GED from Chesaning High School. She received her Associates Degree in Business in 1996 from Baker College of Owosso.
Pamela retired from Wellsprings Lutheran Services and...
Stewart B. Watson
Sep 11, 2025
In accordance with Stewart's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
Cheryl May Cochran
Aug 31, 2025
Cheryl May (Rosentreter) Cochran, age 68, of Luzerne, MI, passed away on August 31, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 29, 1957 in Grayling, MI to the late Grace Sayen and Robert Rosentreter. Everyone who knew Cheryl will remember her great love of owls. She is survived by her loving companion, Terence;...
Jessie Earl Stitt
Aug 28, 2025
Jessie Earl Stitt, age 96, of Fairview, MI passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born on November 29,1928. Jessie was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Stitt. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Weaver. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
These arrangements were handled...
Ronald Jess Kerr
Aug 27, 2025
Ronald Jess Kerr, age 85 of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away at Munson Grayling Hospital on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Ronald was born in Flint, Michigan on March 13, 1940 to Lyman and Marie (Ruff) Kerr. He worked for the Flint Journal from 1958 – 1959, then worked for Chevrolet in 1960. He served his country in the...
Maria S. Williams
Aug 23, 2025
Maria Stella Williams
Age 81, of Luzerne, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch, MI. She was born on August 21, 1944 in Detroit, MI to the late Joseph and Mary (Lopicclo) Lombardo. Maria is survived by her loving son, Jimmy Dodd. She was preceded in death by her...
Fred E. Beauregard
Aug 18, 2025
Fred Eric Beauregard
Age 76, of Mio, MI, passed away on August 18, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Grayling, MI. He was born on January 21, 1949. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned. Interment of ashes will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, MI at a later date.
William A. Davis
Aug 17, 2025
“Box-Car”
William Allen Davis, age 78 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at home with his family by his side on Sunday, August 17th, 2025.
“Bill” was born in Grayling, Michigan, on February 14th, 1947, to the late Lomer and Elsie (Lamotte) Davis. Bill grew up in West Branch with his parents and younger sister Carol. ...
Wendall Byler
Aug 13, 2025
Visitation 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 700 Bills Road, Mio, MI and on Friday, August 15, 2025 1:00 - 8:00 PM at The Kauffman Building, 711 W. Kittle Road, Mio, Michigan.
Funeral Service 9:30 AM, Saturday, August 16, 20025 at the Kauffman Building with Joseph Yoder officiating. Interment at The Amish Kittle Cemetery,...
Lois Elaine Tallieu
Aug 10, 2025
Lois Elaine Tallieu, age 84, of Luzerne, MI, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Lois was born in Marlette, MI on June 2, 1941 to Charley and Viona Jones. Lois was employed at L "n" L Products in Romeo, MI for many years. She enjoyed riding the trails with her 4 wheeler and...
Joyce Marie Stearns
Aug 4, 2025
In loving memory of Joyce Marie Stearns, June 16, 1948 – August 2, 2025. Joyce was 77 and a resident of Luzerne Michigan. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Funeral visitation will be Friday, August 8 from 5 PM – 8 PM, and Saturday, August 9, starting at 11 AM with the funeral at 1...
Richard S. Grube
Aug 2, 2025
In loving memory of Richard Steven Grube, December 9, 1954 - August 2, 2025. Long-time resident of Mio, Michigan. Preceded in death by his wife, Gail Farley. Survived by brother Bill Grube, brother and sister-in-law, Farley and Denise Dew. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned.
