Daniel J. Arbaugh
Sep 20, 2026
Daniel James Arbaugh, age 74, of Lewiston, MI, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was born in Grayling, MI on July 6, 1952 to Audrey (McIntyre) Arbaugh and Roy Arbaugh.
Daniel was a graduate of Mio AuSable High School, class of 1971. He married Linda Harmon on May 12, 1972. Daniel worked as an electrical apprentice under his father, Roy....
Lorene S. Troyer
Sep 15, 2026
Lorene Sally (Oaks) Troyer, 89, of Fairview, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on September 15, 2026 following a lengthy illness. She was born to Charles and Mary Oaks on December 6, 1936 in Fairview, Michigan.
She married Orlo Marvin Troyer on January 2, 1965. To this union were born three children: Marilyn (Glen) Slaubaugh of Rugby, ND; Edward Troyer...
Esther L. Socia
Sep 12, 2026
Esther Lillian Socia, age 91, of Mio, MI passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was born on November 17, 1934 in Detroit, MI to the late Mildred (Girard) and Robert Rose.
Esther loved puzzles, Skip-Bo, and Bingo. She was a T.O.P.S. member and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church since 1969. Esther was involved in the church choir for...
Patrick J. Campbell
Sep 5, 2026
Patrick Joseph Campbell, age 66, of Mio, MI, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born on February 13, 1960 in Livonia, MI
Pat was raised in Livonia, MI. He loved the north country. Eventually he and his dog, Bandit, moved to the family cabin in Luzerne, MI. Pat didn't have much, but what he had, he was willing to...
Lyle Yoder
Sep 5, 2026
Lyle Yoder, age 20, of Mio, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born on June 20, 2006 in West Branch, Michigan.
He is survived by parents, Edward and Dorothy Ellen Yoder, 4 brothers, Luke Edward Yoder, Lyndon Yoder, Lewis Joel Yoder, and Conrad Joseph Yoder, 2 sisters, Kari Elizabeth Yoder, and Kristina Anne Yoder, grandparents Paul...
Patrick Michael Pullum
Sep 3, 2026
Patrick Michael Pullum, age 64, passed away on September 3, 2026, at Otsego Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1962, to Benjamin Pullum and Maria Gardner.Patrick devoted 31 years of his life to serving the people of Michigan as a Michigan State Trooper. His commitment to duty, strength of character, and willingness to help others reflected the kind...
Garry L. Handrich
Aug 17, 2026
Garry LeRoy Handrich, age 80, passed away on August 17, 2026 at his home with his family. Garry was born in Grayling, Michigan on March 25, 1946, the oldest child of Richard and Ruby Handrich. He attended Fairview Area Schools and entered the United States Army in 1967 and was awarded the Purple Heart after sustaining serious injury in Vietnam....
Margaret L. Neaderman
Aug 16, 2026
Margaret Neaderman
February 4, 1925 – August 16, 2026, age 101, of Roscommon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at Intercept Healthcare in Roscommon, Michigan.
Margaret lived a remarkable 101 years, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, strength, and countless memories. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who dedicated much of her life to the family she loved...
Richard A. Toney
Aug 8, 2026
Richard "Ricky" Allen Toney, age 63, of Mio, MI, passed away Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at home.
Ricky was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 30, 1962, to Phyllis Gilliland and Walter Toney. He was a truck driver for many years, giving him to opportunity to travel. Ricky was a generous and kind-hearted man who loved Jesus, his grand-babies, and above...
Sharon G. LeBlanc
Jul 28, 2026
Sharon Galbraith Leblanc born March 30, 1961 passed away peacefully, on July 28, 2026, with her husband at her side.
Sharon the eldest and wisest child of Martin “Tim” and Sally Galbraith. She enjoyed creating and spending time with her husband Dana, her extended family and friends. Her servant's heart has her quietly involved in numerous community and church projects. Always...
Mary Lou Prentice
Jul 26, 2026
Mary Lou Prentice, age 85 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Mary was born in Jackson, Michigan on September 16, 1940 to Ralph & Geraldine (Dutton) Addison, Jr. She was a 21-year resident of Gilletts Lake in Jackson, Michigan. In her younger years, Mary had loved water skiing and ice skating. In the past...
Brian S. Galbraith
Jul 25, 2026
Brian Stanley Galbraith, 61, of Mio , MI, passed away Saturday, July 25th, at home.
Brian was born in West Branch, MI on November 26, 1964, to the late Carol (Moore) Galbraith and Charles Galbraith.
Brian lived most of his life in the Mio and Fairview area, which he loved. He graduated from Fairview High School and Ferris State University. Brian owned...
Michael A. Parent
Jul 19, 2026
Michael Anthony Parent, 67, of Fairview, MI, passed away Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at home.
Mike was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on May 22, 1959, to the late Sally (Pawelczyk) and Herbert William Parent II. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mike had a gift for storytelling, captivating everyone with sound effects that made every story unforgettable. Above all, he loved being...
Jeanette M. Schultz
Jul 17, 2026
Jeanette Marie Schultz, loving wife of Richard Schultz of Mio, MI, passed peacefully in her sleep, Friday, July 17, 2026. She had battling cancer the last few months of her life. Jeanette was born in Detroit, MI on May 4, 1951, where she spent her childhood and teen years. She married Richard in February of 2006. Jeanette enjoyed cooking, computer...
Donald R. Troyer
Jul 17, 2026
Donald Ray Troyer
October 4, 1935 – July 17, 2026
Donald Ray Troyer, 90, of Fairview, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Alpena, Michigan, with his family by his side.
Donald was born on October 4, 1935, to Joseph and Violet (Kaufman) Troyer. A lifelong resident of Fairview, Donald committed his life to his family and his community. On...
Loretta H. Kischnick
Jul 16, 2026
Loretta H. Kischnick, age 85 of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Loretta was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 21, 1941 to Maurice and Loretta MacArthur. She attended and graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the Class of 1959. She met John “Jack” Kischnick, and they were married...
David P. Welters
Jul 14, 2026
David Paul Welters, 70, of Mio, Michigan, passed away on July 14, 2026.
Born on December 17, 1955, in Newberry, Michigan, David was known to many as "Cable Dave" from his years working in the cable industry. He also owned and operated Jig's UP Bait and Tackle for sixteen years, where he shared his passion for fishing with the community.
David enjoyed...
Sondra "Sondie" Jean Houlton
Jul 9, 2026
Sondra “Sondie” Jean (Booth) Houlton, age 87 of Mio, Michigan, passed away peacefully at The Brook of Grayling on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Sondie was born in Mio, Michigan on May 20, 1939 to George and Faye (Smith) Booth. She attended Mio AuSable School and graduated as Valedictorian with the Class of 1957. Sondie attended Anderson College for one year before...
Lois J. Wehrmeister
Jul 7, 2026
Lois was born and raised in Detroit Michigan by her German parents Arthur and Clara Srull and moved to Mio for further residency with her husband Donald. Lois was in the first graduating class of Detroit Lutheran High. As an avid reader Lois worked for the Detroit Public Library for 20 years and often shared her love of reading by...
Oliver B. Hall
Jul 6, 2026
Oliver Brady Hall, age 93 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home in Fairview, Michigan on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Oliver was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 30, 1933 to Walter A. and Arlene Edith (Richardson) Hall. He began his schooling at the Drennan one-room school in Lynn Township (in Michigan’s thumb area). The family later moved to Dearborn,...
