Obituaries

May 2, 2023

Betty Jean Scherzer Phillips, age 83 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Betty was born in Caro, Michigan on December 25, 1939 to Frank and Lillian (Darbee) Southworth. She married Raymond William Scherzer and they had five children. Betty worked for Proto-Tube and as a florist at Flower’s...

May 2, 2023

Polly Joyce Becker Matthews, age 91, went to Heaven on May 2, 2023.

Polly was born June 3, 1931 to Colin and Hattie (Burr) Humphrey on their farm in South Branch, Michigan, the youngest of nine children.

She married her childhood sweetheart Vernon Becker on June 18, 1949 just one month after...

Apr 26, 2023

David Weaver, born June 4, 1965 to Daniel A. and Elizabeth S. Weaver, died April 26, 2023. He married Nancy Troyer on May 20, 1988.

David leaves to mourn his departure his wife; 6 sons: David Jr., married to Christina , of Mio, MI; Marlin, married to...

Apr 22, 2023

Michele Susan (Leaf) Paretti, age 65, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Mio, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock, Texas. Cremation has already taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Michele was born on August 9, 1957 to Frederick Rodney &...

Apr 15, 2023

Barncard, Phillip Lee  March 19, 1960 - April 15, 2023 lost his two year battle with cancer at home surrounded by family.

Phil was born in Addison, MI to Ken and Helen Barncard. He grew up in Devils Lake with his sister and brothers. While growing up he enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, and racing his...

Apr 9, 2023

Douglas John Helmuth , 68, of Fairview, MI, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his residence. Surviving are his sister Marlene (Nate) Weaver and his nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents Fred and Minnie Helmuth and his brother Dale Helmuth. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment of Ashes will...

Apr 2, 2023

Inez W. Wagner, age 104, passed away peacefully at Wellspring Lutheran Home on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Inez was born on April 24, 1918 to Frank and Mabel (Bontrager) Pletcher on a farm in Comins, MI. After graduation, she worked in Midland, MI and went to business school. She met James “Jim” Wagner of Indiana and were...

Apr 2, 2023

Joseph E. Arbaugh, age72 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at the University of Michigan Medical Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Joe was born in Mio, Michigan on December 4, 1950 to Roy and Audrey (McIntyre) Arbaugh. He graduated from Mio High School with the Class of 1968. Joseph received an Associate of the Arts degree...

Mar 24, 2023

Katherine E. Somers, age 75 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Katherine was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 4, 1948 to Frank and Bettye (Wagner) Cowger, Sr. She married George L. Somers, Jr. on August 13, 1965. The family settled in Mio, Michigan in 1973 from Farmington, Michigan. Kathy...

Mar 18, 2023

James (Jim) Henry Yoder, 75 of Mio MI passed on peacefully March 18, 2023. Jim was born August 31, 1947 in Midland MI to Hank and Laura Yoder. His grandchildren were his pride and joy! He loved his home, pond, and working in his sawmill. After a long day in the mill, he enjoyed his evenings playing cards, shooting...

Mar 15, 2023

Barbara J. Balhorn, age 98 of Gaylord, Michigan, formerly of Comins, Michigan, passed away at The Brook of Gaylord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 17, 1925 to Anton and Katie (Yost) Laban. She graduated from St. David’s High School of Detroit with the Class of 1943. She met Kenneth...

Mar 14, 2023

Jeffrey Edward Jones September 4, 1959 - March 14, 2023 He has found his path to God to be at peace. Jeffrey was born on September 4, 1959 to Jerry and Leota “Lee” Jones. He had a zest for life. Jeffrey graduated from Troy High School with the Class of 1977. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and hunting “Bubba- style”...

Mar 11, 2023

God called home Jeffrey Hinkle, Jr. on March 11, 2023.

He was the only son of Jeffrey and Shari Hinkle. Jeffrey was 32 years old but did a lot of living in his short life. He was a good son that loved his parents and tried to help them in any way he could, when he was...

Mar 8, 2023

Janice M. Evans, age 82 of Mio, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Janice was born in Curran, Michigan on September 17, 1940 to Ansel and “Goldie” (Ballard) Fullerton. She grew up in Mio and graduated from Mio High School with the Class of 1958. The same year, she married William...

Mar 7, 2023

Elizabeth M. Yoder, born August 11, 1931 in Chardon, Ohio, died March 7, 2023 at her home in Mio, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her 8 children: Ruth (Sam) Gingerich, Joseph (Bertha) Yoder, Clara (Marion) Bontrager, Wilma (Marlin) Hochstetler, Paul (Linda) Yoder, Elizabeth (Aaron) Schmucker, David (Deborah) Yoder, and Mark (Laura) Yoder; 72 grandchildren, 145...

Feb 28, 2023

Bobby Eugene Jenner, 91, of Fairview, Michigan went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on February 28th, 2023 at his home in Fairview with his wife Ruby by his side. Bob was born on July 28th, 1931 along with his twin brother Billy Gene, to his parents Arthur and Wilma (Rochholz) Jenner of Wilton Junction, Iowa.

Feb 21, 2023

Erie William Oaks, age 93, of Grand Rapids, MI went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Erie was born May 23, 1929 in Fairview, MI to Charles H. and Mary (Handrich) Oaks. Erie attended Fairview High School and graduated in 1948. While there he enjoyed...

Feb 13, 2023

Martha Lorraine Cordell, age 81, of Mio / West Branch areas, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at The Villa in Rose City. Martha was born in Pontiac MI March 30, 1941 to Lina Phebe (Wice) and Lloyd Ferdinand Cordell. She is the eldest of nine siblings Hank (Deb) Cordell, Helen Sudden (Richard Sudden, deceased), George Cordell (deceased), James...

Feb 9, 2023

Delores Ann Faust age 81, of Fairview, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2023, after passing at her home in Fairview, surrounded closely by her loving family. Delores was a coal miner’s daughter born to Willie and Annie Dunn on February 2, 1942, in Capels, West Virginia. At the age of 12, her...

Feb 4, 2023

Tammy R. (Maurer) Emig of Comins, Michigan passed away February 4, 2023 at the age of 64 at Mclaren Bay Region in Bay City surrounded by her family. Tammy is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years Ted A Emig, her sons Joshua R (Amanda) Emig, and Michael E. Emig, and her precious granddaughter Ruby R. Emig. She...