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Mary M. Forbing
Jan 30, 2023
Mary Forbing, age 68 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Monday, January 30, 2023. Mary was born in West Virginia to Lillian and James Hodge in 1954. She moved with her children to Mio, MI in 1989. Mary enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She never turned away a child in need of a...
Jane T. Lord
Jan 29, 2023
Jane T. Lord, 80, of Mio, MI, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023 at The Brook of Grayling. Jane Totman was born in Sheridan, Wyoming to Robert E. Lee Totman and Donna Irene Tabor. Her father owned Sheridan’s iconic Totman’s Frontier Shop, remarkable for its array of western and Native American goods and for the larger-than-life personality of...
Henry Timmers, Jr.
Jan 26, 2023
Henry (Hank) Timmers, Jr was born April 2, 1946 and passed on January 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife Nancy Timmers, son Steven Timmers and daughter-in-law Jennifer Timmers, daughter Tracy Chartier and son-in-law Bruce Chartier. Grandchildren Adrianna Timmers, Tyler Timmers and Braeden Timmers. And two great grandchildren Oliver Courtright and Hadley Courtright.
Henry loved hunting...
Norman Earl Cook
Jan 9, 2023
Norman Earl Cook, age 94, of Fairview, MI, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home. Norman was born in Pontiac, MI on September 24, 1928, a son of the late Lillian (Bengry) and Harry J. Cook. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during The Korean war. Norman was married to Gene Ann Cook. The two...
Ricky C. Wolf
Jan 8, 2023
Ricky C. Wolf, age 62 of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Ricky was born on August 29, 1960 to Maxwell and Nellie (Jacob) Wolf in St. Clair, MI. He worked as a Tool & Die Maker for many years and was also a Cook at the Rustic Inn in Lewiston....
Diana L. Bolinger
Jan 7, 2023
Diana L. Ross-Bolinger, age 77 of Mio, Michigan, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Diana was born on March 2, 1945 to Henry A. Black and Laura Smith-Black in Garden City, MI. She was one of 6 children, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Her greatest roles in life were being a...
Janice Marie Salsbury
Jan 5, 2023
Janice M. Salsbury
(August 12, 1939 – January 5, 2023)
Janice Marie “Jan” (McCool) Salsbury, 83, of Fairview, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2023 at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, MI.
Jan was born in Hamilton, IN, on August 12, 1939,...
Warren E. Bontrager, Md
Jan 5, 2023
Warren Edgar Bontrager M.D., 95, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away January 5, 2023 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.
He was born April 15, 1927 in Fairview, Michigan to Otis J. and Nora (Miller) Bontrager. He married Edna Miller in 1949 and they had five children, Beverly (Leonard) Meuti, Wyman (Wendy Wampler), Dr. Warren D. (Linda), Wesley,...
Jacqualine J. Smith
Dec 20, 2022
Jacqualine J. “Jackie” Smith, age 85 of Mio, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Jackie was born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 22, 1937 to Fred and Evelyn (Hauch) Costello. The family settled in Fairview, Michigan, where Jackie attended and graduated from Fairview High School. She always remained a devoted Fairview Eagles fan. Jackie worked...
Daniel Manuel Schanck
Dec 18, 2022
Daniel Manuel Schanck, age 65, of Mio, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home. Those who knew Dan knew how big his heart was. Dan was a man who had many stories to tell of the journey life has taken him on. Dan was in the Marines in his younger years and became husband to...
Mary Odean Martin
Dec 13, 2022
Mary Odean Martin , 82, of Luzerne , MI, Beloved Mother Of Gary Boroff, William Perin and Keith Perin, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at her residence. In accordance with her wishes, Cremation has taken place. No services are planned.
Mitchell William Scherzer
Dec 8, 2022
Mitchell William Scherzer, age 58 of Luzerne, Michigan, born on December 20, 1963 to Ray & Betty (Southworth) Scherzer, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, December 8, 2022.
Mitch had retired from the Tree Services for which he had worked for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and especially river hunting. Mitch had a...
Norma "Kathy" Kathleen Gusler
Dec 6, 2022
Norma K. “Kathy” Gusler, age 84 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
Kathy was born in Fairview, Michigan on June 8, 1938 to Jack and Marie (Notestine) Smith. She married Robert Gusler on July 7, 1955. Kathy loved her husband and family and was a true friend...
Mary Louise Demott
Dec 5, 2022
Mary Louise (Nutt) DeMott died at home on December 5, 2022. Mary was born in Flint, Michigan and married Ron DeMott in 1956. They shared sixty-six happy years together. Mary worked as the Executive Secretary at Genesee Intermediate School District for special needs children before she retired in 1990. She taught Sunday School and children's church and served as...
Kay Louise Butler
Dec 4, 2022
Kay Louise Butler, 72, of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022. Kay grew up in Houghton Lake, Michigan. She worked as a cook at several local restaurants over the years and was a homemaker. She enjoyed trips to the casino and cheering on her grandkids at sporting events. Kay will be dearly missed and always remembered....
Richard Harry Dew
Nov 25, 2022
Richard H. Dew of Fairview, MI 1934 - 2022 Richard Harry Dew, age 88, passed away at home with his wife by his side, on Friday, November 25, 2022. He lived in Fairview, MI his entire life, building a home for his family a half a mile from where he was raised. Literally building it room by room with his...
John Francis R. Mitchell
Nov 25, 2022
John Frances R. Mitchell, age 41 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, November 25, 2022.
John was born in West Branch, Michigan on November 25, 1981. He worked as a groundskeeper for golf courses for much of his life. His family says we will all miss you; Rest In Peace dear Son, Brother...
Lucille "Nancy" Malcolm
Nov 19, 2022
LUCILLE NANCY DUNLAP-MALCOLM, AGE 78, PASSED AWAY ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022. A RESIDENT OF COMINS, MI FOR SEVERAL YEARS, MRS. MALCOLM, GREW UP IN NEW BALTIMORE, MI, GRADUATING FROM ANCHOR BAY HIGH SCHOOL IN 1962. SHE WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 4, 1944, THE YOUNGEST CHILD OF FRED H. AND LUCILLE O'DELL DUNLAP. HER HUSBAND, BOBBY MALCOLM, PASSED ON...
Arthur Lange
Nov 5, 2022
Arthur Lange, 66, of Mio, Michigan, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned.Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Robert Douglas Venable
Oct 30, 2022
Robert Douglas Venable
born July 4, 1935 – died October 30, 2022
Age 87
Robert was a proud US Marine and Veteran of the Korean War. He also had the honor of being elected Grand Knight by his fellow Knights of Columbus. He was the owner of Bob’s Barber Shop, first in Mio,...
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