Obituaries

Jul 30, 2025

Sherry Lynn Smigowski, age 88 of Comins, Michigan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Sherry was born in Alpena, Michigan on November 18, 1936 to Chauncey and Gertrude (Fonzlow) Himes. She married Edward Smigowski in 1958 and the couple settled in Comins following Edward’s retirement. Sherry often tended bar for the Comins Eagles...

Jul 23, 2025

Michael T. Newman, age 72 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Michael was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 26, 1952 to Charles and Joyce (Rogers) Newman. He worked for BFI Landfill, then for Waste Management. He later worked for Manpower. He loved camping in the U.P. Michael deeply loved...

Jul 20, 2025

Marlene Joan (Turner) Weaver, age 90, passed away at home on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on June 11, 1935 to the late Edith and Frank Turner. Marlene loved her flowers, especially her rose bed. She was a member of the Ford Seahorses Dive Club. Marlene is survived by her sons, Don (Dinna)...

Jul 14, 2025

Harold 'Ike' Edward Gehringer, Jr., 74, of Mio, peacefully departed this life, on July 14, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Ike was born in Bay City in 1951, to the late Harold 'Ike' Edward Gehringer, Sr. and Pauline Audrey (LaBerge) Gehringer. Ike graduated from Bay City Central in 1969 and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1970....

Jul 12, 2025

Jay Fremont Smith

Jay Fremont Smith, age 59, of Lewiston, MI, passed away at home on Saturday, July 12th, 2025. He was born in West Branch, MI on November 15, 1965 to the late Bettye (Replogle) and George Smith Jr.

Jay was an active member of the McGregor Athletic Complex and was an avid fisherman....

Jul 11, 2025

Corey Richard Newton

Corey Richard Newton, age 24, of Mio, MI, passed away Friday, July 11th, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, MI. He was born in Fond du Lac, WI on October 27, 2000, to Lisa M. (Bodi) Bey.

Corey played football for Mio Ausable High School. He attended Kirtland Community College, majoring...

Jul 8, 2025

James Edward Gooch, age 69 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

James was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 17, 1955 to James Leonard and Wilma Jean (Hutzler) Gooch.  He moved to Mio in 2015 from Eastpointe, Michigan.

James is survived by his fiancée Gayle Alvarez...

Jul 6, 2025

Kevin Derrick Brusch

Kevin Derrick Brusch, 65, of Mio, MI, passed away Sunday, July 6th, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Warren, MI on January 20, 1960, to the late Ella  Mae Lard and Walter H. Brusch. Kevin worked CMH in Port Huron, MI before moving to Mio, MI in 1990. He worked for...

Jul 1, 2025

Beverly Ann Abbe

Beverly Ann Abbe, 87, of Mio, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1938 to the late Raymond and Helen (Rahnau) Hughes. Bev worked as a receptionist for the University of Wisconsin for many years. She will be known for her love of gardening, her beautiful collection of...

Jun 17, 2025

Maxie Christena (Burwell) Fields, 90 years old of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Artie Burwell, born in 1935 on the farm in Buckhorn, West Virginia. Maxie was a 1953 graduate of Nicholas County High School in Summersville, West Virginia.

Following...

Jun 9, 2025

Steven Lee Flansburg, of Mio (formerly of Metamora), passed away in his home at the age of 56. Steve was born to Robert and Carol (McCarty) and after the death of his father, his step-father Ronald King. The middle child, Steve grew up in Oakland County with his older brother and sister Robert Flansburg and Annette (Rives), and younger...

Jun 9, 2025

Laura Allison Jackson (née Carden), age 69, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2025, in Rose City, Michigan, following a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Although her journey with Alzheimer’s was a challenging one, we refuse to let it tarnish our love for her or the abundance of precious memories we have of the kind, joyful, selfless,...

Jun 8, 2025

Peggy Anne Smutek (Taylor), age 82, of Luzerne, Michigan, was welcomed in Heaven on June 8, 2025. Left to live out her legacy are her loving husband of 63 years, Frank Smutek, and their children, Brian Smutek, Amy (Rod) Solak, Bill Smutek, and Ted (Michelle) Smutek. The proud grandmother of Stephanie (Brent) King, Brad (Mallory) Solak, Ana (Keith) Peters,...

Jun 7, 2025

Edward Eugene Flint   1968 - 2025

Edward Eugene Flint, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2025 at his home with his best friend Marty McGregor by his side. Edward grew up in Adrian, Michigan, where he lived with his parents, Helen and Eugene Flint. After retiring, the family moved to Mio,Michigan. Edward graduated in 1986....

Jun 6, 2025

Patricia Gusler, age 86, passed into the presence of her Savior surrounded by family on Friday, June 6, in Springfield, OH. She grew up in a family that had experienced change by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The commitment of her parents, Paul and Audrey Gilbert, to faithfully serving the Lord had a major impact on...

Jun 5, 2025

Marcus Jon Miller, 18 months & 23 days, died unexpectedly at home on June 5, 2025. He was born on November 12, 2023. Leaves to mourn: parents, Norman Ray Jr. and Ruth Elaine Miller, siblings: Luanna Elaine, Kristine Rose, Darrin Jay, and Jesse Lynn. Grandparents: LaVern and Karen Miller; Norman Ray and Lori Ann Miller, of Mio. Great-grandparents: Albert...

May 31, 2025

Lynn Gayle (Gail) Carpenter, age 72, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Grayling, MI. Born on June 11, 1952, in San Diego, California, Lynn graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1970. She worked as a pharmacist technician at Satow Drugs in Frankenmuth after high school and later was a seasonal model for Hudson’s department store. Comins and Fairview,...

May 26, 2025

Mary Mildred (Millie) Sharp, of Rockledge, Florida, formerly of Mio, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on May 26th, surrounded by her loving family. Millie was born on January 22, 1928, to Leo and Mary Hunt in Austin Township, Sanilac County, Michigan. She was a devoted and active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Mio during her...

May 24, 2025

Tyler David Johnson, 20, of Oscoda, Michigan, passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2025, at his home in the presence of his family.  Born on February 7, 2005, in The Woodlands, Texas, Tyler was a free-spirited old soul who brought joy, smiles, and much laughter to his family and friends from his early...

May 19, 2025

February 11, 1936 - May 19, 2025 Helen E. Monk (Maddux), 89, of Mio, Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2025. Helen was born in Petersburg, Michigan on February 11, 1936 to Hazel and David Maddux. Helen married Kenneth Monk on February 27, 1954 in Britton, Michigan. They farmed the family farm in Dundee, Michigan until 1968. They moved...