William Earl Maier, Jr.
Oct 13, 2021
William Earl Maier Jr passed into heaven on the morning of Wednesday October 13th, at home with his faithful wife at his side and family all around.
He was born in Grayling, Michigan on May 19, 1954 to William & Johanne (Matson) Maier. Billy is survived by his wife Diane (Bills) Maier, his daughters Elise...
Barbara S. Byler
Oct 8, 2021
Barbara S. Byler, age 81 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Munson Health Care-Grayling Hospital on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Barbara was born in Chardon, Ohio on September 25, 1940 to Henry S. Schrock and Katie (Miller) Schrock.Barbara is survived by her family members: Children: Ruth & Abe Schmucker, Henry & Rachel Byler, Adam Byler, Joseph &...
Eugene Leroy Rang
Oct 4, 2021
Eugene (Gene) Rang, age 89, of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Eugene was born in Hadley, Michigan on November 10, 1931 to John and Clara (Poillion) Range. Eugene never got the chance to know his mother. She passed away when he was two. He was raised by his aunt Elizabeth (Ella) and...
Cleo N. "Layman" Sheldon
Oct 3, 2021
Cleo N. Sheldon, age 90 of Comins, Michigan, passed away at her son’s home on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Cleo was born in Oxford, Michigan on March 9, 1931 to George and Mildred (Covey) Carroll. She married Eugene Layman and raised their family in Fairview. They moved to Rock, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula where Cleo was an active Avon...
Donna Marie Mouser
Sep 25, 2021
Donna Marie Mouser, age 70, of Mio, MI, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at her home, in the arms of her son Cliff, daughter Janet, her beloved brother Tone Bone and was surrounded by family and friends. Donna was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 11, 1951, a daughter of the late Helen (Eakines) and Gleanmore Crabtree....
Evelyn M. Broegman
Sep 24, 2021
Evelyn M. Broegman, age 94 of Fairview, Michigan, formerly of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, September 24, 2021. Evelyn was born in Davisburg, Michigan on June 11, 1927 to Louis and Celia (Terry) McDonald and graduated from Holly High School. Evelyn married Robert in 1945, and the couple lived in Davisburg, Michigan where they raised...
Rex A. Mcgregor Sr.
Sep 13, 2021
Rex A. McGregor, Sr., 101, of Luzerne, MI, passed away Monday, September 13th, at his home.
Rex was born in Flint, Michigan on February 5, 1920, a son of the late Nina Lee (Smith) and Rob Roy McGregor.
He was the husband of Florence M. (Brooks) McGregor.
He served in the U.S. Army...
Joyce G. Longacre
Sep 9, 2021
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Joyce G. Longacre, age 83 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, Michigan on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Joyce was born in Barto, Pennsylvania on June 13, 1938 to John E. and Anna B. (Gehman) Longacre. She always had a passion for teaching and working with children and made...
Larry H. Harrington
Aug 30, 2021
Larry Henry Harrington, age 77, of Mio, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home. Visitation 12:00 Noon until the time of Funeral Service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at The Paul Gingerich Residence, 375 Galbraith Road in Mio, Michigan with Marion Bontrager officiating. Interment to follow at Kittle Cemetery.
John "Jack" Randall Small
Aug 25, 2021
John R. “Jack” Small, age 97 of Curran, Michigan, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Jack was born in Mio, Michigan on June 2, 1924 to John W. and Alma (Randall) Small. He graduated from Fairview High School with the Class of 1941. Jack served his country during WWII in the US Army Air Corps....
Diana L. Ware
Aug 25, 2021
Diana L. Ware, age 65 of Mio, Michigan, formerly of Mt. Morris, Michigan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Diana was born in Flint, Michigan on June 13, 1956 to John and Lillian (Punches) Gunn. She was raised in Mt. Morris, Michigan and settled in Mio in 1983. Diana attended the Mio New Hope Assembly...
Denise Arlene Priestley
Aug 4, 2021
Denise Arlene Priestley, age 68, of Gaylord, MI, formerly of Mio, dear mother of Carrey Short, Michelle Miller, Brandon Priestley and Nicole Priestley, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her home. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI
Richard Lee Persall
Aug 4, 2021
Richard Lee Persall went home to the Lord on August 4, 2021 at the age of 79. Surrounded by Angels and Family. After the “I love yous” were said by family members, he peacefully went home. He will forever be remembered for his caring nature, witty sense of humor, fun spirit, love for music and dancing, playing cards and the...
Richard Joseph Sieland
Jul 29, 2021
Richard Joseph Sieland, age 78, of Fairview, MI passed away at his home on July 29, 2021. Richard Joseph Sieland was born on August 7, 1942. He grew up in the area of Caro, Cass City and Gagetown until relocating to the Oscoda County area of Mio. His father was Carl H. Sieland and mother, Myrtle Rocheleau. The Sieland...
Joseph M. Bontrager
Jul 21, 2021
Joseph M. Bontrager, age 95 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Joseph was born in LaGrange, Indiana on April 4, 1926 to Mose D. and Lucy J. (Graber) Bontrager. Joseph is survived by his daughters: Bertha (Joseph) Yoder and Wilma (John) Coblentz, Elnora Hochstetler; his sons: Vernon (Lizzie) Bontrager, Ernest (Lois) Bontrager,...
James Charles Rollison
Jul 17, 2021
James Charles Rollison, 78, of Fairview, MI, fomerly of West Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a PFC in the Vietnam War and was awarded both The Purple Heart and Bronze Star. James retired as a Quality Control Supervisor from General Motors Lake Orion Plant. after 35 years service....
John C. Kowalski
Jul 7, 2021
Uncle John, U.J., Preacher, Uduge a.k.a. John Charles Kowalski passed away July 7, 2021. He was 69. John was born November 20, 1951 to Martin and Anne and joined the family as the youngest of four; Kathleen, Mary and Martin (Mike). Born and raised in St. Ignace John attended LaSalle High School where he played football on the high school...
Margaret Ida Gross
Jul 2, 2021
Margaret Ida Gross of Luzerne, MI went home to the Lord on July 2, 2021. Margaret (Ida), moved back to her hometown of Luzerne In 2019, from her longtime home in Andalusia, Alabama. Margaret (Ida), was born in Luzerne MI in March of 1937 to Arthur and Jennie (Teets) Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...
Dale D. Bronson
Jun 28, 2021
Dale Dwayne Bronson,age 62, of Luzerne, MI, husband of Patricia Erin (Platt) Bronson, passed away Monday, June 28th, at his residence. Cremation has taken place, No Services are planned.
Barry Lee Strowbridge, Ii
Jun 25, 2021
Barry Lee Strowbridge II, age 40, of Mio, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 25, 2021. Surviving are his mother Francis Jarnigan, step father Richard Jarnigan; father Barry Lee Strowbridge, Sr.; children Brilynn and Logan Strowbridge, stepson Zerich Caudill; sister Sharon Fields and fiancee Samantha Lane. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned.
