Obituaries

Mar 16, 2020

Pastor Sharon L. Gardulski, age 59 of Comins, Michigan, passed away at her home on Monday, March 16, 2020.

Sharon was born in Dallas, Texas on December 17, 1960 to Lawrence and Norma Mosley. She married David Gardulski in Conroe, Texas in 1985. Sharon was a newspaper and shopping paper owner in Texas prior to moving to...

Mar 12, 2020

UPDATE: MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. OBITUARY WILL BE UPDATED WHEN IT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

William Forest Redpath, age 85, of Mio, MI, passed away Thursday, March 12th, at his home.

William was born in Sandusky, Michigan on December 2, 1934, a son of the late Wilma Ida (Levitte) and Sanford Lee Redpath. He was...

Mar 7, 2020

Frank David (Dave) Kuba, Jr., April 28, 1939 to March 7, 2020

The Story Begins; Born on April 28, 1939, in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, to Frank D. Kuba, Sr. and Elizabeth Rose (Hartman) Kuba.

He was predeceased by brothers Richard, Robert, James and Leonard, along with sister Isabel Nardozzi, second wife Judy S....

Mar 3, 2020

Charlotte M. Peters, age 97 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

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Feb 27, 2020

On Thursday, February 27th 2020 Edward (Ed) Elmer Knauf passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born March 4th 1932 in Reed City, MI to Elmer and Margaret Knauf. Ed attended Reed City schools until 1949 when he dropped out of school to join the US Navy. Ed was on the U.S.S. Domato and received the...

Feb 24, 2020

The man. The myth. The legend.

John Michael Tripp, 65, passed away suddenly on February 24th, 2020.

John was born on June 29th, 1954 to Howard "Bud" Beardsley and Gretchen Adell (Marz) Tripp in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He grew up in Plymouth, Michigan and was the third (and favorite, if you ask him) of five...

Feb 17, 2020

Richard Dwain Wells, age 86, of Fairview passed away Monday February 17, 2020 at the Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services.  Graveside service will take place on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Mentor Township Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Compassus, 12480 State St., Ste 10, Atlanta, MI 49709.  Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio,...

Feb 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Lyle Dean T r oyer announces his sudden passing on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the age of 59. Lyle was a Fairview native and will be missed in the community. He will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 31 years, Syrena and his children, Chad (Bridgette), Cody and...

Feb 11, 2020

Debra L. Jones, age 53 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Debra was born in Highland Park, Michigan on April 21, 1966 to James W. and Helen L. (Abbott) Jones, Sr. She lived in Madison Heights, Michigan, and graduated from Lamphere High School. She worked for American Axle in Hamtramck for several years, then...

Feb 11, 2020

Richard "Dick" L. Handrich, age 94, of Fairview, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home.

He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church. His faith in Christ was the foundation of his life. H e was active in high school sport especially basketball and baseball. Dick was self-employed for the most part throughout...

Feb 5, 2020

Ronald E. Knott, age 73 of Mio, Michigan, entered Heaven on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, to spend eternity with Our Lord and Savior.

Ronald was born in Northville, Michigan on September 24, 1946 to Edward and Lucille (Suchner) Knott. He graduated from Walled Lake High School, then served his country in the US Air Force for 2...

Feb 3, 2020

Robert James Davis, age 88, of Fairview, MI, passed away Monday, February 3,, 2020 at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services, Fairview.

Robert was born in Flint, Michigan on January 26, 1932, a son of the late Mildred E. (Marble) and Homer J. Davis.

He served in the U.S. Military and worked as a Skilled...

Feb 1, 2020

Anthony Barajas was born in Flint Michigan on August 8, 1967 to Jesus and Judith Barajas. He attended Flint community schools which is where through mutual friends he met his wife Tammy in 1983. Over the years they had three wonderful children together and moved from Davison to northern Michigan in 1999. Tony had worked for Cooper Standard for...

Jan 25, 2020

Delos Dayton Goodrich went to be with The Lord on January 25, 2020 at the age of 94, with his wife Arlene (Boucher) Goodrich at his side, in Moore Haven, Florida. He resides in Fairview, Michigan in the summer and Florida in the winter.

Del kept active by dancing, playing cards, skeet shooting, hunting, fishing, bowling and...

Jan 22, 2020

Dana "Dan" Chriss Esch, 72, of Mio, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. His beloved wife Suzann "Sue" Elizabeth (Wiedbrauk) Esch, 60, also of Mio, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Dan was born on October 11, 1947 in Alpena, Michigan, to the late Chriss and Kathryn (Reber) Esch. Dan is survived by Susan (Fritz) Schultz,...

Jan 14, 2020

Sadie I. Gingerich, age 88, of Mio, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her home.

Sadie was born in Middlefield, Ohio on January 2, 1932, to the late Allen and Ada Miller.

Surviving are her children: Ada Mae & Fred R. Yoder, Melvin Ray & Barbara Sue "Schrock" Gingerich, Paul Allen & Mary...

Jan 5, 2020

William R. Rundel, age 67 of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

William was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 18, 1952 to William C. and Rita (McDonald) Rundel. He worked for General Motors, retiring from the Warren Powertrain Plant after 35 years. Bill married Linda on May 6, 1989 in Livonia, Michigan....

Dec 28, 2019

Alger J. Frazho, age 83 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Munson-Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan, following a short battle with cancer, on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Alger was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 23, 1936 to Joseph and Esther (Alexander) Frazho. He married Yvonne in 1954, and the couple moved to Mio in 1972...

Dec 27, 2019

Rose M. Welser, age 85 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, December 27, 2019.

Rose was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 18, 1934 to Charles and Marie (Edwards) Huff. She graduated from St. Clair High School with her future husband Andy Welser, who she wed on February 27, 1954. Together they raised...

Dec 23, 2019

Simon J. Yoder, age 65, of Comins, MI, passed away, unexpectedly, Monday, December 23rd, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Simon was born in Middlefield, Ohio on December 9, 1954, a son of Elizabeth M. (Hershberger) Yoder, of Mio, Michigan and the late Joe K. Yoder. He was an active citizen of Oscoda County and Comins and Clinton...