Obituaries

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...

May 17, 2025

Jill Ann Nolan, age 75 of Standish, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Almont Adult Foster Care, Standish, MI.

Jill was born on February 16, 1950 to John and Bernice (Palmer) Nolan.

She is survived by her brother John “Jack” Nolan; her half-brother Dennis “Scook” Morse; her half-sister Beverly Morse; and...

May 3, 2025

Anna Marie (Annie) Layman November 18, 1937 – May 3, 2025

Anna Marie (Annie) Layman, age 87, of Fairview passed away at home on May 3, 2025. Annie was born on November 18, 1937, to Mary (Troy) and Fred Hollingshead in a lumber camp in Lavender Corner, Seney, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Annie was the eleventh child...

May 2, 2025

Kathleen M. Brazelton, age 78 of Rose City, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, May 2, 2025. Kathleen was born in Detroit, Michigan to Janet Diebold and Martin Henison on March 21, 1947. She went to school in Inkster, Michigan. Kathleen later married Donie Brazelton on February 25, 1978. The couple lived in Westland, Michigan where they...

Apr 19, 2025

Barbara Ann Allsteadt (Mroz), a long time resident of Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, MI, born March 3, 1936  - died April 19, 2025 at 89 years old. Her parents were Theophil (Ted) and Anna (Peggy) Mroz of Grosse Ile, MI She is survived by her four children (Peg Pfaff, Thomas R., Rob, and Ed), eight grandchildren (Kristen, Kari,...

Apr 13, 2025

Steven Paul Schumann, age 79, of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 24, 1946, in Alma, Michigan, to Arthur and Lucille (Wesley) Schumann.  He graduated from Rose City High School and shortly, thereafter, enlisted in the military.  ...

Apr 11, 2025

Norman Eugene Schanck, who we lovingly called Gene, was the youngest of 5 children born to Mary and Clifford Schanck on September 5, 1946, passed on April 11th, 2025, surrounded by his children, after bravely battling a long term illness. There is debate amongst family if the youngest son, Gene, caused his mother Mary most the of her grey...

Apr 10, 2025

James Paul Stack

09/07/1939 - 04/10/2025 Passed away at his residence in Mio, Michigan. He is survived by 1 sister, 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren with one on the way.

Per his wishes cremation has already taken place. There will be a graveside Memorial service at a later date.

Arrangements...