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Lorraine B. Schwabe
Mar 11, 2019
Lorraine Barbara Schwabe,
(August 13, 1932 – March 11, 2019)
Age 86, of Milford, MI, formerly of McKinley, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Medilodge of Milford.
Lorraine was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on August 13, 1932 a daughter of the late Marie Elizabeth (Williston) and Frank Kaulsky. She enjoyed gardening,...
James C. Hicks
Mar 8, 2019
James Hicks, formerly of Mio, Michigan, passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Friday, March 8, 2019 with his wife and children by his side.
James grew up in Mio, and owned Hicks Barber shop for many years before moving to St. Ignace, Michigan to live on the Pine River in...
Georgia "Sally" Shantz
Mar 5, 2019
Georgia Mary Shantz "Sally", age 90, of Comins, Michigan, passed away on the morning of March 5, 2019. She was born on November 12, 1928, in Comins to George Bailey and Martha (Fultz) Bailey. She was married to Merlin Shantz on May 29, 1947 in Comins Mennonite Church where she was a lifelong member. They lived for a time...
Lorrie Jane Lab
Mar 5, 2019
Lorrie Jane Lab, age 61 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Lorrie was born in Owosso, Michigan on December 24, 1957 to Lloyd and Glenda (Richards) Sutton. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide and as a Mental Health Group Home Aide. Lorrie really loved her dogs Mikey and Peaches....
Mary A. Rushlow
Mar 2, 2019
Mary Angie Rushlow, age 70, of Mio, MI, formerly of Rose City, MI passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, following her extremely brave and strong battle with cancer, at her daughter's home in Mio.
Mary was born in Trenton, Michigan on January 17, 1949. She graduated from Carlson High School in Rockwood, MI in 1968. She moved...
Ramon C. Ballard
Feb 28, 2019
Ramon Charles Ballard, age 88, of Luzerne, MI, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home.
Ramon was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 24, 1930, a son of the late Fern A. (Grenier )and Albert H. Ballard.
He was retired from GM Tech Center Warren, Michigan and settled in Luzerne. He enjoyed golfing,...
Shirley Ann Costello
Feb 25, 2019
Shirley Ann Costello, age 75, of Mio, MI, dear wife of Raymond Costello, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at her home.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned.
James E. Irelan
Feb 20, 2019
James E. Irelan, age 82 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
James was born in South Branch Township, Crawford County, Michigan on November 9, 1936 to Theodore and Faith (Essner) Irelan . He graduated from high school, and went on to become a hard working entrepreneur for the rest of...
Rodney K. Lester
Feb 7, 2019
Rod K. Lester, age 72 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center in West Branch, Michigan on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Rod was the oldest of four boys; Rod, Rick, Ron, and Randy; born to Edna and the late Melvin Lester in Flint, Michigan. The family moved to Missouri when the boys were young,...
Raymond Verfaille
Feb 6, 2019
Raymond L. Verfaille, age 64 of Comins, Michigan, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 6, 2019.
Ray was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on December 29, 1954 to Laurent and Adrienne (Leivyns) Verfaille. He and his wife Barbara lived in Detroit for 14 years, in Lapeer for 15 years, before settling in Comins 14 years...
Alfred W. Dennis
Feb 5, 2019
Alfred W. Dennis, age 84, of Fairview, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City.
Alfred was born in Attica, Michigan on January 16, 1935, a son of the late Florence (Bidelman) and Wellington Dennis and stepmotherTina Dennis. He served his country in the Army National Guard during the Korean War. Alfred...
Barbara A. Woodcock
Jan 20, 2019
Barbara Ann (Slazinski) Woodcock of Holland, Michigan formerly of Rose City, Passed Away peacefully January 20, 2019 at age 80.
Wesley "Dean" Gotts
Jan 17, 2019
Wesley "Dean" Gotts, age 91 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Dean was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on June 15, 1927 to Wesley James and Effie Pearl (Cutler) Gotts. He graduated from Bad Axe High School with the Class of 1944. He served his country during WWII in the...
Jessica Patricia May Ingleston
Jan 14, 2019
Jessica Patricia May Ingleston, 25, of Luzerne, MI, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at her residence. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Ben Lee Bills
Jan 14, 2019
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Ben Lee Bills, age 62 of Comins, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Ben was born in Mio, Michigan on March 21, 1956 to Richard and Nancy (Summersett) Bills. He graduated from Fairview High School with the Class of 1974. He worked as a sawyer in local saw mills. Ben enjoyed...
Elnora "Curly" M. Stutesman
Dec 27, 2018
Elnora M. "Curly" Stutesman, age 105, of Manchester, Michigan, formerly of Comins, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Curly was born in Spooner, Wisconsin to William and Helen (Eichorn) Kamen on September 26, 1913. She graduated from Mio High School with the Class of 1933. Curly married Rollen Stutesman on December...
James F. Colson
Dec 23, 2018
James F. Colson, age 83 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
James was born in Newpoint, Indiana on August 28, 1935. He graduated from Pinconning High School with the Class of 1953. He married Cora "Cookie" on November 26, 1955. The couple lived in Bay City and settled in Linwood,...
Mavis I. Wilson
Dec 1, 2018
Mavis I. Wilson, age 93 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, MI on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Mavis was born in Lake Orion, Michigan on August 14, 1925 to Edward and Edith (Voss) Kowalski. She graduated from Lake Orion High School. Mavis lived in Rochester, Michigan until settling in Mio, Michigan...
Joshua Louis Colburn
Nov 22, 2018
Joshua L. "Fat Boy" Colburn, age 36 of Mio, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 22,...
Beatrice "Bea" Edith Stitt
Nov 21, 2018
Beatrice E. Stitt, age 95 of Fairview, Michigan, formerly of Mio, Michigan, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, Michigan on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Beatrice was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 1, 1923 to Joseph and Edith (Wrase) Ertelt. She married Lawrence "Bus" Stitt on November 17, 1944 in Detroit and moved to...
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