James "Ray" Raymond Willett
Sep 3, 2018
James Raymond Willett passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family in Charlevoix, MI. James was born October 12, 1928 in Detroit, MI, to Coy and Agnes Willett. He lived in Detroit until his family moved to Mio, Michigan in 1944, where he lived until he & his wife retired and moved...
Kenneth Charles Romska
Aug 20, 2018
Kenneth C. Romska, age 69 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home on Monday, August 20, 2018. Kenneth was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 23, 1948 to Gerard and Rita (Westveld) Romska. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Kenneth married Christine Trowbridge in Capac, Michigan on January 30, 1982. They...
Barbara Jeane Gould
Aug 14, 2018
Barbara Jeane Gould , 86 went home to the lord on August 14, 2018 surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Mio on September 10th 1931, to Rosco and Coral Bugbee. Proceeded in death by parents, husband Archie Lee Gould Sr., one son Archie Lee Gould Jr. , three son in laws, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Survived...
Inez Joan Long
Aug 13, 2018
Inez Joan Long, age 86 of Mio, past away from complications of a life-long battle with rheumatoid arthritis on Monday, August 13, 2018 at The Villa at Rose City.
Joan was born Inez Joan Pagel on June 15th, 1932 in Farmington, MI to Leola and William Pagel. Her mother, Leola, passed away shortly after Joan's birth following...
Rockford John Runstrom
Aug 5, 2018
Rockford John Runstrom, age 57, of Rose City, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, August 5, 2018, at his residence. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be planned by his 2 daughters and will be held at a later date.
Helen Layman
Aug 1, 2018
Helen Layman, age 90 of West Branch, formerly of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Helen was born in Fairview, Michigan on May 14, 1928 to Ernest and Nora (Schrott) Layman. She was raised and lived in Fairview, and had lived in West Branch for the last several years. Helen loved playing...
Dorothy L. Fox
Jul 25, 2018
Dorothy L. Fox, age 90 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Dorothy was born in Spratt, Michigan on February 7, 1928 to Dexter and Helen (Krouse) Davis. She married Kenneth Fox in 1943, and the couple moved to Mio in 1956. Dorothy had worked for Whitney Pharmacy in Mio, and also at...
Theresa "Grandma Teri" A. Klauka
Jul 19, 2018
Theresa A. Klauka, "Grandma Teri"Â age 91 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Theresa was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 27, 1927 to Bela and Theresa (Bohonoski) Sulak. She married Roy Klauka in Richmond, Michigan in 1955. The couple settled in Mio in 1955, and raised their...
Ana G. Lucero
Jul 8, 2018
Ana Georgia Lucero, age 89, of Fairview, MI, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services, in Fairview, MI. Ana was born in Colorado on November 17, 1928, She was the widow of Rudolph N. Lucero and mother of the late Sandra Miles. In Accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial...
Michael D. Banfill
Jul 6, 2018
Michael Dayton Banfill, age 80 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, July 6, 2018. Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 28, 1938 to Leo and Marie (Campbell) Banfill. He served his country in the US Navy for many years, including wartime. After his service, he worked for Chrysler Sterling Plant, retiring in December...
Robert W. Becker
Jul 3, 2018
Robert W. Becker, age 90 of Curran, Michigan, passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Alpena on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Robert was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 18, 1927 to Joseph and Rosslyn (Harrington) Becker. He served his country in the US Coast Guard at the end of WWII. Robert retired to Curran in 1990 from Marlette, Michigan. He...
Eric A. Duranso
Jul 2, 2018
Eric A. Duranso, age 56, of Mio, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his home. Eric was born on April 21, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lewis and Rosemarie (Hoebbel) Duranso. He moved to Mio in 1987 from Saginaw. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. He was known for making and selling his own fishing lures....
Bayard "Jack" Cournyer
Jul 2, 2018
Bayard John "Jack" Cournyer, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Munson Grayling Hospital after a brief illness. A Lifetime resident of Oscoda County, he was born on October 1, 1934. Jack was a printer by trade and the Cournyer family published the Oscoda County News for many years. He was also an avid fisherman, hunter, archer...
Donald R. Crowell
Jul 1, 2018
Donald R. Crowell, age 84 of Curran, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Donald was born on January 31, 1933 in Curran, Michigan to Lyle H. and Lovda I. (Moore) Crowell. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1952. Donald worked for the DNR as a fire officer before he was married, then worked...
Selma Jane Stroub
Jul 1, 2018
Selma Jane Stroub, 78, of Curran, MI, dear mother of Cheryl Stroub, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018. Private burial at McCollum Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio
Dolores Marie Griffiths
Jun 30, 2018
Dolores M. Griffiths, age 84, of Luzerne, Michigan passed away on June 30, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 11 AM - 1 PM at the Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, Michigan, with Funeral Services at 1 PM with Pastor Heddy Alcock officiating. In accordance with her...
Wavard "Randy" R. Williams Sr.
Jun 10, 2018
Wavard Randolph "Randy" Williams Sr. age 81, of Luzerne, MI, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence. Randy was born in Leland, Mississippi on May 31, 1937, a son of the late Clara May (Johnson) and William Riley Williams. He moved to Michigan and settled in Dryden and Graduated from Dryden High School. He married Joyce on...
Gloria Faye Coon
Jun 10, 2018
Gloria F. Coon, age 74 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Gloria was born in Douglas, Michigan on September 3, 1943 to James and Ruby (Watson) Russell. She worked as a waitress for Davison Apollo Restaurant for 15 years. She had also worked for H & R Block in Flint, and at...
Nelson Edward Yoder
Jun 10, 2018
Nelson Ed w ard Y oder, 77 , died June 10, 20 1 8, at his home in Comins , Michigan. He was born
December 7, 1940, in Comins, to the late John K . Y oder and Dorothy ( L ayman) Yode r .
He grew up in the Comins and Fairview area attending...
Wilma Loraine Peters
Jun 3, 2018
Wilma Loraine Peters, age 83, of Luzerne, MI, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at The Villa at Rose City. Wilma was born in Fonde, Kentucky on December 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Bertha (Walker) and Cecil Hill. She moved to Monroe, MI when she was 17 years old and graduated from Monroe High School. Wilma married...
