Obituaries

Feb 22, 2025

Diana E. Huepenbecker, age 80 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Diana was born in Jackson, Michigan on January 30, 1945 to Paul and Wilma (Foster) Fullerton. She worked for over 25 years as a dietary aide at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. Diana loved to crochet. She also...

Feb 20, 2025

Jack Lewis Freer, beloved Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great-Grand Father and Friend passed away on February 20, 2025 in Fairview Michigan.

Jack was born on April 21, 1953 in Mason Michigan and grew up in Dansville Michigan where he attended and graduated from Dansville Agricultural School.  Jack learned welding at Lansing Community College and took on a...

Feb 17, 2025

Richard Allen Kalbfleisch, 89, of Trout Creek, passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L’Anse.

Richard was born on Nov. 7, 1935, in Goodland Township, Michigan, to Kenneth and Ina (Abbott) Kalbfleisch. He graduated from Brown City High School in 1954.

On Sept. 18, 1954, Dick married Arvella McCann,...

Feb 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts & deep sadness that we remember Lyle James Heeg, who passed peacefully at home on February 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Lyle James Heeg was born on February 14th, 1958, in Howell, MI to Doug & Mary Heeg. He was a sheet metal worker from 9 to 5 and in his spare...

Feb 13, 2025

Jonathan P. Bolger, Sr., age 81 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Jonathan was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 7, 1943 to Bill and Ruth (Hale) Bolger. He spent much of his youth at his family’s secondary home in Kneeland, where he spent many of his days fishing...

Feb 12, 2025

Gerald George-Frederick Cumper, age 86, of Atlanta, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his home.

Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Lashley Funeral Home, Mio from 10:00 AM until the time of Services at 11:00 AM with Pastor Norm Oberlin and Mr. Gene Spies officiating.

Interment 11:00 AM Friday, February 21, 2025...

Feb 12, 2025

Barbara Jean Green, age 84, of Mio, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services, Fairview, Michigan.

Visitation, Monday February 17, 2025 at the Lashley Funeral Home, Mio,  from 11:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 1:00 PM with Pastor Darryl Harless officiating.

Interment at Mentor Township...

Jan 31, 2025

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Thela Zoe Brown, age 87 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Thela was born in Oscoda County, Michigan on October 8, 1937 to William and Alta Hill. She married Edwin Brown on October 29, 1955 and together they raised 5 children. Thela worked in several local restaurants...

Jan 31, 2025

Scott Alex Brusch, 63, of Mio, MI, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025t, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Surviving are his daughter Alexis Brusch of Churchville, VA and a son Scott Brusch Jr  of Monroe, MI and 3 grandsons of Churchville, VA.

Visitation at the Lashley Funeral Home in Mio on Monday February 3, 2025...

Jan 30, 2025

Rose Marie Tweedly (nee Kempf), 89 of Luzerne, Michigan passed away on January 30, 2025 in Roscommon, Michigan.

Rose was born in Snover, Michigan to Stanley and Lillian Kempf. She was married to Lawrence Juengel, with whom she raised four boys. She later married Ray Tweedly and together they owned Ma Deeters in Luzerne. Her love of...

Jan 28, 2025

Keith Ehrle was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 11, 1954, then raised and schooled in Allen Park. He moved to the Comins area in 1994 with his parents when they retired.

Many neighbors got to know Keith as he was out and about with one of his various cameras and lenses, He was always taking remarkably...

Jan 28, 2025

Victorina (Vicky) Perez Vallecillo, age 97 of Mio, Michigan passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Vicky was born on March 12, 1927 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Amadeo Perez and Ester Vallecillo. In 1948, Vicky married the love of her life Humberto Trejo and together they had 4 daughters. Vicky was a skilled shoemaker,...

Jan 27, 2025

Robert Fitzwilliam Berford Jr., affectionately known as Bob or Berf to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 27, 2025, in Grayling, Michigan. Born on July 27, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Katherine Berford. Bob's life was a testament to his loving nature, selfless spirit, and unique sense...

Jan 17, 2025

Jim LaBo, 72, of Mio, Michigan passed away January 17, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Jim grew up in Rockwood, Michigan and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service . He and his wife moved to Mio in 2010 to enjoy their little cabin in the woods. Jim loved to hunt and fish...

Jan 15, 2025

Orville E. Cox, Jr., age 84 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at his daughter’s home in Roscommon, Michigan on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Orville was born in Port Huron, Michigan on October 1, 1940 to Orville and Marie (Shea) Cox, Sr. He married Joan Fields in Port Huron on July 11, 1959 in Port Huron, and they...

Jan 14, 2025

Thomas Adamson was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 19, 1957. He passed away in Northern Michigan on January 14, 2025, where he loved to be; in the outdoors. He loved fishing, camping, and building things. Tom worked for the railroad from the age of 17 until his passing. One of his favorite places to vacation was in the...

Jan 11, 2025

Marty Marie Smith, age 77 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Marty was born in Lapeer, Michigan on June 17, 1947 to the late Ralph L. Hayden and Lila M. Hofstatter. She married John M. Smith on August 11, 1978. They were married for 46 years and resided in Fairview,...

Jan 10, 2025

Joan Marie Porritt, age 93 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family members.

Joan was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 14th, 1931 to the late Wilfred and Margaret Fuller. Her family moved to a farm in Andersonville, Michigan in the late 30’s. Joan married William Edward Porritt on...

Jan 8, 2025

Timothy P. Pegouskie, age 66 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Munson Medical Center Grayling Hospital in Grayling, Michigan on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Timothy was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 29, 1958 to Marvin and Joanna (Weir) Pegouskie, the oldest of six children. He graduated from Mio High School with the Class of 1976....

Jan 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Cameron Claypool, aged 59 of Rose City. Robert is survived by his three sisters, Donna (Bob), Susan (Brad), Carol (Dave); his nieces and nephews, Brenda (Chris), Brian (Sue), Michael (Sarah), Chad (Stephanie), Dana (Billy) Kelli (Caleb); and many grand nieces and grand nephews. Robert was beloved by...