William E. Knepp
Apr 3, 2017
William E. Knepp, age 74 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services on Monday, April 3, 2017. William was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 18, 1942 to Carl and Dorothy (Schmid) Knepp. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He met Janet while in the service, and they married...
Ruby Mae Russell
Apr 3, 2017
Ruby M. Russell, age 93 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at her daughter’s home on Monday, April 3, 2017. Ruby was born in Sale City, Georgia on January 8, 1924 to Isaac and Ena (Holton) Watson. She had worked for A/C Spark Plug-Flint for 30 years. She had been a member of the Church of Christ on Bristol Road...
Doris Marie Franz
Mar 30, 2017
Doris M. Franz, age 81 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Doris was born in Double Springs, Tennessee on January 16, 1936 to Everret and Ida Rogers. Doris is survived by her children: Marsha Pippin, Robin (Ron) Harkrader, Cathyrine "Pippin" (Thomas) Trapani, Ray (Elizabeth) Pippin, and David M. Franz; her son-in-law Steve...
Catherine J. Rapaski
Mar 27, 2017
Catherine J. Rapaski, age 80 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at The Villa at Rose City on Monday, March 27, 2017. Catherine was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 11, 1936 to George and Valena (Walters) Balmeo. Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was a child. She worked as a caregiver for special needs children in...
Shirley J. Muirhead
Mar 27, 2017
REVISED Shirley J. Muirhead, age 80 of Curran, Michigan, passed away at her home on Monday, March 27, 2017. Shirley was born in Curran, Michigan on May 27, 1936 to Glen and Evelyn (Bugg) Conrad. She owned and operated Shirley’s Curran Café for many years. After her retirement, she and her husband Doug operated Shirley’s Wood and Things, crafting...
Kristie Marie Spann
Mar 21, 2017
Kristie M. Spann, age 42 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Kristie was born in West Branch, Michigan on January 13, 1975 to John and Judy (Weighman) Smith. She was raised in Tawas and moved to Mio ten years ago. She married Eric on April 13, 2012 in...
Harold Lee Anderson
Mar 19, 2017
HAROLD (ANDY) ANDERSON Died March 19,2017 Harold (Andy) Anderson 76, of Mio, passed away March 19,2017. Harold was born in Marlette, MI, to Orville and Leota (Smith) Anderson of Brown City, MI on September 26, 1940. Harold grew up in Atlas MI were he was sometimes referred to as the "Mayor of Atlas" because of his historical knowledge of...
Trevor Michael Fuhr
Mar 7, 2017
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved son, Trevor. Trevor was born on February 1, 1992 in Grayling, Michigan, and was met in Heaven by his Lord on March 7, 2017. Trevor lived his entire life in Mio. He played football in his high school years and graduated from Mio AuSable High School...
Carrie Sue Elliot-Demson
Feb 27, 2017
Carrie Sue Elliot-Demson,age36, of Mio,MI, wife of Michael Demson, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 27, 2017. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time.
Brenda O. Peychich
Feb 20, 2017
Brenda O. Peychich, age 56, of Fairview, MI, dear wife of Mike Peychich, passed away Monday, February 20th, peacefully, at her home. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at The Mio Baptist Church, Mio, MI, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 25th, with Reverend Glynn McMorris officiating.
Edward Leland Faussett
Feb 19, 2017
Edward L. Faussett of Mack Lake, Mio, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the Horizon Senior Living in St. Helen, MI on Sunday, February 19, 2017, where he had been a patient for the past three months. Edward was born on June 5, 1929 in Brighton, MI, son of Edward Faussett and Anna Daniels. The preceded him in death along...
Robert J. "Bob" Kerr
Feb 18, 2017
Robert J. “Bob” Kerr, age 62 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Bob was born in Flint, Michigan on April 3, 1954 to Robert and Jeanette (Hicks) Kerr. He served in the US Army during The Vietnam War in Panama. He married Peggy Youmans on July 7, 1979 in Grand Blanc, MI....
Catherine M. Ireland
Feb 13, 2017
Catherine Matilda Ireland, 80, of Mio, graduated to Heaven February 13, 2017 at Webber Heart Center in Traverse City, Michigan surrounded by many family members and loved ones. Visitation will be held at Lashley Funeral home Thursday, February 16th, from 4:00-8:00 pm. Another visitation will be just before the funeral service at the United Methodist Church in Mio from...
Anthony Angelo Mazza
Feb 11, 2017
Anthony A. Mazza, age 95 of Mio, Michigan, passed away Peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Anthony was born in Ischia, Italy on December 24, 1921 to Ciro and Loretta (Gusto) Mazza. He moved to the US from Italy in 1926. Tony served his country in the US Army during WWII. He married Ingeborg Geisinger on July 7, 1956...
Frank W. Ellis
Jan 29, 2017
Frank W. Ellis, age 80 of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Frank was born in Mio, Michigan on February 26, 1936 to Richard and Alice (Booth) Ellis. He married Nancy Lowe on March 6, 1956 in Mio, Michigan. Frank worked as a logger and also for Fred Bear Archery in...
Kevin Leigh Foerster
Jan 25, 2017
Kevin Foerster Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 01/25/17 at his home in Fairview. In accordance with wishes Cremation has taken place.
David M. Cochran
Jan 21, 2017
David M. Cochran, age 65 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 21, 2017. David was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on February 28, 1951 to Lee and Geraldine (Terrell) Cochran. He moved to Luzerne from Bay City. David was a carpenter, and had worked maintenance for the DNR. He had enjoyed woodworking, photography, fishing,...
Teresa Lynne Dempsey
Jan 21, 2017
Teresa Lynne (Money) Dempsey died peacefully at Wellsprings Lutheran Home on Saturday January 21, 2017 in Fairview, Michigan at the age of 56 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Teresa is survived by her partner for the last eight years, Arthur Haberland, of Comins, MI; her children, Melissa Dempsey and Derek (Brittany) Dempsey; their father, David Dempsey ;...
Glenn A. Guilds, Sr.
Jan 19, 2017
Glenn A. Guilds, Sr., age 77 of Rose City, Michigan, passed away at The Villa at Rose City on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Glenn was born in Cass City, Michigan on July 25, 1939 to Glenn and Kathleen (Karr) Guilds. He married Sylvia Garnett on December 13, 1969 in West Branch, MI. Glenn worked for Pontiac Motors in Pontiac,...
Barbara Jean Mehnert
Jan 14, 2017
Barbara Jean (AKA Bushie) would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call. A sort of an offer you can't refuse for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a...
