Richard "Dick" Morris Whaley
Nov 18, 2015
Richard Morris Whaley, age 71, passed away at his home in Mio, MI on November 18, 2015. He was born in Owosso, MI, on March 2, 1944, to Dale and Velma (Sworthwood) Whaley. He graduated from Mio High School in 1962. He married Linda Lixey, in June, 1966 and left for the army in July, 1966. He honorably served...
Ruth Joycell Teeples
Nov 17, 2015
Ruth Joycell Teeples 69, Wife of Daniel Teeples of Curran. Peacefully passed away at her home on Tuesday November 17 2015. Visitation will be at the Lashley Funeral Home on Friday November 20 from 11:00 AM unitll time of service at 1:00 PM Pastor Steve Harmon Officiating.
Jenifer Lynn Szafranski
Nov 12, 2015
Szafranski Jenifer Lynn Szafranski (February 18, 1972 – November 12, 2015) was called home by the Lord as she was surrounded by her family. Jen was an author (Bad Can Be Broken: A Story of Cancer, Karma, and Courage), created poetry, loved to read, enjoyed sketching, and was a fanatical music lover. She was born in West Branch, and...
Velma Esch
Nov 6, 2015
Velma Esch, age 93 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, MI on Friday, November 6, 2015. Velma was born in Pigeon, Michigan on April 25, 1922 to George and Lena (Keim) Swartzendruber. She married Ira Esch on June 2, 1946 in Pigeon, MI. Velma attended Goshen College and Central Michigan University. ...
Sandra Lee Goit
Oct 29, 2015
Sandra L. Goit, age 73 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at her daughter’s home in Greenville, MI on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Sandra was born in Clarkston, Michigan on December 21, 1941 to Andrew and Margaret (Spragg) Van Kuren. She married David L. Goit on July 9, 1960 in Pontiac, MI. The couple lived in Waterford, MI, then retired...
Diane Lee Cross
Oct 28, 2015
Diane L. Cross, age 73 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City, MI on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Diane was born in Bay City, Michigan on October 22, 1942 to John and Roberta (Farrington) Daley. The family moved to Mio when Diane was 2 years old. She graduated from Mio High School with...
Richard Gail Galbraith
Oct 23, 2015
Richard Gail Galbraith, age 86 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, October 23, 2015. Richard was born in Mio, Michigan on September 9, 1929 to Russell and Opal (Shann) Galbraith. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He moved to Westland, MI, where he owned and operated Dick’s Rental. He...
Richard Leo Endlein
Oct 20, 2015
Richard Leo Endlein, 73, of Fairview, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, October 20th, peacefully, at his residence. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service, will take place at a later date.
Carl Bruno Kaleski
Oct 19, 2015
Kaleski Carl Kaleski, age 79 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 19, 2015. Carl was born at home in Dearborn, Michigan in “the hottest summer on record” on August 23, 1936 to Bruno and Justyna (Skendzior) Kaleski. He served in the US Army. On March 8, 1973, he married Pam in Detroit, MI. The...
Wilbur H. Wildfong
Oct 19, 2015
Wilbur H. Wildfong, age 95 of Curran, Michigan, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 19, 2015. Wilbur was born in Bay Port, Michigan on September 11, 1920 to Eli and Luella (Wilfong) Wildfong. He worked three tours with the CCC’s and he served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was...
Velma J. Emig
Oct 13, 2015
Velma J. Emig, age 87 of Comins, Michigan, a devout Christian, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at The Home at well Spring Lutheran Services in Faiview. Velma was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on February 20, 1928 to Claude and Caroline (Bushman) Harder. She moved to Comins as a young child. Velma married Wilbert Emig on October 12,...
Grace Handrich
Oct 12, 2015
Grace I. Handrich, age 86 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at home on Monday, October 12, 2015. Grace was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 4, 1929 to Emory and Lela (Diller) Layman. She moved to Fairview when she was 9 years old. Grace married Robert on August 11, 1946 at the Fairview Mennonite Church. She was a longtime...
Larry Ray Kersten
Oct 9, 2015
Larry Ray Kersten, age 76, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015, due to the complications of several illnesses. Larry was born June 19, 1939 in Berville, Michigan, to Ralph and Bernice (Stephens) Kersten and graduated from Almont High School in 1957. He was a resident of Oscoda County for over 30 years and was recently living in Grayling. Larry...
James M. Gutt
Oct 8, 2015
James M. Gutt, age 76 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center in Roscommon, MI on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Jim was born in Richmond, Michigan on July 22, 1939 to Adam and Cecilia (Zychski) Gutt. He married Lorna Rau on September 30, 1961 in Richmond, MI. Jim worked for G.M.C. Pontiac, retiring in 1995...
Lydia Anita Belanger
Oct 8, 2015
Lydia Anita Belanger, 88 of Mio, passed away at Wellspring Lutheran Home on October 8, 2015 She was born August 24, 1927 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Martin and Margrete (Tannreuther) Lober. She came to the United States in 1953 and become a proud U.S. Citizen who enjoyed meeting people with German backgrounds. She lived in Mio since...
Joe K. Yoder
Oct 6, 2015
In loving memory of Joe K. Yoder, age 84, of Mio, MI, who passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 , at his home. Joe was born in Huntsburg, Ohio on August 22, 1931, a son of the late Katie (Miller) and Joe S. Yoder. He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth M. (Hershberger) Yoder; 9 children: Simon (Krystal) Yoder;...
Julia Rose Holder
Sep 28, 2015
Julia R. Holder, age 88 of Mio, MI, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview on Monday, September 28, 2015. Julia was born in Emmett, Michigan on July 4, 1927 to Frank and Helen (Konyah) Dunsmore. She worked for GM Hydromatic Plant in Ypsilanti, MI, retiring to Mio 40 years ago. Julia was an active...
Clifford F. Cadreau
Sep 20, 2015
Clifford Frederick Cadreau, dear husband of Patricia, age 70, of Luzerne, MI, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw, Saginaw, MI. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Mio, MI, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2015 with Fr. Allan...
Timothy Noah Leblanc
Sep 16, 2015
Timothy Noah LeBlanc (June 20, 2000 – September 16, 2015) Timothy Noah LeBlanc, age 15 of Mio, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2015. He was born in Gainesville, Florida on June 20, 2000, and was named after both of his grandfathers. He was a 10th grade student at Mio Ausable High School, and enjoyed his art classes...
Grace Ione Bontrager
Sep 15, 2015
Grace Ione Bontrager, age 93 of Fairview, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, with her family by her side.. Grace was born on August 7, 1922 in Markham, Ontario, Canada, to Jacob and Martha (Stauffer) Shank. She met the love of her life, Delbert L. Bontrager at the Ontario Mennonite Bible...
