Obituaries

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...

Dec 31, 2024

James William Burgei, Sr., age 92 of Mio, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

James was born in Ottoville, Ohio on July 17, 1932 to William and Margaret Burgei. Jim left Ottoville, Ohio in 1949 at 17 years of age. He settled in Mount Clemens, Michigan where he lived for a time with Fred and...

Dec 26, 2024

Michael Frank “Gamby” Gambrel, age 68 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 30, 1956 to William and Margaret (Mathers) Gambrel. He owned Blue Chip Industries at the beginning of his career; and for the last decade and a half...

Dec 24, 2024

Lena Lucille Paris, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Mio, Michigan on Tuesday December 24, 2024. After a short illness.

Lena was a Graduate of Oakland University (‘76) with a Bachelor of Science in Guidance and Counseling and Certified in Addiction Counseling.  Spring-boarding off her membership in AA since March 1970, Lena touched the...

Dec 18, 2024

Clara E. Miller, age 94 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, Michigan on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Clara was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on August 9, 1930 to Jerry and Mattie Troyer. She married Willard Miller on June 11, 1955, in Hutchinson, Kansas. The couple settled in Fairview, Michigan,...

Dec 15, 2024

David Gene Popps 76 of Goodrich, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2024.  He was born in West Branch, Michigan to Ezekiel and Joyce (Schrott) Popps on June 16, 1948.  David graduated from Mio Ausable school in 1966 and General Motors Institute (GMI), he retired from General Motors - Orion Assembly as an Electrical Engineer.  ...

Dec 15, 2024

Beulah Mae Aldridge, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 101. She was a woman of wisdom, grace, and kindness, whose life touched the hearts of all who knew her. She was a pillar of support and a source of inspiration to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She is survived...

Dec 14, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda L. Wyckoff, age 83, of Mio, Michigan, who departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan. Born on October 20, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Raymond and Hazel (Egan) Hawley, Linda's life was marked by love, dedication, and community...