Laura Allison Jackson
Jun 9, 2025
Laura Allison Jackson (née Carden), age 69, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2025, in Rose City, Michigan, following a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Although her journey with Alzheimer’s was a challenging one, we refuse to let it tarnish our love for her or the abundance of precious memories we have of the kind, joyful, selfless,...
Peggy Anne Smutek
Jun 8, 2025
Peggy Anne Smutek (Taylor), age 82, of Luzerne, Michigan, was welcomed in Heaven on June 8, 2025. Left to live out her legacy are her loving husband of 63 years, Frank Smutek, and their children, Brian Smutek, Amy (Rod) Solak, Bill Smutek, and Ted (Michelle) Smutek. The proud grandmother of Stephanie (Brent) King, Brad (Mallory) Solak, Ana (Keith) Peters,...
Edward Eugene Flint
Jun 7, 2025
Edward Eugene Flint 1968 - 2025
Edward Eugene Flint, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2025 at his home with his best friend Marty McGregor by his side. Edward grew up in Adrian, Michigan, where he lived with his parents, Helen and Eugene Flint. After retiring, the family moved to Mio,Michigan. Edward graduated in 1986....
Patricia Lee Gusler
Jun 6, 2025
Patricia Gusler, age 86, passed into the presence of her Savior surrounded by family on Friday, June 6, in Springfield, OH. She grew up in a family that had experienced change by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The commitment of her parents, Paul and Audrey Gilbert, to faithfully serving the Lord had a major impact on...
Marcus Jon Miller
Jun 5, 2025
Marcus Jon Miller, 18 months & 23 days, died unexpectedly at home on June 5, 2025. He was born on November 12, 2023. Leaves to mourn: parents, Norman Ray Jr. and Ruth Elaine Miller, siblings: Luanna Elaine, Kristine Rose, Darrin Jay, and Jesse Lynn. Grandparents: LaVern and Karen Miller; Norman Ray and Lori Ann Miller, of Mio. Great-grandparents: Albert...
Lynn Gail Carpenter
May 31, 2025
Lynn Gayle (Gail) Carpenter, age 72, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Grayling, MI. Born on June 11, 1952, in San Diego, California, Lynn graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1970. She worked as a pharmacist technician at Satow Drugs in Frankenmuth after high school and later was a seasonal model for Hudson’s department store. Comins and Fairview,...
Mary Mildred Sharp
May 26, 2025
Mary Mildred (Millie) Sharp, of Rockledge, Florida, formerly of Mio, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on May 26th, surrounded by her loving family. Millie was born on January 22, 1928, to Leo and Mary Hunt in Austin Township, Sanilac County, Michigan. She was a devoted and active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Mio during her...
Tyler David Johnson
May 24, 2025
Tyler David Johnson, 20, of Oscoda, Michigan, passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2025, at his home in the presence of his family. Born on February 7, 2005, in The Woodlands, Texas, Tyler was a free-spirited old soul who brought joy, smiles, and much laughter to his family and friends from his early...
Helen E. Monk
May 19, 2025
February 11, 1936 - May 19, 2025 Helen E. Monk (Maddux), 89, of Mio, Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2025. Helen was born in Petersburg, Michigan on February 11, 1936 to Hazel and David Maddux. Helen married Kenneth Monk on February 27, 1954 in Britton, Michigan. They farmed the family farm in Dundee, Michigan until 1968. They moved...
Jill Ann Nolan
May 17, 2025
Jill Ann Nolan, age 75 of Standish, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Almont Adult Foster Care, Standish, MI.
Jill was born on February 16, 1950 to John and Bernice (Palmer) Nolan.
She is survived by her brother John “Jack” Nolan; her half-brother Dennis “Scook” Morse; her half-sister Beverly Morse; and...
Anna Marie Layman
May 3, 2025
Anna Marie (Annie) Layman November 18, 1937 – May 3, 2025
Anna Marie (Annie) Layman, age 87, of Fairview passed away at home on May 3, 2025. Annie was born on November 18, 1937, to Mary (Troy) and Fred Hollingshead in a lumber camp in Lavender Corner, Seney, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Annie was the eleventh child...
Kathleen Marie Brazelton
May 2, 2025
Kathleen M. Brazelton, age 78 of Rose City, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, May 2, 2025. Kathleen was born in Detroit, Michigan to Janet Diebold and Martin Henison on March 21, 1947. She went to school in Inkster, Michigan. Kathleen later married Donie Brazelton on February 25, 1978. The couple lived in Westland, Michigan where they...
Barbara A. Allsteadt
Apr 19, 2025
Barbara Ann Allsteadt (Mroz), a long time resident of Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, MI, born March 3, 1936 - died April 19, 2025 at 89 years old. Her parents were Theophil (Ted) and Anna (Peggy) Mroz of Grosse Ile, MI She is survived by her four children (Peg Pfaff, Thomas R., Rob, and Ed), eight grandchildren (Kristen, Kari,...
Steven Paul Schumann
Apr 13, 2025
Steven Paul Schumann, age 79, of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 24, 1946, in Alma, Michigan, to Arthur and Lucille (Wesley) Schumann. He graduated from Rose City High School and shortly, thereafter, enlisted in the military. ...
Norman Eugene Schanck
Apr 11, 2025
Norman Eugene Schanck, who we lovingly called Gene, was the youngest of 5 children born to Mary and Clifford Schanck on September 5, 1946, passed on April 11th, 2025, surrounded by his children, after bravely battling a long term illness. There is debate amongst family if the youngest son, Gene, caused his mother Mary most the of her grey...
James Paul Stack
Apr 10, 2025
James Paul Stack
09/07/1939 - 04/10/2025 Passed away at his residence in Mio, Michigan. He is survived by 1 sister, 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren with one on the way.
Per his wishes cremation has already taken place. There will be a graveside Memorial service at a later date.
Arrangements...
Elizabeth (Beth) Lois Esch
Apr 1, 2025
Elizabeth (Beth) Lois Mathews Esch
June 19, 1951 - April 1, 2025
Elizabeth (Beth) Lois Mathews Esch, age 73, of Mio, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch, Michigan, after a short battle with leukemia. Beth was born in Sparta, Illinois to Ralph and Helen (Keys) Mathews on...
Kathleen May Vandusen
Mar 28, 2025
Kathleen May VanDusen, 88, of Mio, Michigan, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Munson Healthcare/Grayling Hospital in Grayling, Michigan. Kathleen was born in Redford Township, Michigan on September 19, 1936, to Roland and Alice (Senogles) Webb. She married Kenneth VanDusen on September 10, 1955. Kathleen worked as an Executive Secretary for Miller & Associates, a CPA firm in...
Patricia Ann Kubitskey
Mar 21, 2025
Patricia Ann Kubitskey (Little), passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer, on March 21, 2025, at the age of 85.
Pat was born in Wayne, Michigan on November 27, 1939 to Hasley and Whilhelmina Little. She was married to Edward Kubitskey on January 18, 1958. They lived in Wayne, Michigan until...
Owen Michael Parker
Mar 19, 2025
Owen Michael Parker, 85, of Fairview, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, at his home in Fairview, Michigan.
Owen was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 11, 1939, to George and Mildred (Owen) Parker. He married Mary Alice Zander on April 28, 1972 in Union Lake, Michigan. He moved to Mio in 1974 to establish the...
