Laverne Williams
Sep 25, 2013
LaVerne Arlo Williams, also known as Vern or Uncle Pete, was born on April 19, 1931 in Casonovia, Michigan. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, and later served also in the Air Force. For several decades LaVerne and his Ann Williams lived in Mio, Michigan where he worked as a mechanic. LaVerne...
Neil Strickland
Sep 18, 2013
Mr. Neil A. Strickland, age 84 of Curran, Michigan, passed away at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview, MI on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Neil was born in Kalamo, Michigan on July 29, 1929 to Mahlon and Nancy Strickland. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Norma Whitney on April...
Ted Finch
Sep 17, 2013
Mr. Edward ""Ted"" Finch, age 98 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.Ted was born in Comins Township, Michigan on April 21, 1915 to William and Della (Bud) Finch. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. Upon returning home, he attended Michigan State University, receiving a Masterâ??s Degree in Agricultural...
Owen Clovis Cole
Sep 7, 2013
Mr. Owen Clovis Cole, 79, of Mio, Michigan passed away Saturday, September 7th, 2013 peacefully at his residence. Owen was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas on June 18, 1934, the son of the late John B and Maudie Pearl (Houston) Cole. He was the husband of June A (Rushin) Cole. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. The family...
Judy Booth
Aug 29, 2013
Mrs. Judy C. Booth, age 72 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Grayling on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Judy was born in Tallapoosa, Missouri on August 8, 1941 to David and Claudie (Johnson) Hargraves. She moved to Commerce, MI in 1956. Judy married James Booth on August 6, 1960 in Union Lake, MI. The couple settled...
Charles Rogers
Aug 27, 2013
Charles ""Chuck"" Rogers, age 72 of Comins, Michigan, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Chuck was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 29, 1941 to Chester and Mabel (Hansen) Rogers. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War as an Airman 2nd Class. Upon returning home, he worked at Selfridge...
Betty Baker
Aug 21, 2013
UPDATED Mrs. Betty Louise Baker, age 87 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.Mrs. Baker was born on August 13, 1926. in Goodells, MI to Clarence & Helen (Hoff) Campbell. She and her husband Roy settled in Mio in 1980. Betty was a member of the Luzerne American Legion Post #162 Ladies Auxiliary,...
Joshua Mathers
Aug 19, 2013
Joshua D. Mathers, age 29 of Mio, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 19, 2013. Josh was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 9, 1983 to David and Sheryl (Zehendner) Mathers. He moved to Mio in 1986. Later, he lived in Sandersville, Georgia where he graduated from Sandersville Tech University. He returned to...
Anna Witt
Aug 17, 2013
Anna Mae Witt, 85, of Fairview, formerly of Red Oak, passed away Saturday, August 17th, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, City of Grayling.Anna was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 9, 1928, the daughter of the late Emil and Anna Pasotto. She and her husband William lived in Red Oak. Anna was a member of The Luzerne Congregational Church since...
Bill J. Bowling
Aug 14, 2013
Bill J. Bowling, 72, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, 2013 in his cabin on the banks of the Au Sable River, MI.
Bill was born on June 19, 1941, in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated with an engineering degree from Cornell University in 1964, completing his MBA in 1965. He was a...
Lawrence Kingery
Aug 9, 2013
Mr. Lawrence B. Kingery, age 83 of Comins, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, August 9, 2013.Larry was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 27, 1930 to Victor and Leanore (Burr) Kingery. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and graduated from the University of Detroit with a Bachelorâ??s Degree in Business...
William Laffrey
Aug 7, 2013
William Joseph Laffrey, age 80, of Lewiston, husband of Erika (Dolderer) Laffrey, passed away Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 at his home. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Wendy Johns
Aug 7, 2013
Wendy J. Johns, age 47 of Ferndale, MI, formerly of Mio, MI, passed away at St. John Macomb Hospital in Warren, Michigan on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Wendy was born in Grayling, Michigan on June 9, 1966 to Daniel and Lucinda (Booth) Johns. She graduated from Mio AuSable High School with the Class of 1984. She attended the Specks...
Samuel E. Miller
Jul 22, 2013
Samuel E. Miller, 60 of Mio, MI, died on Monday July 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family and grandchildren, following a brief illness of Creutzfeldt Jacob Disease. He was born on Sunday August 31, 1952 in LaGrange, IN to Elmer C. Miller and Ada (Mast) Miller. Sam married Orpha (Miller) Miller on March 16, 1972. He...
Barbara Lee Collinsworth
Jul 16, 2013
Mrs. Barbara Lee Collinsworth, 79, of Mio, Michigan passed away Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 peacefully at The McLaren Bay Region Hospital, Bay City, MI. Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Milton Bryan and Easter Azilee (Yarbrough) Howle. She was the wife of Edward L Collinsworth. Barb had an associate degree...
Robert Harold Forletta
Jul 12, 2013
Mr. Robert Harold Forletta, Sr, 75, of Fairview passed away Friday, July 12th, 2013 peacefully at his home. Robert was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 30, 1937, the son of the late Thomas J and Lois I (Wood) Forletta.According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later dateArrangements by...
William Goldsmith Sr.
Jul 1, 2013
In memory of William Joseph Goldsmith, Sr. of Comins, Michigan. He passed on July 1, 2013 at the age of 90. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army Air Force. After retirement from General Motors he and his wife lived in Oscoda County for over 26 years. William is survived by his wife Grace, married...
Pat Kalbfleisch
Jun 22, 2013
Patrick Duane Kalbfleisch, age 49 of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his residence after a courageous battle with diabetes, cancer and kidney failure. Patrick was born September 2, 1963 in Marlette, MI, the son of Richard and Arvella (McCann) Kalbfleisch. On April 12, 2003, he married Rochelle Handrich, with whom he enjoyed 10 years. ...
Robert Buchanan
Jun 14, 2013
Robert Charles Buchanan, age 86 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, June 14, 2013. Robert was born in Luzerne, Michigan on December 25, 1926 to Arthur and Jenny Mae (Teets) Buchanan. The son of a cowboy, he lived his whole life in Michigan. Robert had different jobs in his lifetime. He was a butcher, a...
Carl V. Sutherland
Jun 12, 2013
Carl V. Sutherland, age 81, of Mio, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Decker, MI the son of Silas and Esther (LaRoque) Sutherland. He served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1952, as well as the United States Army from May 1952 to November of...
