Obituaries

Oct 15, 2024

Rita Lou Krick

10-04-47 — 10-15-24

Rita Lou Krick of Mio passed away at home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer Tuesday October 15th, 2024. Born October 4th, 1947 in Wyandotte MI, to Richard & Dorothy Abel. She lived her early life in the downriver area in MI. In 1975 the family...

Oct 13, 2024

Russell Lawrence Hehir, age 74 of Lewiston, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. Preceded in death by John (Father) and Barbara (Mother).  Survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.

Russ found his calling as a water well driller and proudly operated his successful business of 45 years with the help of...

Oct 8, 2024

Oman Wilson, Jr., age 78 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Munson Health Care - Grayling Hospital in Grayling, Michigan on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Oman was born in Appalachia, Virginia on May 26, 1946, to Oman and Myrtle Marie (Ramey) Wilson, Sr. He served his country in the US Army. Oman settled back in Mio in...

Oct 6, 2024

Shirley Jean Maurer Age 84 (McIntire) born Feb. 19th 1940 went to be the lord October 6th 2024. Shirley married Ray Maurer from Comins Michigan. They had 2 girls Twila Brown (Kurt,)  Teresa Brown (Kim,) 3 granddaughter’s Randi Brown, Sydney Louden (Dominick,) Taylor Hughey (Greg,) Friend and sister in law Judy McIntire. Shirley was raised in Comins michigan. Retired...

Oct 2, 2024

Donita Charron of Curran, MI went home to heaven, where she always wanted to be on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, after a long, painful and  suffering battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. She has left behind her husband of 44 years Henry, who she loved so much, and her son Chris. According to Donita's wishes, cremation will take place and...

Sep 19, 2024

Betty Jane Duetsch, age 79, formerly of Curran, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, September 19, 2024. She was born April 6,1945 in Saint Clair, MI to the late John and Margaret (Schneider) Zoeplitz. Betty married James Stanley Duetsch at St Paul's Lutheran Church, Casco Twp, on June 22,1963. Betty was involved in many volunteer activities including Ladies...

Sep 8, 2024

Linda Ann Stephan, age 81 of Grayling, Michigan, passed away at Munson Hospital - Grayling on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Linda was born in Owosso, Michigan on May 26, 1943, daughter of Murvin and Lelah Haskell. She graduated from Perry High School in 1961, then attended Mercy School of Nursing in Cadillac and Grayling. While living in...

Sep 8, 2024

Gerald Emerson Hinsperger, age 74, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2024 in his home in Fairview, Michigan, with his loving wife by his side. Jerry was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 8th, 1950 to the late Wilbur and Charlotte (Meharry) Hinsperger. He attended Lincoln Jr. High and graduated from Pontiac Central High School. He was very athletic...

Aug 28, 2024

Mark A. Schmucker, age 25 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Corewell Health - Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Mark was born in Mio, Michigan on September 2, 1998, to Aaron S. & Elizabeth J. (Yoder) Schmucker.

Mark is survived by his family: his parents Aaron and Elizabeth Schmucker;...

Aug 28, 2024

Raymond C. Schonfeld, Jr., age 77 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Raymond was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 1, 1947, to Raymond and Joyce (Lamarand) Schonfeld, Sr.  After his high school career, he served his country in the US Navy. Raymond worked much of his life as a...

Aug 27, 2024

Virgil Dean Kauffman, 91, of Fairview, Michigan, passed away on August 27th 2024 at Trinity Hospital, Grand Rapids Michigan. Born on October 7th 1932 in West Liberty, Ohio, he was the son of Lee and Freda Kauffman. He met and married Leola Gage while living in Dafter Michigan. They were married for 56 years and raised their family in...

Aug 22, 2024

Danny James Dean, aged 67, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Mio, Michigan, with family by his side. Born on November 15, 1956, in Port Huron, Michigan, Danny was known for his kind-hearted and outspoken nature. A private man at heart, he cherished moments of laughter and conversation with his close friends and family.

He Is...

Aug 13, 2024

Shirley A. Blair, age 88 of Fairview, Michigan, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Shirley was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on November 27, 1935, to Raymond and Helen (Finley) Kruse, Sr. The family moved to Mio in 1977. Shirley owned and operated Blair’s Service with her husband Bill for 4...

Aug 10, 2024

Lyle E. Carter passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, on August 10, 2024. Born in Rust Township, Michigan, on February 27, 1939 to the late Miles and Gladys Carter. Lyle lived a life full of love, dedication and service. He married the love of his life, Bonnie (Schneider), on November 13, 1965. They enjoyed 58 wonderful...

Aug 6, 2024

Dawn Darlene Thayer April 4, 1937 — August 6, 2024 Dawn Darlene Thayer, 87, passed away August 6, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1937, in Mio, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her father, William LeGrand Smith, mother, Bernice Ethel Henry, sisters, Sandra Kay Adams, and Billie Delphine Bugbee, and an infant brother Gary Kent Smith....

Aug 3, 2024

Martin Timothy (“Tim”) Galbraith – Born February 1, 1937 to George and Mary (Hatzke) Galbraith was raised on the Family Farm in Mio, Michigan.  A graduate of Mio AuSable Schools, he married Sally J. Hubbard of Kneeland, Michigan on June 18, 1960.  Together they continued the operation of the family farm which presently is operated by the fourth and...

Aug 1, 2024

Angela Grace Kauffman-Delph,45, of Big Rapids (formerly of Fairview) passed away July 06, 2024 at Henry Ford hospital in Detroit where her 9 year battle with breast cancer ended.

Angie was born on August 25, 1978 to Thomas and Barbara Kauffman. She was the fifth and youngest to four older sisters. She attended Mio AuSable schools and...

Aug 1, 2024

Howard R. Genaw, 85, a beloved local masonry contractor and dedicated member of the church, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Howard was known for his exceptional skill in masonry, which contributed to many of the area's buildings and homes. His craftsmanship and commitment to his work earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and clients...

Jul 27, 2024

Joseph Roy Shobe, age 44 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Joseph was born in Howell, Michigan on May 24, 1980.  He lived in Oscoda County most of his life. Joseph worked as a line cook in the area for 25 years. He loved his...

Jul 17, 2024

Jack Stuart Kann, born in Grayling on April 25th, 1948 to Elaine and Bernard Kann of Red Oak, Michigan. Jack was a warrior ‘til the end, fighting off brain cancer for over 3 years with strength, dignity, and humor. His loving partner, Kathy Coates was by his side the entire time, encouraging him, sharing their faith together as well...