Obituaries

May 12, 2011

Mrs. Sharon Ann Colvin, 69, of Rose City, passed away Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at The West Branch Regional Medical Center, West Branch, MI. Sharon was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Elmer N. and Emma May (Colledge) Scholz. She married Thomas H. Colvin on June 6, 1964 and together has enjoyed...

May 9, 2011

Mr. Lowell Alger Mishler, age 89, of Mio, MI, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at Grayling Mercy Hospital. Alger was born and raised on the family farm on Mishler Road in Mio, Michigan.  He married Louise Marie (Boerner) on December 11, 1943. He was a dairy farmer and worked for many years as a Rural Mail Carrier for...

May 7, 2011

Mr. Bennie Gene Blanchard, age 79, of Mio, passed away Saturday, May 7th, 2011 at his residence. Gene was born in Newport, Tenn, on July 7, 1931. He graduated from Cocke County High School, and Henry Ford Trade School, and had an associates degree from Henry Ford Community College.  He retired from Ford Motor Co. Sterling Axle Plant in...

May 1, 2011

Kathryn J. Porter Mrs. Kathryn J. Twin-Porter, age 96, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Home at AuSable Valley Community. Kathryn was born in Winnebago, Nebraska on August 3, 1914 to Edward and Mabel Hatchett.  She was the second of five daughters.  Kathryn married Jasper Twin in 1936.  They lived in Southfield, Michigan until they...

Apr 29, 2011

Mr. Gene F. Ott, age 64, of Mio, MI, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at his home.

Gene was born on December 24, 1946 in Whittemore, Michigan to John Henry and Exzilda (Manor) Ott.  He served his country in the U.S. Military during the Viet Nam War.  Gene was an auto mechanic who had owned his...

Apr 29, 2011

Mr. Robert G. Carter, age 83, of Fairview, MI, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at his home.Robert was born on December 5, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan to Auburn and Lois (Bray) Carter.  He served his country during WWII in the US Navy.  Robert worked for General Motors Auburn, Michigan Truck & Bus Plant for 34 years, retiring in...

Apr 26, 2011

Mrs. Fanny  Slaubaugh, 88, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview, Michigan.

Fanny was born in Fairview, Michigan on February 7, 1923, the daughter of the late Ezra and Mary (Knepp) Kauffman.  She was raised and lived her whole life in Fairview as well. Fanny was a...

Apr 26, 2011

Mr. Jack R. Knight, age 90 of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011  at Hospice of Arizona in Scottsdale, AZ.

Visitation on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 1-7 PM at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, Michigan, and again on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10 AM until funeral service at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church with...

Apr 18, 2011

Mrs. Kay Y. Green, age 72, of Mio passed away Monday, April 18th, 2011 at her home. Kay was born in Flint, Michigan on November 22, 1938, the daughter of LaVerne and Willa ""Billie Bess"" (Paulsgrove) Smith. She was as a home maker, wife and mother who enjoyed long walks and bird watching. Surviving are her husband Edward J....

Apr 14, 2011

Leota E. ""Peggy"" Lee, age 91 of Mio, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Mercy Manor in Grayling. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place.  There will be no viewing or memorial service. Peggy was born June 22, 1919.  She and her husband built and operated The Scenic Bar in McKinley until 1966. Surviving are her...

Apr 5, 2011

Mr. Francis E. ""Bud"" Boudro, Sr., age 84 of Mio, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch, Michigan. Francis was born on October 16, 1926 in Flint, Michigan to Patrick and Mary (Helmboldt) Boudro.  He served his country in the US Army during WWII, stationed in Okinawa and Japan in the...

Apr 5, 2011

Mrs. June Lee. Yost, age 83, of Mio, passed away Tuesday, April  5, 2011 at  The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview. June was born on June 2, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Stewart E. and Ruth A. (Henwood) Williamson.  She married Quinten Yost in 1946.  They moved to Mio shortly thereafter.  June was a Charter Member of...

Mar 31, 2011

Mrs. Darlene Ellen Wheeler, age 69, of Barton City, wife of Forrest Earl Wheeler, passed away Thursday, March 31st, 2011 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview, MI. Visitation  Monday, April 4, 2011 from 10:00 AM until the time of Funeral Services at 1:00 PM, at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, with Reverend Marcel A. Lamb of The...

Mar 26, 2011

Mr. Francisco ""Frank"" Montani, age 71, of Mio, MI, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City, MI. Frank was born on October 19, 1939 in West Branch, Michigan to Peter and Rose (Nociar) Montani.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mio and, along with his father and brother,...

Mar 19, 2011

Miss Dorothy J. ""Dotty"" Wetmore, age 50, of Luzerne, MI, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview. Dotty was born on October 29, 1960 in Bay City, Michigan to Franklin ""Joe"" and Roberta (Eastman) Wetmore.  She lived in Luzerne most of her life. Dotty attended Mio Head...

Mar 14, 2011

Mrs. Lois J. Rutherford, age 85, of Fairview, MI, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 at her home. Lois was born on September 6, 1925 in Milan, Michigan to Norton and Elva (Hooker) Grannis. She married LeRoy ""Bud"" Rutherford on December 1, 1945 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  They lived in the Ann Arbor/Saline area many years, where Lois had worked...

Mar 13, 2011

Mr. Edward B. ""Bud"" Doak, age 74, of Luzerne, MI, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 at his home. Edward was born on May 29, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan to David and Margaret (Stanemm) Doak.  He served his country in the US Navy.  He married Ruth A. (Brethauer) Doak on May 9, 1969 in Saginaw.  The couple settled in...

Mar 12, 2011

Mr. Wilbert D. Emig, age 89, of Comins, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his home. Wilbert was born on April 16, 1921 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to William and Carrie (Beaber) Emig. The family moved to Comins in 1926. Wilbert served his country in the US Army during WWII in the European Theater, being awarded the Bronze...

Mar 8, 2011

Mr. Ralph L. ""Rusty"" Ludwig, age 80, of Mio, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Ralph was born on July 12, 1930 in Bach, Michigan to Frank and Meta (Sonntag) Ludwig.  Ralph lived many years in Sebewaing.  He worked for GM Steering Gear in Saginaw where he was a member of...

Mar 7, 2011

Mr. David Sheldon Scott , Jr., 47, of Harrison Township passed away Monday, March 7th, 2011 at Mount Clemens General Hospital, Mount Clemens, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 1989.  He returned to Harrison Township and worked for the Harrison Township Water and Sewer Department.  He also worked part-time for the Fire Department and under...