Laurel Francis
Dec 26, 2010
Laurel ""Jean"" Francis, age 69 of Mio, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Jean was born in Unionville, PA on January 2, 1941 to Eugene and Grace (Miller) Wardle. She married John Francis on February 25, 1961 in Detroit, MI. The family lived in Romulus, MI, where Jean was a homemaker and...
Geraldine M. Hagerman
Dec 19, 2010
Mrs. Geraldine Mary Hagerman, age 92, of Mio, a homemaker, died Sunday, December 19th, 2010 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community, Fairview. Mother of 3 daughters and widow of the late Francis ""Dutch"" Hagerman. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Interment of ashes at Mentor...
Jane A. Hallock
Dec 17, 2010
Mrs. Jane A. Hallock, age 55 of Luzerne, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at her home. Jane was born on January 11, 1955 in Northville, Michigan to Leo E. and Margaret P. (Guthrie) Klein. She lived and was raised in both Pennsylvania and Michigan. Jane settled in Luzerne in 1995. She worked for Cooper Standard in Fairview and...
Herman Russell Parks
Dec 13, 2010
Mr. Herman Russell Parks, age 85, of Mio, passed away Monday, December 13th, 2010 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City.Herman was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1925, the son of the late Herman and Anna (Dalton) Parks. He had served in the Merchant Marines then joined the Navy during World War II. Russ was a longtime resident...
Herman Russell Parks
Dec 13, 2010
Mr. Herman Russell Parks, age 85, of Mio, passed away Monday, December 13th, 2010 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City.
A Committal Service and interment of ashes, with Military Honors offered by The Luzerne American Post # 162 will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM at The Mentor Township Cemetery, Mio.
Mae L. Adams
Dec 5, 2010
Mae Lillian Adams, age 87, of Lupton, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan.Mae was born in Lupton, MI on June 19, 1924 to Joseph and Lillian (Roe) Vaughan. She married Vernon Adams on February 19, 1940 in Lupton. She was a homemaker who loved her...
Arthur R. Laban
Dec 3, 2010
Arthur R. Laban, age 72, of Comins, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City, Michigan. Arthur was born on November 2, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to Anton and Katie (Yost) Laban. He moved to Comins as a child. Arthur had worked for Essex Wire in Atlanta, and also for Green's Well...
Kay A. Matthews
Dec 3, 2010
Kay Ann Matthews,age 67 of Mio, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010, at Siani-Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Kay was born in Johannesburg, MI on July 4, 1943 to Alvin and Wilma (Joslin) Matthews and was raised in Mio, Michigan. Kay received her B.A. in English from the University of Michigan-Flint. She lived in Grand Rapids where she worked...
Michael E. Butler
Nov 25, 2010
Mr. Michael E. Butler, age 70 of Mio, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010, at his home in Mio, Michigan. Mike was born on September 17, 1940 in Highland Park, MI to Vincent and Margaret (Cowhy) Butler. He served his country in the US Marine Corps from 1958-1961. He married Barbara on April 28, 1962 in Detroit. The couple...
Thomas A. Badyna
Nov 25, 2010
Mr. Thomas Alan Badyna, age 41, of Mio, a former heavy equipment operator, died Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of Suzanne (Vespek) Kaiser of Luzerne and the late Richard Badyna. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Robert Henry Wiseman
Nov 22, 2010
Mr. Robert Henry Wiseman, 38, of Mio, an engine repair mechanic, died Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at Mercy Hospital, Grayling,, Michigan. He is survived by his wife Janice Marie (Ross) Wiseman. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to be held at a later date.        Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Inc.
John R. Holberton
Nov 16, 2010
Mr. John R. Holberton, age 86 of Comins, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview, Michigan. John was born on January 15, 1924 in Detroit, MI to John and Catherine (Paolini) Holberton. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater on the USS Hoggatt Bay. ...
Geraldine A. Kersten
Nov 12, 2010
Geraldine Ann Kersten, age 71, of Mio, passed away, unexpectedly, Friday, November 12, 2010 at her home. Geraldine was born on October 7.1939 in Lake Orion, Michigan to Kenneth and Helen (Waite) Spies. She was a resident of Oscoda County for the past 32 years. Geraldine was active in the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses since October 15, 1972. She...
Charles L. Miller
Nov 7, 2010
Mr. Charles Leon Miller, age 81, of Lewiston, MI, formerly of Southfield, MI, passed away at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview, MI on Sunday, November 7, 2010.Charles was born on August 3, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Perry John and Marion Pearl (Westfall) Miller. He worked as a Plasterer for Burton Bros. Construction of Southfield, retiring...
Ray L. Craig
Nov 3, 2010
Mr. Ray Laverne Craig, age 78, of Mio, MI formerly of Mayville, MI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Ray was born on August 3, 1932 to Hilray and Francis (Wells) Craig in Mayville, MI. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Ray married Mary Lou Martin on March 8,...
Geraldine Swiercz
Nov 2, 2010
Geraldine C. ""Gerry"" SwierczSumming up the life of a truly magnificent lady is no easy task. For Gerry's family choosing one, even two words, to describe her is impossible. Words like cherished, amazing, adored, funny, generous, precious and beautiful were uttered. Gerry had this extra dash of poise and a calming presence uncommonly found in the souls of others....
Roger E. Owen
Oct 29, 2010
Roger E. Owen, age 75, of Fairview, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010, at the Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview. Roger was born on February 21, 1935 in Pontiac, MI to Clarence and Luella (Fear) Owen. He served his country in the US Marine Corps. Roger married Janet L. (Waring) Owen on March 19, 1955 in Hillsdale,...
Charles Pavey
Oct 21, 2010
Butch Pavey, age 71 of Luzerne, Michigan died unexpectedly of natural causes on October 21, 2010 in Athens, Alabama while visiting his daughter and her family. He was born August 10, 1939 in Port Huron to Frank and Mary Pavey, and lived in the area for most of his life. He married Yvonne Suchin on November 25, 1964 in Port...
Dennis Kauffman
Oct 20, 2010
Dennis Andy Kauffman, age 66, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at St. Mary Hospital in Saginaw, MI. Dennis was born on September 1, 1944 to Harry and Geneva Kauffman in Grayling, Michigan. He married Carol on June 29, 1968 at the Fairview Mennonite Church. The couple settled in Mio, where Dennis was extremely active in Oscoda...
Charles J. Mcpeck Jr.
Oct 17, 2010
Charles John (Chuck) McPeck Jr., age 80 of Fairview Ml, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City.Chuck was born on September 26, 1930 in Concord Ml, to Charles John Sr. and Margaret (Riker) McPeck. He married Betty Rice March 4, 1950 and worked on farms, Corning Glass Albion MI, and for Consumer Power...
