Obituaries

Catherine L. Miller

Oct 13, 2010

Catherine L. Miller, age 82, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview. Catherine was born on August 24, 1928 to Elmer and Mary (Keim) Ropp in Bay Port, Michigan.  She married Lotis Miller on August 27, 1955 in Pigeon, Michigan.  The couple settled in Fairview, where Catherine worked as...

Charlotte Fritz

Oct 7, 2010

Mrs. Charlotte  (Ruth) Fritz, 74, of Mio, a home maker, died Thursday, October 7th, 2010, in her home. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home

J.R. Teeples

Oct 4, 2010

J.R. Teeples, age 86, of Mio, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI.

J.R. was born on November 25, 1923 to Oscar and Georganna Teeples.  He served his country in the US Cavalry and in the US Army Infantry during WWII.  J.R. worked for Fendt Transit Mix in Farmington, MI...

Frank H. Losee Jr.

Oct 4, 2010

Frank H. Losee, Jr., age 80, of Gaylord, formerly of Luzerne, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, in Gaylord.

Frank was born on February 16, 1930 to Frank Henry, Sr. and Helen (Livingston) Losee in Saginaw, MI.  He married Mary C. (Crowley) Losee in Saginaw on July 19, 1952.  He served his country in the US Naval...

Walter S. Lixey Sr.

Oct 1, 2010

Walter S. Lixey Sr., age 91, of Mio, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw, MI. Walter was born on February 8, 1919 in East Tawas, Michigan to John A. and Cora I. (MacMurray) Lixey.  He graduated from East Tawas High School, Class of 1937 and married Agnes Bischoff on October 2,...

Irene M. Clark

Sep 24, 2010

Irene M. ""Renie"" Clark, age 65, of Comins, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2010, at the Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview, MI. Renie was born on April 8, 1945 in Spinks Corners, Michigan, to Benjamin and Marie (Smith) Troyer and moved to Fairview as a child.  Renie enjoyed painting.  She was an artist; creating and selling...

Evelyn Mae Davis

Sep 21, 2010

Mrs. Evelyn Mae Davis, 67, of Grayling died Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at Mercy Hospital,  Grayling, Michigan. Religious Service at The Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI, at 12:00 Noon on Monday, September 27th, 2010. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home

Sigmund Mitechell Cieszkowski

Sep 19, 2010

Sigmund Mitchell ""Ziggy"" Cieszkowski, age 88, of Luzerne, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Ziggy was born on July 12, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, to David and Mary (Czarnecki) Cieszkowski.  He served his country with honor and valor in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theater.  He was a Second Lieutenant who was awarded 2...

Janet C. Miles

Sep 16, 2010

Mrs. Janet Catherine Miles, age 85, of Mio, a retired beautician, died Thursday, September 16th, 2010 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community, Fairview. She is survived by 2 children: Dorine M. Gross and Leonard Miles. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Mary Catholic Church, Mio. Arrangements by Lashley...

Dawn Harriet Smith

Sep 12, 2010

Mrs. Dawn Harriet Smith, 84, of Fairview passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community, Fairview, Michigan. Dawn was born in Fostoria, Michigan on August 30, 1926, the daughter of the late Francis (Johnson) Timothy Thomas. Dawn was a long time resident of Oscoda County; a ...

Mary Ann Dufour

Sep 7, 2010

Mary Ann DuFour, age 75 of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview. Mary Ann was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on January 10, 1935, the daughter of the late Ted and Anna C. (Perkoski) Mroz. She moved to California in 1961, where she lived in various locations until moving to...

Lillian L. Duggan

Aug 25, 2010

Lillian Leona Duggan, age 98, of Luzerne, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Tendercare Nursing Facility in Tawas City, MI. Lillian was born in Haskell, Arkansas, on April 9, 1912 to Charles N. and Agnes F. (Owings) Masters.  She moved to Michigan and married her husband Jack in Detroit in 1940.  She had vacationed in the Luzerne area,...

Anna L. Vanfleteren

Aug 24, 2010

Anna Louise (Van Lacken) Van Fleteren, age 57, of Curran, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Tuesday, August 24, 2010, after a year long battle with cancer. Anna is survived by her husband of 30 years, Thomas; her children:  Paul Van Lacken and Tracie & Remy Van Fleteren; her precious grandbabies:  JayLynn Van Lacken and...

Floyd W. Esch

Aug 20, 2010

Floyd W. Esch, age 98, arrived at his eternal home Friday, August 20, 2010.  He was born September 21, 1911 to Menno and Genette (yoder) Esch onthe family farm near Smith Lake in Oscoda County.  He married Donna Belle Handrich on December 25, 1941.  They lived on their farm on Yordy Road for many years and also opened their...

Victor L. Brousseau

Aug 16, 2010

Victor L. Brousseau age 85, of McKinley died Monday, August 16, 2010 at Medilodge of Hillman. Victor was born to the late Henry 1881-1965 and Mary Georgianna King 1885-1973 Brousseau on July 3, 1925 in Alpena. His choice of character and Faith was encouraged by his parents; his siblings: Bernadette Natalie 1907-1997 (Eugene LeTourneau), Emiel Joseph 1907-1908, Joseph Emiel...

Elizabeth A. Wideman

Jul 16, 2010

Elizabeth Anne (Waters) Wideman, was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with her Lord and Savior.  She was born December 7, 1937 and passed away on July 16, 2010 in the morning after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Beatrice (Munro) Waters and brother...

Bert Wright Trowbridge

Jul 15, 2010

Mr. Bert Wright Trowbridge, 84, of Fairview, MI. died Thursday, July 15th, 2010 in Traverse City, MI.  According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial will be planned at a later date. Bert was born in Mesick, Michigan on February 8, 1926, the son of the late Andrew and Elzina (Printess) Trowbridge.  He grew up in...

Margart V. Darson

Jul 11, 2010

Mrs. Margaret V. Darson, 87, of Mio passed away Sunday, July 11th, 2010 in Fairview , Michigan .  According to her wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Margaret was born in Troy , Michigan on February 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Sabine (Amy) Mouch.  She graduated from Clawson...

Deborah Ann Iii

Jul 9, 2010

Deborah McGregor Ill went to the loving arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on 7/9/2010 at the age of 41 after spending her entire adult life battling the effects of crones. Debbie was born October 3rd, 1968 and spent her youth in the Linden-Fenton area on Lobdell Lake. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Survived...

Janice Elaine Wolfgram

Jul 7, 2010

Mrs. Janice Elaine (Dobek) Wolfgram, 63, of Mio, a Home Maker, died Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 at her home.   She is survived by her husband Robert F. Wolfgram.  Cremation has taken place and a Memorial will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Inc.