Gerald "Jerry" Emerson Hinsperger
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...
Mark A. Schmucker
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;...
Raymond Schonfeld 'Jr'
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...
Virgil Dean Kauffman
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...
Danny James Dean
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...
Shirley A. Blair
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...
Lyle E. Carter
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...
Dawn Thayer
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....
Martin "Tim" Galbraith
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...
Angela Grace Kauffman-Delph
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...
Howard R. Genaw
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...
Joseph R Shobe
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...
Jack Stuart Kann
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...
Walter "Burt" Greer
Jul 15, 2024
Walter Burt Greer of Mio, Michigan, affectionately known as Uncle Burt, passed away on July 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. His presence filled our lives with a unique blend of sarcasm and wit, always delivered with a twinkle in his eye and a mischievous grin.
Burt's love for his family...
Scott Clarence Asman
Jul 12, 2024
Scottie Clarence Asman, age 28, of Luzerne Michigan, passed away on July 12, 2024.
Scottie was a fiercely loyal friend and dedicated to be the first one to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was following in his father’s footsteps of being the next sharp shooter in the pool setting partaking in both...
Marie Elizabeth Mcintyre
Jun 28, 2024
Marie Elizabeth McIntyre, age 91, of Mio Michigan passed away at her home on Thursday June 28, 2024 with her loving son at her bedside. Marie was born in 1933 in the Flynn Valley area north of Curran Michigan. She was very proud of that heritage.
She is survived by two sons, Fred McIntyre, Calvin (Denise) McIntyre,...
Andres "Andy" Garza
Jun 27, 2024
Andres "Andy" Garza age 80 of Mio, MI, husband of Janice Diehl - Garza, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. 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
Dianne M. Hill
Jun 25, 2024
Dianne Marie Hill (1950 - 2024) Dianne Hill, 74, of Mio, MI passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home and surrounded by loved ones on June 25, 2024. She was born January 26, 1950 in Detroit, MI to Lloyd and Helen Pake (Sankuer). Her father died when she was a little girl, and when Helen re-married Ronald...
Ada M. Stagg
Jun 21, 2024
Ada M. Stagg, age 96 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Ada was born in Titusville, Florida on December 8, 1927, to Ernest and Mertie (Simons) Seymour. She moved to Glennie, Michigan at the age of 7. Ada married Richard Stagg on June 28, 1947, in Glennie. The couple lived...
Bryan Richard Wieczorek
Jun 20, 2024
Bryan R. Wieczorek, age 63 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Bryan was born in Wyandotte, Michigan and moved to Houghton Lake, Michigan when he was 8 years old. After high school, he started working in the logging industry, which he worked in various capacities for 48 years. At the...
