Janice Eliza Lietzke
Jun 13, 2024
Janice Eliza Lietzke
March 27, 1945 – June 13, 2024
On June 13, 2024, Janice Eliza Lietzke entered with joy in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, Michigan.
On March 30, 1961, she married Carlton Lietzke. She loved family time and holidays. Janice...
Howard Everett Wideman
Jun 11, 2024
On June 11, 2024, Howard Everett Wideman entered with joy into the presence of his Lord and Savior. He was born in Flint, Michigan on July 30, 1935. He served in the United States Army from 1954-1958. In the Spring of 1957, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. August 9, 1957, he married Elizabeth Waters. Together they faithfully...
Patrick A. Henderson
Jun 9, 2024
Patrick Allan Henderson SR, 73, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, within the comfort of his home with his wife Gina, and little buddy Jack in Luzerne, Michigan. Pat was born June 27th, 1950, in Sault Ste Marie, MI to Bernard and Florence Henderson. Spending the earlier part of his life in the UP, Pat attended Bruce Township...
Jerry Lee Knepp
Jun 3, 2024
Jerry Lee Knepp, age 74 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Jerry was born in West Branch, Michigan on August 2, 1949, to Carl and Dorothy (Schmid) Knepp. He served his country in the US Air Force, being stationed in Thailand. Jerry received an Associate’s Degree in Refrigeration, Heating &...
William James Allred
May 31, 2024
Rev. Dr. William James (Jim) Allred, 79, died peacefully at home May 31, 2024, following a long illness with brain cancer. Jim, the son of William (Bill) Allred and Claudia Wells Allred, was born in Waukegan, IL, October 24, 1944, while his father was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base. Much of Jim’s early life was spent in Oklahoma....
James George Booth
May 12, 2024
Mr. James George Booth, age 84 of Luzerne Michigan, passed away at home on May 12, 2024. James was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on December 2, 1939, to Reginald and Olive (Hackett) Booth. James married Judy Booth on August 6, 1960, in Union Lake, Michigan. The couple settled in Luzerne, Michigan in 1978. James had many jobs over the...
Mary Alice House
May 8, 2024
Mary Alice House, age 78 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 6, 1946, to James and Virginia (Downey) Dale. She worked for many different taverns as a bartender. She will be missed by her friends and family.
Mary is survived...
Aaron Richard Blamer
May 5, 2024
Aaron Richard Blamer, age 36 of Mio, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Aaron was born in Grayling, Michigan on June 25, 1987, to Richard and Sallie (Going) Blamer. He graduated from Fairview High School with the Class of 2006, and from the Police Academy at Kirtland Community College in 2007....
Janet Lee Colvin
May 3, 2024
Janet Lee Colvin, age 57 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview, Michigan on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Janet was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on January 22, 1967, to Robert & Delores (Spanke) Smutek. She is survived by her lifetime companion Doug Sparks of Mio, MI; her children: LJ...
William Kusey, Sr.
Apr 26, 2024
William Kusey, Sr., age 95 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at The Brook in West Branch, Michigan on Friday, April 26, 2024.
William was born in Omer, Michigan on January 24, 1929, to Anthony and Rose (Tellish) Kusey. He graduated from Standish High School in 1946. He worked on the family farm K – 12, growing a...
Jerald Allen Doll
Apr 20, 2024
Jerald "Jerry" A. Doll, 84, of Mio, MI, passed away Saturday, April 20th, at his home. Jerry was born in Lupton, Michigan on December 12, 1939, to Bernice (Blackledge) Narloch and Adam Doll. After graduating from T.L. Handy High School, Bay City, with the Class of 1958, he married his sweetheart Patricia Aymor,in Owosso, Michigan in 1963. The couple...
Shirley Mary Wrubel
Apr 18, 2024
Shirley M. Wrubel, age 89, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, with her family by her side at her home in Mio, Michigan.
Shirley was born in Palms, Michigan on October 28, 1934, to Frank and Laura (Woolner) Klee. She met Irvin Wrubel, her high school sweetheart, and they married on April 30, 1955. Shirley led...
Roger A. Ott
Apr 16, 2024
Roger Allan Ott, 86, of Comins, Michigan, passed away peacefully the evening of April 16th at Wellspring Lutheran Services Nursing Home in Fairview, Michigan after a prolonged battle with dementia. Roger was born on October 20th, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, to Arthur and Agnes Ott. The family vacationed on property purchased near Comins, Michigan for decades. Roger went to...
Richard Christopher Sawyer
Apr 14, 2024
Richard Christopher Sawyer was a beloved partner, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Richard always had a huge smile on his face. He was a kind, loving man. Richard loved to spend time with his daughter Helana and his partner Breanna. Richard was the best father....
Barbara Sharon Keil
Apr 9, 2024
Barbara S. Keil, age 79 of Flint, Michigan, passed away at her daughter’s home in McKinley, MI on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Barbara was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 23, 1944, to Clinton and Doris (Sudduth) Collins. She lived in Flint most of her life where she worked as a cashier for Rite Aid. Barbara enjoyed...
Joanne M. Miller
Apr 4, 2024
Joanne “Joan” Magdalena (Troyer) Miller was born on May 4, 1931, and died on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Joanne was born in Fairview, Michigan to Hilda (Kurtz) Troyer and Elmer Troyer. Joan spent her childhood in Fairview and graduated from Fairview High School in 1949. During her high school years, she was involved in...
Gail "Curly" F. Lawrence
Apr 4, 2024
Gail F. (Curly) Lawrence passed peacefully of natural causes at the age of 83 on Thursday April 4, 2024 at the Saginaw VA Hospital. He married Sandra E. Lawrence in 1992, who passed away in August of 2019.
Curly was a long time resident of Mckinley. He served in the United States Army/Special Forces from 1963 to...
Kurt M. Stellberger
Apr 1, 2024
Kurt Matthew Stellberger, age 73, of Fairview, MI, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at his home. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Kenneth E. Grimmett, Sr.
Apr 1, 2024
Kenneth Grimmett died of natural causes at the age of 93 on Monday Morning April 1st, 2024. Kenneth was born on November 25th, 1930 and was married to his wife and best friend Shirley Grimmett who passed in December of 2023 after 58 years of marriage.
Both Kenneth and his wife Shirley had long term ties to...
Corrina Esther Vanbeest
Mar 14, 2024
Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Corrina Esther (Anderson) VanBeest died at home on Thursday, March 14th at the age of 54. Corrina was a bright spirit who enjoyed spending time with her many friends and large family. She spent her working years as an accountant in Roscommon, and for a short time operated Northwoods Bar in...
