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...
Boyd Goldman Dillon
Mar 14, 2024
Boyd G. Dillon, age 72 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Boyd was born on March 23, 1951 to Frank and Clara Dillon. He worked for and retired from General Motors. Boyd was Vice President of the Trout Unlimited Mason-Griffith Founders Chapter of Grayling and was also a member of the Grayling...
Helen Opal Jarrell
Mar 2, 2024
Helen Opal Jarrell, died peacefully at her home in Mio, Michigan with her family by her side.
Helen is survived by her husband Walt; her two daughters: Tina Kissella of Belleville, Michigan and Koneta Jarrell of Romeo, Michigan; three grandchildren: Ashley Shukait, Kandyce Leigh, and Walter Singleton; and five great-grandchildren.
Helen was born in Hazard,...
Marilyn Jean Dennis
Feb 20, 2024
Marilyn Dennis, age 88 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at Munson HealthCare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, Michigan on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Marilyn was born and raised in Thornville, Michigan. She graduated from Dryden High School. Marilyn married Alfred Dennis in 1955. They lived in Attica, Michigan until retirement in 1979, when they moved to Fairview. Marilyn...
Ricky L. Birtles
Feb 15, 2024
Ricky L. "Rick" Birtles, 75, of Mio, Michigan, peacefully passed away Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at his home. . Rick was born in Sandusky, Michigan on December 10, 1948 to Josephine (Armstrong) and Howard Birtles. He worked many years as a welder and was a lifetime member of the Mio Moose. He is survived by his wife Judy of...
Leota "Lee" Ann Jones
Feb 13, 2024
Leota A. “Lee” Jones, age 88 of Comins, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, with her daughter and grandson by her side.
Lee was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 13,1935 to Xavier and Julia (Lehman) Pawloski. Lee and her life-long husband Jerry, Sr. formed Jerilee Corporation and were automotive industrialists...
Mark Lee Helman
Feb 13, 2024
Mark Lee Helman, age 62, of Comins, MI, dear husband of Kathy, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Roy Baker
Feb 10, 2024
Roy Baker, age 96 of Mio, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Toni & Trish House in Auburn, Michigan on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Roy was born in Owosso, Michigan on April 30, 1927, to Raymond & Francis Baker. He was a member of the Luzerne American Legion Post 162. Roy was an avid snowmobiler and loved riding...
Robert Earl Savory
Feb 9, 2024
Robert Earl Savory, age 73 of Mio, Michigan, passed away in Midland, Michigan on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Robert was born on April 6, 1950, in Pontiac, MI to Edwin and Mary (Teeples) Savory. He worked with lumber and in sawmills for much of his life. He had many different interests: he loved fishing, hunting, scrapping, and...
Ruthann Rix
Feb 4, 2024
Ruthann Rix, age 77, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She was born to Vernon Sparks and Beverly Kearns on December 20, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ruthann was the beloved wife of Donald, mother to Kelly (Keith) and Shelly. Stepmother to Jennifer (John) and...
Kent Jay Miller
Feb 2, 2024
Kent Jay Miller, age 61 of Alpena, Michigan, formerly of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, February 2, 2024.
Kent was born on August 11, 1962. He worked in Road Construction and later for Forest River RV and also for Johnson Controls, both in Elkhart, Indiana. Kent moved to Alpena in 2023.
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Robert F. Marsh
Jan 30, 2024
Robert F. Marsh, 94, of Comins, MI, dear husband of Marilyn, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2023 at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services, Fairview, Michigan. Funeral 1:00 PM Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Tracy Lee Clark
Jan 30, 2024
Tracy Lee Clark, 58, of Mio, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 30th, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Tracy was born in Detroit , Michigan on August 29, 1965. She and her husband Ronald Clark were married for 27 years. Tracy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved dogs and working in the yard. Above...
Savannah M. Borntrager
Jan 30, 2024
Savannah (Hershberger) Beachy Borntrager, age 87 years, 7 months, and 16 days, of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Savannah was born in Middlefield, Ohio on June 14, 1936, to Moses M. and Lavina (Byler) Hershberger. She married Daniel Beachy, living in Matrimony for 59 years, 3 months, and 7 days....
