Edward Jonathan Hanson
Jan 13, 2024
Edward Jonathan Hanson, age 78 of Comins, Michigan, passed away at Munson Health Care Grayling Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Edward was born in Alpena, Michigan on January 25,1945 to Roy and Audrey (Wiggins) Hanson. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Edward married Carol on July 5,1969 in Pontiac, Michigan....
Elsie G. Bixel
Jan 12, 2024
Elsie G. Bixel, age 94, of Comins, MI, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at her home.
Elsie Bixel, was born on August 16, 1929, was the daughter of Lloyd and Ila Bugg from Curran, Michigan; she was one of nine siblings. She and Joe Bixel were married in 1951, lived in Comins, Michigan and together they...
Harold "Rick" Ryckman, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
Harold “Rick” Ryckman, Jr., age 86 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Rick was born in Ortonville, Michigan on March 15,1937 to Harold and Myria (Wells) Ryckman, Sr. He grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan. Rick served his country in the US Marine Corps. After his service, he worked as...
Harold William Parker
Jan 3, 2024
Harold William Parker, age 93, of McKinley, MI, brother of Donald Parker, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his home. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place, no services are planned.
Elsie "Sue" Lucille Ellis
Dec 30, 2023
Elsie (Sue) Lucille Ellis, age 82 of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie surrounded by her family.
Elsie was born to James and Delores (Kelch) LaCroix on April 23, 1941. She married the love of her life, David Ellis, on September 20, 1958....
Cindy Avis Rupright
Dec 23, 2023
Cindy Rupright, born on April 27,1959 in Flint, Michigan, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She shared 44 years of cherished companionship with Vernon Rupright, whom she married on April 28, 1979. Cindy was a devoted mother and grandmother who found joy in playing pool, fishing, visiting casinos, and passionately cheering for her favorite...
Elgene Norwood Bendily
Dec 20, 2023
Elgene N. "Woody" Bendily, Jr., 71, lately of Mio, died at home on Wednesday, Dec. 20, with family by his side.
Woody was born on August 16, 1952 in Colorado Springs, CO to Elgene N. Bendily, Sr. and Patricia (Knox) Bendily. He was born into an Army family and was the first of six children.
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Shirley C. Grimmett
Dec 17, 2023
Comins, MI – Shirley Grimmett died of natural causes at the age of eighty-eight on Sunday morning December 17th, 2023. Shirley was born on November 28th, 1935, and was married to her husband and best friend Kenneth Eugene Grimmett for 58 years.
Both Shirley and her husband had long term ties to the Comins, MI community where...
Shirley C. Grimmett
Dec 17, 2023
Comins, MI – Shirley Grimmett died of natural causes at the age of eighty-eight on Sunday morning December 17th, 2023. Shirley was born on November 28th, 1935, and was married to her husband and best friend Kenneth Eugene Grimmett for 58 years.
Both Shirley and her husband had long term ties to the Comins, MI community where...
Irene Anna Baril
Dec 16, 2023
Irene A. Baril, age 99 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Irene was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 18, 1924 to Joseph and Anna (Konath) Gracey. She married Irving Baril on April 11, 1942 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Detroit. The couple lived in Detroit and retired to...
Kenneth Leroy Troyer
Dec 9, 2023
Kenneth Leroy Troyer of Comins, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday December 9th at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Ken was born May 3rd, 1942, in Mio, Michigan to Roman and Lunette Troyer. He married his beloved bride, Joan White, on August 24th, 1963. They had three children, Lauri Troyer, Lynn (Rodd) Layman and Larry (Savanna) Troyer. In...
Willis "Jim" Bugg
Dec 4, 2023
Willis James (Jim) Bugg, Jr., age 88, of Curran, MI, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at his home.
Jim was born in Pontiac, Mi to Willis J Bugg Sr & Laura Bugg. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Glacier. He enjoyed sharing stories of being at the South Pole. After being discharged from...
Ethan Allen Rogers
Dec 1, 2023
Ethan Allen Rogers, Jr, age 84 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Munson Health Care – Grayling Hospital on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Ethan was born in Owosso, Michigan on February 2, 1939 to Ethan and Elenor (Cushman) Rogers, Sr. He attended and graduated from Waterford Twp. High School with the Class of 1957. He then went...
Dean Earl Smith
Nov 30, 2023
Dean Earl Smith, August 23, 1938 – November 30, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Smith, loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.
Dean Smith was born on August 23, 1938, in Mio, Michigan to William Smith and Verle (Steiner) Smith. He was a devoted husband to Mary for 63...
John Matthew Hart
Nov 21, 2023
John M. Hart, age 65, of Mio, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Born in Detroit, Michigan on March 1, 1958 to his late parents Joseph and Davidia Hart. One of six children, John was able to find his own role amongst his five siblings. He was the one to bring in the family’s pet St. Bernard...
David Michael Haupt
Nov 16, 2023
David Haupt of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
David was born in Detroit, Michigan. He worked in telecommunications throughout his life. Growing up, he and his family enjoyed traveling to Deer Park, located in the Upper Peninsula, where they spent summers outdoors fishing, looking for agates, and taking in the...
Helen Carol Dew
Nov 12, 2023
Helen Carol (Bugg) Dew of Fairview, MI 1935 - 2023
July 11, 1935 – November 12, 2023
Helen Carol Dew, age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Surviving her is her daughter Debra J. Dew, son Elliot C. (Deborah) Dew, son Farley D. (Denise) Dew, son in law Michael E. Lillie,...
Marguerite Evelyn Bryant
Nov 7, 2023
Marguerite “Marge” E. (Feldhauser) Bryant, age 102 of Grayling, Michigan, formerly of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at The Brook of Grayling on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Marge was born on November 23, 1920, a daughter of Edna (Wythe) and Albert Paul Feldhauser of Grayling, Michigan. She worked as a bank teller for both Grayling State Bank and...
William A. Brooks
Nov 3, 2023
William A. Brooks, Jr, age 83, of Fairview, MI, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Daniel John Ellis
Nov 2, 2023
Daniel J. Ellis, age 83 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Dan was born in Oscoda County on December 26, 1939. He owned and operated a sawmill for much of his life. Dan was a member of the Mio Seventh Day Adventist Church. He loved his garden, deer hunting,...
