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 Obituaries
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January
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Boyke,
Helen
Born: 5/12/1924
Died: 1/20/2012
Helen Boyk, 87, of Posen passed away January 20, 2012 at home.
Mrs. Boyk is survived by her children, Leo Boyk of Alpena, Bernard (Patty) Boyk of Spruce, Richard (Darlene) Boyk of Alpena, Julie (Tom) Goodall of Posen and Marie (Allan) Momrik of Presque Isle; daughter of the heart, Lisa Boyk of Rogers City; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Reggie Wencel of Detroit.
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Clendenin,
Florence
Born:
Died: 1/13/2012
Florence Clendenin, 89, of Rogers City, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 13, 2012.
Survivors include a son, Richard (Marge) of Atlanta, Georgia; four daughters, Audrey (Charles) Kemerer of Saginaw, Mary (Robert) Wirgau of Rogers City, Susan (John) Rolfe of Topeka, Kansas and Beth Peters of Hurst, Texas; four sisters, Fidelia Hastings, Audrey Gawlik, Alice Wenzel and Anita Pardike; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
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Crooks Sr.,
Henry
A.
Born: 12/28/1917
Died: 1/8/2012
Henry A. Crooks Sr., 94, of Onaway, died on January 8, 2012 at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City. Henry, the son of Clayton and Sylvia (DeRosia) Crooks, was born in Ocqueoc December 28, 1917.
Surviving are a son, Henry A. Crooks, Jr. “Husky” of Interlochen; daughters, Glee (Myles) Elowsky of Onaway, Charmaine (Tom) Douglas of Presque Isle and Angela Schmidt of Manistee; as well as, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
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Cryderman,
Jerry
K.
Born: 12/31/1935
Died: 1/12/2012
Jerry K. Cryderman, 76, a lifelong resident of Onaway, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama. Jerry, the son of Arthur and Tilda (McManus) Cryderman, was born in Alma December 21, 1935. He married Helen C. Corriveau June 21, 1958 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Onaway.Surviving are Jerry’s loving wife of 53 years, Helen Cryderman of Onaway; a son, Gregory Ward (Carol) Cryderman of Rockford; a daughter, Jeri-Kaye (Don) Mutchler of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandchildren, Alyson and Karman Cryderman of Rockford and Alexis and Kassidy Mutchler of Indianapolis.
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Dembny,
Louise
Born:
Died: 1/24/2012
Louis Dembny, 84, of Rogers City passed away Tuesday evening January 24, 2012 at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City.
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Dullack,
Emma
Lois
Born: 10/18/1924
Died: 1/9/2012
Emma Lois Dullack, 87, of Rogers City passed away January 9, 2012 in Rogers City surrounded by her children.
She was born October 18, 1924 in Alpena to Vincent and Grace (Rosati) Conjonte.
Mrs. Dullack is survived by her daughter, Danette (Wayne) Purol of Rochester Hills; two sons, Larry of Rogers City and David of Wixom; and four sisters, Rita Conjonte, Barbara Conjonte, Marjorie Merrick and Virginia LaTulip.
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Hoppe,
Madeline
Elizabeth
Born: 7/6/1932
Died: 1/22/2012
Madeline Elizabeth Hoppe, 79, of Onaway, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the Saginaw VA Medical Center. Madeline was born in Alpena July 6, 1932 to the late Edward and Stella (Zakshesky) Hoppe. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara (Sue Bergman) McGregor of Minnesota, Joanne (Bradley) Porter of Onaway; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Leo of East Jordan, Mark of California, Stanley of Indiana and Daniel of Lansing; two sisters, Margaret Fox of Alpena and Rose Ellen MacCalaster of Kansas.
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Kierzek,
Alice
B.
Born: 1/27/1917
Died: 1/13/2012
Alice B. Kierzek, 94, of Rogers City passed away January 13, 2012 at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City.
Mrs. Kierzek is survived by her children, Richard (Dru) Kierzek of Marquette, Ruth Schaedig of Byron and Larry (Paulette) Kierzek of Rogers City; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
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Klee,
Erwin
W.
Born:
Died: 1/22/2012
Erwin W. Klee, 89 of Westland, passed away January 22, 2012. Born in Belknap Township to parents Rudolph and Minnie Klee.
Beloved husband of the late Margaretha. Dear brother of Patricia Bruning and Esther Miller. Also survived by sister-in-law, Dorothy Davenport and by many nieces and nephews.
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Kortman,
Elsie
A.
Born: 12/26/1923
Died: 1/28/2012
Elsie A. Kortman, 88, of Belknap Township passed away January 28, 2012 in Rogers City.
She was born December 26, 1923 in Hawks to Charles and Laura (Wenzel) Wirgau.
Elsie is survived by her children, Michael (Marie) Kortman, Darlene (Terry) Elowsky, Barbara (Gene) Schaedig, Larry Kortman and Duane Kortman; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Kortman,
Dennis
Neal
Born: 10/24/1956
Died: 1/28/2012
Dennis Neal Kortman (Harley-Sanford), 55, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, January 28, 2012 with his family, following a short battle with cancer.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his dog, Dusty; a daughter, Natasja Schell of South Dakota; his mother, Eunice Kortman; a brother, Jeffery; a sister, Kimberly; a nephew, Ben (Sheila and Jezebel) Kortman, all of Rogers City; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins
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Lee,
Fay
E.
Born:
Died: 1/13/2012
Mrs. Fay E. Lee, 99, a longtime resident of Onaway, passed away in Naples, Florida January 13, 2011. She is survived by her son William of Naples.
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May,
Mildred
June "Mickey"
Born: 7/13/1927
Died: 1/13/2012
Mildred June “Mickey” May, 84, of Presque Isle, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012.
The daughter of the late Ervin and Florence (Henry) Merchant was born July 13, 1927 in Roger City.
Surviving are three children, Frederick May Jr. and his wife, Cynthia of Hemlock, Barbara and David Baldauf of Saginaw and Thomas and Sue May of Flint; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Heather and Justin Ritter of McComb, Ohio, Colleen and Nick Wagner of Columbus, Ohio, Rachel and Cole Van Strydonk of Hemlock, David Baldauf and his fiancee, Monica Molina of Chandler, Arizona, Scott and Sarah Baldauf of Saginaw, and Timothy May and Amanda May both of Flint; four great-grandchildren, Parker May, Connor Baldauf, Violet Van Strydonk and Arianna Ritter; a sister, Shirley Merchant of Alpena; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also predeceased by a sister, Carol Young.
The funeral service t
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McDonald,
Laura
Mae
Born: 8/19/1972
Died: 1/21/2012
After a long courageous battle with cancer, Laura May McDonald, 39, of Pontiac, died at home Saturday, January 21, 2012 with her family at her bedside.
Laura, the daughter of Lawrence “Buckshot” and Sandra (Sachs) McDonald, was born in Cheboygan August 19, 1972.Surviving are Laura’s parents, Lawrence “Buckshot” and Sandra McDonald of Onaway; two sisters, Sally (Robert) Carmack of Pontiac (whom Laura lived with) and Barbara (Mark) Hayner of Onaway; a brother, Larry McDonald of Jackson; a grandmother, Dorothy Sachs of Onaway; Great Dane, Nitro; and nieces and nephews Amber, Devin, Chelsea, Madison, Zander, Mark, Thomas, Haley, Trinity, Zavier and Ryker. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Opalewski,
Geraldine
G.
Born: 7/21/1921
Died: 1/27/2012
Geraldine G. Opalewski, 90, of Onaway died at home on Friday, January 27, 2012. Born in the Polish community of Hamtramck July 21, 1921, Gerry was the daughter of Anthony Leon and Leokadya (Cybert) Czarnecki. On July 1, 1972, in Fenton, Geraldine was united in marriage to Harold Opalewski. Surviving Geraldine are her daughters, Lorann K. (Jack) Siddall of Kalkaska, Karen L. Hatfield of Gladwin and Robin L. Hatfield of Petoskey; sons, Rusty G. Hatfield of Jupiter, Florida and David A. Hatfield of Onaway; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren; a nephew, Anthony (Ginny) Czarnecki of Morrison, Colorado; and a niece, Penelope (James) Smith of Boynton Beach, Florida.
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Peplinski,
Norma
Jean
Born: 8/7/1925
Died: 1/1/2012
Norma Jean Peplinski, 86, of Presque Isle, Michigan and Panama City Beach, Florida passed away January 1, 2012 in Panama City Beach.
Norma is survived by her husband, Nick; a son, Val (Joy) Crofts of California; grandsons, Val (Cathy) Thomas Crofts of Wisconsin and Joey Crofts of New Mexico; stepdaughter, Kim Richardson of Saginaw; stepsons, James and Nicolas of Michigan; and great-grandchildren, Ellen, Gracie, Jon and Joe all of Wisconsin.
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Robinson,
Harry
Born: 8/12/1924
Died: 1/17/2012
Harry Robinson, 87, of Onaway, formerly of Mayville, passed away January 17, 2012 at his home.
Harry was born to Harry and Lilly Robinson August 12, 1924 in Flint. He married Peggy Cook March 12, 1976. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Robinson of Onaway; two sons, Virgil (Kathy) Cooper and Larry (Paula) Cooper of Vassar; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Rygwelski,
Joseph
Anthony
Born: 3/25/1924
Died: 1/26/2012
Joseph Anthony Rygwelski, 87, of Gaylord, formerly of Posen passed away January 26, 2012 at McReynold’s Hall in Gaylord.
Mr. Rygwelski is survived by his beloved wife, Blanche; his son Michael (Linda): stepchildren, Wayne (Sharon) Wyrembelski of Gaylord, Anthony Wyrembelski of Colorado, Julie Wyrembelski of Sault Ste. Marie, Lenore Klein of Colorado and Jan Wyrembelski of Colorado; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
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Schleben,
Rhiny
G.
Born: 9/7/1964
Died: 1/31/2012
Rhiny G. Schleben, 47, of Moltke Township went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at home with his family by his side. He was born September 7, 1964 in Harrisville to Rhinold and Eva (Holmes) Schleben.
He is survived by his wife, Deb; daughters, Melissa Fuhrman and Mateah Schleben; stepson, Jacob Reisener; father, Rhinold Schleben; brother, Jim (Carrie) Schleben; and nieces, Emily and Shelby Schleben. Rhiny was preceded in death by his mother, Eva and brother, Randy.
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Skierski,
Stanley
Joseph
Born: 6/21/1917
Died: 1/20/2012
Stanley Joseph Skierski, 94, of Posen passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Skierski is survived by his wife, Helen of 67 years; four children, Christine (Larry) Dubey, Marlene (Larry) Montie, James (Julie) Skierski all of Alpena and Janice (Ted) Cooper of Illinois; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; six step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
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Smigelski,
Harry
H.
Born: 4/23/1920
Died: 1/15/2012
Harry H. Smigelski, 91, of Posen passed away January 15, 2012 at home.
He was born April 23, 1920 in Krakow Township to Michael and Anna (Modrzynski) Smigelski.
Harry is survived by his wife, Stella; a sister-in-law, Sophie Zyracki; sisters, Violia Nowaczewski, Eleanore Smith, Loretta Petroskey and Virginia (Stas) Wozniak; a brother, Michael (Ann) Smigelski; many nieces and nephews; and dear neighbors and friends.
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Wilkinson,
Robert
L.
Born: 1/11/1943
Died: 1/18/2012
Robert Leslie “Bob” Wilkinson Jr. of Afton, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home.Bob was born to Leslie and Donna (Comfort) Wilkinson January 11, 1943 in Onaway. He is survived by two sons, Shawn (Carlene) of Evanston, Wyoming, and Rob (April) of Coldwater; two daughters, Gina (Bud) Gittens of Fairview, Wyoming, and Karrie (Dustin) Perry of Auburn, Wyoming; and 12 grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers, James (Minnie) of Onaway, Jerry of Bancroft, Terry of Sidney, Montana, Roger of Harper Woods and Randy of Taos, New Mexico; a sister, Carol (Greg) Cryderman of Rockford; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
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December
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Armstrong,
Dennis
K.
Born: 1/16/1951
Died: 12/13/2011
Dennis K. Armstrong, 60, of Onaway died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Dennis, the son of Chapin and Delphine “Della” (Wendorf) Armstrong, was born in Detroit January 16, 1951. On November 29, 1969 he married Diane Trudell in Detroit. Dennis is survived by his daughter, Clairan Armstrong of Detroit; two sons, Dennis Armstrong, Jr. of Onaway and Timothy Armstrong of Detroit; grandchildren Meghan, Raymond, Kailey, and Makayla; a sister, Linda Anderson of Detroit; and his former wife, Diane.
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Brewbaker,
Thelma
Hope
Born: 3/1/1925
Died: 12/26/2011
Thelma Hope Brewbaker, age 86, a lifelong resident of Onaway, died at All About You Adult Foster Care Home in Onaway on Monday, December 26, 2011. Thelma, the daughter of Forest and Eliza (Comfort) Porter, was born in Allis Township, just east of Onaway, on March 1, 1925. In September of 1943 she and Lionel Arthur Brewbaker were united in marriage in Onaway.Surviving are her sons, Jim (Cindy), Larry (Sheila), Art and Jerry (Alisha), all of Onaway; daughters, Sherri (Randy) Kramer and Shirley Rhein, both of Onaway; 24 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and her brother, Arden Porter of Onaway.
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Bruning Sr.,
Robert
A.
Born: 10/15/1942
Died: 12/2/2011
Robert A. “Bob” Bruning Sr., 69, of Alpena went to be with the Lord December 2, 2011 at home.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Bruning, (nee Urban); two sons, Robert Bruning II and Charles (Heidi) Bruning; four grandchildren, Alexandria, Hunter, Ashton and Dawson; five brothers, Tom (Barb) Bruning, Chuck (Peggy) Bruning, Arlo Bruning Jr., Mike Bruning and George (Rebecca) Bruning; three sisters, Lynn (Willie) Crawford, Laurie (Rick) Johnson and Julie (Walter) Bahn.
His memorial service will take place at the Beaver Lake Community Church, 9007 M 65 S, Lachine today (Thursday, December 8) at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Williams officiating.
Prior to working at Boysville (Huron House) and retiring in 1998, he was an iron worker in Detroit out of Local 25. Bob enjoyed fishing and hunting.
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Dehring,
Peter
J.
Born: 5/9/1934
Died: 12/28/2011
Peter J. Dehring, 77, of Rogers City passed away December 28, 2011 at home.
He was born May 9, 1934 in Rogers City to John and Theresa (Haske) Dehring.
Mr. Dehring is survived by his wife, Betty; five children, John L. (Betty) of Grand Lake, Donald (Marci) of Rogers City, Margaret (Roger) Stricker of Hawks, Gregory of Rogers City and Annemarie Bisson of Rogers City; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara (Bernard) Heath of Sun City, Arizona.
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Finley,
Betty
J.
Born: 12/29/1925
Died: 12/6/2011
Betty J. Finley went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, December 6, 2011.
Betty was born Betty Jane Taylor in Portland December 29, 1925, the third child of Earl and Vina (Sutherland) Taylor.
Betty is survived by her two children, Linda (Ron) Lance of Oshtemo and Jon (Nancy) Finley of Farmington Hills. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara (Leonard) Clark of Carsonville; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Gabrysiak,
Patricia
C.
Born: 12/6/1934
Died: 12/1/2011
Patricia C. Gabrysiak, 76, of Rogers City passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at home.
Mrs. Gabrysiak is survived by her husband, Leonard; son, Leonard II; also surviving are sisters, Helen (Carroll) Hopp, Ester Santimo, Dorothy Morley, Pauline Henry and Martha (Stanley) Smolinski; a brother, Gerald Mulka; and many nieces and nephews.
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Haselhuhn,
Hazel
R.
Born:
Died: 12/27/2011
Hazel R. Haselhuhn, 98, of Rogers City passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City. She was born in North Dakota to Jake and Marie (Fureseth) Smith.
She is survived by her son, Tim (Sue Schmidt) Haselhuhn of Coopersville; a stepdaughter, Bev Merchant; a stepson, Arnie (Sharon); three daughters-in-law, Betty, Bernice and Peggy; she is also survived by many grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; sons, LeRoy, Milton, Les and Don; a stepdaughter, Arlene; and stepson, Marvin.
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Hedricks,
Gloria
J.
Born: 7/12/1943
Died: 12/8/2011
Gloria Jean Hedrick, 68, of Onaway passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Hospice House in Cheboygan.
The daughter of Fredrick Green and Alice (Atwell) Clark, was born July 12, 1943 in Flint. On August 18, 1977 Gloria and Robert were united in marriage in Davison.She is survived by a son, Brian Carsten of Montana; a daughter, Tina Carsten of Harrison; three sisters, Delores Dooreneo of Flint, Carolyn Daly of Clio and Anna DeLisle of Hazel Park; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a special neighbor, Brandon Horton and his daughters Shelby and Lexus.
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Hickerson,
Ralph
Born: 3/2/1926
Died: 12/31/2011
Ralph Hickerson, 85, of Grant Township passed away December 31, 2011 at home on Black Lake.
Ralph was born March 2, 1926 in Bell City, Missouri to Eldon and Catherine (Johnson) Hickerson
Mr. Hickerson is survived by his wife, Yvonne: and daughter, Peggy Joanne (Richard) Foley.
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Hilla,
James
A. "Cricket"
Born: 3/27/1963
Died: 12/24/2011
James A. “Cricket” Hilla age, 48, of Millersburg died suddenly, Saturday December 24, 2011 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Jim was born in Rogers City March 27, 1963 to Edward and Shirley (Rosebeck) Hilla.
He is survived by his mother Shirley Hilla, fianceé, Shirley Carlson; his sister Wendy (Dan) Glomski of Gaylord; three brothers Darryl of Tularosa, New Mexico, Charles (Mindy) of Rogers City, David (Kathy) of Muskegon; three nephews Paul (Katia) Glomski of Traverse City, Sam and Kris Hilla of Muskegon; and a niece Jessica of Tularosa, New Mexico; and a great-niece and great-nephew Courtney and Gaige, respectively.
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King,
Ashley
R.
Born:
Died: 12/7/2011
Ashley R. King, 43, of Onaway, formerly of Mountain Home, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at home.
Ashley is survived by a son, Corey Emerson of Mountain Home; mother, Alice King of Alpena, Arkansas; two sisters, Tonya King of Mountain Home and Kandi Mulka of Waterford; a brother, Brian King of Waterford; grandmother, Orphia Cradit of Onaway; former husband, Clark Emerson of Henderson, Arkansas; in-laws, Mary and Harry Emerson of Henderson; a brother-in-law, Kirt Emerson of Henderson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Klein ,
Kurt
Lee
Born: 11/13/1965
Died: 12/19/2011
Kurt Lee Klein, 46, of Moltke Township passed away December 19, 2011 at home.
Kurt was born November 13, 1965 in Flint to Gary and Garlyn (Treadwell) Klein.
Mr. Klein is survived by two children, Kyle Lee (Kristy) Klein of Alpena and Kayla Carolynn Klein of Moltke; a granddaughter, Klarissa Ann Klein; father, Gary Lee Klein of Moltke; sister, Kendra Lynn Klein (David Rensberry) of Moltke; grandfather, Willard Klein of Hillman; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his three faithful companions, Stinky, Chump and Jasmine.
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Kortman,
Carol
Neoma
Born: 12/25/1930
Died: 12/31/2011
Carol Neoma Kortman, 81, of Petoskey passed away December 31, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in Petoskey.
Mrs. Kortman is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Julie) Kortman of Millersburg; five grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Dye of Detroit; three brothers, William (Jeanne), Glenn, and Roy Settlemyre all of Texas; and a sister-in-law, Betty Settlemyre of Owosso.
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Marshall,
Janet
Pearl
Born: 6/29/1944
Died: 12/14/2011
Janet Pearl Marshall, age 67, of Onaway and Berrien Springs, died at home in Berrien Springs on December 14, 2011. Janet, the daughter of Henry and Ethel (Varcoe) Marshall, was born in Grosse Pointe Farms on June 29, 1944. Surviving are her sister and best friend, Shirley E. Gager of Onaway and Berrien Springs; a brother, James Henry Marshall of Onaway and Berrien Springs; nieces, Rhonda S. Gager of Berrien Springs, Renee C. (Randy) Truax and their children, Christina and Ethan of Wayland, Rachelle L. (Jess) Swackhamer and their children, Kayleigh and Carson of Berrien Springs, and Rebecca L. (Jeff) Forsythe of Buchanan; and a nephew, Raymond C. Gager of Zephyrhills, Florida. Janet also is survived by stepbrothers, Harold Jensen, Jr. of Flint and Jim Jensen of Cocoa, Florida; stepsisters, Irene (Gordan) Buerger of Theodore, Alabama and Pearl Herner of Cocoa; uncles, Don Varcoe of Farmington Hills, Roy (Beverly) Varcoe of Fowlerville and Dick Varcoe of the Detroit area; as well as many cousins and special friends, including Barbara and Peter Middaugh of Onaway.
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McDaniel,
Melissa
Nicole
Born: 6/29/1983
Died: 12/18/2011
Melissa Nicole McDaniel, 28, of Hazelcrest, Illinois, is at rest with Jesus. She was called home on Sunday, December 18, 2011.
Melissa is survived by her parents, her 7-year-old daughter, Jade, her sister Rachel, all of Illinois; her sister Heather and nephew Noah, both of Georgia; along with many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Melvin and Grace Lozen of Rogers City
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Palka,
Edward
Stanley
Born: 12/5/1938
Died: 12/19/2011
Edward Stanley Palka, 73, of Krakow Township passed away December 19, 2011 at Alpena Regional Medical Center.
Ed was born December 5, 1938 in Detroit to Anthony and Sophie (Tusinski) Palka.
Mr. Palka is survived by two sisters, Irene Ermert of Burton and Eleonore (Dennis) Duggan of South Lyon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit St. Casimir Catholic Church today (Thursday, December 22) from 10 a.m. through time of Mass at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Arthur Duchnowicz officiating. Posen Veterans of Foreign Wars will accord full military honors during graveside services at St. Casimir Cemetery following Mass.
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Reed,
Delbert
James
Born: 11/13/1938
Died: 12/14/2011
Delbert James “Jim” Reed, 73, of Rogers City passed away December 14, 2011, at home.
Jim was born November 13, 1938 in Canton, Ohio to Delbert and Arlene (Beck) Reed.
Mr. Reed is survived by his wife, Ila; his sons, Scott (Amanda) Reed of Owosso, Jimmy Reed of Marquette and William Wingo of Hillman; his daughters, Wanda Wingo Tolin of Alpena and Janice Wingo Green of Hot Springs, South Dakota; four brothers; two sisters; mother, Arlene Rodman; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
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Robbins,
Sally
Born: 9/26/1933
Died: 12/31/2011
Sally Robbins, 78, of Rogers City, passed away December 31, 2011 at the home of her daughter, Amy, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sally is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Dell; seven children, Jeffrey (Ann) of Alpena, Gregory (Carmella) of Port Huron, Christopher (Jody) of Portland, Oregon, Kathleen Stanley (Bill) of Traverse City, Laura Schuller (Kris) of DePere, Wisconsin, Kim Rogan (Timothy) of Calumet, Amy Trafelet (Gregg) of Alpena; 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Lorraine Barkey (Richard) of Rochester Hills; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Salamino Sr.,
Rodolph
C.
Born: 7/13/1949
Died: 12/30/2011
Rudolph C. Salamino, Sr. “Rudy,” l died at Hospice House in Cheboygan Friday December 30, 2011 at the age of 62.
Rudy, the son of Rudolph J. and June (Tilliard) Salamino, was born on July 13, 1949 in Detroit. Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Jeanene T. Salamino of Onaway; a son, Rudy Jr. (Tina) Salamino of Mt. Clemens; two brothers, David (Gail) of New Mexico and Matthew (Beth) of Clinton Township; a cousin, Joe Charboneau of Clinton Township who was just like a brother to Rudy; two stepsons, Andrew (Lisa) Szwast of Shelby Township and Matthew Szwast of Detroit; two granddaughters, Jessica Salamino and Amber Szwast; two grandsons, Matthew Szwast Jr. and Sebastian Szwast, who was Rudy’s best fishing buddy; his mother-in-law, Theresa J. Gard of Onaway; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Schreckhise,
Marie
Born: 4/3/1934
Died: 12/22/2011
Marie (Fales) Schreckhise, 77, went home to be with the Lord December 22, 2011 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
She was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Marie is survived by her husband, Vic Schreckhise of Cheyenne; Brothers, Val and Darrel Call of Cheyenne; children, Don (Liane) Fales of Scottsdale Arizona, Debbye (Lynn) Burgert of Cheyenne, Doug Fales of Indianapolis Indiana, Denise (Mitch) Freel of Rogers City and Deanna Blachowski of Cheyenne; grandchildren Warren Burgert, Nikki Compau of Frankenmuth, Lindsay Crozier, Douglas Hibbs of Frankenmuth, Chelsea Miller, Bobby Fales, Tammy Blachowski, Brent Freel of Rogers City and Alex McNamee; and eight great-grandchildren.
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Smith,
Daryel
H.
Born: 5/13/1931
Died: 12/15/2011
Daryel H. Smith, 80, of Rogersville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord in his eternal resting place on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1931 in Rogers City.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Elsie Smith; wives, Anne E. Smith in 1965 and Shirley C. Smith in 2009; and one son, Duane E. Smith.
Surviving are six children, Allan Smith and wife Joann of Kingsport, Anne “Mitzi” Sawyer and husband David of Church Hill, Tennesee, Brenda Russell and husband Tab of Kingsport, Joel Smith and wife Glenda of Naples, Florida, Tina Clendenin and husband Corkey of Church Hill, and Rose Chamberlain of Rogersville; 15 grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Annie, Jason, Jamey, Christopher, Joey, Tyler, Miya, Katie, Jesse, Katheryn, Casey, Emily and Logan; and eight great-grandchildren.
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Smolinski ,
Alphonse
Joseph
Born: 11/4/1926
Died: 12/11/2011
Alphonse Joseph Smolinski, 85, of Belknap Township passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City. He was born November 4, 1926 in Rogers City to Joseph and Emilie (Chalupniczak) Smolinski.
He is survived by his wife, Florence “Elsie”; six sons, Jerry (Diane) of Corunna, Tom (Laurie) of Rogers City, Ken of Hawks, Pat of Rapid City, Jim (Shannon) of Belknap and Glen (Lisa) of Rogers City; a daughter, Karen (Terry) Hare of Wyoming; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Stanley (Martha) and Clarence; four sisters, Lucille (Ed) Benoit, Evelyn (Tom) Paulus, Angie Borough and Delores (Guy) Dorer; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five siblings, Martha Abbott, Edward, David, MaryAnn Alverson and Blanche Pilarski.
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Thompson,
Richard
L.
Born: 6/16/1941
Died: 12/14/2011
Richard L. Thompson, 70, of Rogers City passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at home.
Richard was born July 16, 1941 in Detroit to Charles and Lillian (Lavine)Thompson.
He is survived by his daughter, Regina (Larry) Losier; his son, Richard (Rachel) Thompson; two granddaughters, Leah Losier and Catherine (Lance) Wenzel; and two great-granddaughters, Izabelle and Sophia Wenzel; siblings, Bob (Gerry), Joe, Lenny (Angie) and Kathy (Norm) McKinney.
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Centala,
Gladys
Irene "Dude"
Born: 2/20/1924
Died: 11/15/2011
Gladys Irene “Dude” Centala, 87, of Rogers City passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City.
She was born February 20, 1924 in Ossineke to John and Emma (Fletcher) Spencer.
Mrs. Centala is survived by five children, Charles (Gloria) Centala of Kirkland, Washington, Joan (Michael) Erickson of Rogers City, Michael Centala of Monroe, Sue (John) Buczkowski of Grand Lake, and Richard Centala of Allegan; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren.
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Gabrysiak,
Martin
Raymond
Born:
Died: 11/28/2011
Martin Raymond Gabrysiak, 85, of Shelby Township passed away November 28, 2011.
Loving husband of the late Betty. Dear father of Lisa (the late Tom) Huston, Martin (Linda) and John (Anna) Gabrysiak. Grandfather of Paul, David, Sarah, Patrick, Blake, Jessica, Adena, Sophia and the late Angela. Brother of Leonard (Patricia) Gabrysiak, the late Stanley, Virginia, Clarence, Frank, and Eugene.
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Gebeau,
Virginia
Born: 1/28/1916
Died: 11/13/2011
Virginia Gebeau passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Edmore.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Sherri Miel and her husband, Larry Greer; grandson, Erik (Jennica) Miel and their daughters, Kristy and Erin of Cape Coral, Florida; granddaughter, Christine (Billy) Miel and future grandson of Six Lakes; sisters, Dorothea Kelley and Elaine Martin of Charlevoix; nephews, Kim Kelley, C.T. Martin and Kevin Martin.
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Hayner,
Russell
H.
Born: 5/15/1913
Died: 11/11/2011
Russell H. Hayner, 98, a lifelong resident of Onaway, died at home Friday, November 11, 2011. Russ, the son of Samuel E. and Ethyl L. (Hammond) Hayner was born just north of Onaway on May 15, 1913. He married Olive F. Buchanan in Johnstown, New York on May 17, 1937. He will be sadly missed by his three daughters, Judith Bancroft, Margi (Wayne) Berry, and Elizabeth Roat, all of Onaway; his three sons, Russell (Debbie) of Atlanta, Lynn (JoAnn) and Jeremy (Sandy), both of Onaway; as well as 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
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Haynes,
Earl
W.
Born: 2/8/1929
Died: 11/5/2011
Earl W. Haynes, 82, of Somerville, died Saturday, November 5, 2011, at home. He was born in Marietta, Ohio February 8, 1929 to parents Hugh C. and Violet Z. (Nemeth) Haynes.
Mr. Haynes is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Judy) Haynes; daughters, Judy (Jerry) Roth, Bonita (Christopher) Hurtle and Kathryn (Alan) South; grandchildren, Gunnery Sgt. Phillip D. (Rebecca) Wisniewski, Rebecca (Chad) Carpenter, Rachel Haynes, Cpl. Bryan E.L. (Noel) Wisniewski, Nathan E. (Teresa) Haynes, Amanda (Robbie) Lucas, Johnna (Jeffrey) Grimes, Jeffrey (Tara) Haynes, Jacob L. South and Jeremiah (Letta) South; and 19 great-grandchildren.
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Lorzen,
Leon "Chief"
Born: 12/4/1926
Died: 11/5/2011
Leon “Chief” Lozen, 84, of Alpena, died Saturday November 5, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw.
Chief was born December 4, 1926 in Moltke, to Alexander and Clara (Joppich) Lozen and except for time spent in the U.S. Navy was a lifelong resident of the area.
Surviving are his daughter, Judy (Michael) Chakmanoff of Tampa, Florida; three sons, Leon Jr. (Christine), Paul (Diane) both of Alpena and David (Amanda) of Kentucky; 13 grandchildren, Buddy, Robert, Catherine, Shawna, David Jr., John, Danielle, Mike, Shaun, Jennifer, Kevin, Alex and Emily; numerous great-grandchildren; his twin sister, Lois (Howard) Luebke of Rogers City; and his favorite dancing partner, Helen.
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Marshall,
Betty
J.
Born:
Died: 11/25/2011
Betty J. Marshall, 52, of Onaway died Friday, November 25, 2011 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Marshall of Onaway; a daughter, Jessie (Jeremiah) McQuaid of Millersburg; two sons, Henry (Candy) Marshall of Millersburg and Mike Marshall of Onaway; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Len (Cindy) Lemorie of Kansas, Garland Lemorie of Cheboygan, Rick (Dorothy) Lemorie of Cheboygan and Bobby (Diane) Lemorie of Ferndale; three sisters, Dawn (Bob) Neusius of Ferndale, Dee Pimer of Gaines and Cathy (Ollie) Schoolcraft of Afton; and many nieces and nephews.
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Minser,
Katherine
M.
Born: 6/7/1926
Died: 11/12/2011
Katherine M. Minser, 85, a lifelong resident of the Onaway area, died on November 12, 2011 at All About You Adult Foster Care (AFC) Home in Onaway. Katherine, the daughter of Alex J. and Florence (McManemy) Erratt was born on June 7, 1926 in Forest Township, Cheboygan County. On October 8, 1949 she married Arland C. Minser in Tower.Surviving are Katherine’s daughter, Gail Eldred of Sault Ste. Marie; grandson, Drew Eldred of Grand Rapids; granddaughter, Andrea Eldred of Sault Ste. Marie; and brother, Harry Erratt of Onaway.
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Presley,
Marilyn
Louise
Born: 12/9/1929
Died: 11/22/2011
Marilyn Louise Presley, 81, of Millersburg and Winter Haven, Florida, died November 22, 2011 at the Hospice House in Florida.
Surviving are husband, John (Jack); four daughters, Laura Curlee of Brighton, Linda (Jon) Bailey of Stillwater, Minnesota, Cynthia (Bob) Jean of Linden and Susan (Kevin) Hanagan of Southgate; three sons, John (Carol) of Washington Twp., Daniel (Quan) of Chesterfield, Virginia and Kurt (Kelly) of Whitmore Lake; a sister, Evelyn Boyne of Decker; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.
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Russell,
Ira
William
Born: 6/12/1921
Died: 11/12/2011
Ira William Russell Sr., 90, of Millersburg, died on Saturday November 12, 2011 at Golden Beach Manor in Ocqueoc Township. On June 12, 1921 in Ocqueoc Ira was born to Henry Sr. and Mabel Ann (Price) Russell. He married Esther Hilliker on January 1, 1946 in Midland. They were married for 43 years when Esther died on January 30, 1989. After Esther’s death Ira met Jean Taylor Carter and they were married on March 20, 1993 in Waterford Surviving are Ira’s wife, Jean, of Millersburg; daughter, Mabel Kumpula of Pontiac; sons, Ira W. Jr. (Judy) of Holly, Henry (Patricia) of Pontiac, and Randy (Sherry) of Arizona; stepson, Joe Carter (Lavonne) of Waterford; and stepdaughter, Lynn Carter of Indianapolis, Indiana; as well as, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a special niece, Treva Stoner and her family of Onaway.
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Sorgenfrei,
David
Dale
Born: 4/21/1964
Died: 11/4/2011
David Dale Sorgenfrei, 47, of Rogers City passed away Friday November 4, 2011 at home.
He was born April 21, 1964 in Rogers City.
He is survived by his father, Dale (Joan) Sorgenfrei of Rogers City; a stepbrother, Scott Sorgenfrei of Vermont; special cousin, Sue McDonald; and will be missed by other family members and friends.
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Woloszyk,
Valentine
Valley
Born: 1/29/1923
Died: 11/13/2011
Valentine “Valley” Woloszyk, 88, of Posen passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Tendercare Health Center of Rogers City.
He was born January 29, 1923 in Krakow Township to Max and Sophie (Donajkowski) Woloszyk.
Valentine is survived by two sisters, Catherine Chrzan of Dearborn and Martha Krajnik of Alpena; and many nieces and nephews.
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Yaklin,
Ann
Born: 4/29/1911
Died: 11/18/2011
Ann Yaklin, 100, of Huron Beach passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at home.
She was born April 29, 1911 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Martha (Olejar) Ivaniak.
Mrs. Yaklin is survived by two children, Gary (JoAnn) Yaklin of Huron Beach and Judy (Paul) Geiger of Battle Creek; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (Andy) Hood, Nick (Carrie) Geiger, Katy (Eddy) Szymoniak, Jeff Yaklin and Joey Yaklin; four great-grandchildren, Madeline Hood, Abigail Hood, Marley Szymoniak and Deacon Szymoniak; sister-in-law, Jean Courts; and many nieces and nephews.
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