Obituaries

Local Rogers City, Michigan Obituaries

Helen R Martin

Helen R Martin

Mar 8, 2026

Helen R Martin 89, of Munro Township passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2026, at Mackinac Straits Health Systems in St. Ignace MI.

The daughter of Edward Germaine and Verna (Germaine) Thomas was born on April 3rd, 1936, in Flint MI. After graduating from school, Helen lived in Maine and then settled down in Otisville MI. while starting her family and...

Tim Sobeck

Tim Sobeck

Mar 1, 2026

     Timothy Richard Sobeck, 63, of Rogers City, passed away Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, at his home.

     The son of the late George and Karen (Newson) Sobeck was born on January 22, 1963, in Rogers City, where he made his home.  He graduated from Rogers City High School in 1982.  He sailed for Interlake Steamship Company for...

Nancy Jean Horn

Nancy Jean Horn

Feb 18, 2026

On February 18th, our mother, Nancy, passed from this life while at her home, surrounded by her family. Nancy Jean Christian was born in Cheboygan, Michigan, on August 18, 1930, to Napoleon James and Ann Christian. She was the second of six children.

She met our father, Charles, on a blind date, and that night at a drive-in movie, sparks flew....

Lois Sarah Williams

Lois Sarah Williams

Jan 31, 2026

From the song “Drops of Jupiter” by Pat Monahan of Train

But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?

Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day

And head back to the Milky Way?

And tell me, did Venus blow your mind?

Was it everything you wanted to find?

Lois was born May 10, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan,...

Jerome "Butch" Kierzek

Jerome "Butch" Kierzek

Sep 23, 2025

Jerome “Butch” Kierzek, 80 of Rogers City, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

The son of Harry and Henerietta (Langlois) Kierzek was born on April 26, 1945, in Tacoma, Washington. As a young boy, he moved with his parents and family to Rogers City and graduated from Rogers City High School in 1963. He...

Barbara R Senevey

Barbara R Senevey

Sep 4, 2025

Per Barbara's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Yamindra Chaviano-Mendina

Yamindra Chaviano-Mendina

Aug 6, 2025

     A private burial ceremony for Yamindra Chaviano Medina, age 40 of Black Lake, Michigan will be on Thursday August 14, 2025, at North Allis Cemetery in Onaway, Michigan.  Yamindra passed away August 6, 2025 with her fiancé Greg by her side.  

     Yamindra Chaviano Medina was born February 18, 1985 in Cienfuegos, Cuba, the daughter of Olga...

Richard "Dick" Hautau

Richard "Dick" Hautau

Jul 22, 2025

Richard “Dick” Hautau, 82 of Detroit, passed away Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025, at Besser Senior Living Community in Alpena.

The son of Gordon and Dr. Emily (Ripka) was born on December 7, 1942, in East Lansing. He was raised here and graduated from East Lansing High School in 1961. Dick went on to Michigan State University in Urban Planning and...

Dolores Trudo

Dolores Trudo

Jun 30, 2025

Dolores Trudo, age 93, of Rogers City, passed away Monday evening, June 30, 2025.

The daughter of Stanley Szczerowski and Anna (Hincka) was born August 21, 1931, in Rogers City. She married Donald Trudo on July 21, 1956. Dolores loved serving the community and was the owner of Dad’s place in Metz for 12 years. After selling the bar, she worked...

Kathleen N. Adrian

Kathleen N. Adrian

May 25, 2025

Kathleen N. Adrian, 96, of Rogers City, passed away Sunday morning, May 25, 2025, at her home.

The daughter of Fred and Mary (Haske) Danbert, was born on August 16, 1928, in Metz. After Kathleen completed her schooling, she moved to the Detroit area in 1947 and worked for J.L. Hudson's as a clerk for six years. On September 5, 1953,...

Mindy A. Hilla

Mindy A. Hilla

May 16, 2025

Mindy A. Hilla, 69, of Rogers City, passed awayFriday morning May 16, 2025 at Medilodge of Rogers City.

The daughter of the late Doug and Sylvia (Sepeter) Potter was born on August 27, 1955, in East Lansing. Mindy was a 1973 graduate of Lansing Waverly High School. She continued her education at Western Michigan University, graduating in 1977, with a business...

E. Anne Hentkowski

E. Anne Hentkowski

Apr 14, 2025

E. Anne Hentkowski, 70, of Hawks, Michigan, passed away at AdventHealth in Dade City, Florida, on April 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM, of Stage 4 Kidney Disease.

The daughter of Eugene and Joyce Henry was born at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, on September 27, 1954. Anne graduated from Memphis City Schools Overton High School in 1973. She went...

Arlene J. Milostan

Arlene J. Milostan

Apr 10, 2025

Arlene Joyce Milostan, 91, of Rogers City, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Medilodge of Greenview in Alpena.

The daughter of Henry Sr. and Rose (Krupa) Cetus, was born on March 23, 1934, in Cross Village. She attended the one-room Cross Villages Schoolhouse and continued Her High School Education in Harbor Springs, graduating in 1951. She married Tony Milostan on...

Marvin K. Schaudt

Marvin K. Schaudt

Mar 9, 2025

Marvin K. Schaudt, 94, of Rogers City passed away peacefully at home Sunday morning, March 9, 2025 surrounded by the warm embrace of his loved ones.

The son of Roland and Viola (Kortman) Schaudt was born on October 10, 1930 in Belknap Township. Sgt. First Class Schaudt proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War from...

Louise C. Misiak

Louise C. Misiak

Feb 3, 2025

     Louise C. Misiak, 99 of Rogers City passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Rogers City, Monday afternoon February 3, 2025. 

     She was born to Alex and Constane Rybicki on December 4, 1925, in Metz. She married Anthony Misiak on May 14, 1945, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Metz.

     Mom loved and cared for her family...

Doug Bonter

Doug Bonter

Nov 22, 2024

Douglas Perry Bonter, age 59, of Rogers City, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at MyMichigan Health Center in Alpena. 

 Douglas Bonter and Jaunita Kay LaPointe's son was born in Lexington, Kentucky on February 18, 1965. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Mackinaw City and then graduated from Florida.

 While in Florida he played football in High School,...

Sharon Selke

Sharon Selke

Nov 13, 2024

       Sharon Selke, 79 of Rogers City passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2024, at Rogers City Medilodge.

         The daughter of Edmund and Mary (Wenderski) Kowalski, she was born on July 25, 1945, in Detroit. She married Wayne Selke on April 6, 1963, in Detroit celebrating 61 years of marriage this...

Patricia Chrzan

Patricia Chrzan

Oct 30, 2024

 Patricia Ann Chrzan age 76, of Rogers City, passed away on October 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 Patricia was born on December 27, 1947, in Alpena to Frank and Cecelia (Metko) Chrzan. She was the youngest of fourteen children, and grew up on the family farm in Rogers City. Patricia graduated from St. Ignatius School and Rogers City...

Erwin Joseph Styma II

Erwin Joseph Styma II

Sep 14, 2024

Erwin Joseph Styma II, a loving husband, a devoted father, successful businessman, and caring community leader, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Posen, MI at the age of 56. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, but his legacy will continue to inspire.

Born on July 26, 1968, in...

Barbara J. Ardini

Barbara J. Ardini

Jul 25, 2024

Barbara J. Ardini, age 84, passed away surrounded by family at My Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

Barb brought light into everyone’s life, strangers, friends, and family.

Barb was born on July 6, 1940 in West Virginia to Robert and Maxine Baier. After Barbara graduated from Cheboygan High School, she went on to study Nursing in Grand Rapids.

Barb was lucky to have...