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Alice Anna Mae Wirgau

Alice Anna Mae Wirgau

Mar 15, 2024

           Alice Anna Mae Wirgau, 92, of Rogers City passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Gaylord.

            She was born on April 17, 1931, in Wellington Township, Alpena to Dorothy Dove.  She married Franklin (Ben) Wirgau in Leer.

Anna Mae happily was a homemaker and wife...

William Dean Fay

William Dean Fay

Mar 4, 2024

            William “Bill” Dean Fay, age 78, of Presque Isle, passed away Monday evening March 4, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

            The son of Clifford and Alyce (Bilsland) Fay was born in Sheldon, Iowa on August 15, 1945.  After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the...

Jeanette Williamson

Jeanette Williamson

Feb 28, 2024

            Jeanette Louise Williamson, 82, of Bay City, was able to receive and visit family before her passing on February 28, 2024, in her home with her son Terry and daughter Lori by her side.

            The daughter of Otto and Theresa (Spens) Mendrick was born on July 27, 1941, in...

Marlin R. Schalk

Marlin R. Schalk

Feb 4, 2024

           Marlin R. Schalk, 93, of Rogers Township passed away Sunday morning February 4, 2024, at The Brook of Rogers City.

            The son of August and Hannah (Bahrke) was born in Royston, on January 13, 1931.  He was a 1949 graduate of Alpena High School.  He entered the United States Army during...

Sally A. Ruxton

Sally A. Ruxton

Dec 28, 2023

 

               Sally Antoinette Ruxton, 84, of Cheboygan passed away peacefully with her husband by her side Thursday, December 28, 2023.

            The daughter of Edward M. and Antoinette (Socolovitch) Easter was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 23, 1939.  She graduated from Lady of the Wood High School continuing her education at Mt....

Mark Lee Bixby

Mark Lee Bixby

Dec 25, 2023

 

               Mark Lee Bixby, 59, of Rogers City passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at his home.

            He was born on March 24, 1964, to Patricia Carroll in Detroit, he was raised in the Owosso area by his mom and his dad Chic Bixby.  In 2014 he was united with his biological...

Marcia Lynn Martin

Marcia Lynn Martin

Dec 15, 2023

The family will be honoring her privately.

Carol Ann Przybyla

Carol Ann Przybyla

Nov 5, 2023

 

                Carol Ann Przybyla, 77, of Rogers City passed away Sunday evening November 5, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.

                The daughter of John and Martha (Wagner) Miller was born on March 14, 1946 in Alpena.  Carol was raised in Rogers City, and graduated from RCHS in 1964.  After graduating she went to cosmetology school in Waterford...

Thomas H. Allum, D.O.

Thomas H. Allum, D.O.

Oct 30, 2023

     Thomas Herbert Allum, D.O., 81, of Rogers City, passed away Monday,October 30, 2023, at McLaren Hospital of Cheboygan.     He was born on March 20, 1942, in Highland Park. The oldest childof Herbert Frank Allum of Algonac, and Faith Theodora (Jensen) Allum of Onaway. Hegraduated from Redford High School in 1960 and attended Olivet College wherehe was president...

Diane P. Bloom

Diane P. Bloom

Oct 10, 2023

 

               Diane P. Bloom, 72, of Lake Orion, passed away suddenly Tuesday evening October 10, 2023, at her summer farmhouse in Posen.

            The daughter of the late Louis and Gertrude (Wisniewski) was born in Rogers City on March 26, 1951.  Diane was a 1969 graduate of Posen High School.   She was united...

Earldean Stamper

Earldean Stamper

Sep 30, 2023

 

            Earldean Stamper, 94 of Rogers Township passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Medilodge of Rogers City.

            The daughter of Clarence and Adelia (Bunker) Blair was born in Rogers City on December 17, 1928.  After high school she moved to Detroit where she found a job at Bower Roller Bearing.  This is where she met Gerald Stamper...

Margaret Mary Nielsen

Margaret Mary Nielsen

Jul 29, 2023

 

The lovely and kind soul of Margaret Mary Nielsen, age 90, passed away from this earth on July 29, 2023, at her daughter's home in Alpena.

The daughter of Harry and Lois (Wilcox) Cumming was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on November 11, 1932.  She graduated from Muskegon high school in 1951 and was united in marriage to her high...

Nellie May Ormsbee

Nellie May Ormsbee

Jul 24, 2023

 

Nellie May Ormsbee

            Afton lost a great lady, beloved sister aunt, and friend.  Nellie May Ormsbee, earned her angel wings and crown on July 24, 2023, in Cheboygan.

            The daughter of the late Orion Albertus and Nora Nellie (LaPeer) Ormsbee was born in Petoskey, on August 11, 1950.  Nellie attended and graduated from the Afton and Inland...

Fredrick Thompson Jr.

Fredrick Thompson Jr.

Jun 14, 2023

     It is with regrettable sameness that Fredrick William Thompson Jr's family announces his passing on June 14th, 2023.  He went home peacefully while in hospice care at the American House in Petoskey, Michigan.  He was born on May 21st, 1955 in Mackinaw City, Michigan to Aurlie Ann Ranville/Thompson and Fredrick Thompson Sr.  He was the second child of...

Marvin F. Ormsbee

Marvin F. Ormsbee

May 31, 2023

 

     Afton lost a great man and friend, Marvin Fred Ormsbee.  Who earned his angel wings on May 31, 2023, in Cheboygan Michigan.   

     Marvin was born on October 5, 1954, in Petoskey, Michigan, son of the late Orion Albertus and Nora Nellie (LaPeer) Ormsbee.  Marvin was born with many physical handicap challenges.  To which he overcame,...

Mitch Budnik

Mitch Budnik

Mar 27, 2023

 

Mitchell “Mitch” Budnik, 69, of Posen passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home after a long-fought battle with diabetes. 

The son of Theophilus and Antoinette (Strzelecki) Budnik was born in Rogers City on December 1, 1953.  He graduated from Posen High School and was united in marriage to Clara Bellmore on April 8, 1972.  Together, for the...

George E. Sanford

George E. Sanford

Mar 21, 2023

 

George Edward Sanford II, of Huron Beach, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, eager to reunite with his wife Carole, his one true love, who he has missed dearly since her passing.

He was a loving husband, Dad, Grampa, jack of all trades, and an extremely talented musician.  He will be sadly missed.

Music was a huge part...

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