Local Rogers City, Michigan Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

Dec 15, 2023

The family will be honoring her privately.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 24, 2023

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...

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...

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...

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,...

May 26, 2023

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...

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...

Jan 24, 2023

 

               Albert C. Schaudt, 73 of Rogers City, passed away Tuesday morning January 24, 2023 at his home.

            The son of Elvin and Ella (Wolgast) Schaudt was born September 12, 1949 in Rogers City. Albert grew up on a dairy farm in Pulawski Township and graduated from Posen High School in 1967....

Jan 16, 2023

 

           Janet Schalk, 89, of Rogers Township passed away Monday morning January 16, 2023 at her home.

            The daughter of Reuben and Alice (Rudnick) Bruning was born on December 28, 1933 in Rogers Township.  She graduated from Rogers City High School in 1952.  On May 1, 1954 she married Marlin Schalk at St. John...

Jan 5, 2023

 

         

           

               Mike Bruning, 71 of Onaway passed away Thursday evening January 5, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

            The son of Wayne and Rose (Purol) Bruning was born on July 24, 1951 in Rogers City.  He moved to the Westland area in 1964 . ...

Dec 9, 2022

 

            Lorraine Miller, 91, was embraced by her Lord and Savior December 9, 2022 at home in the midst of her loving family.

            Lorraine was born to George and Gertrude (Brenay) Marsh in Ocqueoc September 26, 1931.  Lorraine was married to her faithful partner Melvin J. Miller and they shared 69 years together.

            Her life was full,...