Local Rogers City, Michigan Obituaries

Jul 24, 2024

     Elroy Gerhardt Otto Bade, 95, of Rogers City, passed away peacefully July 24, 2024, at My Michigan Medical Center in Alpena. 

     Elroy was born July 20th, 1929 in Belknap to Alfred and Mildred (Schroeder) Bade. Elroy attended Swan River School in Belknap and then worked on the family farm. Elroy played baseball on tri-county baseball and softball...

Jun 14, 2024

  

         The sum of one’s life experience and achievements can be momentous. Gary Marshall Chappell’s life was just that. A native son of Michigan, Gary spent a life of dedication and service to his family, his career, and community. His life’s impact was significant. Sadly, Gary passed his mortal life on June 14, 2024, but he leaves...

Jun 7, 2024

Charles Thomas Miller, Jr., age 73 of Clarkston, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Krakow Twp., MI. He was born on April 11, 1951, in Pontiac to parents Charles and Helen (Root) Miller. Tom retired from GM after 32 years of dedicated service. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Tom also loved cooking and...

Apr 19, 2024

            Anne Marie Przybyla, age 83 of Denver Colorado, formerly of Rogers City, MI, passed away on April 19, 2024, after a brief illness.

            The daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Romel) Przybyla was born on October 23, 1940, in Alpena.  Anne had a medically challenging childhood having hip...

Mar 27, 2024

            Betty Bruder Claus, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  Betty was in the wonderful care of Hospice and residing at The Brook at the time of her passing.

            Betty was born on July 6, 1930, to Mollie (Schlager) and John Bruder.  She...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 6, 2024

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...