2021 Presque Isle County Obituaries
Onaway Outlook and Presque Isle Advance
Submitted by B.J. Kemme





Obituaries from the Presque Isle Advance January 7, 2021 – December 30, 2021. Burial information is from Chagnon Funeral Home, Beck’s Funeral Home, Hentkowski’s Funeral Home, & the Alpena News. 


Aho, Rodney Reuben born August 19, 1950 in Highland Park, MI: died April 2, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.  

Allen, Geraldine “Jerry” D. Gorski born May 12, 1918 in Detroit, MI; died May 7, 2021 in Petoskey, MI.  Burial is in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Onaway, MI.  

Arlt, Alice Esther Bey born February 5, 1927 in Rogers City, MI; died July 18, 2021.  Burial will be at Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Auger, Ivan Richard born January 5, 1938 in North Allis Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died August 22, 2021 in Millersburg, MI.  Burial is at Riverside Cemetery in Millersburg, MI. 

Bachand, Brantley Easton Michael born May 27, 2021 in Ann Arbor, MI; died August 15, 2021.  

Baker, Kwang “KJ” Soon born January 22, 1933 in Seoul, Korea; died January 4, 2021 in Oden, MI.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Baldwin, Judy Louise Barko born January 5, 1974 in Wyoming, MI; died February 16, 2021.

Barbalas, Mary Jane born February 27, 1936 in Detroit, MI; died February 14, 2021. 

Barkel, Kirk Lane born August 29, 1951 in Allegan County, MI; died November 14, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is in Presque Isle Township Cemetery, in Presque Isle Township, MI. 

Beard Jr., Loren “Keith” Beard died November 14, 2020.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Beebe Sr. James Charles born May 16, 1944 in Cheboygan, MI; died September 19, 2021 in Afton, MI.  Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Belz, Kathleen Ann Langrisia born August 18, 1943 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; died November 19, 2020.  Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Bentley, Richard James born May 26, 1963 in Onaway, MI; died April 27, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Berg, Rolene K. born December 5, 1941  in Rogers City, MI; died April 22, 2021 in East Lansing, MI. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Berndt, Barbara Joan Grabenstein born October 4, 1936 in Detroit, MI; died December 19, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Bernlohr, Doris Lamb born September 2, 1935 in Rogers City, MI; died January 21, 2021 in Kalamazoo, MI.  

Berry, Lorne V. born May 7, 1940 in Presque Isle County, MI; died December 10, 2021 in Onaway, MI. Burial is at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Biernacki, Tillie died June 9, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  

Bishop, Cynthia Sue Beaudry born in Petoskey, MI: died August 28, 2021 in Kalkaska, MI. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Bishop, Vernon W. born May 2, 1940 in Tuscarora Township in Cheboygan County, MI; died September 23, 2021 in Traverse City, MI. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Blohm, Janice Elizabeth born February 27, 1951 in Berwyn, Illinois; died June 16, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  

Boska, Joyce A. Bruning born June 3, 1930; died October 13, 2021. 

Brege, Christine Laray born January 17, 1953 in Rogers City, MI; died April 17, 2021 in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI.  Burial is at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Brege, Donald R. born November 26, 1931 in Ocqueoc, MI; died May 1, 2020 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Brockway, Myron M. died July 27, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Brownlee, Martha Alice died December 12, 2021.

Bruder, Lonna Rae McLane born July 27, 1944 in Charlotte, MI; died December 18, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  Burial is at North Allis Township Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Bruder, Wallace John born May 27, 1920 in Rogers City, MI; died June 7, 2021 in Traverse City, MI.  

Buczkowski, Norma Jean Baker born September 8, 1932 in Detroit, MI; died May 26, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Budnik, Margaret Josephine Polaski born February 15, 1928 in Posen, MI; died March 21, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Budnik, Matthew Lawrence born September 23, 1970 in Rogers City, MI; died August 30, 2021 in Ypsilanti, MI. 

Budnick, William died May 22, 2021. 

Bundy, Jack L. born September 2, 1946 in Flint, MI; died July 7, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Bur, Donald E. born March 13, 1931 in Riggsville, MI; died December 1, 2020.  

Bursey G. Cheryl McCallum born October 1, 1950 in Pontiac, MI; died February 26, 2020 in Ocqueoc, MI. 

Bursey Sr., James Allen born November 15, 1946 in Detroit, MI; died September 18, 2021 in Ocqueoc, MI. 

Bush, Robert born October 23, 1939 in Tampa, FL; died October 2, 2021 in Alpena, MI.  

Buza, Walter J. died September 15, 2020 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Byrnes, Nancy Marie Thole born December 24, 1942 in Detroit, MI; died September 2, 2021 Atlanta, MI.  

Campbell, Scott Steven born July 26, 1985 in Santa Rosa, California; died May 2, 2021 in Charlotte, NC.  

Chasse, Dawne died December 15, 2021 died in Petoskey, MI. Burial is North Allis Township Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Cherrett, Victoria Lynn Yarch born September 13, 1954 in Rogers City, MI; died June 11, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Ciarkowski, Edward David born June 11, 1953 in Rogers City, MI; died November 24, 2021 in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI.

Cole, Lyle H. born March 18, 1952 in Onaway, MI; died October 14, 2021 in Petoskey, MI.  Burial is in Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Cole Sr., Michael Bruce born November 29, 1954; died February 10, 2021 in Delta Colorado. 

Comfort, Everett E. died November 5, 2021 in Granville, OH.  

Coon, Sally Raye Wickersham born May 15, 1933 in Rogers City, MI: died October 25, 2021 in Lake George, MI.  Burial is at Riverside Cemetery in Alma, MI. 

Cooper, Scott Douglas born September 18, 1974 in Rogers City, MI; died April 19, 2021 in Ann Arbor, MI.  Burial is at Ocqueoc Township Cemetery in Millersburg, MI. 

Crowe, Shirley Anne ZurHorst born September 28, 1940 in Waverly Township, Cheboygan County, MI. died September 23, 2021 in Onaway, MI. Burial is in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Darga, Charlotte Mary Budnik born June 4, 1937 in Posen, MI; died February 5, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Daugherty, Brian Keith born September 20, 1969 in Rogers City, MI; died September 7, 2020.

Decker, Barbara Jean Vermilya born May 19, 1939 in Onaway, MI; died November 24 2021 in Lake Ann, MI.  Burial is at Waverly Township Cemetery in Tower, MI.  

Decker, Judith Ann King born in Onaway, MI; died November 5, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  Burial is at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Onaway, MI.

DeRosia, Lillian Mae Harrison born March 4, 1930 in Hobart, Indiana; died October 10, 2021 in Cheboygan, MI. Burial is in Riverside Cemetery in  Millersburg, MI. 

DeWyre, Ruth Rhode born March 4, 1921in Centreville, MI; died 2021 in Alpena, MI.

Diamond, Sonja P. Homenuk born March 19, 1941 in Detroit, MI; died February 25, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  

Doan, Linda Lou Stiles born December 31, 1943 in Petoskey, MI; died October 3, 2021 in Cheboygan, MI. Burial is in Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Domke, Douglas Dale born March 22, 1942 in Forest Township, Cheboygan County, MI; died August 16, 2021 in Forest Township, Cheboygan County, MI.  

Dornoff, Lawrence born June 22, 1953 in Dearborn, MI; died April 11, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.  

Dostine, Denine Terese died May 9, 2021.

Dowdell, Doris L. Gray born April 29, 1939 in Midland, Ontario, Canada; died January 10, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Draper, Janis Louise born June 30, 1945 in Alpena, MI; died December 22, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Dunbar, Josefine born April 24, 1927 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany; died July 20, 2021.

Duguay, Darlene Jo Realy born February 24, 1943 in Detroit, MI; died October 16, 2021 in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Dunn, Delbert Paul born in Onaway, MI; died September 18, 2021 in Afton, MI.  

Dunsmore, Deloris Louise LaForest born September 25, 1928 in Tower, MI; died March 4, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Dymond, James R. born April 21, 1940 in Onaway, MI; died June 8, 2021 in Petoskey, MI.  

Eldridge, Bradley P. born August 27, 1957; died February 1, 2021 in Alpena, MI.  Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Elick, Ted died December 26, 2021 in Cheboygan, MI.  Burial is at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Ellenberger, Bethyl Jean Spencer born December 11, 1941 in Port Huron, MI; died January 29, 2021 in Cheboygan, MI. Burial is at North Allis Cemetery in North Allis Township, Onaway, MI. 

Elliott, Sandra Jean LeVeck born October 9, 1938 in Rogers City, MI; died July 22, 2021 in The Villages, Florida.  

Elowsky, Irene born in Onaway; died November 10, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  

Elowsky, Janet Lebrillo born April 27, 1963 in Iloilo City, Philippines; died July 19, 2021 in Alpena, MI. 

Erickson, David Michael born January 7, 1941 in Detroit, MI; died October 25, 2021 in Posen, MI.  Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Estep, James Edward born October 16, 1930 in Harrogate, Tennessee; died July 3, 2021 in Onaway, MI. 

Everingham, Lyle J. died January 6, 2021. 
 
Felax, Allen Arthur born August 15, 1944 in Alpena, MI; died January 18, 2021 in Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, MI.  Burial is at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Fesko, Everal Irene Schonfeld born October 24, 1923 in Ecorse, MI; died April 23, 2021 in St. Ignace, MI. Burial at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock, MI. 

Filipiak, Carlene Kaye LeVeck born October 5, 1942; died January 27, 2020 in Saline, MI.  Burial is at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Flatt, David A. died May 21, 2021 in Lansing, MI. 

Fleming, Marvin Herman born January 22, 1929 in Metz Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died July 22, 2021 in Metz Township, Presque Isle County, MI. Burial is at Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Fleming, Ruth June Chzan born June 15, 1928 in Rogers Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died August 11, 2021 in Hillman, MI. 

Florindi Sr., Michael A. born June 1, 1944 in Detroit, MI; died December 23, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Fortier, David Lewis born April 1964 in Alpena, MI; died November 4, 2021.
 
Freel, Jerry P. died November 22, 2020 

Freel, Waneva F. Curtis born December 14, 1922 in Onaway; died May 26, 2021 in Cary, North Carolina. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery in Millersburg, MI.  

Fuhrman, Bryan Larry born June 12, 1988 in Rogers City, MI; died April 27, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI. 

Fuhrman, Raymond August born July 24, 1934 in Rogers City, MI; died June 11, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI.

Fuhrman, Wendy Sue born June 24, 1958 in Rogers City, MI; died November 3, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Furtaw, Richard Neil born December 11, 1935; died 2021. 

Galer Sr., Gerald L. born February 9, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI; died August 13, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Garno, Marcella Grulke born May 3, 1943 in Millersburg, MI; died March 24, 1921 in Enfield, Connecticut.  Burial is at Hazardville Cemetery in Enfield, Connecticut.

Gelmini, Kathleen Ann Koerber died January 4, 2021.  

Gilbert Thomas M. born October 27, 1938 in Onaway, MI; died January 23, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. Burial is at North Allis Township Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Gray, Sandra Kay born March 10, 1943 in Detroit, MI; died November 29, 2021 in Millersburg, MI. 

Gregus, Sharon Kay McLennan born May 27, 1942 in Rogers City, MI; died February 21, 2021. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Griffin, Sharica Lynn Marie Schoolcraft born February 2, 1973 in Cheboygan, MI; died died September 14, 2021 in Howard City, MI. Burial is at Hillside Cemetery in at Entrican, MI. 

Grulke, Allan Robert born July 8, 1949 in Rogers City, MI; died February 15, 2021 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Grulke, Margaret Pearl Baker born January 4, 1936 in Detroit, MI; died June 21, 2021.  

Hallauer, Jane Ann born April 6, 1959 in Detroit, MI; died March 17, 2021 in Presque Isle, MI. 

Hart, Joann Vanzant born in Onaway, MI; died April 4, 2021 in Millersburg, MI. Burial is at Waverly Township Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Haselhuhn Polly Jean Hayes born 1948 in Saginaw, MI; died October 5, 2021. 

Haske, Theresa Kowalski, born April 17, 1928 in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died September 1, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery in Metz, MI. 

Hawley, John Bernard born May 15, 1957 in Alpena, MI; died June 15, 2021 in Krakow Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Hayner, Lucy Joann died January 4, 2021 in Onaway, MI; Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI.

Heath, Barbara Lois Dehring born 1925 in Alpena, MI; died January 28, 2021 in Sun City, Arizona. Burial is at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Heath, Patricia Gail Guziel born March 11, 1947 in Detroit, MI; died May 15, 2021 in Rogers Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Hein, Roger D. born November 13, 1938 in Metz, MI; died May 1, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery in Metz, MI. 

Heller, June Marie Wenzel born June 20, 1929; died July 25, 2021. 

Heller, Karen Carlene born in Bay City, MI; died April 14, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.  Burial is at St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery in Metz, MI. 

Hincka, Anna Wekwert born August 23, 1929 in Pulawski Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died May 3, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Hincka, Elizabeth C. born August 7, 1937 in Pulawski Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died November 2, 2021 in Sterling, MI.  Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Hincka, Kenneth Lee born September 9, 1951 in Rogers City, MI; died May 4, 2021 in Fenton, MI.  Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Holowaty, Eileen Anne Maskell born September 1942 in Blackpool, England; died October 3, 2021 in in Presque Isle County, MI. 

Hood, Emily Kay died July 5, 2021.

Hopkins, Rebekah Jean born May 6, 1961; died May 4, 2021 in Alpena, MI.

Hopp, Harold Theodore born June 7, 1926 in Rogers City, MI; died November 19, 2021 in Rogers City Township, Presque Isle County, MI.  Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Hubert, Clara Ann Paul born July 3, 1923 in Presque Isle County, MI; died July 29, 2021 in Presque Isle, MI. Burial is at Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Huffman, William Charles born August 10, 1944 in Cheboygan, MI; died January 29, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Hughes, Irene D. Yarch born June 12, 1931 in Rogers City, MI; died July 7, 2021 in Posen, MI. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Hutton, Richard Terris born December 17, 1941 in Detroit, MI; died January 14, 2021 in Presque Isle, MI. Burial is at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. 

Idalski, Randall Jay born February 8, 1963 in Alpena, MI; died April 18, 2021 in Alpena, MI.  

Johnson, Barbara R. died June 14, 2021 in Petoskey, MI.  Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Kamyszek, Irene Lucille Witucki born December 11, 1932 in Rogers City, MI; died May 25, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. Burial is at St. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Kelly, Shirley Alice Krey born May 9, 1937 in Flint, MI; died March 12, 2021 in Alpena, MI.  Burial is at John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Kenneda, Katherine E. died January 3, in Petoskey, MI. 

Kiesel, Eleanor A. Witkowski born March 7, 1931 in Rogers City, MI; died January 13, 2021 in in Bay City, MI. Burial is in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Bay City, MI. 

Klein, Debbie Jean Yerks born January 26, 1957; died December 21, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI.  

Knapp, Meleline Buczkowski born May 10, 1931; died March 5, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI. Burial is in Saginaw Cemetery in Saginaw, MI.

Kortman, Julie Ann Withers born June 9, 1967 in Royal Oak, MI; died August 6, 2021 in Millersburg, MI.  Burial is at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Ocqueoc Township. 

Krajniak, Raymond J. born January 23, 1942 in Posen MI; died April 18, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Kramer, Deborah Kay Novak born June 21, 1952 in Detroit, MI; died June 20, 2021 in Alpena, MI. 

Kramer, Thomas Mathew born September 22, 1942 in Detroit, MI; died July 31 in Taylor, MI.  Burial is in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Kreft, Ralph Harold born February 4, 1923 in Rogers City, MI; died June 16, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Kromer, Donald Frederick born March 8, 1957 in Sandusky, Ohio; died January 1, 2021.

Kuchinski, Sylvester “Chet” born December 29, 1926 in Rogers City, MI; died July 27, 2021 in Grand Lake, MI. Burial is at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Kuhlow, Kerry H. born April 3, 1951 in Detroit, MI; died January 19, 2021 in Ocqueoc, MI. 

Kuznicki, Robert Louis born June 11, 1948 in Rogers City, MI; died August 12, 2021. 

LaBelle Joyce J. died July 27, 2021 in Onaway, MI. 

LaLonde, Robert Eugene born April 1, 1935; died May 8, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  

Landis, Carol Ann Brege December 20, 1940 in Rogers City, MI; died December 1, 2021.

Lappin, Virginia Ann Laskowski, born February 7, 1941 in Detroit, MI; died May 15, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Leach, Delaine Kay Sherman born April 28, 1952 in Onaway; died October 30. 2021 in Millersburg, MI.  

LeCureux, Karen Lynn Hyde born March 23, 1952 in Cheboygan, MI; died November 8, 2021 in Onaway, MI.

 LeDuc, Cynthia Marie Olsen born August 14, 1954 in Detroit, MI; died June 23, 2021 in Presque Isle, MI.  Burial is at Presque Isle Township Cemetery in Presque Isle County, MI. 

LaPlaunt, Louise Vadnais born in Munising, MI; died October 23, 2020 in Petoskey, MI.  Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Lefebvre, Maria born February 22, 1958 in Detroit, MI: died January 12, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.  

Leszinske, Sandra Jean born June 26, 1955 in Rogers City, MI.; died September 22, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.  

LeVeck, Pamela Ann died December 6, 2020.  Burial is at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Loughran, Patricia Ann Norenberg born August 12, 1936 in Detroit, MI; died April 22, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. 

Ludeman, Margaret M. Tulgestke born August 31, 1921 in Rogers City, MI; died November 22, 2020 Santa Ana, California.  Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Luebke, Timothy Will born August 7, 19565 in Rogers City, MI; died November 8, 2021 in Alpena, MI.  

Lutze, Russell L. born November 5, 1920 in Bay City, MI; died June 25, 2021 in Ocqueoc Township, Presque Isle County, MI. Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Madden, Lilian M. died November 2019. Burial is at North Allis Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Manning, Calvin C. born July 13, 1937 in Detroit, MI; died May 28, 2021 in Cheboygan, MI.  Burial is at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cheboygan, MI. 

Martin, Trueman Charles born March 1, 1936 in Frederick Township, Crawford County, MI; died October 7, 2021 died October 7, 2021 in Tower, MI. 

Marvin, Judi died October 16, 2021 in Athens, MI Burial is at Eastanallee Cemetery in Athens, MI. 
  
Mason George Edward born August 24, 1944 in Belding, MI; died December 29, 2020 in Millersburg, MI. 

Mason, Tony Lee born in Pontiac, MI; died January 11, 2021 in Tower, MI.  Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Maynard, James K. born February 1, 1937 in Bay City, MI; died January 18, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.  Burial is at Pinehill Cemetery in Cheboygan, MI. 

Mays, Frank L. born November 24, 1931 in Rogers City, MI; died January 7, 2021 Zephyrhills, Florida.  Burial is at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

McDonald, Arlene J. Kimball born August 3, 1926 in Pontiac, MI; died September 9, 2021 in Onaway, MI. Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

McDonald III, George E. born May 11, 1975 in Saginaw, MI; died May 29, 2021 in Naples, Florida.  Burial is at North Allis Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

McFalda, Theresa Jean Peters born October 15, 1925 in Detroit, MI; died March 14, 2021.  

McLean, Todd Richard born December 7, 1962 in Onaway, MI; died October 5, 2021 in Essexville, MI.  Burial is in Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

McOsker, Marilyn Jean Simpson born August 6, 1931 in Detroit, MI; died March 28, 2021 in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Burial is at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak, MI. 

McQuaid, Sandra Jean died June 18, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI.  

Merchant, Dolores Ann Mendrick born May 13, 1931 in Cheboygan, MI; died November 4, 2021 in Ocqueoc MI. Burial is at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Merchant, Tillie Kimball born May 31, 1935 in Millersburg, MI; died December 17, 2020 in Whitmore Lake, MI.  Burial is at Riverside Cemetery in Millersburg, MI.  

Mero, Emmett died November 21, 2019.  Burial is at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Micketti, Richard A. born November 11, 1956 in Rogers City, MI; died December 27, 2020 in New Jersey.  

Miller, Marilyn June born October 30, 1946 in Tecumseh, MI; died February 1. 2021 in Posen, MI.  

Milligan, Dale born in Onaway, MI; died July 27, 2021. 

Misiak, John born January 7, 1927 in Posen, MI; died October 12, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Moran, Joan Ellen Bielecki born November 13, 1941 in Antigo, WI; died August 17, 2021 in Onaway, MI. 

Morley, Sandra Jean Elliott LeVeck born October 9, 1938 in Rogers City, MI; died July 22, 2021 in Florida.  Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Morris, Elizabeth Thornley born March 30, 1934 in Rogers City, MI; died February 6, 2021 in North Bethesda, Maryland.  Burial is at Arlington National Cemetery.  

Mount, Robert H. born September 26, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana; died March 13, 2021.  Burial is at Waverly Township Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Mulka, Daniel Norbert born June 6, 1933 in Pulawski Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died December 16, 2021 in Posen, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Parish Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Mulka, Wayne Louis born August 14, 1941 in Rogers City, MI; died October 2, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Munson, Thomas Leslie born June 3, 1956 in Ann Arbor, MI; died December 16, 2021 in Rogers Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Murphy, Nancy Gapezynski, born January 21 1960 in Rogers City, MI; died July 4, 2021 in Eagle River, Alaska. 

Myers, Michael Patrick born March 14, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI; died December 30, 2020 in Midland, MI.  Burial is at St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Dorr, Michigan. 

Nagi, Barbara Lynn Waldecker born August 1, 1945 in Detroit, MI; died June 23, 2021 in Gaylord, MI. 

Nash, Marjorie Lee Bowler born July 10, 1934 in Newberry, MI; died November 17, 2021.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Nelund, Gloria died September 29, 2020 Burial is at Waverly Township Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Newhouse, Jocelin Lea Centala born February 5, 1975 in Rogers City, MI; died July 16, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.
 
Newsted, Clifford Donald born July 13, 1941 in Onaway, MI; died July 21, 2021 in Coopersville, MI. 

Niedzwiecki, Jared Stephen born November 23, 1971 in Bay City, MI; died February 23, 2021. 

Nitchman Barbara Lee Randall born January 4, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio; died July 23, 2021 in Traverse City, MI. 

Nowaczyk, Michelle Seminchuk born July 20, 1963; died January 30, 2021 in Canada.  

Nowaczyk, Richard Frank born February 19, 1947 in Rogers City, MI; died April 27, 2021 in Gwinn, MI.  

O’Reilly, Dennis Herbert born March 1, 1940 in Onaway, MI; died July 6, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Osborn, Mary Ellen born May 3, 1944 in Flint, MI; died July 20, 2021. 

Paquin, Thomas Joseph born November 7, 1947 in St. Ignace, MI; died November 22, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. Burial is at Gros Cap Cemetery in Moran Township, MI, Mackinaw County, MI.  

Parris, Dorothy died October 5, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.

Partridge, June Carol Annabel born November 25, 1945 in Detroit, MI; died August 15, 2021 in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Paul, Evelyn Josephine born December 1929 in Hawks, MI; died November 12, 2021. 

Paul, Lucey E. Nowicki born March 16, 1923 in Pulawski Township, Presque Isle County, MI, died May 31, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Pawelek, Jeffry born October 10, 1962 in Detroit, MI: died November 27, 2021 in Metz Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Pavelec, John Joseph born May 2, 1943 in Chicago, IL; died August 29, 2021 in Holly, MI.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Peach, Patricia Silfven born February 29, 1936 in Detroit, MI; died August 28, 2021 in Hillman, MI. 

Peel, Devon S. died November 7, 2021 in Onaway, MI; 

Peetz, Joyce Iva Wallace born January 26, 1931 Carsonville, MI; died February 24, 2021 in Mt. Pleasant, MI.  Burial is at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Peters Sr., Wesley J. born August 29, 1956 in Midland, MI; died March 14, 1921 in Onaway, MI.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Pickard, Edmund “Charlie” born in Detroit, MI; died February 12, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. Burial is at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Onaway MI. 

Pieczynski, Blanch Sucharski born June 9, 1936 in Posen, MI; died March 7, 2021 in Estero, Florida. 

Pines, Joyce Marie Meyer born August 1, 1928 in Rogers City, MI; died July 10, 2021.  Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Pleasant, Freida Emeline Turner born September 19, 1926 in Flint, MI; died March 18, 2021 in Kalkaska, MI. 

Plume, Irene M. Nagel born June 14, 1935 in Rogers City, MI; died January 30, 2021 in at Grand Lake, MI.  

Pochmara, Hattie Evelyn Kruczynski born October 16, 1932 in Metz Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died December 5, 2021 in Rogers Township, Presque Isle County, MI. Burial is in Riverside Cemetery in Millersburg, MI. 

Polaski, Blanche Lewandowski born January 10, 1927 in Posen, MI; died July 6, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Porter, Coralee died June 17, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. 

Preston, Sidney Dale died December 17, 2021. 

Preuss, Philip born January 12, 1938 in Detroit, MI; died December 2, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.  

Price, Daniel J. born December 30, 1948; died September 15, 2021 in Daytona Beach, FL.  

Quaine, Donna Eileen Tosch born May 7, 1930 in Cheboygan, MI; died November 8, 2021.  Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Regan, Sally L. Arbaugh born May 1, 1953 in Lansing, MI; died August 8, 2021 in Cheboygan, MI.  

Reinhardt, William C. died August 9, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  
   
Rescoe, Dena born June 8, 1962; died February 27, 2021 in Posen, MI. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Richards, Douglas Ward born August 21, 1934 in Rogers City, MI; died August 4, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Richards, James Allen born August 16, 1951 in Muskegon, MI; died January 4, 2020 in Alpena, MI. 

Richards, Kenneth R. born October 12, 1925  in Rochester, MI; died December 12, 2021 in Hillman, MI. 

Rickle, Duane Roger born July 31, 1935 in Rogers City, MI; died January 19, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Rieger, Leonard Carl born July 18, 1946 in Millersburg, MI; died October 22, 2021 in Tucker, Georgia.  

Ries, Kurt B. born August 1, 1947 in Detroit, MI; died January 2, 2021 in Petoskey, MI.  

Riley, Ernie died June 8, 2021 in Ann Arbor, MI.  

Ritter, MD, Donna Lou Monroe born June 29, 1939 in Rogers City, MI; died October 20, 2021.
 
Romas, David Bernard born September 20, 1956 in Detroit, MI; died February 21, 2021 in Metz Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Romel, Bernice Mulka born December 30, 1927 in Pulawski Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died April 29, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Rose, Alan David born August 28, 1969 in Rogers City, MI; died February 2, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Rose Jr. Donald H. born June 22, 1957 in Rogers City, MI; died November 6, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. 

Rose, Richard Scott born April 30, 1963 in Rogers City, MI; died April 24, 2021.

Ross, Robert Rene born May 2, 1925 in Ellwood, City PA; died October 25, 2021. 

Roznowski Walter Leo born October 22, 1944 in Long Rapids, MI; died March 2, 2021 in Posen, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Russell, Jeanne died October 13, 2020.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Russell, Leigh died October 6, 2020 in Millersburg, MI.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Schaedig, Barbara Lee Ganier died March 9, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Schaedig, Catherine F. Mertz born March 22, 1927 in Rogers City, MI; died October 1, 2021.  Burial is at Memorial Park in Rogers City, MI. 

Schaudt, Derek Dale born January 5, 1969 in Rogers City, MI; died March 26, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Schiffler, Timothy died November 3, 2021 in Bay City, MI; Burial is in North Allis Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 



Schlak, Arthur Carl born November 2, 1946 in Alpena, MI; died December 31, 2020 in Petoskey, MI. Burial is at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Schleben Ann Marie died May 1, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  


Schram, Lisa Marie Kandow born January 28, 1967 in Alpena, MI; died September 1, 1921 in Presque Isle, MI. 

Schroeder, Lenita May born June 18, 1940 in Davenport, Iowa; died July 2, 2021 in Rogers City, MI.  

Scott, Jonathan Lee born July 5, 1949 in Scottville, MI died May 23, 2021 in Traverse City, MI. Burial is at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Selwa, Jane Zegarski, born August 22, 1941; died April 21, 2021 in Detroit, MI.  

Setelia, Geraldine Holland died March 9, 2021 in Troy, MI.  Burial is in Riverside Cemetery in Millersburg, MI. 

Shaloy, John Andrew born October 6, 1948 in Alpena, MI.  died May 18, 2021 in Mackinaw City, MI.  

Shinn, William C. died June 5, 2021 at Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta, MI.  Burial is at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Sias Sr., Garrett William born June 3, 1943 in Cheboygan, MI; died January 8, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Skiera, Frances Teni Orban born October 31, 1917 in Metz, MI; died January 3, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at St. Dominic Cemetery in Metz, MI. 

Skierski, Helen Rose Wojtowicz born January 28, 1923 in Krakow Township Presque Isle County, MI. died November 25, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Smith, Elsie M. Hoffmeyer born June 29, 1935 in Onaway, MI; died March 1, 2021 in Brighton, MI.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Smith, Jacqueline Ann Kuszajewski born September 9, 1963 in Rogers City, MI; died May 12, 2021. Burial is at Larkin Township Cemetery in Larkin, Michigan. 

Smith, Mabel A. Kelly born May 5, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey; died November 1, 2021 in Ocqueoc Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Smolinski, Colleen Gail Andrzejewski born August 17, 1954 in Alpena, MI; died December 3, 2021 in Alpena, MI. 

Smolinski, Raymond James born August 4, 1944 in Posen, MI; died November 18. 2021 in Royal Oak, MI.  

Sobeck, Gary Louis born October 31, 1949 in Rogers City, MI; died July 12, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Ocqueoc Township Cemetery in Presque Isle County, MI. 

Sorgenfrei, Catherine A. Pommerenke born August 19, 1939 in Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died November 2, 2021 in Posen Township, Presque Isle County, MI.  Burial is at St. James Cemetery in Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, MI 

Spencer, Robert Grant born July 11, 1946 in Flint, MI; died November 26, 2021 in Traverse City, MI. Burial is in Presque Isle Township Cemetery in Presque Isle County, MI. 

Spurgeon, Daniel Edward born October 21, 1952 in Pontiac, MI: died August 21, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Srebnik, Karen Eleanor Borrousch born August 30, 1942 in Hawks, MI; died December 8, 2021 in Metz Township, Presque Isle County, MI. Burial is at Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Starnes, Patricia Dillon born November 10, 1935 in Detroit, MI; died November 27, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. 

Stevens, Earl Edward born December 3, 1936 in Tower, MI; died December 25, 2020 in Petoskey, MI.  Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Stevenson, Robert W. born October 16, 1971 in Mount Clemens, MI; died October 27, 2021 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.  

Stockwell, Faye died November 16, 2020.

Stockwell, Nelson died February 12, 2020

Strong, Janet Schalk born November 19, 1929 in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died September 25, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at St. Michael Lutheran Cemetery in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Suchey, Jim died January 7, 2021 in Northern Michigan. 

Suchy, Patricia Elenor born November 10, 1931 in Peerless, Montana; died June 12, 2021 in Posen, MI. Burial is at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery in Port Huron, MI.  

Sweeso, Gloria Walters born June 4, 1930 in Onaway, MI; died February 7, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Syrett, Lawrence Robert born October 31, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri; died April 10, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is in Huntsville Memorial Gardens in Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Szatkowski, Henry died September 23, 2021. 

Szczerowski, Theresa Ann Smigelski born May 12, 1954 in Alpena, MI; died June 1, 2021. Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Szymoniak, Raymond C. born June 23, 1931 in Millersburg, MI; died February 9, 2021 in Onaway, MI.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Szymoniak, Ruth P. born September 12, 1932 in Onaway, MI; died January 30, 2021 in Cheboygan, MI. Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Taylor, Sharon I. McGinn born April 14, 1941 in Onaway, MI; died December 21, 2021 in Onaway, MI. Burial is at Elmwood Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Tennant, Alice Joyce Stoner born June 7, 1931 in Onaway, MI; died January 16, 2021 in Gaylord, MI. Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Tennant, Lori Ann born January 27, 1963 in Cheboygan, MI; died October 6, 2021 in Cheboygan, MI. 

Thimmes, James A. born September 16, 1941; died March 4, 2021 at Black Lake in Onaway, MI. 

Thompson, Sharon K. died April 10, 2021 in Indian River, MI. 

Tillotson, Rebecca Ruby Robson born September 11, 1978; died May 2, 2021 in Saginaw, MI.  

Toll, Joan Marie Urban born August 9, 1942 in Rogers City, MI; died September 10, 2021 Capac, MI. 

Tomas, David Bernard born September 20, 1956 in Detroit, MI; died February 21, 2021 in Metz Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Trotter, Ronald Douglas born July 23, 1930 in Detroit, MI; died July 6, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. 

Tulgetska, Richard Arthur born June 6, 1946 in Alpena, MI; died June 28, 2021.

Tulgestke, Robert F. born February 13, 1938 in Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, MI: died October 18, 2021 in Ocqueoc Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Turcotte Jr., M. D. Vincent Joseph born June 5, 1930 in Detroit, MI; died April 28, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI.  Burial is in Presque Isle Township Cemetery in Presque Isle MI. 

Valentin, Elizabeth “Betty” Klingshirn born January 30, 1937 in Rogers City, MI; died March 5, 1921.  Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Vekaryasz Walter Stephen born January 29, 1935 in Rogers City, MI; died April 27, 2021 in Rogers Township, Presque Isle County, MI. 

Vermilya, Ruth Ann Stockwell born May 1, 1937 in Deford, MI; died February 9, 2021. Ocqueoc Township, Presque Isle County, MI.  Burial is at North Allis Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Vezinau, Cindy Lou born June 24, 1953 near Detroit, MI; died December 2, 2021.  

Vizina, Ralph Thomas born October 21, 1970 in Cheboygan, MI; died September 25, 2021 in Afton, MI.  Burial is Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower, MI. 

Watson, Cletus R. born December 30, 1947 in Detroit, MI; died April 20, 2021 in Petoskey, MI. Burial is in Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Watson, Helen Elizabeth born June 16, 1945 in Coldwater, MI; died November 24, 2021 in Hillsdale, MI.  Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway, MI. 

Watson, Robert Eugene born May 21, 1937 in Oakdale, Pennsylvania; died February 26, 2021 in Presque Isle, MI. 

Wenzel Shirley Ann Karsten born December 17, 1936 in Rogers City, MI; died December 8, 2021. Burial is at Memorial Park in Rogers City, MI. 

White, Toni Lee Szala Veihl born July 27, 1948; died April 30, 2021.  
 
Whiteley, Harry Hoeft born November 8, 1919 in Los Angeles, CA; died November 3, 2020 in Petoskey, MI.  Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Wilson, James Monroe born October 30, 2942 in Millersburg, MI; died October 10, 2021 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is in Riverside Cemetery in Millersburg, MI. 

Wirgau, Donald John born December 14, 1928 in Rogers City, MI; died July 30, 2021 in East Tawas, MI.  

Witkowski, Louis M. born August 25, 1948 in Rogers City, MI; died March 5, 2021. 

Wittman Sr., Nicholas born October 16, 1929 in Detroit, MI; died May 11, 2021 in Hillman, MI.  Burial is at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Hillman, MI. 

Wojtaszek, Sandra Jean Ohlrich born June 13, 1938 in Rogers City, MI; died December 26, 2021 in Alpena, MI. Burial is at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rogers City, MI. 

Wood, Anna Keating born July 8, 1924 in Tolna, North Dakota; died September 13, 2021 in Naples, Florida. Burial is in Presque Isle Township Cemetery in Presque Isle, MI. 

Wozniak, Rev. Anthony A. born November 14, 1933 in Posen, MI: died October 2, 2021 in Greensburg, PA.  Burial is at St. Casmir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI.

Wozniak, Virginia Ann Smigelski born May 18, 1930; died July 5, 2021 in Alpena, MI.  Burial is at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Posen, MI. 

Wright, Richard Dean born November 7, 1941 in Rogers City, MI; died March 21, 2020 in Rogers City, MI. Burial is at Memorial Park in Rogers City, MI. 

Wyant, David Henry born October 14, 1941 in Rogers City, MI; died September 4, 2021 in Petoskey, MI.  Burial is at Memorial Park in Rogers City, MI. 

Zwolinski, Lucille Katherine Pilarski born December 6, 1923; died May 21, 2021 in Rogers City, MI; Burial is at St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery in Metz, MI.
 

 



 



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