Category: Obituaries
Randal D. Freel
Randal D. Freel, 56, of Harrisville, formerly of Hawks, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home.
Surviving are three sisters, Jane Freel of Millersburg, Helen (Maurice) Markham of Coventry, England and Joyce (Gary) Milostan of Hemlock; five brothers, Walter (Jackie) Freel of Denver, Colorado, Rodney (Helen) Freel of Clio, Gary (Laurie) Freel of Lincoln, Pennsylvania, Jeffrey (Rhonda) Freel of Oden and Eric (Mary Claire) Freel of Macon, Georgia; and many nieces and nephews.… Read Full Story
Marguerite Helen Welti
Marguerite Helen Welti, 91, passed away October 20, 2012 in Farmington Hills.
Beloved wife of the late Carl Welti Sr.
Mrs. Welti is survived by her children, Carl Jr. (Beverly), Carolyn (William) Hoffee, Thomas (Terry) and Mark; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her sister, Lois Larivee.… Read Full Story
Terry L. Szymoniak
Terry L. Szymoniak, 66, of Rogers City, died at Alpena Regional Medical Center on Sunday May 19, 2013. The son of Walter and Audrey (Tatro) Szymoniak, Terry was born on February 5, 1947 in Rogers City.
Surviving Terry are his father and stepmother, Walter and Maryanne Szymoniak of Millersburg; sisters, Anne Buldain of Cincinnati, Ohio, Denise Rawlins of Pottsboro, Texas and Karen Szymoniak of Millersburg; brothers, David Szymoniak of Seattle, Washington and Steven (Nora) Szymoniak of Texas; as well as, many nieces, nephews and cousins.… Read Full Story
Conni Sue Erickson
Conni Sue Erickson, 52, of Rogers City passed away May 10, 2013 at Alpena Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 21, 1960 in Rogers City to William and Rita (LeMere) Lounsberry.
Conni is survived by her son, Charles Fluit of Rogers City; stepson, Derrick Erickson of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, Colin (Evelyn) Lounsberry of Alpena; a sister, Robin Lounsberry of Alpena; nieces, Natasha, Nika, Nadia and Narissa Lounsberry; and a nephew, Micky Lounsberry.… Read Full Story
Rose Mary McDonald
Rose Mary McDonald, 84, of Rogers City died peacefully on May 8, 2013, at her home surrounded by the love of her nieces and nephews.
She was the daughter of Theodore and Mary (Schleben) Pardike, born September 30, 1928. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at St.… Read Full Story
James Charles Kelly Jr.
James Charles Kelly Jr., 61, of Richmond, formerly of Rogers City died Monday, May 6, 2013 after an extended illness. Mr. Kelly was born September 28, 1951 in St. Clair to the late James and Iliane (Williams) Kelly.
He is survived by his children, Nathan and Angela Kelly of Rogers City; former wife and loving caregiver, Susan Muckle of Rogers City; grandchildren, Caden and Landen Brege of Rogers City; and sisters, Catherine (Zenon) Grace of Richmond, Carolyn (Jack) Fleury of St.… Read Full Story
Etta Mae O’Henley
Etta Mae O’Henley, 70, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2013 after a brief illness with her loving family by her side.
Etta Mae was born on October 25, 1942 in Almont, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Yax) Northrop.
Etta Mae is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Dave) Nash of Indian River; sons, Rick O’Henley of Shingleton and Daniel (Mary) O’Henley of Afton; grandchildren, Lynette Nash and friend Nate Howell of Cheboygan, Lee (Laura) Nash of Wolverine, Tyler (Brittany) Nash of Gaylord, Megan O’Henley and fiancé Adam Price of Cheboygan, and Zachary O’Henley of Afton; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Richard Nash of Gaylord, Mallory Marie Price of Cheboygan, and Walker Gerald Nash of Gaylord; a brother, Gerald Northrop of Attica; sister-in-laws, Doris Northrop of Wolverine, Sherry Northrop of Wolverine, Delores Northrop of Avoca and Jean (Jerry) Wrage of Rochester; a brother-in-law, James O’Henley of Gaylord; a special aunt, Marie Northrop of Onaway; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.… Read Full Story
Patricia Ann Szymoniak
Patricia Ann Szymoniak, 87, of Millersburg, died at home Thursday May 9, 2013. The daughter of James and Wilda (Steele) Wright, Patricia was born January 7, 1926 at the Wright family home in Millersburg. Pat grew up helping on the family farm and graduated from Onaway High School in 1943.… Read Full Story
Carol M. Smith
Carol M. Smith, 78, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at her Indian River home.
Carol was born July 17, 1934 in Onaway, the daughter of Orin and Esther (Olson) Gray. She grew up in Onaway and graduated from Onaway High School in 1952.… Read Full Story
Juanita Welcher
Juanita Welcher, 87, of Rudyard, formerly of Rogers City, died May 2, 2013 in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born August 18, 1925 in Eby, Kentucky, to William and Inez W. (Cooper) Hilger.
Juanita is survived by her husband, Jack; daughters, Lillian L.… Read Full Story






