Obituaries
Norman Ernest LaPorte, age 91, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Huron Woods Nursing Center. Norm was born on July 17, 1933, to Ernest J. and Valetha M. (Chanting) LaPorte. Norm married the former Roberta “Toots” Zawadil on May 26, 1962, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Linwood Michigan....
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marcine Katherine Brazeau, who passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on September 29, 1934, in Bay City, Michigan to Stanley and Cecelia Resmer. Marcine grew up and raised her family in Pinconning, Ml....
Larry W. Chambers, 86, of Linwood, MI our loving (stubborn) father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at home. He was born in Sandusky, MI on January 10th, 1938 to the late George and Anna (Savant) Chambers. He spent his teens working on Bill Brown’s...
Jason Lee Carstens, oldest son of Dr. Kenneth C. Carstens of Murray, Ky., and the late Katherine Ann (Dunkelberg) Carstens of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (The Soo), passed away while on an elk hunt with his family near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jason was born September 30, 1976 and passed away...
Long time Avon Park resident Sara Tobias passed away surrounded by family at her home early Wednesday morning, Sept 11th. She was visited often in recent months by the many pastors in the area, close friends, and family.
Mrs. Tobias was born May 10th, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of...
Mr. Robert L. Szyperski, of Pinconning, age 97, dedicated father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on September 1st, 2024. Born on October 3rd, 1926, he was raised and resided his entire life in Pinconning, MI. Born to Charles & Viola (Daniels...
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Alice Karen Rodak (Dubay), age 84, passed away peacefully Thursday August 15, 2024, with family by her side. She was born to Lena (Howden) and Ferdinand Dubay and stepfather Oliver Grumbley in Michigan on July 1, 1940.
Alice is survived by her...
Judie (Staley) DeSimpelaere, age 84, of Linwood, formerly of Omer, MI, passed away on August 9th, 2024. She was born on July 27th, 1940, in Omer, Michigan; the daughter of Hugh Staley and Eva Staley. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. Judie enjoyed many things including...
Dolores Loretta “Dolly” Chomas, of Bentley, MI., a beacon of love and strength, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 11, 2024, at Standish Long Term Care. Born on September 7, 1934, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Albert and Virginia (Sporman) Kukla, Dolly’s life was a testament to...
Arlene M. Fryzel, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at Red Oaks Adult Foster Care in Bay City, Michigan, with her loving husband by her side.
Born on April 26, 1943, in Fraser Township, Arlene was the cherished daughter of the late Oliver and Marie (Kiesel)...