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Obituaries
March
DePaulis Jr., Vincent A.
Born: 11/16/1959     Died: 3/3/2010
Vincent A. DePaulis Jr., 50, of Rogers City passed away March 3, 2010 at home. Vince is survived by his wife, Linda; six children, Vincent J. DePaulis of Flint, Nickolas DePaulis of Byron, Tiffanie (Joshua) Lahring of Grand Blanc, Bryan DePaulis of Byron, Adam (Kim) DeKett of Heartland and Amber (Mark) Reutter of Heartland; two grandchildren; parents, Jane (Michael) Eblen of Florida and Vincent (Alice) DePaulis of Grace Harbor; two sisters, Julie (Steve) Diegnan and Michelle DePaulis; a brother, Tad DePaulis; and a grandmother, Anne Heyren of California.
Liechty, Karl Otto
Born: 7/22/1921     Died: 3/5/2010
Karl Otto Liechty, 88, of Alpena passed away March 5, 2010 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. He is survived by two children, David Liechty and Becky Sue Liechty; a stepson, Wayne Seiler of Rogers City; a stepdaughter, Cheryl Seiler of Alpena; many step-grandchildren; many step-great-grandchildren, and several step-great-great-grandchildren.
Lietzow, Herbert P.
Born: 5/30/1928     Died: 3/1/2010
Herbert P. Lietzow, 81, formerly of Alpena, passed away at Hospice Care St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood, Kentucky Monday, March 1, 2010. Mr. Lietzow is survived by his wife, Ruth; a son, Paul (Fiona) of Kentucky; a daughter, Suzan (Roger) Essenmacher of Sterling Heights; and three grandchildren, Ryan and Grant Essenmacher, and Rachel Lietzow.
Mazzel, Joyce (Streich)
Born:     Died: 3/2/2010
Joyce (Streich) Mazzel, 79, passed away March 2, 2010 while on a cruise with friends. Joyce was a loving mother and wife, and a business owner. She is survived by her son, Anthony Mazzel of Orlando, Florida; her brother, Ivan Streich of Rogers City; nieces, Mary Dewyre, Paula Pietsch and Sally Cercone; nephews, Edward, Allen and Marty Streich. She was
Sobeck, Richard A.
Born: 2/13/1938     Died: 3/1/2010
Captain Richard (Dick) A. Sobeck, 72, of Millersburg passed away March 1, 2010 at his home. Surviving are his wife of nearly 45 years, Vivian, of Millersburg; a daughter, Anne (Dan) Kruczynski of Cheboygan; two sons, Anthony “Tony” Sobeck of Millersburg and Frederick Sobeck of Hawks; a granddaughter, Roxanne Sobeck of Millersburg; three grandsons, Scott Wright of Millersburg, and James and Daniel Kruczynski, both of Cheboygan; two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Emily Kruczynski of Cheboygan; five sisters, Marge (Ralph) Erickson, Joan (Chuck) Dettloff, Betsy (Rodney) Fleming and Kari Sobeck, all of Rogers City, and Judy Grulke of Flint; two brothers, Michael Sobeck, and John (Julie) Sobeck, both of Rogers City. Dick is also survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
February
Cherrette, John
Born: 1/30/1946     Died: 2/21/2010
John Cherrette, 64, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at Elmendorf Air Force Base Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. John is survived by his wife, Sharon of Anchorage, Alaska; mother, Evelyn Presley of Newark, Ohio; two sisters, Evelyn (Thomas) Cherrette-Blair of Newark, Ohio, and Waunetta (Freddie) Rea-Seymour of Iron River; a stepbrother, Larry Presley; three stepsisters, Jackie (Jack) Robert, Judy Seitler and Lois (Leonard) McJames, all of lower Michigan; an aunt, Margery (Donald) Nelson of Petoskey; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Mary Zidar of Dearborn Heights; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Zidar and friend, Joyce of Virginia; and three brother-in-laws, Bill, Eddie and Ross Zidar. John is also survived by special friends, Jack and Jackie Brition and granddaughter, Betty Jo Brition; and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Fancher, N. Jane
Born: 12/2/1926     Died: 2/11/2010
N. Jane Fancher, 83, of Alpena passed away February 11, 2010 at Tendercare Greenview. She was born December 2, 1926 in Detroit to Leonard Guy and Ruth Elva (Ufford) Fancher She is survived by two brothers, Charles Fancher of Rogers City and Warren Guy (Joyce) Fancher of Canada.
Freier, Wesley Eugene
Born: 9/16/1940     Died: 2/25/2010
Wesley Eugene Freier, 69, of Alaska, formerly of Ocqueoc, died February 25, 2010 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was born September 16, 1940. He is survived by his longtime companion, Lila Ludwick of Circle, Alaska; four daughters, Cammie (Johnathon) Simmons, Starla (Dale) Selle, Teya (Mark) Dodson and Monique Elliot; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul (Barbara) Freier and Melvin Freier; a sister, Hazel Olmsted; and many nieces and nephews.
Hale, Jr., Douglas M.
Born:     Died: 2/18/2010
Douglas M. Hale, Jr.. 37, of Davisburg, died February 18, 2010 at Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc.He was born to Douglas M. and Shirley (Price) Hale, Sr. March 4, 1972 in Clinton Township. He married Denise Manasterski June 8, 2002 in Waterford.He is survived by his wife, Denise M. Hale, and four daughters, Felicia Hale, Hannah Hale and Hayden Hale, all of Davisburg; his parents, Doug and Shirley Hale of Tower; a sister, Lisa (Dennis) Maxwell of Madison Heights; and a brother, Mike (Jessica) Hale of Onaway.
Hilla, Eugene J.
Born: 10/9/1926     Died: 2/1/2010
Eugene J. Hilla, 83, of Belleview, Florida, formerly of Rogers City, died Monday, February 1, 2010. Eugene was born in Rogers City October 9, 1926. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Leona (Zielinski); daughters, Judith Hilla of Grand Rapids, Marcia (David) Smolinski of Posen, Nancy Bushart of Flint and Bonnie (Michael) Ruggles of Petoskey; sons, Thomas (Laura) and Steven, both of Rogers City, and Timothy of Wyoming; brother, Arthur (Virginia) of Rogers City; sister, Louise (Richard) Kuznicki of Millersburg; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Jarvis, Brian Christopher
Born: 11/16/1961     Died: 2/24/2010
Brian Christopher Jarvis, 48, passed away in his sleep at his home February 24, 2010. He was born November 16, 1961. He is survived by his children, Shane Jarvis, Amber Jarvis and Trace Jarvis, three grandchildren; his parents; and seven brothers and sisters.
Kazlauskas, Daniel Michael
Born: 5/19/1951     Died: 2/25/2010
Daniel Michael Kazlauskas, 58, of Onaway, died February 25, 2010 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Daniel was born to Antanas "Tony" and Elizabeth "Liz" (Hadfi) Kazlauskas May 19, 1951 in Detroit. Dan married Joni D. Riker July 5, 1986 at the Onaway United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Joni Kazlauskas, of Onaway; a daughter, Lisa Kazlauskas Gaudet of Andover, Massachusetts; a stepson, Rob (Jennifer) Mata of Waterford; two grandchildren, Sophia and Rylee; his father, Antanas "Tony" Kazlauskas of Onaway; a brother, Anthony Kazlauskas of Onaway; and a sister, Genie (Mark) Sikora of Thompson Station, Tennessee. Also surviving are Dan's nieces and nephews who were very special to him, Lynn Reed, Harmony Postle, Rose Hawley, Skye McCann, Jason Kazlauskas, Max Barrick and Michael Sikora.
MacArthur, Lila M.
Born: 5/14/1922     Died: 2/19/2010
Lila M. McArthur, 87, of Onaway died February 19, 2010 at her home. She was born May 14, 1922 to Gilbert and Beulah (Umphrey) Dunsmore in Onaway. She married Robert “Bob” McArthur August 16, 1946 in Tower. She is survived by a daughter, Kay (Chuck) Kimbrell of Onaway; two granddaughters, Heather Markey of Arlington, Texas and Misty (John) McKenzie of Onaway; a grandson, Shane (Rachel) Kimbrell of Cheboygan; five great-grandchildren, Katlin Kimbrell of Onaway, Regan and Griffin Markey of Arlington, Luke Ward, Maggie and Owen Kimbrell of Cheboygan and Jordan and Jaycee McKenzie of Onaway; and a brother, Ron Covell of Tower.
Mason, Gladys
Born: 3/9/1922     Died: 2/11/2010
Gladys (Martin) Mason, 87, of Tower passed away February 11, 2010 at Tendercare Health Center of Cheboygan. She was born to William James and Charlotte (Marsh) Martin March 9, 1922 in Sandusky. Gladys was married to Marvin Mason, who preceded her in death (2009). She is survived by her son, Marvin Jr. Mason "Mase" and companion, Terri Burfield; grandchildren, Beth (Brian) Flynn, Edward (Barb) Mason, Lynda (Al) Herrera and Patrick (Sharla) Mason; and great-grandchildren, Sam, Nick, Shelby, Faith, Katie and Scarlett. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Gladys will be especially missed by her sister-in-law Carol Mason and great-nieces Susie Perkins and Linda Claycomb.
Momrik, Evelyn Rose
Born: 1/31/1928     Died: 2/20/2010
Evelyn Rose Momrik, 82, of Posen passed away from an extended illness on February 20, 2010 with her family by her side. Evelyn is survived by six children, Diane (Joseph) DeRosia of Alpena, Daniel (Irene) of Posen, Katherine of Posen, Allan (Marie) of Presque Isle, Karl of Presque Isle, and Alexander Jr. (dear friend Tammy) of Lansing; four grandchildren, David, Matthew (Valerie), Sharon and Kenneth (Kyrie); seven great-grandchildren, Mason, Logan, Linsey, Hannah, Caleb, Isaac and Devon. Evelyn is also survived by four brothers, Thomas of Posen, Anthony (Joyce) of Posen, Frank of Rogers City, and Arthur (Elaine) of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Pauly, Hazel A.
Born: 3/9/1919     Died: 2/23/2010
Hazel A. Pauly, 90, of Rogers City passed away February 23, 2010 at Tendercare Health Center of Rogers City. She is survived by two sons, Ron (Rose) and Galen; a grandson, Steven; and a sister, Lois Felax.
Pines, Mark Robert
Born: 12/19/1961     Died: 2/11/2010
Mark Robert Pines, 48, of Ocqueoc passed away February 11, 2010 at Northern Michigan Hospital. Surviving are his mother, Ruie Pines of Ocqueoc; a brother, Scott Pines of Ocqueoc; two sisters, Stephanie (George) Bellairs of Schertz, Texas and Ramona (Glen) Suszek of Rogers City. Mark was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Ralph Pines Jr.; maternal grandparents, Herman and Evelyn Vogler; adoptive grandparents, Ralph Sr. and Ruth Pines. He is also survived by his father, Charles (Ann) Ohlrich of Lachine; their children, Charles Jr. (Carol Ann) Ohlrich of Lachine, Tammy (David) Acha of West Virginia and Stacy Ohlrich of Virgina; a longtime friend and companion, William Harrison; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Porter, Hattie M.
Born: 12/20/1926     Died: 2/18/2010
Hattie M. Porter, 83, of Onaway passed away February 18, 2010 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. She is survived by a brother, Arden Porter of Onaway; a sister, Thelma Brewbaker of Onaway; a son, Steve (Diane) Porter of Rogers City; a granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
Sudut, Anna Kroll
Born:     Died: 2/14/2010
Anna Kroll Sudut, 88, of Franklin, Tennessee, native of Posen, died February 14, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Szatkowski Kroll.  Survivors include two sons, Roger (Gloria) Sudut of Franklin and Tony (Carol) Sudut of Livonia; and five grandchildren. 
Tulgetske, Hisako Judy
Born: 8/24/1931     Died: 2/28/2010
Hisako “Judy” Tulgetske, 78, of Gaylord died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Bortz Health Care Facility in Petoskey. She is survived by her husband, James; children, Mark of St. Louis, Greg (Gail) and Mary Ann Tulgetske, both of Gaylord; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kyoko Sakatani of Japan.
Whitman, Jack Ray
Born: 8/4/1951     Died: 2/12/2010
Jack Ray Whitman, 58, passed away February 12, 2010 in Botsford Hospital, Farmington. The son of Geraldine Whitman and the late James Edward Whitman, he was born August 4, 1951 at his grandparent’s (Wes and Laura Faircloth) farm on M-33.He is survived by his mother; two sisters, Beverly Woolford of Minnesota and Carol Whitman of Livonia; three nieces, Kelly (1st Sgt. Eric) Benjamin of Minnesota, Karey (Dave) Stevenson of Wisconsin and Laura Woolford of Minnesota; a nephew, Edward (Renee) Woolford of Utah; great-nieces and –nephews Gage and Abbie Benjamin, Hannah, Nathaniel Jack and Annika Stevenson; and many relatives and friends.
January
Baarlaer, Robert L.
Born: 9/13/1928     Died: 1/15/2010
Robert L. Baarlaer, 81, of Presque Isle passed away January 15, 2010 at home. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; four children, Mary K. (Chris) Maisch of Fairbanks, Alaska, Mark, Chris Ann (Robert) Henderson and Mike (Wendy) all of Alpena; 11 grandchildren; a brother, James of Lachine; and many nieces and nephews.
Botwinis Jr., Louis W.
Born: 10/14/1936     Died: 1/26/2010
Louis W. Botwinis Jr., 73, of Rogers City died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Golden Beach Manor, Huron Beach. Surviving are two sisters, Betty (Fred) Baumgarten of Hillman and Marie Short of Grand Rapids; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Domke, Sr., Morris G.
Born: 1/30/1924     Died: 1/26/2010
Morris G. Domke, Sr., 85, of Onaway died January 26, 2010 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, Petoskey. He was born to Albert and Anna (Ostrofski) Domke January 30, 1924 in Ocqueoc. He married his first wife, Alvernin “Vern” Sabisch December 12, 1947 in Ocqueoc. He married his second wife, Alisia Boulton, in March 2004 in Yuma, Arizona.He is survived by his wife, Alisia Domke of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada/Arizona; two sons, Morris G. (Jody) Domke, II of Oregon and Darren (Julie) Domke of Onaway; two daughters, Deidra (Timothy) Splan of Onaway and Scharlyn Maness of Gaylord; 27 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Herbert Domke (Christina) of Sears, Otis Domke (Shirley) of Missouri and Benedict Domke (Carrie) of Ocqueoc; and a sister, Marie Allen of Idaho.
Elick, Joseph G.
Born: 7/18/1924     Died: 1/29/2010
Joseph G. Elick, 85, of Black Lake (Cheboygan) died January 29, 2010 at his home. He was born to John and Mary (Patchek) Elick July 18, 1924 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. He married Karrol Katherine Kemp July 19, 1947 in St. David’s Catholic Church, Detroit. He is survived by a son, Christopher Elick of Cheboygan; five grandchildren; a brother, Ted Elick of Ocqueoc; a niece, Sue (Jim) Wickert of Black Lake (Onaway); a nephew, Teddy Mike Elick of Allen Park; great-niece and nephew Melissa and Zachary Wickert of Black Lake (Onaway); and a great-nephew, Michael Elick of Allen Park.
Everingham, Mildred L.
Born: 8/24/1914     Died: 1/29/2010
Mildred L. Everingham, 95, a lifelong resident of Onaway, died January 29, 2010 at Hospice House in Cheboygan.She was born to Earl and Jessie (Clark) McAtee August 24, 1914 in Onaway. She married Percy C. Everingnam May 22, 1937 in Rogers City.She is survived by two daughters, Faye (David) Gee and Pat Vermilya, both of Onaway; three sons, Ken (Sandy) Everingham of Afton, Larry (Yvonne) Everingham of Cheboygan and Don (Ronda) Everingham of Indian River; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Finley, Clifford E.
Born: 11/30/1918     Died: 1/8/2010
Clifford E. Finley, 91, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Hawks went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 8, 2010. Cliff was born in Albion November 30, 1918, the second child of Edward and Thersa (Phelps) Finley. Cliff is survived by his wife, Betty; his two children, Linda (Ron) Lance of Oshtemo and Jon (Nancy) Finley of Farmington Hills. He is also survived by his sister, Betty (Alvin) Montague of Winter Haven, Florida; four grandchildren, Allison Lance, Brandon (Christine) Lance, Evan Finley and Catherine Finley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Goebel, Margaret
Born: 4/6/1916     Died: 1/10/2010
Margaret Goebel, 93, of Alpena, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Hillman’s Haven.  Surviving are three children, Marlin Goebel of Hillman, Gladys (Leonard) Kemnitz of Ossineke and Linda (Norm) Siess of Alpena; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Beyer and Edna Neumann.
Haneckow, Doris J.
Born: 7/14/1919     Died: 1/7/2010
Doris J. Haneckow, 90, of Rogers City passed away January 7, 2010 at Tendercare Health Center of Rogers City. She is survived by two sons, Duane (Eileen) of Belknap Township and Donald (Joanna) of Plainwell; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lewis (Anna Marie) Karsten and Lawrence (Deanna) Karsten; a sister, Ethel (Ralph) Kreft; and a sister-in-law, Joy Karsten.
Henry Jr., James H.
Born: 7/8/1933     Died: 1/23/2010
James H. Henry, Jr., died January 23, 2010, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He was 76 years old. Jim was born July 8, 1933, in Dalton, Georgia, to Elvada (Deverell) and James Howard Henry, Sr. Jim married Beverly Sandri October 10, 1959. James is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly; and children, James (Linda) Henry, III of Oxford and Donald (Cheryl) Henry of Bruce Township. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Jimmy, Kelly, Madison, Delaney and Griffen; a sister, Linda C. Henry of Royal Oak; brothers-in-law, Russell (Elaine) Sandri of Sterling Heights and Kenneth (Susan) Sandri of Crystal Falls; and a sister-in-law, Bonnie (Doug) Trembath of Atlanta.
Kowalewsky, Robert Harry
Born: 10/17/1934     Died: 1/26/2010
Robert Harry Kowalewsky, 75, of Metz passed away peacefully January 26, 2010 at home. He was born October 17, 1934 in Metz to Max and Beatrice (Taylor) Kowalewsky. Bob is survived by his wife, Lois; four children, Sharon (Cliff) Hein of Metz, Dawn (Mark) Hilla of Rogers City, Mark (Cheryl) of Metz and Paul (Denise) of Metz; nine grandchildren, Justin (Kelly), Nicholas, Tyler, Clayton, Taylor, Sloan, Max, Cason and Megan; five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Austin, Adam, Cheyanne and Emily Kay; and two sisters, Marion Brege of Hawks and Betty Brege of Rogers City.
Lazarowicz, Harry F.
Born: 9/19/1913     Died: 1/11/2010
Harry F. Lazarowicz, 96, of Alpena passed away January 11, 2010 at Sally’s Care Home. Surviving are two sons, Allen (Eleanor) of Alpena and Robert (Margaret) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two daughters, Judy (Mike) Anderson of Grass Lake and Patricia (Dennis) O’Neal of Chelsea; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Lietaert, Mary Jane
Born: 8/31/1929     Died: 1/27/2010
Mary Jane "Midge" Lietaert of Frankfort, Michigan, age 80, died January 27, 2010 at Munson Medical Center. She was born in Hillman August 31, 1929 the daughter of Lillian and Daniel Sherman. Midge married Kenny C. Lietaert. She is survived by nine children, Linda (James) Beatty, Diane (Greg) Jenks, Mickey Beatty, Cheri (Gary) Jackson, Michael Lietaert, Kenny (Kathy) Lietaert, Jerrilynn (Pete) Miller, and Jackie Casibo; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Jerry (Kate) Sherman; and close friend, Linda Manville.
Maxwell, Jeanette Julia
Born: 3/24/1950     Died: 1/4/2010
Jeanette Julia Maxwell, 59, of Posen, beloved wife of Duane, cherished  mother of James (Janelle) Kochanski of Presque Isle, Janice (Tim) Lockstein of Puyallup, Washington, and Wendy (Robert) Palmer of Amelia, Ohio and loving grandmother of Jacob, Julia, and Emma, was gently taken home by her Savior Jesus Christ on January 4, 2010, at the Hospice of Cincinnati surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by one brother, Carl (Kathy) Woloszyk of Rogers City; and two sisters, Diane (Terry) Sheldon of Avon Park, Florida, and Darlene (Richard) Lewandowski of Posen; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Virginia Woloszyk; special aunt and uncle, Ella and Eddie Woloszyk; and special nephew, Matthew Lewandowski
Mero, Christina
Born: 11/26/1922     Died: 1/18/2010
Christina Rood Mero, 87, of Black Lake died January 18, 2010 at her home. She was born to John “Jack” and Leona May (Miller) Petchell November 26, 1922 in Onaway. She married Emmett T. Mero, Sr. November 6, 1974 in Rogers City. She married her first spouse, Kenneth Rood, in 1954. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Emmett T. Mero Sr. of Black Lake; four stepdaughters, Marilyn Laurus, Faith Mereaux and Lori Dennis, all of Bay City, and Jacqui Brown of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two stepsons, Emmett Mero, Jr. and Paul Mero, both of Bay City, and a step-son-in-law, Ron LaRouche of Bay City.
Mero, Catherin
Born: 4/21/1910     Died: 1/2/2010
Catherin “Kate” Mero, 99, died January 2, 2010. Kate was born April 21, 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland to Stephan and Katherine Hell. She married Earl Sheldon in Lansing in February 1931. In 1964, she married Ivan Mero. Kate is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Leon) Carey of Potterville, granddaughters Julie Carey of Potterville and Korie (John) Spitzley of Charlotte and grandson Kelly Carey of Florida; five great-grandchildren including the apple of her eye, her great-granddaughter, Logan Kay Patterson of Potterville, and five great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by five stepchildren, step-grand children and step-great-grand children and many nieces and nephews.
Sayers, Millie T.
Born: 5/7/1941     Died: 1/3/2010
Mildred “Millie” T. Sayers, 68, of Afton died January 3, 2010 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Millie was born in Wayne County May 7, 1941 to Nelson and Margaret (Weir) Tatton. On July 6, 1963 Millie married Harvey B. Sayers in Davisburg. Millie is survived by her husband of more than 46 years, Harvey of Afton; a son, Nate (Melissa) of Onaway; and two daughters, Lezli (Bryan) Haskill of Millersburg and Larissa “Rissi” Sayers of Afton. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Trey and McKena Leach of Millersburg, Devin of Petoskey, DJ, Madeline, Nick, and Jack Sayers of Onaway, Laine and Bayli Sayers of Afton, and baby boy, Emmit Haskill, who will be born in February. Millie also is survived by four sisters, Blanche Barber of Davisburg, Doris Tatton of Royal Oak, Lillian Hamilton of Barrie, Canada, Marion Specht of Kettlby, Canada; and two brothers, Larry (Pam) Tatton of Davisburg and Jim (Billie) Morris of Holly.
Schleben, Jason D. Clark
Born: 6/28/1979     Died: 1/24/2010
Jason D. Clark Schleben, 30, of Rogers City passed away January 24, 2010 at home. He was born June 28, 1979 in Rogers City. Jason is survived by his mother, Gertrude; stepfather, John Clark; brother, Marc (Lou Ann) of Onaway; sister, Nancy (Elmer) Vance of Alpena; nephew, Samuel Clark; and niece, Megan Clark.
Smith, Patrick L.
Born: 1/8/1934     Died: 1/3/2010
Patrick L. Smith, 75, of Rogers Township passed away January 3, 2010 at Tendercare, Alpena. Pat was born January 8, 1934 in Dawson, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; five children, Glenda, Gayla, Gena, Gary and James; seven stepchildren, Don, Robert, Cheryl, Chris, Robin, Ray and Rick; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and stepsister, Virginia.
Walter, Harriet Jean
Born: 4/19/1920     Died: 1/21/2010
Harriet Jean Walter, 89, formerly of Millersburg, passed away Thursday (January 21, 2010) at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City. Harriet is survived by her three sons, Harry (Patricia) of Millersburg, Robert (Merilee) of Millersburg and Harbor Springs, and Herbert of Millersburg; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Verna “Lois” Orban and Vera (Melvin) Basel both of Rogers City; a brother, Nelson Paull of Rogers City; and many nieces and nephews.
Wilton, NoraLee
Born: 5/4/1928     Died: 1/16/2010
NoraLee Wilton, 81, of Onaway died January 16, 2010 at her home. She was born in Detroit on May 4, 1928. She married Robert Louis Wilton June 18, 1948 in Detroit. Surviving NoraLee are her husband of nearly 62 years, Bob Wilton, of Onaway; two daughters, Marilyn (Robert) Hoffman of Parma and Sandra (Michael) Hills of Irish Hills; and a son, Robert O. (Valerie) Wilton of Napolean. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Michael, Kelly, Jessica, Christina, Diana, Eric, and Derek; and four great-grandchildren, Kylie, Taryn, Alexandria, and Gavin.


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