All Obituaries

 Andrew “Andy” Scott Linder, age 40, of Marlette passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI.  Andy was born on April 24, 1980, in Lapeer, MI, the son of Dwight and Lori (Hascall) Linder. Andy grew up in the North Branch/Silverwood area. He was a 1999 graduate of North Branch High School.  Andy worked at Lear in Marlette. In 2005, he started Jam Entertainment. Andy enjoyed hunting, camping, Sunday dinners with his family and a good game...

Louise Vivian Pasternak, age 94, of North Branch passed away on January 5, 2021 at the Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. Louise was born in Sebewaing, MI, on October 7, 1926, the daughter of Melvin and Ethel (Lennox) Diller. On August 31, 1946, Louise married Francis (Fred) Pasternak. Louise worked 10 years at the Marlette Hospital as a nurse’s aide. She enjoyed quilting, cooking for the family, mushroom hunting and fishing. Spending time with her grandchildren and...

Edward “Ed” James Strich, age 61, of North Branch  passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home with his family at his side. Ed was born in Marlette on April 6, 1959 to Gerald and Doris (Braidwood) Strich.  Ed grew up on the farm in North Branch and was a 1977 graduate of North Branch High School. On September 21, 2012, he married the love of his life Danelle (Dani) Tepoorten on the beach at sunrise in Virginia. Ed took great pride in his work as a...

 Albert “Al” Howe, age 76, of Lum passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at McLaren/Lapeer Region Hospital. Al was born on May 22, 1944 in Ballston Spa, New York.  He grew up in the New York area. Al married Kathleen Minkwic on February 16, 1985 at Sacred Heart Church in Imlay City. He proudly served in country as a member of the United States Army. He retired from General Motors as a skilled tradesman supervisor. Al and Kathy own Idle Spur Party Store in Lum,...

COVID-19-Update-with the recent guidelines limits the number of people to 25 at any gathering we are asking that you consider other ways to help support the family and friends during this difficult time as alternative to attending the visitation or funeral.  Edward John Rogers, age 60, of Lapeer, MI, passed away at his home on Friday, December 18, 2020.  Ed was born on September 24, 1960, the son of Walter and Marcedes (Podvin) Rogers. He grew up in the Barnes Lake/North...

  John V. (Jack) Belland, age 78, of North Branch passed away on December 16, 2020. Jack was born on December 12, 1942, in Alpena, MI, the son of Victor and Lois Kathleen ( Dolson) Belland. He grew up in the Alpena area. Jack worked as a machine repairman for various companies in the area. Jack married Elizabeth “Betty” Skiba, the love of his life, on January 9, 1965 in Fenton, MI. Jack enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He was a very outgoing person. He never met a...

 John Joseph Adamic, age 91, of Silverwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.  John was born in Detroit, MI, on December 4, 1929, the son of John and Gertrude (Travnikar) Adamic.   He spent his early years  in Detroit until 1940 when his family moved to North Branch.  John married Virginia Klauka on July 29, 1950. They celebrated 70 wonderful years together this past July. John was a farmer his entire life. John...

Donald Charles Barkus, 86, of Houghton Lake passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.   Donald was born on April 23, 1934 in Flint, Michigan to Charles and Luella (Gonyea) Barkus. He grew up in the Flint area and graduated from Flint Beecher High School.  Donald served as a Sp4 In the army during the Korean War. After his service, Donald received his Masters Degree in education from the University of Detroit. He worked as a School...

COVID-19-Update-with the recent guidelines limits the number of people to 25 at any gathering we are asking that you consider other ways to help support the family and friends during this difficult time as an alternative to attending the visitation or funeral.   Carolyn Marie Royce, age 82 of Silverwood, MI was welcomed home by Jesus on December 7, 2020. She peacefully passed at Marlette Long Term Care with the support of United Hospice Service of Marlette. Carolyn was born on...

COVID-19-Update-With the recent guidelines limits the number of people to 25 at any gathering, we are asking that you consider other ways to help support the family and friends during this difficult time as an alternative to attending a visitation or funeral Linda Hayes, age 73, of North Branch passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital. Linda was born on June 25, 1947, in New Castle, PA to Adelchi and Mary (Arena) Nascivera. She graduated in 1965...