All Obituaries

Arthur “Art” James Podvin Jr., age 52 of Clifford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Art was born on September 2, 1971 in Lapeer, the son of Arthur and Allona (Barck) Podvin. Art grew up in the North Branch area and was a 1989 graduate of North Branch Area Schools. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Art worked at Vintech Industries  in Imlay City. Art enjoyed golfing and was a huge Lions fan.  Art was a family man. He...

Tammie Elizabeth Kile, age 62, of North Branch passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital.   Tammie was born on December 26, 1960 in Florence, Alabama, the daughter of Bennie and Lois (Berry) Holt. Tammie spent her younger years in Alabama and Tennessee and moved to Michigan when she was 14. She married Fred Kile on January 13, 1996. Tammie was a homemaker. She loved taking care of her children. She enjoyed collecting antiques, watching soap...

Roger Lee Peters, age 81 from North Branch passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Roger was born on August 19, 1942 in Caro, the son of Frank and Maxine (McLaughlin) Peters. Roger grew up on Caro and was a graduate of Caro High School. On May 23, 1970, he married Donna Vest in Newark, Ohio.   Roger retired from GM Truck & Bus in Flint. He worked many years at the Lapeer County Press as their fishing editor. He enjoyed fishing, watching football and NASCAR races. He...

Kevin Ray Hilts, age 64, of Fostoria passed away on December 4, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital. Kevin was born in Lapeer on December 7, 1958, the son of Robert and Cleo (Coe) Hilts. Kevin grew up in the Deerfield Corner 16 area. He attended North Branch Area Schools and was a 1977 graduate. On September 6, 1980, he married Patricia McIntyre. Kevin worked as a residential construction contractor. Kevin enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and morel hunting. In his younger days, he...

Diane Marie Emrick, age 72, of North Branch passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Hurley Medical Center. Diane was born on June 21, 1951 in Detroit, the daughter of Walter John and Theresa Rose (Walewski) Leja. Diane grew up in Detroit and was a graduate of Pershing High School. Diane worked at H & R Block for many years, later she retired from Wal-Mart. She was a people person and loved everyone she met. Her Wal-Mart customers were like family to her. She enjoyed crocheting, sudoku...

Debra Ann Kelly, age 61, of North Branch passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at her home. Debra was born on June 15, 1962 in Detroit, the daughter of Charles and Doloris (Dematroff) Cogdell. Debra was formerly from Macomb County and moved to North Branch 14 years ago. She loved cooking, watching holiday movies and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Debra is survived by her lifelong partner, Robert Gravat Sr.; her children, Shawn (Robbin) Kelly, Megan Kelly, ...

Robert Stanley Bowman, age 61 of North Branch passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at McLaren/Lapeer Region Hospital with his family by his side. Bob was born on February 8, 1962 in Marlette, the son of Arnold and Ellen Marie (Smith) Bowman. Bob loved music, especially playing the guitar and singing. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, tattooing, hunting both deer and morels. Bob was well known for his knack to crack a joke, always making people laugh, even under the craziest...

Dennis Cichoracki, age 66, of Boyne Falls, MI passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at home with his family by his side.  Dennis was born on October 2, 1957 to Dennis and Janet (Johnson) Cichoracki Sr.  He grew up in the Lapeer graduating from Lapeer West.   He then went on to work at Lapeer Bostick Foundry until it closed in 1983.  At that time Dennis became a fulltime roofer.  Dennis loved hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with family and...

David V. Johnson, age 74, of Silverwood passed away on October 24, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Dave was born on September 19, 1949 in  Sellarsville, PA.,  the son of Donald and Thelma (Dodge) Johnson. Dave grew up in Port Austin and Sterling Heights. He graduated from Warren Woods High School. Dave married Therese Schmidt on March 3, 1978 in Avon Township. Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War. Dave...

Darlene Louise Maison, age 63, of Lapeer passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at McLaren Flint Hospital.  Darlene was born on May 22, 1960 in Tawas, MI, the daughter of Melvin and Marie (Bruman) Wissmiller.  Darlene grew up in Marlette and attended Marlette School.  Darlene was a caregiver for Visiting Angels. Darlene enjoyed cooking for her family, going to casinos and dancing. She was a social butterfly, who was friendly and loved to talk. Darlene is survived by her...