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Ronald C. Pigott, 88, of Indian River, Michigan, died December 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by family in Indian River. He was born to David and Mildred (Hoffman) Pigott on March 23, 1934 in Highland Park, Michigan. Ronald grew up in Wyandotte, Michigan and attended school at St. Patrick's School class of 1952 and Henry Ford Trade School. He then enlisted in the US Army as a reservist. Afterwards, Ron worked as a tool-maker for 35 years at GM Cadillac. On June 25th, 1960, Ron married Patricia Ann Fredericks in Wyandotte, Michigan. Ron was a devout Catholic who attended Cross in the Woods Shrine in Indian River. In his younger years, he enjoyed camping and boating with his family....

Thomas "Tom" John Soltis, age 68 of Topinabee, MI, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Grayling, MI. A funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, May 14th at 12:00 pm at the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River, MI. Fr. James Gardiner will officiate. Tom's family will receive friends at visitation at The Cross in the Woods on Friday, May 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with a vigil service held at 7:00 pm. An additional visitation will proceed the funeral Mass at 11:00 am on May 14th. Please join Tom's family following the funeral Mass for a luncheon held at The Cross in the Woods. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to St. Mary's School in Gaylord,...

Thomas "Tom" John Soltis, age 68 of Topinabee, MI, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Grayling, MI. A funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, May 14th at 12:00 pm at the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River, MI. Fr. James Gardiner will officiate. Tom's family will receive friends at visitation at The Cross in the Woods on Friday, May 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with a vigil service held at 7:00 pm. An additional visitation will proceed the funeral Mass at 11:00 am on May 14th. Please join Tom's family following the funeral Mass for a luncheon held at The Cross in the Woods. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to St. Mary's School in Gaylord,...

Marilyn A. (Lange) Reed died December 14th, at her daughter's house in Indian River, Michigan. She was the daughter of Harold Lange and Dorothy nee Kamischke Weiss. Marilyn was born in Bay City, Michigan on October 3, 1931. She graduated from Handy High School and attended many high school reunions. She and Rick were married in Bay City by Rev. Emil Kasischke of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod on November 23, 1950. Marilyn graduated from beauty school in Detroit in 1955. She and Rick moved to Grayling Michigan in 1965 with their six children. She operated her own salon, "Marilyn's Hair Boutique," in Grayling for 10 years and had a special friendship with those she helped be...

Marilyn A. (Lange) Reed died December 14th, at her daughter's house in Indian River, Michigan. She was the daughter of Harold Lange and Dorothy nee Kamischke Weiss. Marilyn was born in Bay City, Michigan on October 3, 1931. She graduated from Handy High School and attended many high school reunions. She and Rick were married in Bay City by Rev. Emil Kasischke of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod on November 23, 1950. Marilyn graduated from beauty school in Detroit in 1955. She and Rick moved to Grayling Michigan in 1965 with their six children. She operated her own salon, "Marilyn's Hair Boutique," in Grayling for 10 years and had a special friendship with those she helped be...

Joyce "Ione" Brown, 88, of Alanson, Michigan died December 8, 2021 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi, Michigan, surrounded by her family. Ione, loving and dedicated mother to a family of six, was brought into this world on August 31, 1933 to Herbert and Lydia (Goerke) Brasseur of Indian River, Michigan. Upon graduating from Indian River Schools, Ione began her working career in healthcare. She held many positions over the years at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey (now McLaren) including unit clerk, nurses aid in OB, dialysis, and mental health, until her retirement at the age of 62. After retiring Ione returned to the hospital many times when her former colleagues called...

Derla Gale Sydow, 94, passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021. She was born August 23, 1927 in Ayr, MI to William H. and Mildred I. (Cease) Sydow. She grew up in northern Michigan, one of fourteen children and graduated from Pellston High School. On January 3, 1945 she married Erwin Sydow. She was a waitress at multiple restaurants in northern Michigan. She moved to Phoenix in 1983 till she moved back to Indian River in October of 2020. She enjoyed flower gardening, walking and playing cards and drinking wine with friends. Gail is survived by Sons Martin (Monica Long), Michael, and Dennis (Janet), and 11 grandchildren. Gail was preceded in death by her Husband Erwin and son Daniel. The...

Mary Marlene (Dietrich) Freed, 79 lifelong resident of Burt Lake Michigan, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2020. Mary was born October 3, 1941 in Petoskey, Michigan. She was raised in Brutus Michigan, graduating from Alanson High School in 1960. She married the love of her life, Gerald Marvin Freed on January 28, 1961. She was a member of the Burt Lake Christian Church and the Burt Lake Community Club. She also enjoyed camping, hunting, snowmobiling, and sometimes having a few drinks with friends. She retired in 2005, as a Quality Control Inspector at Northern Diecast in Harbor Springs, Michigan. After retiring she spent her time traveling, out west and to see her niece and...

Karen M. Stankevich, 79, of Indian River, passed away at home on Saturday June 20, 2020. Karen was born in Detroit on September 7, 1940 to Ruth and James Keene. She attended Birmingham High School graduating in 1958, after which she moved to Florida for a short while then after her divorce moved back to Michigan and became an LPN. She worked in a doctors office for a few years and decided to further her education. She graduated from Mercy College with honors and became an RN then for a masters degree from Wayne State in Psych nursing, working at Sinai-Grace Hospital for many years, while living in Royal Oak. after moving to Indian River she continued home health care nursing as helping...

Kim Owen Wilkins, a longtime Mullett Lake resident, passed peacefully on March 14, 2020 in Cheboygan, MI, at the age of 80. Kim was born in Lansing, MI on July 16, 1939, the son of Rex Owen and Ethel (Kelley) Wilkins, also long-time residents on Mullett Lake. Rex and Ethel instilled in Kim the importance of family and friends that he would carry for the rest of his life. Kim graduated from Okemos High School in 1957, where he played football, basketball and ran track. While still in high school he met his life-long love and partner, Mary Jean Campbell. Kim attended Michigan State University, in East Lansing, where he earned a BS in Residential Construction and an MS in Business. Kim...

Kirk L. Diener, 71, of Indian River, MI, passed away on March 4, 2020 at his home. he was born April 19, 1948 in Flint, MI to Howard & Velora (Gilbert) Diener. Kirk grew up in Montrose, MI and graduated from Montrose Senior High School in 1966. He sailed on the Great Lakes shipping boats for 36 years as the Head Steward. Kirk loved working outside and did a lot of gardening, "My gardens were beautiful". He was a member of the Indian River & Ossineke F.O.E.. Kirk is survived by his step children, James (Leslie) Holsworth, Steve Holsworth, Loree (Mark) Robertson, Brenda Kieliszewski (Jim), Shawna (Michael) Scott. 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren & 1 great great...

Joseph Blair Nelson, 84, of Alanson, MI, passed away on March 3, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey, MI. Joe was born November 13, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Blair & Delores (Conway) Nelson. He grew up in Detroit and attended St. Lukes Catholic School, The University of Detroit & the Sacred Heart Seminary Deaconate Program. On August 31, 1957 Joe married Sarah Carolyn Popham in Livonia, Michigan at St. Michaels Catholic Church. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 - 58 and was in the Cadet Pilot Program. He belonged to the Professional Ski Instructors Association for 40 years and was president of Specialty Advertising Association. Joe was a member of...