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Coralee (Southwell) Porter of Onaway died June 17, 2021 in Petoskey. Arrangments in care of Chagnon Funeral Home.

age 81, formerly of Flint Twp., died June 8, 2021. Retired in 1995 from GM's Flint Engine Plant. Husband of Linda (nee Roberson); stepfather of Shane and Jamie (Michelle) Kimbrell; grandfather of six; and brother of Bill (Kay) and Marjorie Faulds. www.chagnonfh.com.

William Shinn, "Bill", 77, of Canada Creek Ranch (Atlanta), formerly of St. Johns, died June 5, 2021. Born September 3, 1943, Bill was the son of Clarence and Dora (Gassbeek) Shinn. A die maker by trade, Bill retired in 2003 from General Motors Oldsmobile plant in Lansing. Surviving is his wife, Kathy of Canada Creek Ranch; son, Richard (Christina) of Mission, TX; daughters, Dawn (Gary) Sanborn of Hubbardston and Sherry (Dave) Weber of Ithaca; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sister, Barbara Wagner of Lansing and brother, Robert of Ovid. Funeral mass - St. Paul Catholic Church, Onaway, 11:00 AM on June 8, 2021. www.chagnonfh.com

Delford Davis, "Del", 77, of Cheboygan, formerly of Lansing , died May 23, 2021. Born October 7, 1943, Del was the son of Franklin and Ruth (Paeth) Davis. In 1999 he married Linda Allaire and they retired to Cheboygan in 2007. Del worked for many years as a manager at the Butcher Shop in Lansing. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and made it an annual event to travel to "Indy" to watch the drag races. Del loved watching all sports, especially his Michigan State Spartans. Surviving Del is his wife of 22 years, Linda; sons, Del Jr. (Kim) Davis, Rob (Jennifer) Rosenthal, and Dustin (Pauahi) Harris; daughter, Kristina (Mark) Beaubien; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and his sister, ...

Everal Fesko, 97, of Tower, formerly of Ecorse, died Apr. 23, 2021. Retired from Ecorse Public Schools. Wife of the late Edward Fesko. Mother of Edward Jr. (Pearl), Jerry (Junell) Nichols, the late Alan Nichols, and the late Joyce Heiman; grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. Visitation Friday Apr. 30, 4 - 8 pm at Chagnon Funeral Home, Onaway. Funeral service Saturday May 1 at 4 pm, Onaway United Methodist Church. Graveside Service 1:00 PM on Friday May 7 at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. www.chagnonfh.com

Elsie M. Smith, 85, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Brighton on March 1, 2021. She was born to Donald and Eva Hoffmeyer in Onaway on June 29, 1935 and married Stanley R. Smith on June 1, 1957. Elsie was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker who was full of life and humor. She was always there for everyone and will be deeply missed by all, as the love was so very mutual. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; sister, Dorothy Painter; and brother, Earl Hoffmeyer. Surviving are her children, Darwin (Charlene), John (Carey), and Lori (Scott) Allen; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Florence Newsted, Thelma (Aaron) Curtis, and Darlene...

86, of Onaway, formerly of Clinton Township, died February 12, 2021. Chrysler retiree and Salvation Army volunteer. Husband of Carol: father of Kevin (Kim Slocum) , Keith (Janice), and Kim (John) Cobb; step-father of Robert (Nicole) Schirmer; grandfather, and brother of Cheryl Ward. Funeral at St. Paul Catholic Church in Onaway at 11:00 AM on May 3, 2021 followed by military honors and graveside service at St. Paul Cemetery. www.chagnonfh.com

Thomas M. Gilbert, "Tom", 82, of Onaway, formerly of Algonac, died January 23, 2021. Born and raised in Onaway, Tom went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He married Florence "Ann" Boucher in 1962. Following her death, Tom later married Kay (Cremean) Delor on October 14, 1978 in Algonac. He worked as a union carpenter through Local 1067, retired in 1995, and returned to the family farm where he spent his time hobby farming, deer hunting, and coyote hunting. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kay Gilbert ; daughter, Annette Gilbert of Onaway; sons, Tom (Donna) of Jeddo, Kurt (Julie) of Prudenville, and Jeff Delor of Onaway; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Tom also leaves...

Earl E. Stevens, 84, formerly of Davison, died December 25, 2020. Retired after more than 30 years at General Motors where he worked as a crane operator. Avid Honda Gold Wing rider, hunter, fisherman, hobby farmer and tractor enthusiast. Husband of the late Betty. Father of Craig (Suzanne) of Davison and Ken (Brenda) of Millington. Grandfather of Brad (Elizabeth) and Kelly. Great grandfather of Destiny and Christine. Brother of Donna Camp of Onaway, Ron (Fran) of Flint and Archie (Cora) of Onaway. Graveside service - 11 AM on Saturday May 8 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 10085 M-68 Hwy., Onaway, MI with Celebration of Life to follow at Tower Hall, 9511 M-68, Onaway. For full obituary...

Tanya Jeanne Chevalier was born February 8, 1971 and went peacefully to be with Jesus surrounded by family and her dogs on December 24, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was an Advanced CNA and worked in the home health care industry. She was a devoted and caring health care provider and a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She loved the outdoors and also adored dogs. She had a special place in her heart for her favorite dog, appropriately named "Best Friend", as well as her current dogs, "Bones" and "Bentley". Tanya leaves behind her companion, William Northover and her children, Kaila (Sean) Duggan, Shawn McDonald, and Geoffrey Chevalier II; her mother, Debbie...

Al Maupin, of Wolverine, died at home December 17, 2020. Cremation arrangements in care of Chagnon Funeral Home, Onaway.

Rosalee Kay Riddle, age 71, of Onaway, Michigan, formerly of Warsaw, died unexpectedly on Friday December 11, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. MI. Born on October 31, 1949 in Warsaw, Indiana Rosalee was the daughter of Russell and Peggy (Shoemaker) Foreman. It was at a grocery store that Rosalee first met Earnest E. Riddle. He eventually became her husband on November 3, 1999 and they made their home in Warsaw before moving to Onaway in 2001. After 25 years Rosalee retired from R.R. Donnlley Lakeside Press in Warsaw where she worked as a production clerk and materials handler. A wonderful homemaker, Rosalee had a specific routine for her household chores and...

Dr. Loren Keith Beard, Jr., 66, of Rochester Hills, died Saturday November 14, 2020 at The Pines of Burton. Retired from Chrysler Headquarters where he worked as a fuel specialist. Husband of the late, Denise (nee Harris). Brother of Larry (Pearl) Beard of Metamora, Gerald (Terri) Beard of Greer, SC and Susan (John) Pavelec. Son of the late Loren and Thelma Beard. Cremation arrangements in care of Chagnon Funeral Home, Onaway.

Gordon R. Sheldon, age 87, of Cheboygan, died Thursday November 12, 2020 at the Brook of Cheboygan. The son of Jay and Della (Flager) Sheldon, Gordon was born and raised in Mackinaw City. He graduated from Mackinaw City High School in 1951 and went on to teacher's college in Marquette but his time there was cut short when he was called to serve during the Korean War. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Gordon served on the aircraft carrier USS Wasp in the South China Sea. He was honorably discharged in 1957 and served in the Naval Reserves until 1961. After returning from Korea, Gordon married Carol Ottoson on May 8, 1954 in Chicago. They made their home and raised their family in the greater...

Ronald Emmett Aulwes, 89, of Tower, died November 11, 2020. Born August 25, 1931 in Detroit, Ron served as a medical assistant in the Korean War. Ron held a special place in his heart for the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers and the Michigan Horse Racing Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Antoinette Agnes Aulwes and former wife, Eva. He leaves brothers, Thomas (Nellie) Maliszewski and Patrick (Peggy) Aulwes; sister, Penelope Kendall; daughter, Michelle (D. Scott) Harris; son, Shaun Aulwes; granddaughters, Lynn and Lauren Losh; and his nieces and nephews. Ron's ashes will rest at Great Lakes Cemetery in Holly. A celebration of life will take place in the...

Kathleen Marie McConnell, age 69, of Onaway and The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 7, 2020. Born on August 20, 1951 in Cheboygan, Kathy was the daughter of LZ and Marian Brewbaker. She was a 1969 graduate of Onaway High School and graduated Michigan State University in 1973 with a bachelor's degree in business. After their graduation from MSU, Kathy married the love of her life, Jerry McConnell. Kathy was well known by many for rebuilding and successfully running Brewbaker's Furniture for 35 years with her husband Jerry and sons; coining the phrase "Nobody sells for less guaranteed!" Advertising was her niche along with television, newspaper,...

Kathleen Marie McConnell, age 69, of Onaway, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 7, 2020. Born on August 20, 1951 in Cheboygan, Kathy was the daughter of LZ and Marian Brewbaker. She was a 1969 graduate of Onaway High School and graduated Michigan State University in 1973 with a bachelor's degree in business. After their graduation from MSU, Kathy married the love of her life, Jerry McConnell. Kathy was well known by many for rebuilding and successfully running Brewbaker's Furniture for 35 years with her husband Jerry and sons; coining the phrase "Nobody sells for less guaranteed!" Advertising was her niche along with television, newspaper, and public...

Leonard J. Smascz, Jr., of Fort Wayne, died November 3, 2020. Born June 7, 1963 in Detroit, he was the son of the late Leonard J. and Elise Smascz. He proudly grew up in greater Detroit, graduated from Chippewa Valley High School, and was a lifelong Red Wings and University of Michigan fan. Lenny was a true Renaissance man, experiencing a wide variety of occupations, including roadie for REO Speedwagon, serving in the U.S. Army, playing semi-professional baseball, owning his own businesses, and earning a college degree at age 45. He will always be remembered for his razor-sharp wit and sense of humor, his huge heart, and willingness to help anyone in need. The greatest love in his life...

Jerry D. Mowery, Sr., 68, of Onaway, formerly of Clarkston, died suddenly October 18, 2020 at home. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debra; son, Jerry (Amanda); daughter, Tina; 13 grandchildren; and sisters, Jean Mowery and Diana Vankleek. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maddison Marie. Jerry retired from General Motors in 2007. He loved hunting, fishing, and most of all his family. Arrangements are pending.

On Sunday, October 18, 2020 Frank Michael Schwiesow took his last ride. The cowboy fought cancer valiantly for over two years until peacefully being called home by his Lord and Savior. On June 11, 1946 Frank was welcomed into the world by parents Frank J. Schwiesow and Anna (Domke) Schwiesow. Frank was blessed to share his childhood with three sisters, Rosetta (Dieter) Kleber, Louella Byelich, Onnalee (Duke) Recker. At the age of four he and his family moved into the farm on Millersburg Road, which would remain his lifelong home. Frank graduated from Onaway High School in 1964. He then worked for Pontiac Motors prior to being called to serve his country during the Vietnam War where he...

Robert E. Bonter, "Bob", of Mackinaw City, passed peacefully at home on Saturday August 29, 2020 with his family at his side. The son of Robert and Karen (Bauers) Bonter, Bob was born in Petoskey on September 20, 1963. A longtime resident of Mackinaw City, Bob was a 1982 graduate of Mackinaw City High School and went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy. Very patriotic, Bob served with the United States Naval Construction Battalion, better known as the Navy Seabees, from 1982 until his honorable discharge in 1989 . He eventually returned home to Mackinaw City where he served as commander of American Legion Post #159 and worked until recently as a boat mechanic for Shepler's Ferry. Fun-loving...