All Obituaries

Eva "Edie" Hose

Eva L. "Edie" Hose, 82, of Houghton Lake passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Mid Michigan Hospital in Midland. Eva was born on May 3, 1936 in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Clarence and Esther(Cook) McKay. She graduated from high school in Halifax and then attended Murphy Business College. Edie was a homemaker and a busy mother of three daughters. She was married to George Charles Peters who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. On April 29, 1972...

Eva L. "Edie" Hose, 82, of Houghton Lake passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Mid Michigan Hospital in Midland. Eva was born on May 3, 1936 in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Clarence...

Jacque "Jack" Johnson

Jacque "Jack" E. Johnson, age 90, of Houghton Lake passed away on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling with his loving family by his side. Jacque was born on February 15, 1928 in Trenton, Michigan to Frank & Mamie (Doolittle) Johnson. He worked as a Pipe Fitter for Wyandotte Chemical before retiring and moving to Houghton Lake in 1994. Jacque was married on September 25, 1948 in Wyandotte to Violet L. Kalash. He enjoyed...

Jacque "Jack" E. Johnson, age 90, of Houghton Lake passed away on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling with his loving family by his side. Jacque...

Carmoneta Nowland

McBain, Michigan - Carmoneta Leone Nowland, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was 85. Carmoneta was born on December 10, 1932, in Marion Township, Michigan to Edward and Louise (Lux) McCauley. She entered into marriage with Edward Nowland on December 24, 1949 in Osceola County. The couple were married 44 years, until his time of passing on December 9, 1995. Carmoneta spent her career working several different jobs including...

McBain, Michigan - Carmoneta Leone Nowland, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was 85. Carmoneta was born on December 10, 1932, in Marion Township,...

Richard Tabaka

Richard C. Tabaka, age 91, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday May 14, 2018 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community with his loving family by his side. Richard was born on January 6, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to John & Genevieve Tabaka. He served in the US Army during WWII and was very proud of his service to his country. He married Joan Bizek on September 15, 1951 in Detroit. The couple moved to Houghton Lake in 1984 from Canton. Richard was a member...

Richard C. Tabaka, age 91, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday May 14, 2018 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community with his loving family by his side. Richard was born on January...

Dennis Johns

Grand Rapids, Michigan - Dennis Clifford Johns, of Reed City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus from complications due to a house fire. He was 75. Dennis was born on November 14, 1942 in Reed City, Michigan to Paul and Gertrude (Karns) Johns. He spent his career working for Evart Products for 26 years, until his time of retirement in January 2006. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In his spare time,...

Grand Rapids, Michigan - Dennis Clifford Johns, of Reed City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus from complications due to a house fire. He was...

Wayne Rose Sr.

Wayne Oliver Rose, 83, of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday May 13, 2018 at The Lighthouse of Roscommon. Wayne was born on November 24, 1934 in Mackinaw City, Michigan to George and Iva (Cassidy) Watling. He served as a Pfc(T) in the Army during the Korean War. Wayne worked for the City of Grayling Waste Water Treatment Plant, the Grayling Fish Hatchery and later Roscommon Industries. Wayne was married to Letha Joyce Tinker who preceded him in death. Wayne was...

Wayne Oliver Rose, 83, of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday May 13, 2018 at The Lighthouse of Roscommon. Wayne was born on November 24, 1934 in Mackinaw City, Michigan to George and Iva...

Dolores Karpinski

Dolores Delphine Karpinski, 84, of Prudenville passed away on Thursday May 10, 2018 at home with her loving husband by her side. Dolores was born on November 9, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Mary Osiborski. She grew up and attended school in the Detroit area. On September 6, 1958 in Detroit, Dolores married Lawrence Edward Karpinski. The couple moved from Warren to Prudenville in 1993. Dolores spent her life as a homemaker and enjoyed raising two...

Dolores Delphine Karpinski, 84, of Prudenville passed away on Thursday May 10, 2018 at home with her loving husband by her side. Dolores was born on November 9, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to...

Myrtle Williams

Myrtle Nola Williams, 89, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday May 7, 2018 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Myrtle was born on October 10, 1928 in Houghton Lake, Michigan to Hazen and Ella (Alexander) Randall. She grew up in Houghton Lake and graduated from Houghton Lake High School in 1948. Myrtle worked as a waitress for several area restaurants including Dutch Pantry, Pick Wick, and Whiteheads. She spent all of her life in the Houghton...

Myrtle Nola Williams, 89, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday May 7, 2018 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Myrtle was born on October 10, 1928 in Houghton Lake, Michigan to...

Karl Thomsen

Karl William Thomsen, of Traverse City Michigan, passed away on April 28, 2018 due to complications with leukemia at the age of 60. He was lovingly surrounded by his closest family. Karl is preceded in death by his father William Thomsen, second wife Jennie Thomsen and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his wife Jill Walker, daughters Elise (Ryan Repko) Thomsen-Repko and Erin Thomsen, grand-dude Luka Repko, mother Beverly Thomsen, sister Kathy (Ben)...

Karl William Thomsen, of Traverse City Michigan, passed away on April 28, 2018 due to complications with leukemia at the age of 60. He was lovingly surrounded by his closest family. Karl is...

Jeffery Scott Blevins

Jeffery Scott Blevins, 46, of Harrison passed away on Saturday April 28, 2018 at home. Jeffery Scott was born on December 28, 1971 in Pontiac, Michigan to Randy and Linda (Rexford) Blevins. He grew up and attended school in the Pontiac area before moving to the Lake George and Harrison area 30 years ago. Scott worked in the oil fields for several years. He then was a cook at area restaurants and was presently cooking at the Swiss Inn in Lake George. Scott was...

Jeffery Scott Blevins, 46, of Harrison passed away on Saturday April 28, 2018 at home. Jeffery Scott was born on December 28, 1971 in Pontiac, Michigan to Randy and Linda (Rexford) Blevins....