The Houghton Lake Resorter Memorials and Obituaries

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St Helen, Michigan Barbara Bogard 1957 — 2023 Barbara Bogard St. Helen, Michigan Barbara Bogard, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends on July 15, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1957, to the late Theodore and Evelyn (Langley) Galbraith in Cadillac, Michigan. Barbara was passionate about helping people by being an EMT and long-term caregiver, gardening, reading, and traveling. She met and married the love of her life, Emery (Troy) Clark, and together they shared many years of happiness. Barbara is survived by her husband, Troy Clark, daughter, Stacey Mental of Lucas, Michigan, daughter, Wendy McGahan of Manistee, step-son, Randy Clark of Toledo, Ohio, step-daughter, Tonya Andre of Toledo,...

Roscommon, Michigan Greg Lytle 1947 — 2023 Gregory Lynn Lytle, 75, of Roscommon died February 20, 2023, at home. He was born November 14, 1947, to Lawrence and Margaret {Katt) Lytle in Owosso, Michigan. He moved to Roscommon with his parents in 1960 and graduated from Roscommon High School in 1965. He married the former Loraine Sarske on August 8, 1970, in Traverse City, Michigan. He worked for many years in construction for Ray Stark Masonry, David Wakefield Construction and Perry Stafford Construction. Greg was an elder in the Roscommon Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and found joy in sharing his faith with others. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, picking wild blueberries in the Upper Peninsula, cutting firewood and spending time...

Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan Marion Doris Post 1926 — 2022 Marion Doris Post, age 96, passed away on November 4, 2022,0 after a six-week battle with cancer at the Medi lodge of Sterling. She was born on October 30, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan. She was the only daughter of Frank and Marie (Psuty) Petroski. Marion graduated from the old girls Catholic Central in Detroit, Michigan. She worked for the Navy Department during the war for 14 months. Marion worked for the Houghton Lake Heights Post Office from 1964 until her retirement in 1984. Marion and her parents moved to Houghton Lake Heights in 1945 after buying the former Northern Bar also in the Heights. While helping out in the bar Marion met one of the employees and took a liking to and his name...

Houghton Lake, Michigan Shelia J. Morse 1959 — 2022 Sheila JoAnne Morse, 63, of Houghton Lake passed away on July 21, 2022, with her loving husband at her side. Sheila had a smile that could light up a room and a personality to match. She loved being a mom, taking care of her family, and creating memories with loved ones. Sheila was born to Betty (Larsen) and M. Jerry Ross May 28, 1959. Sheila leaves behind Jan, her husband of over 40 years, her daughter Melissa (Jeff) Spence, son Orion (Hollie) Morse, grandsons Weston, Lawson, and Donavin: brothers Randy (Gaylia) Ross, Greg (Connie) Ross, Marty (Laurie) Ross and sisters Brenda Bissell, Carrie Ross, Ann Ross, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Betty...

Gladwin, Michigan Shirley Anne Brushaber 1930 — 2022 Shirley Anne (Kryeger) Brushaber, age 91, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Brook of Gladwin. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Arthur and Olga (Schultz) Krueger. Shirley loved to socialize and be a part of activities, spending time in Florida, reading, and spending time with her son. She married the love of her life Darwin Brushaber on August 19, 1948 in Newport, Kentucky. Shirley was a part of St. John's Lutheran Church of Prudenville, Michigan and the Red Scarlets of Houghton Lake, Michigan. Shirley is survived by her son, Eric Brushaber. She is predeceased by her husband, her son, Alan Brushaber and baby girl Brushaber. According to her...

Roscommon Brenda Jo Curtis 1963 — 2022 Brenda Jo Curtis, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home. She was born on September 19, 1963, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Bobby Joe & Judith Anne (Newman) Perry. Brenda married Paul Curtis Jr. October 7, 1983, recently celebrating 38 years together. She loved going to the game refuge in West Branch, her fur baby JOJO, and spending time with her grandchildren. Brenda is survived by her husband Paul, son Paul (Amanda) Curtis III, Amber (Nathan) Near, grandchildren; Domnick, Nathan, Noah, Zoey, Daltyn, Joslyn, and Braylin, her brother David (Donna) Perry, and sister Darla Qualls. She was preceded in death by brother-in-law; Robert Qualls, and...

Falmouth Ronald Lee Ferguson 1947 — 2021 Ronald Lee Ferguson, age 74, of Falmouth passed away on December 2, 2021 at Munson's Cadillac Hospital. Ron was born in Edmore, Michigan o August 31, 1947 and later at the age of 5 was adopted by Matton and Katherine (Fourney) Ferguson. He served our country by enlisting in the Army and fighting in the Vietnam conflict. After his military service he began working for General Motors where he would retire out of after 31 years. On April 22, 1991 he married Eunice Shepard in Toledo, Ohio. Ron was a big Michigan Wolverine's fan, enjoyed fishing and mowing the lawn as well as coaching softball. He is survived by his wife; Eunice Ferguson of Falmouth, children; Jennifer (Mike)...

Traverse City, Michigan Myrene B. Perkins 1945 — 2021 Myrene Berdean Perkins, age 75, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at her daughter's home, on hospice care, from Dementia with her loving family beside her. She was born on November 16, 1945 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late George W. and Evelyn Corrine (Cox) Perkins. Her family attended a Methodist church near Royal Oak, MI and she performed often in the church choir with her Mother, brothers and sister. Myrene graduated from Kimball High School in Royal Oak, Michigan in 1964. After High School she married John Malley and they had two sons, Marc and Dwayne. She and John later divorced and their sons resided with their Grandmother Evelyn. In 1974 Myrene married Dennis T. Stokes of...

Gladwin Jean B. Briggs 1926 — 2021 Jean B. Briggs Gladwin, Michigan Jean B. Briggs went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2021 at the age of 95. Jean was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 23, 1926 to the late William and Ada (Bow) Luplow. She was married to Pastor Carl Briggs for 69 years. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2016. Together they shared wonderful memories and a lifetime of adventures. Jean was a devoted wife to Pastor Carl, always helping him with church duties, wedding planning, and communion, along with anything that was asked of her. She was a cook at the Sherman Township # 1 School at Skeels and also served as the secretary to the principal of Gladwin High School for over 30...

Roscommon Lawrence L. Lytle Jr. 1924 — 2021 Lawrence Levi Lytle, 97, of Roscommon died May 20, 2021 at Mission Point in Roscommon. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were handled by Lee Ramsey Funeral Home of Gladwin. He was born in Owosso, Michigan on March 20, 1924 to Lawrence and Mary (Nye) Lytle. He was married to the former Margaret Katt on March 16, 1946 and they enjoyed 75 years together. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He moved with his family to Roscommon in 1960 and he worked at Pinky's IGA and later at Carter's as a meat cutter and produce manager. He was affiliated with the Roscommon Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. A virtual memorial service will be held Sunday, May 30 at 2 p.m. with Perry Stafford...

Houghton Lake Denis J. Mayowski 1948 — 2021 Denis J Mayowski Houghton Lake, Michigan Denis J. Mayowski, age 72, passed away on April 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 22, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph P. and Mary T. (McCrann) Mayowski. He served in the United States Marine Corp and was a Vietnam veteran. After his service Denis worked for Local 292 as a sheet metal fabricator. He was an avid fisherman, he loved to travel to Louisiana to see his grandchildren. Denis married the former Cheryl P. Zachary on June 28, 1991 in Roseville, Michigan and together shared 29 wonderful years together full of laughter and memories. Denis is survived by his wife; Cheryl P. Maykowski, daughter;...

Houghton Lake Ronald "Ron" Lee Hall 1948 — 2021 Ronald "Ron" Lee Hall Houghton Lake, Michigan Ronald Lee Hall, 72, Houghton Lake, formerly of West Bloomfield Twp., died April 8, 2021 of COVID 19, at Munson Hospital in Grayling. He was born on June 29, 1948 in Wayne County, he was the son of Sidney & Elsie Hall. He was a Vietnam Veteran who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and riding his Harley. Surviving, his wife; Karen, son; Scott, step-daughter; Tina (Jason) Baus, granddaughters; Morgan Haworth-Skinner and Kaitlin Haworth. Brothers Sidney (Margaret) Hall and George Hall. Preceding him in death were is father, mother, sister; Linda and step-son Thomas Haworth. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. The family may...

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