Local Rogers City, Michigan Obituaries

Sep 30, 2023

 

            Earldean Stamper, 94 of Rogers Township passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Medilodge of Rogers City.

            The daughter of Clarence and Adelia (Bunker) Blair was born in Rogers City on December 17, 1928.  After high school she moved to Detroit where she found a job at Bower Roller Bearing.  This is where she met Gerald Stamper...

Sep 24, 2023

Jul 29, 2023

 

The lovely and kind soul of Margaret Mary Nielsen, age 90, passed away from this earth on July 29, 2023, at her daughter's home in Alpena.

The daughter of Harry and Lois (Wilcox) Cumming was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on November 11, 1932.  She graduated from Muskegon high school in 1951 and was united in marriage to her high...

Jul 24, 2023

 

Nellie May Ormsbee

            Afton lost a great lady, beloved sister aunt, and friend.  Nellie May Ormsbee, earned her angel wings and crown on July 24, 2023, in Cheboygan.

            The daughter of the late Orion Albertus and Nora Nellie (LaPeer) Ormsbee was born in Petoskey, on August 11, 1950.  Nellie attended and graduated from the Afton and Inland...

Jun 14, 2023

     It is with regrettable sameness that Fredrick William Thompson Jr's family announces his passing on June 14th, 2023.  He went home peacefully while in hospice care at the American House in Petoskey, Michigan.  He was born on May 21st, 1955 in Mackinaw City, Michigan to Aurlie Ann Ranville/Thompson and Fredrick Thompson Sr.  He was the second child of...

May 31, 2023

 

     Afton lost a great man and friend, Marvin Fred Ormsbee.  Who earned his angel wings on May 31, 2023, in Cheboygan Michigan.   

     Marvin was born on October 5, 1954, in Petoskey, Michigan, son of the late Orion Albertus and Nora Nellie (LaPeer) Ormsbee.  Marvin was born with many physical handicap challenges.  To which he overcame,...

May 26, 2023

Mar 27, 2023

 

Mitchell “Mitch” Budnik, 69, of Posen passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home after a long-fought battle with diabetes. 

The son of Theophilus and Antoinette (Strzelecki) Budnik was born in Rogers City on December 1, 1953.  He graduated from Posen High School and was united in marriage to Clara Bellmore on April 8, 1972.  Together, for the...

Mar 21, 2023

 

George Edward Sanford II, of Huron Beach, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, eager to reunite with his wife Carole, his one true love, who he has missed dearly since her passing.

He was a loving husband, Dad, Grampa, jack of all trades, and an extremely talented musician.  He will be sadly missed.

Music was a huge part...

Jan 24, 2023

 

               Albert C. Schaudt, 73 of Rogers City, passed away Tuesday morning January 24, 2023 at his home.

            The son of Elvin and Ella (Wolgast) Schaudt was born September 12, 1949 in Rogers City. Albert grew up on a dairy farm in Pulawski Township and graduated from Posen High School in 1967....

Jan 16, 2023

 

           Janet Schalk, 89, of Rogers Township passed away Monday morning January 16, 2023 at her home.

            The daughter of Reuben and Alice (Rudnick) Bruning was born on December 28, 1933 in Rogers Township.  She graduated from Rogers City High School in 1952.  On May 1, 1954 she married Marlin Schalk at St. John...

Jan 5, 2023

 

         

           

               Mike Bruning, 71 of Onaway passed away Thursday evening January 5, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

            The son of Wayne and Rose (Purol) Bruning was born on July 24, 1951 in Rogers City.  He moved to the Westland area in 1964 . ...

Dec 9, 2022

 

            Lorraine Miller, 91, was embraced by her Lord and Savior December 9, 2022 at home in the midst of her loving family.

            Lorraine was born to George and Gertrude (Brenay) Marsh in Ocqueoc September 26, 1931.  Lorraine was married to her faithful partner Melvin J. Miller and they shared 69 years together.

            Her life was full,...

Jul 24, 2022

Nicholas (Nick) J. Filipiak, 77, of Rogers City, passed away Sunday July 24, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. The son of Victor and Anna (Dost) Filipiak was born February 3, 1945 in Rogers City and Attended Rogers City High School through 1963. He was drafted into the United States Army in November 1965 where he served in the 1st...

Jun 19, 2022

John R. Robarge, 78, formerly of Rogers City, passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at his home in Detroit, MI. Surviving are 2 sisters Bonnie Derry of Rogers City, and Sandra McCall of Walled Lake, he was preceded in death by his mother Geneieve Wolgast, a brother Richard Robarge, and a sister Rita Makowski. Cremation arrangements are in care of...

May 6, 2022

Patrick Earl VanAlstine, 74, of Cheboygan passed away May 6, 2022 at McLaren Hospice House of Cheboygan, after a brief battle with cancer. The son of Earl and Catherine (Shall) VanAlstine was born on September 4, 1947 in Pontiac. He married Mary Ellen (Boughan) on November 4, 1966, and graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1967. In August of 1967...

Apr 26, 2022

Florence A. Tracy, age 98, passed away April 26, 2022 at her home in Mackinaw City. The daughter of Milford and Evelyn (Corrette) Spencer was born November 13, 1923 in Bay City, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert in 1998, and a grandson Aian Tracy in 2021. Surviving are three children Sharon (Robert) Lahaie...

Dec 26, 2021

Sandra Jean Wojtaszek, 83, of Rogers City, passed away December 26, 2021, due to COVID-19, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. She was born June 13, 1938 in Rogers City to the late Louis and Clara (Schalk) Ohlrich. Upon graduating from Rogers City High School in 1956, she took a position with Stoneport Corporation as an office assistant. Shortly thereafter,...

Nov 27, 2021

Patricia Starnes, 86, of Rogers City passed away Saturday morning November 27, 2021, at Medilodge of Rogers City. The daughter of James and Helen (Nault) Dillon was born in Detroit on November 10, 1935. She married Robert Starnes Jr. on June 5, 1954 in Detroit. They made their home in Novi until 1991 together they moved to Rogers City. Gardening...

Nov 2, 2021

Catherine A. Sorgenfrei, 82, of Moltke passed away Tuesday evening November 2, 2021 at Orchard Adult Foster Care in Posen Township. The daughter of Frederick and Isabel (Curtis) Pommerenke was born August 19, 1939 in Moltke Township. Cathy graduated from Rogers City High School in 1957. After she graduated she traveled the world with her first military husband William Hinchcliff...