All Obituaries

  Violette Griffen (Argiroff), age 94, formerly of Detroit, Dearborn, and Fenton, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023.  Violette was born in Windsor, Canada, the daughter of Tsveta (Kuzoff) and Turpo Argiroff, who emigrated from the Macedonian region of northern Greece.  She graduated from Fordson High School in 1947, and worked at the Detroit Central Station before dedicating her life to family and St....

Mildred I. Rebec, Harris, age 92, has fulfilled her bountiful purpose on this earth and peacefully joined in Heaven with the Lord our God on August 21, 2023. Mildred (Millie), was born on October 19, 1930 at her home in East Jordan, Michigan. She was the daughter of Fred and Lillian (Sutton) Moore. Millie graduated from East Jordan High School in 1949. After school she went to work at the Creamery in East Jordan for two years, then on to Flint, MI to be closer to family and work for a...

Neal Jack Wilson, 66, of East Jordan, died on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Petoskey.   He was born on November 23, 1956, the son of Jack and Ethel (Murphy) Wilson.  He graduated from East Jordan High School in 1975.   Neal worked as a heavy equipment operator.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing.  He loved ice fishing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He was also known to attend auctions and garage sales.  Every time he met up...

Thomas J Norton born on September 11, 1954 was called home by the Great Spirit on January 30, 2023 at Elizabeth City Hospital in North Carolina. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Hill Cemetery in East Jordan on 8/19/23 @ 2:00 pm.    He is pre-deceased by his parents, Mitchell and Arloha Norton. He is survived by one brother, Eugene Norton and two sisters, Mary Norton Sitter and Spouse Timothy, and Patricia Norton. He is also survived by several Nephews and Nieces and great Nephews...

Lorraine G. Janicki, 91, died on Monday, August 14, 2023, at her home near East Jordan. No services are scheduled at this time.

Barbara Ann (Burr) Worgess, 82, of East Jordan, passed away on July 31, 2023. Barbara was born on February 18, 1941, to Harry Martin Burr and Margaret Ann Kindra Burr in Mt Clemens, Michigan. After Barbara graduated from Anchor Bay High School in 1958, she went on to study at Michigan State University. In 1985, after 25-plus years in the workforce, Barbara moved to East Jordan and opened her own business, Jordan Valley Accounting. At 50 years old graduated with a BA in Accounting from Lake...

Patricia Vance Schloop Celebrating 100 years, 1923-2023 Patricia (Pat) was born on April 16, 1923, on the family farm in Echo Township, Antrim County, the daughter of Vernon and Ruth C. Vance with siblings Barton, Jane, and Bryce. Her childhood on a subsistence farm was enriched by her mischievous pranks and deep family bond. In 1936, FDR’s electrification of rural Michigan led her to become a lifelong progressive Democrat. In 1942, she graduated from East Jordan High School, then...

Sharon Lee Leonard, 80, of East Jordan, died Monday, July 24, 2023, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, East Jordan. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. at Morehouse Cemetery, Echo Township, Antrim County, MI.  A complete obituary will follow.

 Dale A. Gee, 97, of East Jordan, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.   He was born on March 3, 1923, in East Jordan, the son of Earl Eugene and Emma Mae (Hayes) Gee. Dale was the epitome of what was known as the greatest generation, one who fought through the Great Depression (losing his dad at 14) where he became the patriarch of his family and was until his passing. Dale embodied what it meant to be a true American Hero...

Amy Lynn Cutler, 52, of Charlevoix and formerly of East Jordan, died Friday, July 14, 2023, at home.   She was born on March 21, 1971, in Charlevoix.  Amy grew up in East Jordan and graduated from East Jordan High School in 1989.   She enjoyed collecting wolf themed items, playing card games, going to the casino, going to yard sales & garage sales as well as watching canoe races.  Amy was an avid Detroit Tiger Baseball fan.   Amy is survived by her mother,...