The Obituary Section

Karen L. Smith

, Michigan

Karen L. Smith of Tawas City, loving wife, mother, sister, cousin, and friend, passed peacefully October 10, 2026. She was born July 20, 1947 to Melvin V. and Florence E. (Burge) Giersch of Salina, Kansas. She enjoyed being with her family, reading, puzzle books, computer solitaire, and listening whenever anyone wanted to talk.Karen and her husband Floyd just celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage. God led them together when they met on a blind date while he was in seminary in Kansas City. They married in 1966 and spent the first two years of their marriage in Eastern Missouri while Floyd served as pastor of two small churches. From there they moved to Lansing, MI, where they lived for four years and she did office work while he pursued further education.After four years in Alpena, which included the birth of their son Brendon, they moved to Tawas City, where their…

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Leni Mae HarrisDeveau

, Michigan

October 9, 2026

Leni Mae Harris-DeveauShe was 5-½ weeks old and died at home on October 10, 2026 in Hale, Michigan.  Leni Mae is the daughter of Jordan Harris and Danielle Deveau and sıbling to Luna Olivia Deveau and Oliver Bradley Harris.  Leni Mae was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her in her short life.  She will be missed and grieved for by so many.  Leni Mae is survived by her parents and siblings; grandmother, Robin Deveau; grandfathers, Robert Harris and Ross Argue; grandmothers, Geraldine Levers and Vera Deveau and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Leni Mae was predeceased by her grandfather, James Deveau and great-grandfathers, James Deveau, Sr. and Leonard Levers.  Funeral services will be held at Buresh Funeral Home in Hale on Friday, October 16th from 10 am-12 pm with a luncheon at the Hale American Legion.

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David "Dave" Michael Edwards

, Michigan

David "Dave" Michael Edwards Twining Michigan MI Arenac

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Robert Martin Carrick

, Michigan

October 10, 2026

Robert Martin CarrickAge 81, of East Tawas, Michigan died on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. He was born the son of Robert and Vida Mae on January 24,1945 in Whittemore, Michigan. Robert graduated from Whittemore High School. After graduation he started his career as a self – studied freelance draftsman working for architects with a few builders in Flint, his keen sense for detail lead him to various jobs also in Phoenix, Arizona and California. Robert enjoyed spending his free time traveling, going to car shows and looking at old - school hot rods. He is survived by his children; Joseph, Matthew and Christina, grandchildren; Jase, Joshua, Chelsie, Mikaela and Alyssa and his five great grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his Parents and brother John. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and a burial will be held at a late date in…

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