Obituaries

Lori L. Moser

Lori L. Moser

Oct 7, 2025

Lori Lynn Moser, 63 of Elmira, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at home.

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Mark Anthony O'Dell Sr.

Mark Anthony O'Dell Sr.

Oct 5, 2025

Mark Anthony O'Dell Sr, 53 of Gaylord, passed away on October 5, 2025 in Madison Heights.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Arthur H. Butcher

Arthur H. Butcher

Oct 5, 2025

Arthur “Art or Butch” Butcher, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at Munson Medical Center after a long struggle with illness. He was 75 years old. Born on March 22, 1950, in Highland Park, MI, Art was the second child of Donald and Edythe Butcher. Shortly after his birth, the family moved...

Nancy Jo Grubaugh

Nancy Jo Grubaugh

Oct 3, 2025

Nancy Jo (Mema) Grubaugh, 78 of Elmira, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Born in Grand Rapids on May 13, 1947, she was the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (VanBelkum) Rogers. She grew up in Grand Rapids and Boyne City, traveling with her parents to the places his work took them.

On...

Genevieve Sharon Dexter

Genevieve Sharon Dexter

Oct 3, 2025

Genevieve “Sharon” (Price) Dexter, 85, of Gaylord, MI passed away peacefully on Friday October 3, 2025, at Meadow Brook MCF in Bellaire surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Sharon was born on September 24, 1940, in Bremerton, WA. She was the only child to Clark C. & Genevieve “Jenny” E. Price. She was baptized into the Methodist Church...

Joyce Diane Ross

Joyce Diane Ross

Oct 3, 2025

Joyce Diane Ross, 91 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at The Brook in Gaylord.

Born in Alpena, Michigan on January 5, 1934, she was the daughter of James and Pearl (Gengerke) Copping.

Joyce grew up in Alpena, graduating from Alpena High School in 1951. She briefly attended Central Michigan University, before returning home upon the unexpected death of her...

Gloria Jean Hattis

Gloria Jean Hattis

Oct 2, 2025

Gloria Jean Hattis, 82 of Gaylord, formerly of Johannesburg, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at August Haus in Gaylord.

Gloria’s survivors include sons, Robert (Kim) Hattis, and David (Kim) Hattis; daughters, Deborah (Brian) Troppens, and Cynthia (Harry) Kennedy; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, with a great grandchild due to arrive soon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Gregory Goodwin

Gregory Goodwin

Sep 30, 2025

Gregory David Goodwin passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home.

Greg was born in Petoskey on July 14, 1957, to Terrence and Lareatha (McFarland) Goodwin. Greg enjoyed hunting, morel mushroom picking, tending to his flower garden, watching baseball, football, and cheering on the Lions. He also enjoyed hosting many parties for his family...

Dorothy M. Beyer

Dorothy M. Beyer

Sep 30, 2025

Dorothy Marie Beyer, 89 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

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Dean Rathbun

Dean Rathbun

Sep 29, 2025

Dean Rathbun passed away on September 29 2025 at his home that he so dearly loved. He said this land was his little sanctuary. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 27, 1951.

He leaves behind his wife and best friend of a lifetime, married on Nov 9, 1970, to Mary Lou Parks, their wonderful daughter Brenda and her just...

Bruce J. Boss

Bruce J. Boss

Sep 29, 2025

Bruce John Boss of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away peacefully Monday, September 29, 2025, at home. He was a highly regarded, award-winning teacher and professor of social science for over 40 years, having taught at Groves High School in Birmingham, Michigan and General Motors Institute (GMI), now Kettering University, in Flint.

Bruce was a proud 1957 graduate of the University of...

Marvin Weber

Marvin Weber

Sep 28, 2025

Marvin George Weber, born on December 14, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at home in Boyne City, Michigan. He lived a full and active life, dedicated to family, friends and education.

Marvin graduated from Taft High School in 1949. He served in the United States Air Force, Korean war, before going on to further his...

Elsa J. Freeman

Elsa J. Freeman

Sep 27, 2025

Elsa Jean Freeman took her last breath on earth and her first breath in Heaven on September 27, 2025, at the age of 104 in Gaylord, Michigan. Born on January 10, 1921, in New Haven Township, Michigan, Elsa's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, dedication, and unwavering spirit.

As a proud homemaker, she devoted herself to raising her...

Paul E. Martin

Paul E. Martin

Sep 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Edward Martin, who left us unexpectedly on September 27, 2025, due to an accident in Vanderbilt, MI. Born in Detroit, MI on August 5, 1949, Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and friend to many. Growing up in Washington, MI, Paul graduated from Romeo High...

Kathy L. Racignol

Kathy L. Racignol

Sep 26, 2025

Kathy L. Racignol, 73 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Munson Medical Center.

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Charles M. Teney

Charles M. Teney

Sep 25, 2025

Charles M. Teney, 68 of St. Ignace, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at home.

Service details are incomplete at this time.

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Eleanor H. Gibson

Eleanor H. Gibson

Sep 25, 2025

Eleanor H. Gibson, 99 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Woodland Acres Assisted Living. 

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Michael A. Speigl

Michael A. Speigl

Sep 22, 2025

Michael A. Speigl, 74 of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at home.

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Muriel W. Feole

Muriel W. Feole

Sep 22, 2025

Muriel W. Feole, 92 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, September 22, 2025.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Gary L. Harding

Gary L. Harding

Sep 20, 2025

Gary L. Harding, 78 of Wolverine, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. 

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