Obituaries
Eugene L. Thornton
Oct 19, 2025
Eugene L. Thornton, 88, of Lewiston, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at home.
A full obituary and service details will be updated.
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Brian K. Magill
Oct 18, 2025
Brian K. Magill, 65 of Boyne City, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Jan M. Cook
Oct 18, 2025
Jan Marie Cook, 71 of Gaylord passed away peacefully October 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
She is survived by her husband, Dean Cook; children, Brandi (Ralph M) Hillman and Natasha (David) Rupple, Dean T. Cook and Chad (Angie) Cook; grandchildren, Kala, Paige, Brandon, Heidi, Alex H, Wesley, Emily, Ian, Morgan, Adrianna, Mikayla and Austin; great-grandchildren, Allie, Bryson, Marshall and...
Sharon A. Bearup
Oct 17, 2025
Sharon Ann Bearup, 80 of Walloon Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Sharon was born on July 25,1945 in Petoskey, Michigan. She was the daughter of Willard and Winifred (Gregory) Biallas. She attended Petoskey High School. On March 31, 1962, Sharon married Ivan Dewitt Bearup.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing games and cooking and...
Ethel A. Mertz
Oct 16, 2025
Ethel Ann (Julian) Mertz, age 87, passed away peacefully in her home at the Brook of Gaylord on October 16, 2025, surrounded by family. Ethel was born on November 14, 1937, and raised near 9 Mile Road and Hilton in Ferndale, Michigan. She graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1956 and became a licensed practical nurse, a career which...
David A. LaFlair
Oct 15, 2025
David A. LaFlair, 74 of Johannesburg, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Forest W. Sanders
Oct 15, 2025
Forest William Sanders, age 76, of Harbor Springs, MI, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2025, with his loved ones by his side following a brief illness.
Forest was born on May 28, 1949, in Petoskey, MI to Roy and Irene (Luesing) Sanders. He graduated from Pellston High School in 1967 and attended Michigan State University. He built his...
Barbara R. Lamontagne
Oct 13, 2025
Barbara R. Lamontagne, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at McReynolds Hall.
Burial of her cremated remains will take place at St. Hedwig Cemetery & Mausoleum, next to her husband.
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Kirk L. Moore
Oct 12, 2025
Kirk L. Moore, 68 of Indian River, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Dale D. Britting
Oct 12, 2025
Dale Douglas Britting, born on April 11, 1963, in Carson City, Michigan, passed away on October 12, 2025, in Gaylord, Michigan. A dedicated mechanic throughout his life, Dale's craftsmanship and expertise in his field were well-known to friends and family alike. After graduating from Alma High School in 1981, he pursued further studies at Ferris State University, where he received...
Donna Renaud
Oct 11, 2025
Donna S. Renaud, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Born and raised in Michigan, Donna married Dennis G. Renaud in Ecorse, MI, and together they raised their family in Indian River.
Donna spent many years as the General Manager at Wendy's in Petoskey, where she was known for her strong leadership, determination, and the care she...
Taft Lee Taylor
Oct 11, 2025
Taft Lee Taylor, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Born March 13, 1939, in Detroit, Taft grew up in Walled Lake and graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1958. While growing up, Taft met Carol Nowlen, who was four years his junior. They fell in love and were married on...
Lori L. Moser
Oct 7, 2025
Lori Lynn Moser, of Elmira, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. Born and raised in Gaylord to Robert and Loretta Lee, Lori lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.
A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Lori served her country with dedication and honor, qualities that continued to define her throughout her life.
She was the...
Mark Anthony O'Dell Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Mark O’dell Sr. born October 20, 1971, passed away in October 2025. He was born in Mount Clemens MI.
Mark had many years in the construction business and loved to be outdoors. He loved to be the life of the party, and listening to music. He also loved fishing and never turned away good food. He loved life and if you...
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
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
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
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...
George Lee
Oct 2, 2025
George V. Lee 68 of Ypsilanti, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey on Thursday, October 2, 2025. His family will remember him privately.
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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...
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