Obituaries

Jul 30, 2025

Donna Marie Fisk, 85 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at August Haus in Gaylord.  Complete obituary and celebration of life information will follow soon.

Jul 30, 2025

Helen Marie Renteria, 69 of Indian River, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Medilodge of Cheboygan.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Jul 29, 2025

Stephan Leonard Cross, 65 of Elmira, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 after a long illness.  

Stephan was born August 20, 1959, to Annette and James Cross in Flint, Michigan.  Stephan grew up Swartz Creek along with his three brothers.  

Steve was an avid snowmobiler and ATV rider.  He retired from General Motors after working there for 30...

Jul 27, 2025

James W. Dodds, 92 of Vanderbilt, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his cabin.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Jul 27, 2025

Rita M. Boyer, 82 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Medilodge. Born October 7, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of John and Ruth (McNaney) Ottney.

On September 19, 1987, Rita married the love of her life, Roy W. Boyer, MD. She spent her life living for the Lord and...

Jul 26, 2025

Susan R. Nowland, 75 of Pellston, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at home. 

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Jul 25, 2025

Christopher V. Diehl, 48 of Alanson, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at home.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place 11:00 AM Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Harbor Light Community Chapel in Harbor Springs. 

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Jul 23, 2025

Roger Alan Johnson, 76 of Wolverine, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2025 at home.  Arrangements for a graveside memorial service with military honors will be announced soon.

Jul 21, 2025

Ann Marie Koronka, 85 of Johannesburg, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.

Ann was born August 27, 1939, as daughter number two of six girls. She graduated from Johannesburg High School in 1957 and then married Chester Koronka on October 18, 1958. They celebrated over 50 years of marriage before his passing in 2010.

“Annie,” as she...

Jul 20, 2025

Susan Jane Wiegman, a cherished soul, was born on December 21, 1946, in Portland, Michigan. She graced this world for over 78 years before passing away on July 20, 2025, at the Crawford Continuing Care Center. Susan's journey through life was one marked by love, care, and a warm spirit that touched the hearts of many.

In her early years, Susan...

Jul 20, 2025

Verona A. Nunn, 76 of Petoskey, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Jul 19, 2025

Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” Goodale, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

She was born in Munich, Germany on December 23, 1947 to Aaron and Trudy (Smith) Schmidt, where her father was stationed, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. His military service later took the family to Morocco where they lived for several years.

Following her dad’s military...

Jul 19, 2025

Marie M. Wojtkowiak, 90 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at August Haus. Born August 11, 1934, in Gaylord, the daughter of Clement and Regina (Kwapis) Kujawa.

On August 27, 1955, at St. Mary Cathedral, Marie married the love of her life, Richard. They created a beautiful life together. She was a proud stay at home mom, raising three...

Jul 15, 2025

Bryce D. Dennis, 72, died July 16, 2025. He was born in 1952 to Bryce and Ruth (Hankins) Dennis. After graduation, Bryce spent much of the 70’s in Detroit before returning to Petoskey to join his father and brother in Dennis Masonry. He found his passion for stonework and went on to create beautiful masterpieces in Bay Harbor and in...

Jul 15, 2025

Wayne S. Hufford, 66 of East Jordan, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Jul 15, 2025

Betty Jane Dow, 91 of Cheboygan, passed away at The Brook in Cheboygan, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born in Flint, she was the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Wood) Tallman.

Betty grew up in Flint and attended Flint Schools. She and Everett Dow were married in Flint at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on January 24, 1953. They lived much of...

Jul 14, 2025

William Arthur Skibinski, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare McReynolds Hall on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Born in Bay City on May 15, 1938, he was the son of Valentine and Dorothy (Dolsen) Skibinski. Bill grew up in Bay City where he graduated from St. Stanislaus Catholic High School. He served four years in the Army Reserves.

Bill met his...

Jul 13, 2025

Rodney S. Staskievitz, 56, of Carrollton, Ohio, formerly of Vanderbilt, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Born April 20, 1969, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was a son of the late John C. and Ann L. (White) Staskievitz. 

Rodney spent much of his life working as an auto mechanic in Michigan before transitioning into the gas...

Jul 12, 2025

Barbara J. Goodwill, 61 of Vanderbilt, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Born January 27, 1964, in Detroit, she was the daughter of William and Virginia (Perry) Hanback. At an early age, she moved to Wolverine with her family for a brief time, and later to Vanderbilt, where she graduated from Vanderbilt High School.

Barbara...

Jul 9, 2025