Obituaries
Cynthia I. (Grusczynski) Krasucki
Nov 2, 2025
Cynthia I. (Grusczynski) Krasucki, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Munson Medical Center.
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Germaine Clouse
Nov 1, 2025
Germaine Clouse, 73 of Harbor Springs, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Additional information will follow soon.
Gary L. Vieau Sr.
Oct 31, 2025
Gary L Vieau Sr, 82 of Cheboygan, Michigan passed away on October 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on February 13,1943 to John and Clara (Frasier) Vieau. Gary married Blanche M. Cater on September 30, 1964 and they were married 40 years. Over the years he had many occupations and was...
Sharon E. Enbody
Oct 31, 2025
Sharon E. Enbody, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was born on January 21, 1948, in Edmore, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, a place she cherished as home.
Sharon lived a life dedicated not only to her family but also to her career and community. She graduated in 1966...
Carol A. Smith
Oct 30, 2025
Carol A. Smith, 73 of Petoskey, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Villa at the Bay.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Calvin L. Kemp
Oct 26, 2025
Calvin (Cal) LeRoy Kemp was born in Alpena, MI on August 28, 1959, to James Rozzell Kemp and Fern Bernice Kemp (Walker) as their sixth child. He passed unexpectedly, yet peacefully at home on Sunday October 26, 2025. As an unwavering servant of the Lord, Calvin led a life steeped in faith as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
After meeting...
Kathleen L. Skowronski
Oct 25, 2025
Kathleen Leone Skowronski, 73 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Woodland Acres in Gaylord.
A lifelong Gaylord resident, Kathy was born at Otsego Memorial Hospital on April 27, 1952. She was the daughter of Calvin “Red” and Lillie Bell (Moorehead) Simpson.
While attending Gaylord High School, Kathy met Dwain A. Skowronski, who attended St. Mary High School. They both...
Raymond J. LaRoche IV
Oct 22, 2025
Raymond J. LaRoche IV, 41 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Munson Health Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The family will remember him privately.
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Chester T. Pieniozek
Oct 22, 2025
Chester Pieniozek of Brutus, Michigan passed away on October 22, 2025 at the age of 88 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
Chet was born and raised on the family farm in Bentley, Michigan and graduated from Standish-Sterling High School. He raised his family in Pinconning and upon retiring from General Motors in Bay City, he lived 40 years in...
Mary Katherine LeBourdais
Oct 22, 2025
Mary Katherine Lebourdais, 76 of Frederic, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Known to most as Mary Kay, and "Boo" to her family and closest friends, she battled cancer for three years, with grace and dignity, guided by her faith, with the support and love of her family and friends.
Born in Detroit on January 13, 1949, she...
Eugene L. Thornton
Oct 19, 2025
Capt. Eugene L. “Gene” Thornton, USAF, 88 of Lewiston, Michigan peacefully took his final flight into the wild blue yonder on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Gene was born May 9, 1937, in Houston, Texas to Winfred R. Thornton and Edna Marie (Christensen) Thornton. He grew up in LaPorte, Texas and attended LaPorte High School. Upon graduation he enrolled...
Brian K. Magill
Oct 18, 2025
Brian K. Magill, 65 of Boyne City, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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