Obituaries
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...
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
Sep 30, 2025
Dorothy Marie Beyer, 89 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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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
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
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
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
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
Sep 26, 2025
Kathy L. Racignol, 73 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Munson Medical Center.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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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
Sep 25, 2025
Eleanor H. Gibson, 99 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Woodland Acres Assisted Living.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Michael A. Speigl
Sep 22, 2025
Michael A. Speigl, 74 of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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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
Sep 20, 2025
Gary L. Harding, 78 of Wolverine, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Joan Ellen Hutton
Sep 18, 2025
Joan Ellen Hutton, 90 of Gaylord and a former longtime resident of Guthrie Lakes, passed away at home at The Brook on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the daughter of Gordon and Alice (Clothier) McLeod and grew up in Waterford.
On August 11, 1956, Joan and Robert Hutton Jr. were married in Waterford. They were residents of...
John M. Berry
Sep 17, 2025
John Malcolm Berry, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
HIs family will be remembering him privately.
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John C. Kirby
Sep 17, 2025
John Carlton Kirby, age 84, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on September 17, 2025, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
John was born on November 22, 1940, in Boyne City, Michigan, to John and Donna (Green) Kirby. He grew up on West Street in Boyne City alongside his five siblings: Trudy Welsh (Joe), David, Becky Griffin (Mike), Ken, and Bill.
After serving in...
Benjamin F. Campbell
Sep 15, 2025
Benjamin F. Campbell, 98 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at August Haus in Gaylord.
Born April 15, 1927, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Ben was the son of Benjamin and Nettie (Coleman) Campbell.
Ben honorably served his country during World War II as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division. A proud veteran, Ben was a life member of...
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