Obituaries

Philip Eames

Philip Eames

Aug 29, 2025

Philip John Eames, 63 of Kincheloe, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. He was born in Seattle, Washington on May 28th, 1962 to Paul & Anne (Boucher) Eames.

He was a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and very proud of his service to the United States Army.

Philip Passionately gave 15+ years of...

James J. Reinhardt

James J. Reinhardt

Aug 29, 2025

James J. Reinhardt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the age of 91 in Gaylord, Michigan. Born on April 27, 1934, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jim lived a life rich with experience and achievement, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love.

After earning a Bachelor's degree in engineering from the University...

James Richard Olli

James Richard Olli

Aug 28, 2025

James Richard Olli completed his journey here on earth and went home to Heaven on August 28th, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Born on December 3rd, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, Jim was the third child of Toivo and Alice (Peterson) Olli. Jim grew up in Livonia, MI where he shared many memories with his siblings, Sandra, Dave, and Janice. His most...

Sedate Phillips

Sedate Phillips

Aug 28, 2025

Sedate Phillips, 99 of Mullet Lake passed away at home on Thursday August 28th, 2025.  A celebration of life will be held next summer.  A complete obituary will follow soon.

Shirley L. Wolf

Shirley L. Wolf

Aug 28, 2025

Shirley Lee Wolf, 81 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Born in Lewiston, she was the daughter of Robert and Alice (McKenzie) Turppa. The family also lived in Atlanta, where Shirley graduated from Atlanta High School in 1962.

On September 11, 1965, Shirley and Elmo Wolf were married in Lewiston. For a few years they lived in...

Patricia A. Panepucci

Patricia A. Panepucci

Aug 27, 2025

Patricia A. Panepucci, 70 of Cheboygan passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Betty D. Kellogg

Betty D. Kellogg

Aug 26, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Drucilla Kellogg, the most loving and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who died on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 87.

She was the most selfless, giving, caring, and supportive woman who loved all of her family and many friends "to the moon and back"....

Jerome "Jerry" M. Heska

Jerome "Jerry" M. Heska

Aug 25, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Maynard Heska, a 60-year resident of Gaylord, Michigan, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2025, at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling, Michigan. He was 98 years young.

Jerry was born to William and Lenora Heska on May 28, 1927, in Dearborn, Michigan and grew up in Inkster. He was the only son out of four children (and was...

Linda R. Futrel

Linda R. Futrel

Aug 25, 2025

Linda Rose Futrel, 73 of Indian River passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. The family will remember her privately.

Carol J. Henninger

Carol J. Henninger

Aug 24, 2025

Carole J. Henninger, 91 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Villa at the Bay. 

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Charles Peter Anderson

Charles Peter Anderson

Aug 24, 2025

Charles Peter Anderson, 80 of Mancelona and formerly of Bay City, passed away at home Sunday, August 24, 2025.

The son of Alfred and Opal (Martin) Anderson, he was born in Bay City on December 17, 1944. He grew up, graduated from high school, and worked as a toolmaker at Prestolite for many years in Bay City before later moving to...

Glendara Kay "Glennie" Wells

Glendara Kay "Glennie" Wells

Aug 24, 2025

Glendara Kay “Glennie” Wells was born July 31, 1940, in East Jordan, Michigan, to the late Carl Hunt and Helen (Bennett) Hazelmyer.

Kay attended East Jordan High School and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Navy, training in San Diego and serving as a dental assistant in South Carolina. She later drew on those skills to work as a dental assistant...

Gerald Flickinger

Gerald Flickinger

Aug 23, 2025

Gerald Gordon Flickinger, Gerry to his friends, 84 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family and pets just 11 days shy of his 85th birthday.

The son of Homer and Edith (Wilson), he was born September 3, 1940, in Hudson Township. Gerald was a life long area resident residing on the same family...

Guy Wilson Mosley

Guy Wilson Mosley

Aug 23, 2025

Guy Wilson Mosley, 62 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Marilyn M. Petzak

Marilyn M. Petzak

Aug 22, 2025

Marilyn M. Pretzak, 69 of East Jordan, passed away Friday, August 22, 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.

Gary Lee Holborn

Gary Lee Holborn

Aug 21, 2025

Gary Lee Holborn, 59 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Roy Neil Kreiner

Roy Neil Kreiner

Aug 21, 2025

Roy Neil Kreiner, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  In keeping with wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Thomas V. Hennessy

Thomas V. Hennessy

Aug 21, 2025

Thomas Vernon Hennessy, age 81, of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 21st, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on July 29, 1944, in Flint, Michigan to Leona and William Hennessy. Tom lived a full life marked by love, laughter, and wit. Whether you were on the good or bad side of that wit, was dependent on...

Dennis A. Conrad

Dennis A. Conrad

Aug 19, 2025

Dennis Alan Conrad, 77 of St. Helen, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Dennis was a man who never stopped learning, never stopped building and never stopped laughing.

As a youth he worked at the family’s gas station, restaurant and motel, where he learned the value of a tireless work ethic from his parents and his brother ignited his passion for...

Shirley Irene Romanek

Shirley Irene Romanek

Aug 19, 2025

Shirley Irene Romanek, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at The Porches in Gaylord. Shirley was a former longtime resident of Charlotte and Crystal Falls, Michigan.

Born August 16, 1943, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Leonard and Ruth (Rawson) Munn. After graduating from high school, Shirley enlisted in the U.S. Navy WAVES, serving for more than...