Obituaries

Elaine J. Ernst

Elaine J. Ernst

May 5, 2025

Elaine J. Ernst, 84 of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember her privately. 

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Maribeth Barnett

Maribeth Barnett

May 5, 2025

Maribeth Barnett, 91 of Mackinaw City, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at Cheboygan Harmony House. 

The family has chosen to remember her privately. 

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Margaret E. Thompson

Margaret E. Thompson

May 5, 2025

Margaret E. Thompson, 74 of Boyne City, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at home, with her husband by her side.

A private memorial gathering will take place in the near future.

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Mary Jane Vickery

Mary Jane Vickery

May 4, 2025

Mary Jane Vickery of Hillman MI, formerly of Waterford Mi; age 77, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Loving wife of Bryan F. Vickery; Cherish mother of Brenda (Jim) Hogberg and Jason (LeAnn) Vickery; Amazing Grandma to Christopher and Nicholas Hogberg, Nakia (Ki), Kallaway (Kal) and Scots Vickery, Jeffrey (Alisha) Noel, Kyle (Rachel) Noel,...

Bernard J. "Bernie" Kibbe

Bernard J. "Bernie" Kibbe

Apr 29, 2025

The Kibbe family has lost their father, mentor, and patriarch. Bernard James Kibbe, 81, passed away at his home in Petoskey on April 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Bernie Kibbe is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Donna, and their children, Tonya (Patrick) Seese, Jamie (Adam) Richie, Jeanine (Richard) Hoth, and Matthew (Nancy) Kibbe. He is also survived by...

John G. Stover

John G. Stover

Apr 26, 2025

John Glenn Stover, 80 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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George W. Riness

George W. Riness

Apr 22, 2025

George W. Riness, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished friend, departed this world on April 22, 2025, in Gaylord, Michigan, leaving behind a legacy steeped in warmth and laughter. Born on January 4, 1959, in Cheboygan, Michigan, George was a steadfast presence in the lives of all who knew him. He lived a life rich with simple pleasures and...

Litecia A. Jankowski

Litecia A. Jankowski

Apr 19, 2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we honor Litecia (Tish) Jankowski who passed on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born February 21, 1961. 

She is survived by her husband Douglas Mast, two children, Amanda Stiling (Andrew), Cody Allen, and her 2 grandchildren, Benjamin and Noah, mother Diana (Thomas Jankowski, deceased) and nieces and nephews. She was the eldest...

Leonard J. Nelson

Leonard J. Nelson

Apr 19, 2025

Leonard J. Nelson, 79 of Boyne City, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privately. 

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DeWayne Annabel

DeWayne Annabel

Apr 18, 2025

DeWayne Eugene Annabel, 63 of Grayling, Michigan passed away on April 18,2025, unexpectedly at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan with his family by his side. DeWayne was born on August 14, 1961, in Mount Clemons, Michigan to Richard and Eleanor (Dobberowsky) Annabel.

He was married on August 31, 1985, to Mary (Hudaski) Annabel in Warren Michigan. DeWayne met Mary...

Marjorie E. Ahrenberg

Marjorie E. Ahrenberg

Apr 16, 2025

Marjorie E. Ahrenberg, a gentle spirit whose presence graced the world since January 2, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, was called to her eternal rest on April 16, 2025, in Gaylord, Michigan. She departed this life unexpectedly, having fallen at her beloved Gaylord Methodist Church while lovingly delivering baked treats—a testament to her nurturing nature and the kindness woven into the...

Bruce A. Cheshire

Bruce A. Cheshire

Apr 15, 2025

Bruce A. Cheshire, 56 of Guliver, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Cheboygan. 

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Ronald Benz

Ronald Benz

Apr 14, 2025

Ronald Benz, 80, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, with his two daughters by his side. Born on January 23, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Emil and Jennie (Milinski) Benz.

On January 28, 1966, he married the love of his life, Mary Jane (Brooks). He was a dedicated professional who spent his career working...

Scott E. Fox

Scott E. Fox

Apr 13, 2025

Scott E. Fox, 57 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at home. Born June 24, 1967, in Gaylord, the son of Ronald and Hazel (Caddick) Fox.

In 1986, Scott graduated from Gaylord High School. Upon graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving for four years. Having a great wealth of respect for the military, he...

Alexandria "Elsie" Matuszak

Alexandria "Elsie" Matuszak

Apr 11, 2025

Alexandria “Elsie” Matuszak, 86 of Elmira, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, while vacationing with her daughter and some of her grandchildren in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Born in Elmira on December 27, 1938, she was the daughter of Theodore and Agnes (Boris) Wallick.

Elsie graduated from Gaylord St. Mary High School in 1957 and married the love of her life, Richard...

Michael Jerome Barrette

Michael Jerome Barrette

Apr 10, 2025

Michael Jerome Barrette, 63 of Indian River, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Born October 27, 1961, in Cheboygan, he is the son of Jerome D. and Barbara J. (Schramm) Barrette. He was a lifelong area resident.

Mike worked in the area at Weyerhauser in Frederic, Burt Lake Marina, and last as the produce...

Kenneth J. Craig

Kenneth J. Craig

Apr 9, 2025

Kenneth James Craig, 85 of Boyne City and Cross Village passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Munson Memorial Hospital in Charlevoix, MI.

Ken was born on April 14, 1939, in Flint, Michigan to Clinton and Wilma Craig. Before his graduation from Michigan State University, Ken spent two summers working in the state of Alaska.

Ken worked for and retired in...

Karl H. Blancke

Karl H. Blancke

Apr 9, 2025

Karl H. Blancke, 77 of Roscommon, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Mission Pointe Nursing. 

The family will remember him privately.

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James P. VanLiew

James P. VanLiew

Apr 9, 2025

James P. VanLiew, 55 of Boyne City, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Mary A. Karsten

Mary A. Karsten

Apr 7, 2025

Mary A. Karsten, 70 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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