Obituaries
Austin John Wayne Ritchie
Aug 10, 2023
Austin John Wayne Ritchie, 29 of Gaylord and formerly of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at home. Born in Petoskey on October 2, 1993, he was the son of Mary (Ritchie) Robbins and Keith McBee.
In 2011, Austin graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High. He attended Northern Michigan University where he obtained his associate degree....
William H. Ford
Aug 9, 2023
William (Bill) Harold Ford age 84, of Carp Lake, Michigan entered into his eternal home on August 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Petoskey on September 5, 1938, to Father, Henry Ford and Mother, Bernice (Mallory) Ford and was the oldest of three sons. Bill graduated from Pellston High School in 1957 and enlisted in...
Delores Louise Cornell
Aug 8, 2023
Delores Louise Cornell, 88 of Charlevoix, went to be with our Savior Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.
Born in Lansing, Michigan on July 19, 1935, she was the daughter of Charles and Winifred (Abbott) Adams. Delores grew up in Lansing, graduating from Lansing Sexton High School in 1953.
On March 7, 1953, Delores...
Jerome Edward Froats
Aug 7, 2023
Jerome Edward Froats, 65 of Boyne City, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. In keeping with his wishes his family will remember him privately.
Nancy L. Heyser
Aug 5, 2023
Nancy L. Heyser, 86 of Townville, SC., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 5, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Services will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Susan Kercheval Deyoe
Aug 4, 2023
Susan K. DeYoe, daughter of Dr. Robert and Kathryn Greene of Portland, Oregon, passed away on August 4, 2023, from Alzheimer’s. Dr. Greene, an obstetrician at Emanual Hospital, delivered Susan on May 8, 1947, and subsequently adopted her, arriving at his home to present his wife with a new baby girl to join their 3 boys. Susan is survived...
Annemarie Ursula Leatherman
Aug 1, 2023
Annemarie Ursula Leatherman, 73 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Her family has chosen to remember her privately.
Jerry D. Holborn
Aug 1, 2023
Jerry D. Holborn, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Signa Joy Kerr
Jul 29, 2023
In Loving Memory of Signa Sinnerud Fox Kerr -
January 29, 1946 - July 29, 2023
Signa passed away peacefully on July 29th in Gaylord, Michigan at the age of 77.
She grew up in Beaverton, Oregon, on January 29, 1946, to Austin and Janis Sinnerud.
In her youth Signa was a Portland dance champion. Later, she attended...
Diane H. Loeschke
Jul 27, 2023
Diane H. Loeschke, 91 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at home. Her family has chosen to remember her privately.
Victoria E. Cooper
Jul 26, 2023
Victoria E. Cooper, 66 of Cheboygan and formerly of Clare, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Richard J. Bebble
Jul 26, 2023
Richard Joseph Bebble, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home. Born in Elmira, New York on May 7, 1935, he was the son of George and Gertrude (Antes) Bebble.
On August 24, 1957 in Cheboygan, he married the love of his life, Sandra McDonald. Richard proudly served his country for 26 years in the U.S....
Sherry Kay Hauler
Jul 25, 2023
Sherry Kay Hauler, 66 of Wolverine, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Born in Detroit on November 10, 1956, she was the daughter of Jimmie L. Sanderson and Janet (Fryer) Sanderson Bershback. She grew up in the Metro Detroit area and moved to Gaylord in 1971, where she graduated from Gaylord High School...
Zada I. Boyer
Jul 24, 2023
Zada I. Boyer, 85 of Petoskey, passed away at home Monday, July 24, 2023.
Memorial services will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Walter J. Weber
Jul 22, 2023
Walter J. Weber, 83 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at home.
A full obituary will be updated.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Paul F. Buhr
Jul 20, 2023
Paul Buhr, 60, of Gaylord, died at home, July 20, 2023. He was an expert at balancing work and play to get the most out of life in Northern Michigan. For the last 18 months, he added living with cancer to that balance, equally dedicated to treatment, his clients, and his passion for everything outdoors, in every season.
He was...
Michael J. Howe
Jul 19, 2023
Michael J. Howe, 72 of Frederic, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Carol D. Palumbo
Jul 18, 2023
Carol D. Palumbo, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Services will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
James Leo Forman
Jul 18, 2023
James L. “Butch” Forman, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at home.
Born in Gaylord on August 24, 1946, Butch was the son of Leo J. and Sarah E. (Higley) Forman. He was a lifelong area resident.
After serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Butch returned home and worked 44 years at H&H...
William D. Urquhart
Jul 17, 2023
William D. Urquhart, 80 of Lewiston, gained his wings peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, Christine and four children, Billy, Brian, Rachel and Danny, on July 17, 2023.
William and Christine were joined in marriage on May 14, 1966. They celebrated 57 years together.
William came from a small family and when he met Christine it was written in...