Obituaries
Leonard E. Puroll
Jun 11, 2023
Leonard Edward Puroll, 78 of Boyne Falls passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, June 11, 2023, while paying tribute to his late wife out west visiting their old fishing holes.
He was born on October 29, 1944, in Grayling. Leonard was the son of Walter and Rose (Kwapis) Puroll. He graduated from Boyne Falls Public School and received his teaching degree from...
Harper Jeanice Floyd
Jun 11, 2023
Harper Jeanice Floyd, 30 days new, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home. Born in Gaylord on May 12, 2023, she is the daughter of Emmy-Ann Floyd and Michael Mann-Skaggs.
Along with her parents, she is also survived by her loving sister, Maddison Tucker; grandparents, Melonie (Mike) Dedrick, Steven Floyd and Michael Skaggs; great-grandfather, Gerald Watkins; uncle, Alex...
Donald W. Marple
Jun 11, 2023
Donald William Marple, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Born on February 13, 1935, in Charlotte, Michigan, he was the son of Dorance and June (Roberts) Marple. A 1953 graduate of Charlotte High School, Don was a well-known student and athlete. His chosen yearbook quote with his senior class photo was “We know...
Jeffrey A. Willard
Jun 10, 2023
Jeffrey A. Willard, 67 of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, June 10, 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.
Bergenia Irene Love
Jun 8, 2023
Bergenia Irene Love, 95 of Grayling, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Grayling Nursing & Rehab Community. Additonal information is pending and will follow soon.
Lois Eileen McCauley
Jun 4, 2023
Lois E. McCauley, 89 of Wolverine, MI, and Tulsa, OK, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Born in Tower, MI., on May 11, 1934, she was the daughter of William and Ruth (Kittle) Dunbar.
Lois loved playing cards and visiting family. She took care of many people through her AFC home and took care of...
Katthleen LaPeer
Jun 3, 2023
Kathleen (Kathi) LaPeer of Afton, MI, passed away on June 3, 2023, in hospice care. She was surrounded by her family.
Kathi was born on November 27, 1946. She graduated from Inland Lakes High School in 1964.
She is survived by her grandson, Issac (Amy), great granddaughter Adalynn and soon to be great grandson of Alpena; grandson Chadlee...
Annie Sarai Eby
Jun 2, 2023
Annie Sarai Eby, 35 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Friday, June 2, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Memorial service arrangements are pending.
Jerome A. Latuszek
Jun 1, 2023
Jerome A. Latuszek, 83 of Gaylord, known to many as Jerry or Jake, passed away at home on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Born in Gaylord on July 7, 1939, to Joseph and Julia (Samkowiak) Latuszek, Jerry was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary High School and a lifelong Gaylord resident.
On October 24, 1964, Jerry and Jacquelyn Duff were married...
Sharon Lee Witt
May 31, 2023
Witt, Sharon Lee age 85 passed away on May 31, 2023, at her residence.
Born March 29, 1938, to Lloyd T. Mulvany and Rena L. Powell in Des Moines Iowa. She married John R. Witt on June 6, 1956, in Lawton Oklahoma.
Funerals services will be held at 1:30 PM at Dodds Dumanois Funeral Home and Cremation Center...
Philip R. Smith
May 30, 2023
Philip Roland Smith, 75 of Johannesburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Born on October 5, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan, he was the son of Claude and Lucille (Laycock) Smith. Phil grew up in Leslie, Michigan and was a 1966 graduate of Leslie High School. He went on to receive associate degrees in engineering and business...
Hilary R. Florek
May 30, 2023
Hilary R. Florek, 92 of Indian River, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 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.
Dennis "Bub" Cross
May 29, 2023
Dennis Arthur “Bub” Cross, 48 of Gaylord, passed away on May 29, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord due to complications with diabetes. Born on February 17, 1975, in Lapeer, he was the son of Dennis and Brenda (Freeman) Cross.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents in 2022. Dennis was his given name but all who loved...
Carl J. Hein
May 29, 2023
Carl J. Hein, 93 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at home.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Vance Dee Morgan
May 28, 2023
Vance D. Morgan, 76 of Cheboygan, Michigan, passed away at home with the care of his loving wife, Genevieve Morgan, and family on May 28, 2023.
Vance was born in Utica, Michigan, on August 5,1946, to Donald and Dorothy (Née) Rinke Morgan. Vance joined the U.S. Army in 1966 during the Vietnam era, however, served in Germany as a Pvt....
Charles Theaker
May 26, 2023
Charles Theaker, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Medilodge of Gaylord.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Anita Mae Cole
May 26, 2023
Anita Mae Cole, 78 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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William Regan
May 24, 2023
William Regan, 51 of Boyne City, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Nicholas R. Coburn
May 23, 2023
Nicholas R. Coburn, 37 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born on July 1, 1985, in Flint, Nick was the son of Lisa (Laviolette) and Michael Coburn.
In Nick’s younger days, he and his sister, Nicole, were in Karate together where they were both one test away from becoming a black belt. Nick’s greatest joy...
Joseph C. O'Brien
May 23, 2023
Joseph C. O’Brien, 77 of Lewiston, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 4, 1946, in Detroit, he was the son of Christopher and Helen (Ritter) O’Brien.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce (Parks) O’Brien; his sons, Joseph (Shannon) O’Brien of Sterling Heights and Sean (Christie) O’Brien of...
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