Obituaries

Marilyn "Jane" Clute Thomas

Marilyn "Jane" Clute Thomas

Apr 21, 2023

Marilyn “Jane” Clute Thomas, 87 of Boyne Falls, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey. Born June 25, 1935, in Gaylord, she was the daughter of Melvin and Elna (Olstrom) Clute.

Jane was known for her love of crafting and making her beloved quilts, crocheted blankets, and creative bird houses for others. She always...

Patricia A. Kelley

Patricia A. Kelley

Apr 18, 2023

Patricia A. Kelley, 69 of Ellsworth, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Patricia A. Motschall

Patricia A. Motschall

Apr 16, 2023

Patricia A. Motschall, 53 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Weber's Adult Foster Care in Gaylord.

The family will remember her privately.

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

Ozella Joyce Bearup

Ozella Joyce Bearup

Apr 15, 2023

Ozella Joyce Bearup, 88 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  Additional information will follow soon.

Toni L. Wood

Toni L. Wood

Apr 13, 2023

Toni L. Wood, 73 of Charlevoix, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

The family will remember her privately.

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

Michael D. Carothers

Michael D. Carothers

Apr 13, 2023

 

Michael D. Carothers, 62 of Petoskey, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2023 at home. 

His family has chosen to remember him privately. 

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

Frances Wiscavage

Frances Wiscavage

Apr 13, 2023

Frances Wiscavage, age 93, of Gaylord passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Munson McReynolds Hall, surrounded by family.

She was born February 28, 1930, to Harry and Edith (Dryer) Elliott in Nottingham England. As a young schoolgirl, she worked to help England’s World War II effort by knitting socks for the soldiers. She also helped her father grow and...

Marie Vincent

Marie Vincent

Apr 8, 2023

 

Marie Vincent, 70 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Aspen Ridge.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

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

Frances Lee Brink

Frances Lee Brink

Apr 7, 2023

 

Frances Lee Brink, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Born on August 25, 1947, in West Branch, she is the daughter of Royce and Rosella (Cohoon) Abbe.

On January 15, 1977, Fran married the love of her life, David. Together, they raised two children. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, going...

Sharon Lee Wilson

Sharon Lee Wilson

Apr 6, 2023

Sharon Lee Wilson, 63 of Johannesburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at home. Born on April 7, 1959, in Detroit, she is the daughter of Ralph and Myra (Weinstein) Fox.

On December 26, 1979, in Redford, MI, Sharon married her high school sweetheart, Robert. For many years, she worked at Tendercare as a CNA, then became a...

Edith Peterson

Edith Peterson

Apr 4, 2023

Edith Peterson, 81 of Bellaire, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at The Porches in Gaylord.  Complete obituary information will follow soon.

Myrna L. Tarr

Myrna L. Tarr

Apr 4, 2023

Myrna Lois Tarr, 88, passed away peacefully in her home in Gaylord, MI, on April 4, 2023. Myrna was born in Fountain, Michigan. She moved to Arizona where she lived until moving back to Gaylord.

She is survived by her brother, Marvin McCray (Lory) of Waterford, Wisconsin; her daughters, Marlynn (Kristina) Schultz of Apache Junction, Arizona, Joylynn (David) Drews of...

Thomas J. Lorencz Sr.

Thomas J. Lorencz Sr.

Apr 4, 2023

Thomas J. Lorencz Sr., 71 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 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.

Ronica A. Neuhoff-Bishop

Ronica A. Neuhoff-Bishop

Apr 2, 2023

Ronica Ann Neuhoff-Bishop, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on April 2nd at home in Boyne City MI.

Ronica was born in Ames, IA, the daughter of Martin and Christina Neuhoff.  She earned her Ungraduated Degree from the University of Norte Dame, and continued her formal education earning her MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Michigan State University.  Ronica practiced as...

Michael J. Thorley

Michael J. Thorley

Apr 1, 2023

Michael John Thorley, 57 of Lewiston, passed away April 1, 2023, in Bay City.

Born July 24, 1965, in Wayne County Michigan to parents Karen Sue and Duane Russell Thorley.

Mike will be remembered for his sarcastic sense of humor, always being goofy, and all his ridiculous dad jokes that he would tell all the time. Mike loved his projects....

Sgt. Guy A. Jenne, USAF Ret.

Sgt. Guy A. Jenne, USAF Ret.

Mar 31, 2023

Sgt. Guy A. Jenne, USAF Ret., 62 of Cheboygan, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Campus.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Marijane Schaefer Coale

Marijane Schaefer Coale

Mar 31, 2023

Marijane “Mimi” Schaefer Coale, 91 of Harbor Springs, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at The Birches, at Perry Farm Village in Harbor Springs.

 

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 24, 1931, she was the daughter of Theron and Ruth (Euridge) Goodspeed.  She grew up in Lajolla, California and graduated high school from The Bishops school. After high...

Rodney C. Anderson

Rodney C. Anderson

Mar 30, 2023

 

Rodney Charles Anderson, 76, passed away from a stroke in Maui Memorial Hospital, Maui, Hawaii, on March 30, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1946, in Georgetown, Illinois, and grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana. He graduated from Ball State University in 1968 and obtained his Masters Degree from Western Michigan University in 1971. He taught Vocational Auto Mechanics...

Gary Martin Balliet

Gary Martin Balliet

Mar 30, 2023

Gary Martin Balliet, 78, of Lewiston, MI, passed away March 30, 2023 at the Villa at Rose City.

Gary was born in Big Rapids, MI, to Forrest and Ella (Ross) Balliet, where he grew up and attended Big Rapids High School. 

He moved to Flint where he spent 32 years working as a machine operator for General Motors.

On April...

Greg Walter Pakulski

Greg Walter Pakulski

Mar 27, 2023

Greg Walter Pakulski, 60 of Indian River, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.