Obituaries
Marion L. Wright
Jan 2, 2023
Marion L. Wright, 85 of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, January 2, 2022 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Kerry J. Meirndorf
Jan 1, 2023
Kerry “Joe” Meirndorf, 66, of Mancelona, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at home with wife by his side. He was born in Mason, Michigan December 6, 1956; son of Lawrence and Joyce (Felton) Meirndorf. Joe graduated from Mason High School in 1975, where he enjoyed wrestling and playing football. His favorite thing to do growing up however, was to...
Ian E. Crawford
Dec 31, 2022
Ian E. Crawford, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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David Kirk Baker
Dec 31, 2022
David Kirk Baker, 55 of West Bloomfield Township, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at DMC Huron Valley Sinai in Commerce Township.
Born on June 6, 1967, in Royal Oak, Michigan, he is the son of David E. and Carol J. (Frederick) Baker.
David is survived by his mother, Carol J. Neph of Gaylord; his father, David E. Baker of...
Kellye Marie Carter
Dec 29, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Kellye Marie Carter.
Kellye was born in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in both Detroit and Westland. She moved to Petoskey to be closer to her sister, Sherri.
Kellye loved her two dogs, Sophie and Bicho, and her cat, Zepplin. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, and watching television.
Kellye...
Dennis R. Sigafus
Dec 29, 2022
Dennis R. Sigafus, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at home.
The family will remember him privately.
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Jerome A. Stephenson
Dec 28, 2022
Jerome A. Stephenson, 93 of Brutus, passed away Wednesday, December 28,
2022, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. Born in Detroit,
Michigan on April 11, 1929, he was the son of Melvin and Myrtle (Maul)
Stephenson.
Jerry was raised on the family farm in Harbor Beach Michigan where he
graduated from high school. After graduation, he left...
Wayne A. Wychopen
Dec 28, 2022
Wayne A. Wychopen, 50 of Grayling, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at home.
The family will remember him privately.
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Donald Frank O'Dell
Dec 28, 2022
Donald Frank O’Dell, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 17, 1935, he was the son of Vincent and Helen (Cuthbertson) O’Dell.
After graduating from high school, Don attended the Chrysler Institute where he completed 8000 hours of training and received the Certificate of Machine...
Stanley A. Siwecki
Dec 27, 2022
Stanley Adam Siwecki, 75 of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Born on January 3, 1947, in Vanderbilt, he was the son of Joseph and Anna (Balnites) Siwecki. He was a lifelong area resident.
After graduating from high school, Stan served with honor during the Vietnam War in the United States Army.
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Joseph Adam Rozenek
Dec 27, 2022
Joseph Adam Rozenek, 83 of Grayling, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Grayling Nursing & Rehab Community. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Judy K. Livingston
Dec 27, 2022
Judy K. Livingston, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at The Brook.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Maxine Elaine Bates
Dec 26, 2022
Maxine Elaine Bates, 95 of Boyne City, passed away at home on Monday, December 26, 2022. A graveside service will be held next summer at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Boyne City.
Faith E. French
Dec 26, 2022
Faith Elaine French, of Gaylord, Michigan was called home on Monday, December 26, 2022, from Culver Meadows Senior Living facility, Traverse City, Michigan where she had resided since June 2020. She was 81 at the time of her passing.
Born in Alma, Michigan on June 27, 1941, she was the daughter of Merlin F. and Vivian E. (Hitchcock) Emlinger....
John D. Hellenberg
Dec 23, 2022
John Dawson Hellenberg, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Aspen Ridge.
Born March 23, 1936, in Monroe, Michigan, John was the son of Bernard and LeReign (Dawson) Hellenberg.
After graduating from high school, John attended General Motors Institute, worked in automobile sales and for a paper company before joining the United States Army.
His career in...
Joel D. Sietsema
Dec 23, 2022
Joel David Sietsema, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 3, 1941, he was the son of Alfred and Nell Marie (Beck) Sietsema.
For over 30 years, Joel worked for General Telephone Company in management. Throughout the years his career took him, and his family,...
Maurice Gardner
Dec 23, 2022
Maurice Gardner, 75 of Charlevoix, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at home.
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Martha L. Waldron
Dec 22, 2022
Martha L. Waldron, 75 of Burt Lake, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family will remember her privately.
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Darwin A. McCormick
Dec 18, 2022
Darwin Alan McCormick, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
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Douglas Wayne Simcek
Dec 18, 2022
Douglas Wayne Simcek, 32 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
A lifelong resident, Doug was born in Gaylord on February 18, 1990, the son of Richard Lee and Sally Ann (Brown) Simcek. He was a 2008 graduate of Gaylord High School.
Doug was a hard-working guy who worked in construction and other jobs. He...
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