Obituaries

Robert D. Roberts

Robert D. Roberts

Feb 22, 2025

Robert D. Roberts, affectionately known as Bob, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2025, in his lifelong hometown of Gaylord, Michigan. Born on October 18, 1957, Bob was a beloved figure in his community and left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

He graduated from Gaylord St. Marys in 1975, soon followed by college in 1976. Bob dedicated over...

Glen Steven Jaruzel

Glen Steven Jaruzel

Feb 20, 2025

Glen S. Jaruzel, 61 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Born in Gaylord, Michigan on May 10, 1963, he was the son of Edward and Ann (Korzecki) Jaruzel. Glen grew up in Gaylord, graduating from Gaylord High School in 1982. From 1987-1991 he served honorably in the United States Army.

Glen loved the outdoors, so his years...

Patricia L. Miner

Patricia L. Miner

Feb 18, 2025

Patricia L. Miner, 73 of Boyne City, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately. 

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

Cynthia A. Steffel

Cynthia A. Steffel

Feb 17, 2025

Cynthia A. Steffel, a beloved grandmother, mother, sister and friend, left this world on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on April 26, 1953, in Petoskey, the daughter of Charles and Augusta (Dvoracek) Bauman.

She is survived by her two children, Kristina (Alexander) Vollmer of Gaylord, Charles (Susan) Steffel of Gaylord; also, like a son, Matthew (Elizabeth) McDermott...

Cynthia Lee McCutcheon

Cynthia Lee McCutcheon

Feb 16, 2025

Cynthia Lee McCutcheon, 62 of Elmira, passed away at home on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Born on April 4, 1962, in Flint, she is the daughter of James and Earlie (Thomas) Cull. Cindy grew up in Burton, graduating from Burton Bendle High School in 1982.

Cindy worked as a cashier for Meijer in Flint, where she worked for 14 years. Shortly after...

Marian D. Johnson

Marian D. Johnson

Feb 14, 2025

Marian Day Johnson, 97 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Blissfull Cottage. 

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Joanne Louise Finnegan

Joanne Louise Finnegan

Feb 13, 2025

Joanne Louise Sharp Finnegan, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Munson Grayling Hospital in Grayling.

Born on July 10, 1936, in Flint, she was the daughter of John and Bernice (Struble) Bloss. Joanne grew up in Flint, where she married William I. Sharp Jr. on October 16, 1951. They raised their family of five in Flint, Grand...

Theresa Jayne Ozenberger

Theresa Jayne Ozenberger

Feb 13, 2025

Theresa Jayne Ozenberger, 92 of Harbor Springs, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Bay Bluffs.  The family will remember her privately. 

Please share your memories with the family on the guestbook below.

John L. Stickney, Jr.

John L. Stickney, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

John Leroy Stickney Jr., 73 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at a later date. 

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

Barbara A. Rivard

Barbara A. Rivard

Feb 11, 2025

Barbara Ann Rivard, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born August 10, 1940, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (March) Burke. 

 Growing up in Rhode Island, Barbara would talk fondly about childhood memories of spending time with family swimming in Cape Cod. Barbara was an avid walker, putting...

Richard W. Leitelt

Richard W. Leitelt

Feb 11, 2025

Richard W. Leitelt, 73 of Brutus, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 

 Rick was born April 5, 1951, the fifth child to Robert and Lucille Leitelt. After moving to Flint, the family increased by eight more children. Rick attended Holy Rosary School and also took college classes at Mott College. In 1972, he moved...

Berny E. Cole

Berny E. Cole

Feb 11, 2025

Berny E Cole, 95, of Vanderbilt Michigan, passed away peacefully at Aspen Ridge Assisted Care Facility in Gaylord on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025.

Berny was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 16,1929. Raised in Vanderbilt, Berny attended Vanderbilt Area Schools. 

On October 25, 1947, Berny was married to Wilma Jean Green. He later served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952-53,...

Grace I. Rosin

Grace I. Rosin

Feb 10, 2025

Grace Ilene Rosin was born January 24, 1939, in Temperance, MI to Sherman and Grace Holey. The youngest of seven children, she spent her life nurtured by her three sisters and dearest friends, May Ruth, Patsy and Lucy while also being protected and teased by her three brothers and heroes Sherman, Hazen and Edward. Grace grew into a beautiful young...

Troy L. Greenier

Troy L. Greenier

Feb 6, 2025

Troy Lewis Greenier, 79 of Harbor Springs, MI passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan. 

Troy was born on May 3, 1945, in Petoskey, MI to Russell and Jennie (Wardell) Greenier and was raised in Harbor Springs, MI. 

Troy served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force for five years during the Vietnam War. After...

Veronica Rose Matelski

Veronica Rose Matelski

Feb 5, 2025

Veronica Rose Matelski, 94 of Boyne Falls, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Diane L. Ventimiglia

Diane L. Ventimiglia

Feb 5, 2025

Diane L. Ventimiglia, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at August Haus Assisted Living. Born May 31, 1940, in Dearborn, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Worthington) Schulz. 

She is survived by her husband, Jack, of 55 years; her sons, Daniel of Atlanta, MI and Scott of Canton, MI; five grandchildren, Nicole, Tony, Becky, Marie and Andrew; and...

Mildred Elaine Follette

Mildred Elaine Follette

Feb 2, 2025

Mildred (Midge) Follette of Petoskey left this world surrounded by her family to join our Heavenly Father, on February 02, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1933, to Floyd Sr. and Myrtle Hausler of Boyne Falls. Midge was the third of six children.

In November of 1952, she married Alan Follette. They made their home in Boyne Falls where they...

Jack Raymond Morgan

Jack Raymond Morgan

Feb 2, 2025

Jack R. Morgan,  76 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling.  In keeping with his wishes his family will remember him privately.

Judith Marion Lentz

Judith Marion Lentz

Feb 1, 2025

Judith M. Lentz, 84 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Saturday, February 1, 2025.  At the present time no service arrangements are available.

James Raymond Cloutier

James Raymond Cloutier

Feb 1, 2025

James Raymond Cloutier, 91 of Boyne City, formerly of Harbor Springs, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home.

James was born on February 23, 1933, in Bridgeport, Michigan, the son of George Sr. and Mary (McLachlan) Cloutier. He was a graduate of St. Francis Catholic High School in Ecorse. James retired after a long career as an engineering technician at...