Obituaries
Richard Smith
Sep 11, 2022
Richard Smith, 89 of Bay Harbor, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Additional information will follow soon.
Zigment Kucharek
Sep 10, 2022
Zigmund Kucharek
May 21, 1935 - September 10, 2022
Age 87
Deacon Ziggy was born in Elmira, Michigan, growing up with 14 brothers and sisters. Ziggy served in the Air Force as a Radar Mechanic for B52 Bombers for 4 years. After returning from the service, having aspirations of the priesthood he decided to move downstate to the...
Linda Faye Webb
Sep 7, 2022
Linda Faye Webb, 72 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
She was born on October 13th, 1949, in Detroit, the daughter of Samuel and Maxine (Gaut) Hendrickson. She graduated high school in June of 1968. Then, on November 30, 1968, she married Rodney Eric Webb Sr., the love of her life. ...
Judy A. Frost
Sep 3, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Ann Frost, 79, of Petoskey, Michigan. She passed away peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022. Born August 6, 1943, to Frank & Phyllis Keck in Petoskey, Michigan.
After graduating from Petoskey High School in 1961 she had multiple jobs stemming from house cleaning, factory, retail, homemaker and was the...
Marcie J. Cyrul
Sep 2, 2022
Marcie J. Cyrul, 97 of Waters, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at McReynolds Hall. Born on January 19, 1935, in Detroit, MI., she was the daughter of Andrew Toth and Marcella Arne.
Marcie’s pride and joy was raising her five children. She enjoyed making her flowers look beautiful in the summer, crocheting, Macrame, reading and baking. Family was everything...
Andrew Nobliski Sr.
Sep 2, 2022
Andrew Nobliski Sr., 99 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at his son’s home, with his son at his bedside. Born on September 7, 1922, in Coalton, Oklahoma, he was the son of Frank and Caroline (Hajnos) Nobliski.
Andrew proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years in the ambulance platoon. He would proudly...
William J. "Billy" Puhl Sr.
Sep 1, 2022
William J. "Billy" Puhl Sr., 50 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
Billy is survived by the love of his life, Bonnie Puhl; his son, Avery Puhl; father, Gary Puhl Sr (Kandy); brother, Gary (Jennifer) Puhl Jr; sister-in-law, Yvonne Ryckman (Dwayne Dunham); brother-in-law, Raymond (Romulus) Ryckman; numerous nieces, nephews and many great nieces and...
Murray M. Follette Jr.
Sep 1, 2022
Murray M. Follette Jr., 81 of Boyne City, passed away at home on Thursday, September 1, 2022. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Elizabeth A. Mistura
Aug 30, 2022
Elizabeth A. Mistura, 76 of Alanson, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on September 29, 1945, in Detroit, she was the daughter of John and Adele (Yatzek) Robertson.
Elizabeth enjoyed arts, crafts, coloring, shopping, going on car rides, and milkshakes. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is survived...
Joyce S. Padden
Aug 28, 2022
Joyce S. Padden, 83 of Saint Helen, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Steven Kurburski
Aug 27, 2022
Steven Kurburski, 70 of Alanson, passed away at home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Phyllis Jean Bomaster
Aug 26, 2022
Phyllis Jean Bomaster, 78 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home on Friday, August 26, 2022.
Born in Alma, Michigan on October 12, 1943, she was the daughter of Arnold and Ruby (Miller) Lytle. She was preceded in death by her five older siblings: Robert Lytle, Charles LaVern Lytle, Richard Lytle, Keith Lytle, and Joyce (Lytle)...
Katherine A. Baumer
Aug 19, 2022
Katherine A. “Kathy” Baumer, 57, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness on Friday, August 19, 2022. Kathy was cared for during her battle with cancer by her husband Terry and sister – Julie Marcotte. We would like to thank Hospice of Michigan, especially Brittney Harwood, RN. Kathy was surrounded by the love of family...
Dolores N. Mouch
Aug 17, 2022
Dolores Nora Mouch, 97 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born May 24, 1925, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Edward and Helen Cain.
On October 12, 1951, she married the love of her life, Raymond. Together they created a wonderful life, raised three children and were inseparable with great love...
Gary L. Munford
Aug 15, 2022
Gary Lee Munford, 74, passed from this world into the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father on August 15, 2022. He passed away in the home of one of his sons, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on March 13, 1948, in Fremont Michigan to George and Elizabeth (Gleason) Munford.
He grew up in Muskegon and graduated from...
Edward A. Turnbull
Aug 14, 2022
Edward Alfred Turnbull, 85 of Hale, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Born to Irene and Alfred Turnbull in southeast Texas, Ed was the oldest of his siblings, Royce, Douglas and Gaynell. Shortly after graduating from high school Ed enlisted in the US Army where he was soon stationed in Germany, where he...
Noel A. Altman
Aug 13, 2022
Noel Allan Altman, 67, of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on January 17, 1955, in Rogers City, the son of Theodore and Charlotte (Stiger) Altman.
He graduated from Rogers City High School and married his high school sweetheart, Debra Brzezinski, in Rogers City on June 13, 1975, at St. Ignatius Church. ...
Scott A. Kidd
Aug 11, 2022
Scott A. Kidd, 58 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at home.
Memorial services details are incomplete at this time.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Merns L. Walker
Aug 11, 2022
Merns L. Walker, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the Kucharek Family AFC. Born on March 8, 1938, in Petoskey, he was the son of James and Lottie Walker.
He was a member of the Kucharek Family and will be deeply missed by each of them.
He is survived by his special family, Agnes “Nikki” and...
Robert Alton Sperbeck
Aug 8, 2022
Robert Alton Sperbeck, 98 of Indian River, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Medilodge of Cheboygan. His family will remember him privately.