Obituaries
Theresa I. Potter
Aug 3, 2022
Theresa I. Potter, 94 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Medilodge in Cheboygan.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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Janice Ann Sloan
Jul 30, 2022
Janice Ann Sloan, 82 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Spectrum Health, Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids.
Born in Holly, Michigan on March 1, 1940, she was the daughter of Lee and Elsie (Bamber) Weaver. On July 1, 1961, Janice was married in Flint to Jimmie F. Sloan.
They lived in Grand Blanc where they raised...
Joyce Ann Clark
Jul 30, 2022
Joyce Ann Clark, 83 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Bay Valley House in Bay City.
Born on April 27, 1939, in Munger, Michigan, she was the daughter of Arthur and Dora (VanTol) Beeckman. She grew up in Essexville, MI and attended school at St. Johns. Joyce moved to Johannesburg and married Terry Clark on July 3,...
Madonna B. Sussex
Jul 29, 2022
Madonna Barbara Sussex, 56, of East Jordan, died unexpectedly and peacefully of natural causes on July 29, 2022, in Petoskey, with her sons, siblings and significant other at her side.
She was born on Aug. 7, 1965, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Kalt) Sussex.
She was a 1983 graduate of Houghton Lake High School and...
Daniel L. Hall
Jul 27, 2022
Daniel L. Hall, 80 of Grayling, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Cynthia Curtis
Jul 25, 2022
Cynthia Curtis, 72 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at home. A private graveside service will be held.
Wesley R. Hunt
Jul 23, 2022
Wesley Rea Hunt, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home. Born on May 19, 1936 in Atlanta, Michigan, he was the son of Ray and Marion (Corey) Hunt.
On April 13th, 1957 Wesley married Maxine Kreger. He had a long career as a builder in Gaylord. Wesley enjoyed fishing, rides in the Pigeon River...
Larry V. McBee Sr.
Jul 21, 2022
Larry “Pops” McBee Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 21, 2022 at the age of 76.
Born to and preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ardene, Larry started his journey in Monroe, Michigan. At 16, he met the love of his life, Nellie. Continuing their love story, the two ventured north, and were married on...
James Alan Kauffmann
Jul 20, 2022
James A. Kauffmann, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, he was the son of John and Violet (Weber) Kauffmann.
On April 11, 1953, Jim was married to Margaret Palchak at Sacred Heart Church in Roseville. They lived for many years in St. Clair Shores where they raised their family.
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Donald L. Leonard
Jul 20, 2022
Donald Leon Leonard, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
He was born July 18th 1935 in Scottville Michigan. His parents were Harry Leonard and Helen Pratt.
He was married to Kathleen Louise Leonard at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Muskegon Michigan in 1958.
He entered the Army in...
Russell Harold Havlatka
Jul 18, 2022
Russell Harold Havlatka, 92 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at home.
Born on October 13, 1929 in Detroit, he was the son of Harold Peter and Helen Emily (Feierabend) Havlatka.
On February 5, 1955 Russell was married in Hazel Park to Phyllis Collins. After retiring from a long career in the telephone industry, they moved to...
Robert Charles Middleton
Jul 17, 2022
Robert Charles Middleton, 81 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lewiston.
Robert A. Gregory
Jul 16, 2022
Robert A. Gregory, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born in Detroit on June 17, 1938, he was the son of Robert and Dolores (Hupbert) Gregory.
On October 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Chernowsky. Together they created a wonderful life together, raising three amazing children...
Vilma D. Ward
Jul 14, 2022
Vilma D. Ward, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Munson Medical Center.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Kenneth K. Stema
Jul 13, 2022
Kenneth J. Stema, 73 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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William R. Brooks
Jul 12, 2022
William Richard Brooks of Johannesburg MI and previous resident of Beverly Hills MI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 12, 2022 at age 93.
He joins Jane Carol (Smith), his wife of 62 years who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Doris Salley; children, Bill Jr (Clara), Marcia (Tom), Betsy (Glen), Nancy...
Alma L. Harrison
Jul 9, 2022
Alma Lucille Harrison, 94, entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Dale O, Harrison. Loving mother of Sheryl Lamarand of Gaylord, Carolyn Monarch (Dennis) of Gaylord, and Ralph Harrison (Sharon) of Dearborn. Dearest grandmother of Tami Kolaz, Kimberly (Rob) Rose. Christine (Chris) Slesak, Robert (Lori) Harrison, Lynne (Steve) Ley and Ron (Carrie) Lamarand. ...
Karen A. Passino
Jul 8, 2022
Karen A. Passino, 62 of Indian River, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time.
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Jacklin Marie Hawkins
Jul 4, 2022
Jacklin (Jackie) Marie LeVasseur Hawkins, age 85, grew up in Ferndale, MI, the youngest of 8 children. She married on July 4, 1953 to Thomas Gerald Hawkins (Jerry).
She is survived by her spouse Jerry and her 3 children, Steve (Dee), Mike (Karen), and Lynne and her sister Loretta LeVasseur Ortballs. She has 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
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Carol Marie Arnold
Jul 4, 2022
Carol Marie Arnold, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Gaylord.
Born on May 2, 1951, in Sparr, she was the daughter of Harold and Helen (Boughner) Kidder. Carol was a graduate of Johannesburg High School.
Carol and her family lived in Florida for a few years before moving back to Michigan. They...