Obituaries

May 27, 2021

Dale Clemons, 81 of Harbor Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

May 24, 2021

Rose A. Robinson, age 71, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away at home on May 24, 2021.  She leaves behind her loving husband Huntley, and her sons Ryan and Christopher. Grammy also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Kaitlyn and Tyler.

Rose was devoted to her family and her God.  She spent her working life as a Nurse Practitioner...

May 20, 2021

Cathryn C. "Carol" McQueen, 83 of Harbor Springs, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  Memorial gathering arrangements will follow later.

May 18, 2021

Joan Theresa Wegner, 79 of Indian River, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Born on August 19, 1941 in Pontiac, she was the daughter of James and Lucille (Verellen) Mosack.

After a career with the U.S. Postal Service, Joan retired as the Postmaster in Brutus, Michigan.  She was a talented painter, she...

May 17, 2021

Curtis M. Marshall, 79 of Gaylord, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Monday, May 17, 2021.

Born in Grayling, MI on November 22, 1941, he was the son of Leland and Muriel (Delamater) Marshall.

Shortly after graduating from Grayling High School in 1959, Curtis joined the U.S. Navy, serving honorably until 1962 aboard the...

May 16, 2021

PETER DOUGLAS ARTHUR Peter Douglas Arthur, 64, of East Jordan passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Pete, as he was known to his friends and family, was born on April 11, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas and Helen (Parker) Arthur. After high school, Pete spent some time crab fishing in Florida – if you knew...

May 12, 2021

Samantha L. Puroll, 39 of East Jordan, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share a message or memory on her tribute wall.

May 10, 2021

Linda J. Thomas, 69 of Johannesburg, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital where she immediately went into the arms of Jesus. Born on September 10, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Wilden and Betty Lou Mefford.

Linda was baptized at the age of 6 years old and loved...

May 9, 2021

Helen Blankley, 87 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

May 9, 2021

Bonnie K. Murray, 80 of Gaylord, passed away in her sleep at Boulder Park Terrace nursing home in Charlevoix, on Mother’s Day morning, May 9, 2021.

Born in Cadillac, Michigan, August 25, 1940, the daughter of Elmer and Reta Austin. Raised in Manton and Mesick where she attended high school. She was preceded in death by her...

May 9, 2021

Mark T. Gardner Jr., 36 of Petoskey transitioned from this world to his eternal home on May 9, 2021.

He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend.

His daughter Sophie, was the pride and joy of his life. Mark was an avid golfer and skier and his number one partner was always Sophie. He...

May 6, 2021

Kenneth W. Schram, 73 of Gaylord, has soared to meet his heavenly father.  He passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Harold Junior Schram and Jean Shirley (Champagne) Schram were blessed with their only son, Ken, on November 4, 1947 in Hubbard Lake. Ken and his only sister, Bonnie, were remarkably close and looked after each other while growing up.  Ken was highly active and excelled in bowling, football, baseball, and pool. He was...

May 5, 2021

Paul Martin Kucharek, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on October 22, 1960 in Gaylord, Paul was the son of Frank and Anna (Swank) Kucharek.  A lifelong area resident, he grew up in Gaylord and was a 1979 graduate of Gaylord High School.

On June...

May 3, 2021

Virginia Kay Fahler, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Born in Flint, Michigan on October 23, 1944, she was the daughter of Jerry and Virginia (Yuhaz) Gyorkos.

A long time Gaylord resident, Virginia was known to many as the bartender at the Tip-Top Bar &...

May 2, 2021

Jessica J. Ray, 43 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  Her family will remember her privately.

Apr 29, 2021

Lynn M. Hamp, 79 of Port Orange, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 29, 2021, just 32 days after the death of his oldest son, Lynn II.

Born September 16, 1941, in Pontiac, he was the son of Phyllis Hamp who recently celebrated her 100th birthday and the late Malcolm Hamp.

Apr 28, 2021

Donald E. Hartman, 80 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Born on June 27, 1940 in Wakarusa, Indiana, he was the son of Earl Willis and Margaret Irene (Shriner) Hartman.

After moving to Michigan and graduating from Pellston High School, Don attended Western Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree...

Apr 26, 2021

Sawyer John Anthony Conway, was born an angel on April 26, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Sawyer is survived by his parents, James Conway and Alexis Peak; his big brother, Oliver Conway; grandparents, Alicia Courterier, Steven Conway, Richard (Janet)Wagner, Lizabeth peak, and Daniel Smith and Sandy Wagner; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. All of whom...

Apr 23, 2021

William Leonard Middleton, 74 of Grayling, died on Friday April 23, 2021. Born on April 2, 1947 in Detroit, he was the son of Chester and Colleen (Squire) Middleton.

A longtime truck driver, he was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed guns.

He was married to his love of life, Pamela for 55 years as...

Apr 18, 2021

David L. Edwards, 66 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at home.

He is survived by his brother, Donald (Bonnie) Edwards of Atlanta, MI.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.