Obituaries

Mar 22, 2021

Gerald Bellman, 82 of Bellaire, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Mar 22, 2021

Updated with service information...

LaVerne E. Peterson, 91 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. Born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 31, 1929, she was the daughter of Herbert and Wilhelmina (Minni) (Pellman) Hautla.

LaVerne moved to Petoskey in 1983 with her husband Fred and opened the antique...

Mar 20, 2021

Michael J. Thomas, 66 of Elmira, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Mar 19, 2021

Jack J. Peebles, 83 of East Jordan, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at home.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Mar 16, 2021

Robert Michael “Bob” Yaske, 70 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Munson Grayling Hospital. He was born in Cleveland, OH on June 3, 1950 and was the son of Edward and Eleanor (Konnerth) Yaske.

Bob grew up in the Metro Detroit suburbs of Redford Township and Livonia and graduated from Stevenson High School...

Mar 15, 2021

Retired Judge Arthalu "Artie" Lancaster, 88 of Harbor Springs passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  Judge Lancaster was a former resident of Flint and Northport.  Additional information will be announced later.

Mar 13, 2021

John M. Horvath, 65 of Wolverine, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor. Born in Detroit on April 24, 1955, John was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Horvath.

John grew up in the Catholic Church while serving as an Alter Boy at St. Bedes Catholic Church in Southfield for...

Mar 12, 2021

Nicole R. Coburn, 36 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2021. Born on June 28, 1984 in Flint, Nicole was the daughter of Lisa (Laviolette) and Michael Coburn.

In 2001 she graduated from Flint Central and then attended Mott Community College with a full ride scholarship. She pursued her dream of becoming a Registered...

Mar 11, 2021

Monica Lynn Meads, 51 of Carp Lake, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at home.

A memorial gathering will take place in the summer.

Mar 9, 2021

Desmond Wayne Ducsay, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Mar 6, 2021

Mary Kathryn Goepp, 91 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at August Haus in Gaylord.

Born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 21, 1929, she was the daughter of Leonard and Evelyn (Foley) Stack.  Kay grew up in Saginaw with her parents and two brothers, graduating from St. Andrew’s High School.

After high...

Mar 6, 2021

Jo Ann Burnett, 83, passed away Saturday 6, 2021 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Mar 4, 2021

James A. Thimmes “Fireman Jim”, 79 of Black Lake Onaway and formerly of Wyandotte passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born on September 16, 1941, he was the son of Henry and Rose (Truth) Thimmes.

Jim was a Firefighter for the City of Wyandotte. Once retired, he ventured back to Black...

Mar 2, 2021

Edith O. Dwyer, 80 of East Jordan and formerly of Morenci, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her daughter’s home in East Jordan.

She was born on January 14, 1941 in Morenci, the daughter of Jerald and Pauline (Schaeffer) Johnson.  She was the third of five children and was raised to work and cherish...

Mar 2, 2021

John L. Gasco, 72 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

A full obituary will be updated.

Mar 1, 2021

Roderick D. “Rod” Spencer, 82 of Boyne Falls, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Mallard Cove Assisted Living in Petoskey.

Born on February 21, 1939 in Boyne City, he was the son of Dale T. and Lorraine E. (Roderick) Spencer.  He grew up in Boyne City and was a 1958 graduate of Boyne City High...

Mar 1, 2021

Esther E. Winterlee, 84 of Lewiston, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.

Born on August 11, 1936 in Flint, Michigan, she was the daughter of John J. Sr. and Eulavee M. (Livingston) Converse.  She was a longtime Flint and Mt. Morris resident.  After retiring, she moved to Lewiston.

Esther worked for...

Feb 27, 2021

Donna Elaine Moore, 68 of Alanson, passed away at home on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Born on September 10, 1952 in Cameron, Texas, she was the daughter of Monroe and Margaret (Hoffman) Freeman.  She grew up in the small community of Blue, Texas and also lived in Austin, Texas.

On September 30, 1983, Donna married...

Feb 26, 2021

Jack R. Aumann, 67 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on July 3, 1953, he was the son of Raymond and Charlotte (Masserant) Aumann.  Jack grew up in Center Line and graduated from Center Line High School in 1971.

Jack worked with his best friend, Joe...

Feb 23, 2021

Danny Edward “Ed’ Churches, 74 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Born in Brighton, Michigan on May 28, 1946, he was the son of Harry Edward and Lucille Esther (Cain) Carpenter.

He served his country for four years in the U.S. Army.  Most of his life, Ed was professional carpenter. ...