Obituaries
Ronald A. Gugel
Jan 1, 2024
Ronald Arthur Gugel, aged 85, of Lewiston, MI, gracefully entered the gates of Heaven on January 1st, 2024, after a brief illness.
Born in Denmark Township on October 5th, 1938, to Emma Louise (Kneiling) and Clarence Arthur Gugel, Ron was a loving husband to Jeanne (Boughan/Dues) for 61 years. Together, they were blessed with four children, of whom he...
Wolfram "Duke" Herzog
Jan 1, 2024
Wolfram B. “Duke” Herzog, 91 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 1, 2024. Born March 2, 1932, in Obersdorf, Germany, he was the son of Kurt and Kathe (Franke) Herzog.
On June 10, 1978, in Birmingham, he married the love of his life, Barbara. For many years, he worked at General Motors as an Engineer....
Susan K. Wojtkowiak
Dec 30, 2023
Susan K. ‘Sue’ Wojtkowiak, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born in Grayling on August 30, 1946, the daughter of Earl and Nettie (Hamlin) Traylor. Fifty-one years ago on October 7, 1972, she married the love of her life Thomas Wojtkowiak.
Susan took great pride in raising her four children and...
Robert L. Sharrow
Dec 28, 2023
Robert “Bob” Sharrow, 82 of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 28, 2023.
Bob was born on October 12, 1941, in Charlevoix, to George and Mary Sharrow. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1960. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, where he met his wife Babs, of 58 years.
Bob...
Ronald McRae
Dec 28, 2023
Ronald McRae, 73 of Harbor Springs, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at home.
A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Stutsmanville Chapel in Harbor Springs, where the family will visit with friends beginning at 10:00 AM. A luncheon will follow.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook...
Charles J. Keller
Dec 26, 2023
Charles J. Keller, 88 of Harbor Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Scott D. McCauley
Dec 26, 2023
Scott Douglas McCauley, 48, of Wolverine passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. Scott was born on March 24, 1975.
Scott leaves behind parents Lyle and Sharon McCauley, siblings Amanda McCauley, Nathan McCauley, Amy McCauley and Casey Hayes, nieces and nephews Wyatt McCauley, Luke Litzner, Emily McCauley, Patrick McCauley-Curtin, Morgan McCauley, Logan McCauley, Mason McCauley, Zadin Noeske, Clinton Ogden...
Clarence R. Risner
Dec 26, 2023
Clarence Ray Risner, 82 of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Muson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Dolores Grish
Dec 26, 2023
Dolores Grish, 92 of Elmira, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Medilodge of Gaylord.
The family will remember her privately.
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Peggy R. Bramlet
Dec 23, 2023
Peggy Rae Bramlet, 85 of Gaylord, MI, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Brook. She was born May 8, 1938, in Great CaCapon, West Virginia, to Opal and Elwood Wharton. She was married 63 years to her loving husband, Robert Bramlet, who preceded her in death in February 2022.
Peggy is survived by her...
Jeanice Phylis Sivak
Dec 22, 2023
JEANICE PHYLIS SIVAK (LUCHENBILL) 80 OF GAYLORD, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 22, 2023, AT HOME.
SHE WAS BORN MAY 2, 1943, IN FLINT MICHIGAN AND RAISED IN VERNON, MICHIGAN TO HER LATE PARENTS THELMA (PORRITT) & FORD LUCHENBILL.
SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER AUNT MYRTLE BACK, SISTER KATHLEEN ORDWAY, BROTHER MARTIN LUCHENBILL, 5 DAUGHTERS VICTORIA (KEN) FREEMAN, BETHANY...
William R. Gregory
Dec 22, 2023
William R. Gregory, 74 of Indian River, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at home. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 173rd Airborne in Vietnam.
Arrangements for a memorial gathering are pending.
Roger Louis Sova
Dec 21, 2023
Roger Sova, 81 of Cheboygan passed away at Medilodge in Gaylord on December 21, 2023.
Roger was born on June 20, 1942, to Louis and Genevieve (LeBlanc) Sova and lived his entire life in Cheboygan. He graduated from Cheboygan Catholic High in 1960.
After high school he worked at Fox Valley for a short time and later in production...
Robert Wessel
Dec 20, 2023
Robert Wessel, 68 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Robert K. Skiendzior
Dec 17, 2023
Robert K. Skiendzior, 65 of Boyne Falls, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at home.
No services are planned at this time.
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David B. Black
Dec 16, 2023
David Brian Black, 59 of Gaylord passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Dave was born in Highland Park, Michigan on April 28, 1964, to Clifford Dale Black and Jeanette Elaine (Dobat) Black. In 1972 the family moved to Gaylord, where Dave was a 1982 graduate of Gaylord High School.
Dave was furthering his education part-time when he decided to...
Arthur L. Clark
Dec 14, 2023
Arthur Leroy Clark of Indian River went to be with Jesus on December 14th, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Arthur passed at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Arthur was born October 27, 1943, in Brutus, Michigan and was the son of Leo R. and Edith A. Clark. Arthur grew up in Brutus and is a 1962 graduate of Pellston High...
Charlene Threase Sumerix
Dec 14, 2023
Charlene Threase Sumerix, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.
Born June 30, 1937, in Cadillac, Michigan, she was the daughter of Clarence and Jessie (Michael) Bostwick. She grew up in Cadillac and graduated from Cadillac High School.
On June 25, 1960, Charlene and Richard L. Sumerix were married. They...
Laura Johnson
Dec 13, 2023
Laura Lea Johnson, 75 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at home.
A memorial service will take place 5:30 PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Emmanuel Evangelical Church, 620 Emmet Street, Petoskey, MI 49770.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Edward Talik
Dec 12, 2023
Edward C. Talik, 77, passed away on December 12, 2023. Edward was born in Detroit. He retired as a Sergeant from the Detroit Police Department and moved with his wife Patricia to his home in Vienna Corners. He worked for the State of Michigan as an IT Tech out of the Gaylord State Police Post. Edward served as Fire Chief...
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