Obituaries
Richard W. Leitelt
Feb 11, 2025
Richard W. Leitelt, 73 of Brutus, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Rick was born April 5, 1951, the fifth child to Robert and Lucille Leitelt. After moving to Flint, the family increased by eight more children. Rick attended Holy Rosary School and also took college classes at Mott College. In 1972, he moved...
Grace I. Rosin
Feb 10, 2025
Grace Ilene Rosin was born January 24, 1939, in Temperance, MI to Sherman and Grace Holey. The youngest of seven children, she spent her life nurtured by her three sisters and dearest friends, May Ruth, Patsy and Lucy while also being protected and teased by her three brothers and heroes Sherman, Hazen and Edward. Grace grew into a beautiful young...
Troy L. Greenier
Feb 6, 2025
Troy Lewis Greenier, 79 of Harbor Springs, MI passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan.
Troy was born on May 3, 1945, in Petoskey, MI to Russell and Jennie (Wardell) Greenier and was raised in Harbor Springs, MI.
Troy served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force for five years during the Vietnam War. After...
Veronica Rose Matelski
Feb 5, 2025
Veronica Rose Matelski, 94 of Boyne Falls, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
Diane L. Ventimiglia
Feb 5, 2025
Diane L. Ventimiglia, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at August Haus Assisted Living. Born May 31, 1940, in Dearborn, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Worthington) Schulz.
She is survived by her husband, Jack, of 55 years; her sons, Daniel of Atlanta, MI and Scott of Canton, MI; five grandchildren, Nicole, Tony, Becky, Marie and Andrew; and...
Mildred Elaine Follette
Feb 2, 2025
Mildred (Midge) Follette of Petoskey left this world surrounded by her family to join our Heavenly Father, on February 02, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1933, to Floyd Sr. and Myrtle Hausler of Boyne Falls. Midge was the third of six children.
In November of 1952, she married Alan Follette. They made their home in Boyne Falls where they...
Jack Raymond Morgan
Feb 2, 2025
Jack R. Morgan, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling. In keeping with his wishes his family will remember him privately.
Judith Marion Lentz
Feb 1, 2025
Judith M. Lentz, 84 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Saturday, February 1, 2025. At the present time no service arrangements are available.
James Raymond Cloutier
Feb 1, 2025
James Raymond Cloutier, 91 of Boyne City, formerly of Harbor Springs, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home.
James was born on February 23, 1933, in Bridgeport, Michigan, the son of George Sr. and Mary (McLachlan) Cloutier. He was a graduate of St. Francis Catholic High School in Ecorse. James retired after a long career as an engineering technician at...
Deborah Sue Lester
Jan 30, 2025
Deborah Sue Lester, 63 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
David Paul Leonardson
Jan 29, 2025
David Paul Leonardson passed into the next world on January 29, 2025, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
Born in Adrian, Michigan, he was the son of Russel McNeal Leonardson and Sue Letitia Leonardson. His mother passed away when David was just 12, and he took on the responsibility of running the household—planning, shopping, and cooking meals. At 15, when his father...
Judy L. Kirk
Jan 29, 2025
Judy Lorraine Kirk, 76 of Gaylord, formerly of Kalkaska, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Porches in Gaylord.
Born in Grass Lake, Michigan on October 8, 1948, Judy was the daughter of Leo and Caroline (Ost) Marr.
She was a longtime resident of Kalkaska, where she raised her three daughters. Judy was well known for her hard work at...
Ray John Duby
Jan 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray John "Johnny" Duby, who left us peacefully and surrounded by family in his home on January 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Johnny was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a friend who could always be counted on to lend a hand when needed. Johnny was...
David G. Stouffer
Jan 28, 2025
David Gene Stouffer, 77 of Lewiston, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, with his wife Jeannie by his side.
Per Davids’ wishes, no services will take place at this time.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
George Andrew Dow Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
George Andrew Dow Jr, 80 of Elmira (Lakes of the North), passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at home. Arrangements for a memorial gathering this summer will follow later.
Ronald D. White
Jan 27, 2025
Ronald Dean White, 56 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Munson Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life will take place at The Elks Club, Gaylord, Michigan on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Agnes S. Moore
Jan 26, 2025
Agnes Sarah (Hellmer) Moore, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at McReynolds Hall. Born September 14, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of Martin and Agnes (Coutcher) Hellmer.
On February 2, 1953, in Detroit, Agnes married the love of her life, Frank Moore. They raised 5 wonderful children and created a beautiful life together. They also raised 22 boys...
Steven W. Lawes
Jan 22, 2025
Steven W. Lawes, 65 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at home.
Born on Sunday, May 10, 1959, in Rogers City, Michigan, he was the son of Robert and Irene (Balteau) Lawes. Steve grew up in Rogers City, graduating from Rogers City High School in 1977.
Steve went to work as a Merchant Marine, working aboard vessels on the...
Marty K. Wimer
Jan 21, 2025
Marty K. Wimer, 64 of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at home.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Michael F. Harrington
Jan 20, 2025
Michael Francis Harrington II, 81, of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital. He was the son of Richard Melvin and Gertrude Mae (Coste) Harrington.
Mike spent his early childhood on Middle Straits Lake in Redford, MI, and later in Walled Lake, graduating from Walled...