Obituaries

Apr 9, 2021

Norman Lee Thomas, 87 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Apr 8, 2021

Joseph Alexander “Joe” Burns, age 58, of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away at 10 AM on Thursday, April 8th, 2021.

Joe was born on July 17th, 1962 in Petoskey, Michigan, to his loving parents Florence and Robert Burns, the sixth of eight children.

He was known for his great sense of humor, outgoing personality, strong...

Apr 5, 2021

Richard Parnell Irland, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Born in Fulton, New York on March 9, 1944, he was the son of Raymond and Clara (Callaway) Irland.

After graduating from high school, Richard served his country honorably with multiple periods of service in the Marine Corps, Navy, Army...

Apr 2, 2021

Gerald Gordon “Jerry” Loll, 82 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Jerry was born in Big Rapids, Michigan on January 22, 1939, the son of Gordon F. and Alma G. (Lawrence) Loll.  He grew up in Big Rapids with his parents and seven siblings, graduating from Big Rapids High School...

Mar 30, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Gage, 79 of Wolverine, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born on November 27, 1941 in Detroit, he was the son of Giles and Cecilia (Bosnakowicz) Gage.  Gene grew up in Warren, MI with his parents and five siblings and graduated from East Detroit High School in 1959....

Mar 29, 2021

John Charles Dingens was born an only child in the hardscrabble steel city of Lackawanna, NY, and left a legacy of a successful college football career at University of Detroit, a long and fruitful career with Ford Motor Co, a college sweetheart wife and six children who have given him 21 grandchildren to carry on his name and memories. ...

Mar 28, 2021

Frederick W. Priestley, 87 of Wolverine, passed away at home on Sunday, March 28, 2021.  Additional information is pending and will follow soon.

Mar 28, 2021

Lynn Murray Hamp II, 59 of Mancelona, passed away at home on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 15, 1961, he was the son of Lynn and Loetta (Lyon) Hamp.

Lynn had many talents, working over the years in constructions and painting and at a number of factories.  Fishing was his...

Mar 26, 2021

John E. Northington, 64 of Wolverine, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Health Center-Alpena.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of William C. and Maxine E. (Luzius) Northington.  John later moved to Michigan, living in Hale for several years.  In Hale, he met his future wife, Elizabeth Ann Miller.  They were married...

Mar 22, 2021

Thomas Kath, 63 of Cross Village, passed away at home on Monday, March 22, 2021.  Arrangements are pending and will follow later.

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.