Obituaries

Nov 14, 2020

Gail Ann Castle, 75 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Medical Center of Trinity in New Port Richey, Florida.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 11, 1945, Gail was the daughter of Irwin and Mary (Padzieski) Herbst.  She grew up in Livonia and was a graduate of Ladywood High School.

Gail went on to attend...

Nov 13, 2020

Allen Leonard Atkinson, 69 of Indian River, passed away at home on Friday, November 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 17, 1951 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was the son of George E. and Pearl L. (Meldrum) Atkinson.

Leonard (Allen) retired from General Motors where he worked for many years in the paint dept....

Nov 12, 2020

Alden T. "Al" Emmons, 86 of Roscommon, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Nov 12, 2020

Lavona Farthing, 79 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Nov 12, 2020

Regarding new gathering restrictions imposed by the State of Michigan on Sunday, November 15th:

Visitation and services for Mrs. Dean will go on as planned on Wednesday, November 18th.  We ask you to consider visiting with the family during the two hour visitation period to show your support for them, leaving the service as a time primarily...

Nov 10, 2020

Robert Kirk Kassel, 69 of Grayling, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Nov 9, 2020

Nancy L. Zebko, 74 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Monday, November 9, 2020.  A memorial service at Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey will take place at a later date.

Nov 8, 2020

Aaron Lewis Moore, 37 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 8 2020 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born in Virginia Beach, VA on January 12, 1983, he was the son of Gary and Diane (Brockway) Moore.  He is survived by his parents, who live in Vanderbilt.

Also surviving is his son, Jordan Moore of Brooklyn, MI;...

Nov 6, 2020

Joyce D. Moreno, 90 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born on August 25, 1930 in Lansing, she was the daughter of James and Anna (Lazar) VanScoy.

For many years, Joyce worked in retail as a manager with JCPenney, in the furniture and jewelry departments, before retiring in...

Nov 5, 2020

James E. Cole, 75 of Indian River, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Thursday, November 5, 2020.  In keeping with his wishes, Jim's family will remember him privately.

Nov 4, 2020

Patricia L. Frisbey, 82 of Alanson, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Nov 4, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Carolyn Mearl Manthei, age 97, quietly passed away at American House in Petoskey on November 4, 2020. Carolyn was born on August 4, 1923, to William (Bill) and Laura (Mearl) Ream in Roseville, Michigan. She was the oldest of four sisters: Shirley Ream and Wilma Thrasher, both of whom preceded her in death, and...

Oct 31, 2020

Marguerite May Bonney, 89 of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  At this time, her family will remember her privately.

Oct 30, 2020

James E. Brock II, 55 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, October 30, 2020 surrounded by his family, after an 11 year battle with multiple myeloma.

Born in Flint, Michigan on November 21, 1964, Jim was the son of James E. and Joyce K. (Adcock) Brock. He was a 1982 graduate of Southwestern High School...

Oct 29, 2020

Lisa Marie Asposito, 52 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 6, 1968, she was the daughter of James and Joyce (O’Brien) Asposito.

Lisa worked in home healthcare for many years and had worked the last year as a driver for FedEx Home Delivery....

Oct 24, 2020

Kerry R. Woiteshek, 56 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, October 24, 2020 after a brief illness.

Born on July 20, 1964 in Park Ridge, IL, Kerry was the son of Ronald J. and Marilyn M. (Bergeron) Woiteshek.  With his dad in the military, the family lived in several cities, primarily in Michigan, eventually settling...

Oct 23, 2020

Neil Baerman, 83, passed away on October 23rd surrounded by family, after a brief bout with cancer. A resident of Gaylord for 20 years, Neil was a faithful member and council president of Peace Lutheran Church.

He will be remembered most for his dedication to his family…and the Green Bay Packers. His family has fond memories of...

Oct 23, 2020

Annette LaPlaunt, 85 of Petoskey and formerly of Rogers City, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Additional information is pending and will follow soon.

Oct 23, 2020

Carol L. Kelley Atkins, 75 of Petoskey.

Surrounded by her family, Carol departed her earthly home and entered into her eternal reward on October 23, 2020.

Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 15, 1944 to Harrison and Winifred (Coombs) Kelley. Carol’s family moved to Lansing, MI during her youth, and then later to...

Oct 22, 2020

Teddy Kotowich Jr., 68 of East Jordan, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. Born November 6, 1951 in Charlevoix, he was the son of Teddy and Thora (Garrison) Kotowich.

He is survived by his brother, Tim Kotowich of Munich, Germany; his two sisters, Niki Kenny of Petoskey and Terry Perniciaro of Monroe, NJ;...