Obituaries

Edward A. Turnbull

Edward A. Turnbull

Aug 14, 2022

Edward Alfred Turnbull, 85 of Hale, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born to Irene and Alfred Turnbull in southeast Texas, Ed was the oldest of his siblings, Royce, Douglas and Gaynell.   Shortly after graduating from high school Ed enlisted in the US Army where he was soon stationed in Germany, where he...

Noel A. Altman

Noel A. Altman

Aug 13, 2022

 

Noel Allan Altman, 67, of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on January 17, 1955, in Rogers City, the son of Theodore and Charlotte (Stiger) Altman.

He graduated from Rogers City High School and married his high school sweetheart, Debra Brzezinski, in Rogers City on June 13, 1975, at St. Ignatius Church. ...

Scott A. Kidd

Scott A. Kidd

Aug 11, 2022

Scott A. Kidd, 58 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at home.

Memorial services details are incomplete at this time.

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Merns L. Walker

Merns L. Walker

Aug 11, 2022

Merns L. Walker, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the Kucharek Family AFC. Born on March 8, 1938, in Petoskey, he was the son of James and Lottie Walker.

He was a member of the Kucharek Family and will be deeply missed by each of them.

He is survived by his special family, Agnes “Nikki” and...

Robert Alton Sperbeck

Robert Alton Sperbeck

Aug 8, 2022

Robert Alton Sperbeck, 98 of Indian River, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Medilodge of Cheboygan.  His family will remember him privately.

Theresa I. Potter

Theresa I. Potter

Aug 3, 2022

Theresa I. Potter, 94 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Medilodge in Cheboygan.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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Janice Ann Sloan

Janice Ann Sloan

Jul 30, 2022

Janice Ann Sloan, 82 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Spectrum Health, Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids.

Born in Holly, Michigan on March 1, 1940, she was the daughter of Lee and Elsie (Bamber) Weaver.  On July 1, 1961, Janice was married in Flint to Jimmie F. Sloan.

They lived in Grand Blanc where they raised...

Joyce Ann Clark

Joyce Ann Clark

Jul 30, 2022

Joyce Ann Clark, 83 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Bay Valley House in Bay City.

Born on April 27, 1939, in Munger, Michigan, she was the daughter of Arthur and Dora (VanTol) Beeckman. She grew up in Essexville, MI and attended school at St. Johns.  Joyce moved to Johannesburg and married Terry Clark on July 3,...

Madonna B. Sussex

Madonna B. Sussex

Jul 29, 2022

 

Madonna Barbara Sussex, 56, of East Jordan, died unexpectedly and peacefully of natural causes on July 29, 2022, in Petoskey, with her sons, siblings and significant other at her side.

She was born on Aug. 7, 1965, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Kalt) Sussex.

She was a 1983 graduate of Houghton Lake High School and...

Daniel L. Hall

Daniel L. Hall

Jul 27, 2022

Daniel L. Hall, 80 of Grayling, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Cynthia Curtis

Cynthia Curtis

Jul 25, 2022

Cynthia Curtis, 72 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at home.  A private graveside service will be held.

Wesley R. Hunt

Wesley R. Hunt

Jul 23, 2022

 

Wesley Rea Hunt, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home. Born on May 19, 1936 in Atlanta, Michigan, he was the son of Ray and Marion (Corey) Hunt.

On April 13th, 1957 Wesley married Maxine Kreger. He had a long career as a builder in Gaylord. Wesley enjoyed fishing, rides in the Pigeon River...

Larry V. McBee Sr.

Larry V. McBee Sr.

Jul 21, 2022

Larry “Pops” McBee Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 21, 2022 at the age of 76.

Born to and preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ardene, Larry started his journey in Monroe, Michigan. At 16, he met the love of his life, Nellie. Continuing their love story, the two ventured north, and were married on...

James Alan Kauffmann

James Alan Kauffmann

Jul 20, 2022

James A. Kauffmann, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, he was the son of John and Violet (Weber) Kauffmann. 

On April 11, 1953, Jim was married to Margaret Palchak at Sacred Heart Church in Roseville.  They lived for many years in St. Clair Shores where they raised their family. 

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Donald L. Leonard

Donald L. Leonard

Jul 20, 2022

Donald Leon Leonard, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

He was born July 18th 1935 in Scottville Michigan. His parents were Harry Leonard and Helen Pratt.

He was married to Kathleen Louise Leonard at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Muskegon Michigan in 1958. 

He entered the Army in...

Russell Harold Havlatka

Russell Harold Havlatka

Jul 18, 2022

Russell Harold Havlatka, 92 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at home.

Born on October 13, 1929 in Detroit, he was the son of Harold Peter and Helen Emily (Feierabend) Havlatka.

On February 5, 1955 Russell was married in Hazel Park to Phyllis Collins.  After retiring from a long career in the telephone industry, they moved to...

Robert Charles Middleton

Robert Charles Middleton

Jul 17, 2022

Robert Charles Middleton, 81 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lewiston.

Robert A. Gregory

Robert A. Gregory

Jul 16, 2022

 

Robert A. Gregory, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born in Detroit on June 17, 1938, he was the son of Robert and Dolores (Hupbert) Gregory.

On October 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Chernowsky. Together they created a wonderful life together, raising three amazing children...

Vilma D. Ward

Vilma D. Ward

Jul 14, 2022

Vilma D. Ward, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Munson Medical Center.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Kenneth K. Stema

Kenneth K. Stema

Jul 13, 2022

Kenneth J. Stema, 73 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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