Obituaries

Oct 7, 2019

Peter K. Loepke,  80, of Harbor Springs, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Born in Lansing on January 18, 1939, Pete was the son of Edward and Lucille (Lakin) Loepke.

Pete graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1957. Upon graduation, he attended Lansing Community College and earned his associate...

Oct 7, 2019

Donald (Don) Cothran, age 72, of Petoskey, Michigan, previously of Garden City, MI.

We heartfully regret to share the passing of Don, he joined many loved ones in Heaven on October 7, 2019.  Don passed surrounded by his family, just as he wished.

He was married 50 years to his wife Jeanne. He was a...

Oct 7, 2019

Janet Dorothy Holland, 78 of Alanson, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on September 12, 1941 in Owosso, Michigan, Janet was the daughter of Robert J. and Bernice A. (Rondo) Sparkia. She grew up in Corunna where she graduated from Corunna High School in 1959.

Janet received...

Oct 6, 2019

Terri L. Mills, 58 of Kalkaska, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Oct 6, 2019

Indalecio Lopez, 52 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in New Buffalo, Michigan.  Arrangements there are being handled by the Ott-Haverstock Funeral Chapel of Michigan City, Indiana.

Oct 3, 2019

Jean M. DeLavern, 65, of Indian River, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Oct 2, 2019

Carol Ann Cooley, 69 of Afton, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Sep 27, 2019

James William Powers was born April 13, 1937 in Chicago Illinois.   He spent most of his life in Northern Michigan living, working and raising his family in the Gaylord/Elmira area.  Jim, as he was known to many passed unexpectedly on his way to an adventure with friends on September 27, 2019 of natural causes.

He was...

Sep 26, 2019

Deborah J. Reynolds, 60, of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at home.

Services celebrating Deborah will take place at a later date.

Sep 24, 2019

Burton Lavern Willson, 80 of East Jordan, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at home.  His family will remember him at a graveside service at Maple Hill Cemetery in Elmira.

Sep 24, 2019

Zoe W. Mattlin, 95 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Independence Village.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Sep 23, 2019

Calvin E. Baker, 67 of Traverse City, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, after a battle with Merkel Cell carcinoma.  He joins his parents, Jack and Helen Baker who preceded him in death.

He proudly served in the US Army stationed in Germany.

He enjoyed building and remodeling...

Sep 23, 2019

Sharon L. Harrison, 77 of Grayling, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Sep 21, 2019

William M. “Bill” Fury, 82 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at home.

Born in Detroit, MI on January 18, 1937, Bill was the son of Leon William and Mary Ruth (Sullivan) Fury.  He grew up in Wyandotte where he was a 1955 graduate of St. Patrick’s Catholic High School.

Bill attended...

Sep 19, 2019

Sandra Ann Snyder, née Dennison, of Pellston, Michigan, passed away on September 19, 2019 at the age of 78.

Sandy was born in Anderson, Indiana and moved to Indianapolis to attend Butler University.  She was a proud Bulldog and Vice President of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.  After graduating with Bachelors in Education and a Masters in...

Sep 18, 2019

Richard Allan Gay, 83 of Harbor Springs, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at home.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Sep 16, 2019

Leonard R. Wojtkowiak, 85 of Gaylord, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife, Joan, on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Born on September 19, 1933 in Gaylord, Leonard was the son of Julius and Julia (Kosiara) Wojtkowiak.  He grew up on the family farm and attended Big Lake School.

From 1953-1955 Leonard...

Sep 13, 2019

Sophy B. Carpenter, 96 of Harbor Springs, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born on July 1, 1923, in what she referred to as “the Pleasantview Swamp,” Sophy was the 8th child (of 11) of Clara and Benjamin Bifoss. She attended Huddleston school house through 8th grade, and graduated from Pellston High School in...

Sep 10, 2019

Randy King, 59 of Grayling, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at home.

A celebration of life will take place in Indiana at a later date.

Sep 10, 2019

Anna L. Leazier, 82 of Mancelona, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

Born at home in Thompsonville, Michigan on September 23, 1936, Anna was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Marshand) Emmons.  She grew up in Thompsonville where she also graduated from high school.

Anna went on to become a Licensed Practical...