Obituaries

Aug 12, 2019

Robert Earl Arthur Ross, 91 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Aug 7, 2019

Michael A. Kucka Sr., 66 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home.

A memorial service will take place 1:00 PM Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Gaylord Church of Christ.

Aug 1, 2019

Barry Jensen, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born in Gaylord, he was the son of Bill and Beverly (Simmons) Jensen.

Barry worked for over 40 years in the oil fields.  In his spare time he was an avid hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed camping...

Jul 31, 2019

Alan Lane Hughes, 72 of Conway, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Born in Bryan, Ohio on October 7, 1946, Alan was the son of Robert and Eileen (Beattie) Hughes.  He grew up in Bryan, graduating Bryan High School and later from radio electronics school.  From 1966-1969, Alan served honorably in the U.S. Navy. ...

Jul 31, 2019

Leroy F. “Roy” Fitzek, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born in Gaylord on December 28, 1931, Roy was the son of Frank and Cecelia (Krause) Fitzek.  He grew up in Gaylord and later attended Ferris State College,  graduating with a pharmacy degree.

After returning home, Roy worked...

Jul 30, 2019

Benedict M. Clapp, 57 of Bellaire, passed away July 30, 2019 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Jul 30, 2019

Mary Lynne Lesher, 79 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  Her family will remember her privately.

Jul 28, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Bigelow, 83 of Wolverine, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Born in Corunna, Michigan on August 7, 1935, Jerry was the son of Loren and Frieda (Schneider) Bigelow.  He grew up in Corunna, graduated from Western High School in Detroit and later attended the University of Michigan. ...

Jul 27, 2019

Colleen E. Mallette, 60 of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Medilodge of Cheboygan.  Her family will remember her privately.

Jul 26, 2019

Caroline Ann Stowers, 89 of Gaylord, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Born in Wilmette, Illinois on February 8, 1930, she was the daughter of Eric and Martha (Ludvee) Moen.  As a young girl, Caroline and her siblings went to Norway for a few years to live with family.  After returning to...

Jul 21, 2019

Mildred M. Smith, 79 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Born in Cheboygan on May 20, 1940, she was the daughter of Edward and Lila Bell (Jarvis) Leach.  On June 7, 1958 she was united in marriage to Archie Smith. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2007.

Mildred...

Jul 20, 2019

Larry Richard Chapel, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at home.

Born on July 11, 1942 in Pontiac, he was the son of George and Ednabelle (Beers) Chapel.

Larry’s family was involved in the sanitation/garbage business for many years and he followed in the family business downstate.  In 1977 Larry and his...

Jul 20, 2019

Martin Kenneth Mol, 89 of Carp Lake, passed away at home on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Born in Muncie, Kansas on June 28, 1930, he was the son of Peter and Jennie (Kiliszewski) Mol.

On September 8, 1951, Marty married Germaine C. Koprowski in Grand Rapids.  After retiring, Marty and Gerry moved to their Carp...

Jul 20, 2019

John L. Kutz, 69 of Roscommon, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Jul 18, 2019

Dorothy A. Alsobrooks, 89 of Lewiston, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 14, 1929.  Dorothy enjoyed gardening, crafts, reading and just getting together with family and friends.  She was smart and efficient in everything she did.  It would be remiss not to mention her love of Twizzlers licorice and...

Jul 17, 2019

John Thomas “J.T.” Griffin, 73 of Gaylord, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at MediLodge, Gaylord, MI, following an extended illness of exposure to Agent Orange.

He was born November 5, 1945 in Gallipolis, OH, son of the late John Thomas Griffin Jr. and Eve Moore Griffin.

John was a Navy veteran serving on the USS...

Jul 17, 2019

Terri Ann Comps, 62 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Vitalcare Hospice House in Cheboygan. Born in Mt. Clemens on November 27, 1956, she was the daughter of Charles and Eileen (Peters) Comps.

Terri was raised in Rochester when it was in the country. As a young lady, she enjoyed girl scouts, 4H, gardening,...

Jul 15, 2019

Terry Wayne French, 80 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at McReynolds Hall.

Born in Logan Township, PA on April 13, 1939, he was the son of Clyde and Emily ‘Mae’ (Stoner) French.  Terry grew up in Lakemont, PA and graduated from Hollidaysburg High School. An Eagle Scout, and strong swimmer, he enjoyed working...

Jul 12, 2019

Rose M. Manville, 91 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.

She was born in Charlevoix on December 22, 1927, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (McFadden) Bissell.

Rose was preceded in death by Irving, her husband of 71 years, on December 9, 2018.  Surviving are her children, Irving...

Jul 12, 2019

Sharon May Berney, 78 of Gaylord and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Born in Wyandotte on April 7, 1941, she was the daughter of Ray and Peggy (Coon) Rusienski

Sharon worked for several years at Lewiston Luster.  She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her...