Obituaries

Nov 19, 2019

Helen Louise Wescoat was born May 6, 1930 in Sparr, Michigan to John and Josephine (Kwapis) Prusakiewicz. She was the fifth of eight children. As a young girl, she nearly died from pneumonia. She attended Dover Township School through 8th grade and worked very hard on the family farm. In 1943, new neighbors moved in to the neighboring farmstead...

Nov 18, 2019

Enrique “Rico” Antonio Iannucci, born June 28, 1953 in Caracas, Venezuela, peacefully walked through the gates of Heaven on November 18, 2019.

While we take great sorrow in his death, he would want us to rejoice in a life well LIVED.  Rico was an unparalleled, selfless, generous human being; who knew no stranger, was always kind, and...

Nov 14, 2019

Jeanine Kendra Renard, 75 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

Born in Wayne, Michigan on October 21, 1944, Jeanine was the daughter of Leo and Jean (Roberts) Flourkowski.

On November 21, 1967, she married James F. Renard.  They lived many years in Westland where they raised their family.  Jeanine was...

Nov 12, 2019

Fern Alice Becks, 91 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  Fred, her husband of more than 70 years passed away at home on Sunday, November 10, 2019.  A memorial gathering will be held later.

Nov 10, 2019

Fred Angus Becks, 94 of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at home.  Fern, his wife of more than 70 years also passed away at home on Tuesday, November, 12, 2019.  A memorial gathering will be held later.

Nov 8, 2019

Roberta Lou Wolf, 93, of Gaylord, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Elmira Township on September 27, 1926, Roberta was the daughter of Robert and Zella (Noffsinger) Moorhead.  She graduated from Gaylord High School in 1944, and then attended business college in Bay City.

On March 2,...

Nov 5, 2019

Michael E. Seibel, 62 of Petoskey, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Petoskey.

Nov 5, 2019

Rocco Nunnari Jr, 80 of Grayling, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Nov 4, 2019

Charlotte Eleanor Wolf, 89 of Alanson, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  A graveside service for Charlotte and her late husband, Earl, will be held in the spring at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Johannesburg.

Nov 2, 2019

James H. "Jim" Richardson, 35 of Carrboro, NC and formerly of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm November 3, 2019. He was born September 12, 1984 in Gaylord. He graduated from Gaylord High School in 2003. He attended Washtenaw Community College and then moved to Carrboro, NC.

Jim was a unique, one of a kind man. He...

Oct 31, 2019

Laurie Lynn Luebke, 59 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home with her family on Thursday, October 31, 2019.  Memorial service arrangements are pending.

Oct 29, 2019

Dennis M. Crawley, 68 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Oct 26, 2019

Gerald Willobee, 82 of Trout Lake, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Oct 20, 2019

Michael Edward Peplinski, 64 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at home.

Born in Renfew, Ontario, Canada on February 12, 1955, Mike was the son of Leonard and Catherine (Brydges) Peplinski.

Mike served in the Canadian armed forces with the 2nd Battalion, Irish Regiment of Canada, attaining the rank of Master Corporal. ...

Oct 19, 2019

William D. Harrison, 77 of Grayling, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Oct 18, 2019

Gary Jay Kimberly, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2019 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord.

Born on May 26, 1933 in Cheboygan, Gary was the son of Ceryl and Pearl (Buvia) Kimberly.  He grew up in Detroit where he graduated from Cass Tech High School, where he was captain of the basketball...

Oct 18, 2019

Earl L. Henry, 84 of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Hillman on November 5, 1934, Earl was the son of Willis and Carletta (Putnam) Henry.  A longtime Genesee County resident, he was a 1953 graduate of Mary Crapo High School in Swartz Creek.

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Oct 16, 2019

Orrilla E. Cave, 93 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Northland AFC Home in Vanderbilt.

Born in Detroit on October 24, 1925, Orrilla was the daughter of John and Alice (Holcomb) Rowe.

On June 2, 1944, she married the love of her life, Robert L. Cave.  She was a devoted wife,...

Oct 14, 2019

Constance Mary Rozanski, 91 of Grayling, passed away at home on Monday, October 14, 2019.  Memorial service arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Oct 12, 2019

Virginia A. Kassuba, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord. Born on June 9, 1926 in New Boston, MI., she was the daughter of Frank and Antonia Klauza.

In 1976 Louis and Virginia moved from Flat Rock back to Gaylord. She was a longtime parishioner at St. Mary Cathedral where she was...