Obituaries

Oct 20, 2018

Ronald A. Czinki, 82 of Elmira, passed away at home on Saturday, October 20, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Born on July 12, 1936 in Detroit, Ron was the son of Alexander and Helen (Der) Czinki.  He grew up in the Detroit area and was a graduate of MacKenzie High School.  He attended Henry Ford Community College...

Oct 19, 2018

Mary J. Benz, 74 of Elmira passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at home. She was born on July 9, 1944 in Elmira at her family’s farm house, the daughter of Carleton and Stella (Simon) Brooks.

Mary lived in Elmira all of her life. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, camping and fishing. She loved spending...

Oct 16, 2018

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Kim passed away peacefully shortly after a beautiful sunrise painted the sky. While we all miss her and are sad that she is no longer here with us we take great comfort in knowing that she was able to be at home surrounded by loved ones and nothing was left unsaid.

Kim was...

Oct 14, 2018

Ernest R. Huffman, 95 of Lewiston, MI, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord, MI.

He was born December 24, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, to Clyde Clifford & Zella Sophronia (Knoy) Huffman.  On June 22, 1957 he married the love of his life, Theresa (Terry) Colon in Detroit, and she preceded him in...

Oct 14, 2018

Elizabeth J. Pilley, 95 of Wolverine, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at home. Born in Lansing on February 20, 1923, she was the daughter of Paul and Imo (Overmyer) Weinert.

Elizabeth was a long time member of the Wolverine Congregational Church and had served as a trustee. At one time, she belonged to the PTO and...

Oct 6, 2018

Penne S. Naas, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord.  Arrangements for a memorial service are pending and will be announced later.

Oct 5, 2018

Gilbert Delbosque Sr, 66 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland.

Born on December 10, 1951 in Saginaw, Gilbert was the son of Leonzo and Esther (Coronado) Delbosque.  He grew up in Saginaw and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School.

Gilbert worked as a heavy equipment...

Oct 4, 2018

Charles L. Chewning, 84 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born on August 4, 1934, he was the son of Floyd and Julia (Murphy) Chewning.

Charlie proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. He worked for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. Upon retirement...

Oct 3, 2018

Rand Alan Goodman, age 68, of Petoskey, passed away on October 3, 2018 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs where he was cared for expertly and lovingly during the last few weeks of his life. Randy was born in 1949 to his parents, the late Dale and Shirley (Gushen) Goodman.

He was a four season athlete at...

Oct 1, 2018

Carol Ann Rushlow, 85 of Lewiston and formerly of Trenton, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Rushlow Cox; grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew (& his son, Wyatt and daughter, Skylar); a sister, Delores Bielby and brother, Larry Mathias.  A family memorial gathering will be held at a later...

Sep 30, 2018

Fred Muller, 62 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  Arrangement information is pending and will follow soon.

Sep 29, 2018

Warren V. Hagen, 75 of St. Ignace, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michgian in Petoskey.  Arrangement information is pending and will follow soon.

Sep 29, 2018

William James Hartman Jr., 52 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Saturday, September 29, 2018 with his loving wife and sons by his side.

At 17yrs of age, Jim passed all the requirements and tests to be a paramedic. He became one of the youngest paramedics, with his license arriving on his18th birthday.

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Sep 29, 2018

Ann Bennett Hardy, 86 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Saturday, September 29, 2018.  Arrangement details are pending and will follow soon.

Sep 27, 2018

Roy Davis, 80 of Grayling, passed away on Thursday, September 276, 2018 at The Lighthouse at Roscommon.  Arrangement information is pending and will follow soon.

Sep 27, 2018

Eberhardt H. “Abe” Desch, 94 of Charlevoix, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Pineview Cottage in Harbor Springs.  A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be forever missed by his family.

Born on November 16, 1923 in Frankfort, Germany, Abe came to the United States with his family as a baby, settling in...

Sep 27, 2018

Ann Cecelia Barney, 65 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born on April 14, 1953 in Detroit, Ann was the daughter of Frederick and Marilyn (Mellon) Barney.  The family later moved to Deerfield, Illinois where Ann graduated from high school.  She went on to receive an associates degree from the College...

Sep 26, 2018

Donald H. DeRosia, 68 of Onaway, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

The family will remember him privately.

Sep 23, 2018

Bessie L. Wright, 102 of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Service details are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

Sep 21, 2018

William C. Harre, 77 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at Medilodge of Gaylord. Born on September 20, 1941 in Toledo, OH, Bill was the son of Willis and Stella Harre. Bill’s life was epitomized by his love of pianos and music. He began playing the piano at the tender age...