Obituaries

Jan 9, 2020

Harold J. Bray Jr, 65 of Wolverine, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at home.

Born on May 11, 1954 in Rockland, Maine, he was the son or Harold J. and Irene L. (Nelms) Bray Sr.

Harold worked in construction as a project manager for many years in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona and Alaska before settling in Michigan where he worked...

Jan 6, 2020

Cindy Lou Kendziorski, 64 of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at home.  Cindy had just recently moved to Gaylord from Alpena.

Born on July 30, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of Burton and Vera (Weatherhalt) Cohoon.

A longtime resident of Alpena, Cindy worked for 16 years as a caregiver...

Jan 4, 2020

Cynthia Kay Webber, 40 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in St. Ignace.  Her family has chosen to remember privately.

Jan 3, 2020

Joan Patricia Renodin, 82 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Medilodge of Gaylord on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 30, 1937, Joan was the daughter of Harry L. and Maude E. (Smith) Corbett.  Growing up in Dearborn, Joan and her family were very active in their...

Jan 1, 2020

Helen L. Manser, 95 of Grayling, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Dec 26, 2019

Shirley Ann Summerland, 83 of Lewiston and formerly of Johannesburg, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born in Warren, MI on December 7, 1936, Shirley was the daughter of Glen and Lucy (Fisher) Renodin.  At a young age she moved with her family to Atlanta.

On December 19, 1953,...

Dec 25, 2019

Donald L. Nutt, 68 of Gaylord, passed away December 25, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Donald was born on May 29, 1951 in Ludington, the son of Lloyd and Wanda (Backwich) Nutt.

Donald graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1969. Upon graduation, he attended Westshore Community College. From 1970 - 1976 he was...

Dec 24, 2019

Marie L. Carrick, 83 of Petoskey, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Born in Fenwick, MI on March 15, 1936, Marie was the daughter of Orran and Ruth (Carpenter) Middleton.

After high school Marie attended Beauty College and worked for many years as a cosmetologist and instructor.

Dec 24, 2019

On December 24th, Christmas Eve, 2019, Patrica “Pat” June Masuch of Harbor springs MI, loving mother of four and grandmother of five, peacefully passed away at the age of 73 surrounded by her family.

Pat’s story began March 22, 1946 in Detroit MI. Parents Milton R. & Grace Kabel. She was the oldest of seven children. She...

Dec 22, 2019

Erika Hopkins, 82 of Conway, passed away at home on Sunday, December 22, 2019.  A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Stutesmanville Chapel, 2988 S. State St., Harbor Springs, MI  49740.  Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 AM.

Dec 21, 2019

Doris Luella Pavey, 85 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, December 21, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Born on January 8, 1934 in Royal Oak where she grew up and graduated from high school, Doris was the daughter of William and Ada (Mumford) Wride.

On April 11, 1953 Doris and Carter Pavey Jr....

Dec 19, 2019

Sylvia M. Kabelman, 80 of Carp Lake, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on July 27, 1939 in Chicago, IL where she grew up, she was the daughter of Bruno and Rhoda (Ferris) DeSando.

On April 24, 1965 Sylvia and Otto W. Kabelman were united in marriage...

Dec 16, 2019

Brett Alan Jensen, 53 of Elmira, passed away at home on Monday, December 16, 2019 after a three month illness.

Born on May 17, 1966 in Gaylord, Brett was the son of Edmond W. and Beverly A. (Simmons) Jensen.  He was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Gaylord High School in 1984.  Following graduation, Brett served in...

Dec 16, 2019

Duane A. Lamphier, 84 of Grayling, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Crawford Continuing Care Center.  At his request, his family will remember him privately.

Dec 15, 2019

Oakman L. Hurd, 79 of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Dec 13, 2019

Lori Nichols, 50 of Indian River, passed away at home on Friday, December 13, 2019.  Arrangements for a memorial service are pending and will follow soon.

Dec 10, 2019

Sharon Kay (Crawford) Bohr, January 25, 1963-December 10, 2019

Sharon is survived by husband Steve Bohr, sisters, Kendra Siebert (Glen) & Laurel Beaver, Mother to Shawn (Sheila) & Matthew (Holly), Grandmother to Shawn Jr., Stormee, Shane and Mathew, Aunt to Dawn, Shane, Jason, Kenneth (Anna), Great Aunt to Archer & Walker.

Sharon passed away peacefully...

Dec 6, 2019

Gordon P. Kujawa, 59 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at home. Born April 4, 1960 in Warren, he was the son of Clifford and Marilyn Kujawa.

Gordon owned and operated G.K. Broach and Tool.

He is survived by one brother and three sisters. He was loved by many friends and will be...

Dec 5, 2019

Jean Margaret Kotimaki, 87 of Johannesburg passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Jean was born on December 27, 1931 in Pontiac, to Floyd and Elsie Hook.

Jean spent 28 years of her teaching career at Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools, touching the lives of generations of students along the way. In her free...

Dec 5, 2019

James L. Robinson, 51 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.