Obituaries

Troy L. Greenier

Troy L. Greenier

Feb 6, 2025

Troy Lewis Greenier, 79 of Harbor Springs, MI passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan. 

Troy was born on May 3, 1945, in Petoskey, MI to Russell and Jennie (Wardell) Greenier and was raised in Harbor Springs MI. 

Troy served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force for five years during the Vietnam War. After...

Veronica Rose Matelski

Veronica Rose Matelski

Feb 5, 2025

Veronica Rose Matelski, 94 of Boyne Falls, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Diane L. Ventimiglia

Diane L. Ventimiglia

Feb 5, 2025

Diane L. Ventimiglia, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at August Haus Assisted Living. Born May 31, 1940, in Dearborn, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Worthington) Schulz. 

She is survived by her husband, Jack, of 55 years; her sons, Daniel of Atlanta, MI and Scott of Canton, MI; five grandchildren, Nicole, Tony, Becky, Marie and Andrew; and...

Mildred Elaine Follette

Mildred Elaine Follette

Feb 2, 2025

Mildred Elaine (Hausler) Follette, 91 of Petoskey, formerly of Boyne Falls, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at home.  Service arrangements and  a complete obituary will follow soon.

Jack Raymond Morgan

Jack Raymond Morgan

Feb 2, 2025

Jack R. Morgan,  76 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling.  In keeping with his wishes his family will remember him privately.

Judith Marion Lentz

Judith Marion Lentz

Feb 1, 2025

Judith M. Lentz, 84 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Saturday, February 1, 2025.  At the present time no service arrangements are available.

James Raymond Cloutier

James Raymond Cloutier

Feb 1, 2025

James Raymond Cloutier, 91 of Boyne City, formerly of Harbor Springs, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home.

James was born on February 23, 1933, in Bridgeport, Michigan, the son of George Sr. and Mary (McLachlan) Cloutier. He was a graduate of St. Francis Catholic High School in Ecorse. James retired after a long career as an engineering technician at...

Deborah Sue Lester

Deborah Sue Lester

Jan 30, 2025

Deborah Sue Lester, 63 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

David Paul Leonardson

David Paul Leonardson

Jan 29, 2025

David Paul Leonardson passed into the next world on January 29, 2025, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

Born in Adrian, Michigan, he was the son of Russel McNeal Leonardson and Sue Letitia Leonardson. His mother passed away when David was just 12, and he took on the responsibility of running the household—planning, shopping, and cooking meals. At 15, when his father...

Judy L. Kirk

Judy L. Kirk

Jan 29, 2025

Judy Lorraine Kirk, 76 of Gaylord, formerly of Kalkaska, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Porches in Gaylord.

Born in Grass Lake, Michigan on October 8, 1948, Judy was the daughter of Leo and Caroline (Ost) Marr. 

She was a longtime resident of Kalkaska, where she raised her three daughters. Judy was well known for her hard work at...

Ray John Duby

Ray John Duby

Jan 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray John "Johnny" Duby, who left us peacefully and surrounded by family in his home on January 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Johnny was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a friend who could always be counted on to lend a hand when needed. Johnny was...

David G. Stouffer

David G. Stouffer

Jan 28, 2025

David Gene Stouffer, 77 of Lewiston, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, with his wife Jeannie by his side.

Per Davids’ wishes, no services will take place at this time.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

George Andrew Dow Jr.

George Andrew Dow Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

George Andrew Dow Jr, 80 of Elmira (Lakes of the North), passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at home.  Arrangements for a memorial gathering this summer will follow later.

Ronald D. White

Ronald D. White

Jan 27, 2025

Ronald Dean White, 56 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. 

Services will take place at a later date.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Agnes S. Moore

Agnes S. Moore

Jan 26, 2025

Agnes Sarah (Hellmer) Moore, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at McReynolds Hall. Born September 14, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of Martin and Agnes (Coutcher) Hellmer. 

On February 2, 1953, in Detroit, Agnes married the love of her life, Frank Moore. They raised 5 wonderful children and created a beautiful life together. They also raised 22 boys...

Steven W. Lawes

Steven W. Lawes

Jan 22, 2025

Steven W. Lawes, 65 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at home. 

Born on Sunday, May 10, 1959, in Rogers City, Michigan, he was the son of Robert and Irene (Balteau) Lawes. Steve grew up in Rogers City, graduating from Rogers City High School in 1977. 

Steve went to work as a Merchant Marine, working aboard vessels on the...

Marty K. Wimer

Marty K. Wimer

Jan 21, 2025

Marty K. Wimer, 64 of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Michael F. Harrington

Michael F. Harrington

Jan 20, 2025

Michael Francis Harrington II, 81, of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital. He was the son of Richard Melvin and Gertrude Mae (Coste) Harrington.

Mike spent his early childhood on Middle Straits Lake in Redford, MI, and later in Walled Lake, graduating from Walled...

Freda Marie Kullik

Freda Marie Kullik

Jan 20, 2025

Freda Marie Kullik, 102 of Petoskey and formerly of Boyne Falls, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at American House in Petoskey.  Spring services will be announced later.

Leonard A. Adams Jr.

Leonard A. Adams Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

Leonard A. Adams Jr., 73 of Grayling, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Munson Otsego Memorial  Hospital.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

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