Obituaries

David V. Engle

David V. Engle

Aug 3, 2025

David V. Engle, 76 of Alanson, passed away at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.  Complete obituary information will follow soon.

Suzanne Lee Gaylord

Suzanne Lee Gaylord

Aug 3, 2025

Suzanne Lee Gaylord, 87 of Boyne City, passed away at The Brook in Boyne City on Sunday, August 3, 2025.  Complete obituary information is pending and will follow soon.

Linda Sue Cotton

Linda Sue Cotton

Jul 31, 2025

Linda Sue Cotton, 76, of Wolverine, Michigan, passed away surrounded by family on July 31, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Linda was born on July 3, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late William L. and Bertha M. (Wiseman) Smith. On May 25, 1968, she married the late Roy A. (Pete) Cotton, who passed away on November 26, 2010.

Linda is survived...

Carole E. Gravlin

Carole E. Gravlin

Jul 31, 2025

Carole E. Gravlin, 88 of Mackinaw City, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at home.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Donna Marie Fisk

Donna Marie Fisk

Jul 30, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Donna Marie Fisk on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Donna was born on September 20, 1939, in Southfield, Michigan to Herbert and Lillian (Dahlin) Riddell.

Wonderful daughter to Herbert and Lillian. Loving mother to Ron (Kim), Kathleen (Ed), Melaine (Mike), Tina (Bob). Proud grandma to Jenny (Chris), Jennifer, Brandon,...

Helen Marie Renteria

Helen Marie Renteria

Jul 30, 2025

Helen Marie Renteria, 69 of Indian River, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Medilodge of Cheboygan.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Robert G. Bailey

Robert G. Bailey

Jul 29, 2025

Robert G. Bailey, 81 of Sault Sainte Marie, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Complete obituary information will follow soon.

Stephan L. Cross

Stephan L. Cross

Jul 29, 2025

Stephan Leonard Cross, 65 of Elmira, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 after a long illness.  

Stephan was born August 20, 1959, to Annette and James Cross in Flint, Michigan.  Stephan grew up Swartz Creek along with his three brothers.  

Steve was an avid snowmobiler and ATV rider.  He retired from General Motors after working there for 30...

James W. Dodds

James W. Dodds

Jul 27, 2025

James W. Dodds, 92 of Vanderbilt, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his cabin.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Rita M. Boyer

Rita M. Boyer

Jul 27, 2025

Rita M. Boyer, 82 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Medilodge. Born October 7, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of John and Ruth (McNaney) Ottney.

On September 19, 1987, Rita married the love of her life, Roy W. Boyer, MD. She spent her life living for the Lord and...

Susan R. Nowland

Susan R. Nowland

Jul 26, 2025

Susan R. Nowland, 75 of Pellston, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at home. 

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Christopher V. Diehl

Christopher V. Diehl

Jul 25, 2025

Christopher V. Diehl, 48 of Alanson, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at home.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place 11:00 AM Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Harbor Light Community Chapel in Harbor Springs. 

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

Roger Alan Johnson

Roger Alan Johnson

Jul 23, 2025

Roger Alan Johnson, 76 of Wolverine, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2025 at home.  Arrangements for a graveside memorial service with military honors by American Legion Post #122,  will be held at Silver Lake Cemetery on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM.  Pastor Steve Evoy will be officiating.

Ann M. Koronka

Ann M. Koronka

Jul 21, 2025

Ann Marie Koronka, 85 of Johannesburg, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.

Ann was born August 27, 1939, as daughter number two of six girls. She graduated from Johannesburg High School in 1957 and then married Chester Koronka on October 18, 1958. They celebrated over 50 years of marriage before his passing in 2010.

“Annie,” as she...

Susan Jane Wiegman

Susan Jane Wiegman

Jul 20, 2025

Susan Jane Wiegman, a cherished soul, was born on December 21, 1946, in Portland, Michigan. She graced this world for over 78 years before passing away on July 20, 2025, at the Crawford Continuing Care Center. Susan's journey through life was one marked by love, care, and a warm spirit that touched the hearts of many.

In her early years, Susan...

Verona A. Nunn

Verona A. Nunn

Jul 20, 2025

Verona A. Nunn, 76 of Petoskey, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Mildred E. "Millie" Goodale

Mildred E. "Millie" Goodale

Jul 19, 2025

Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” Goodale, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

She was born in Munich, Germany on December 23, 1947 to Aaron and Trudy (Smith) Schmidt, where her father was stationed, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. His military service later took the family to Morocco where they lived for several years.

Following her dad’s military...

Marie M. Wojtkowiak

Marie M. Wojtkowiak

Jul 19, 2025

Marie M. Wojtkowiak, 90 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at August Haus. Born August 11, 1934, in Gaylord, the daughter of Clement and Regina (Kwapis) Kujawa.

On August 27, 1955, at St. Mary Cathedral, Marie married the love of her life, Richard. They created a beautiful life together. She was a proud stay at home mom, raising three...

Bryce Duane Dennis

Bryce Duane Dennis

Jul 15, 2025

Bryce D. Dennis, 72, died July 16, 2025. He was born in 1952 to Bryce and Ruth (Hankins) Dennis. After graduation, Bryce spent much of the 70’s in Detroit before returning to Petoskey to join his father and brother in Dennis Masonry. He found his passion for stonework and went on to create beautiful masterpieces in Bay Harbor and in...

Wayne S. Hufford

Wayne S. Hufford

Jul 15, 2025

Wayne S. Hufford, 66 of East Jordan, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.