Obituaries

Wilma J. Smith

Wilma J. Smith

Jun 9, 2026

Wilma Jean Smith, 83 of Mio, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.The family has chosen to remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Miriam R. Clawson

Miriam R. Clawson

Jun 8, 2026

Miriam Ruth Clawson, 85, of Charlevoix, MI, went to be with her Lord on June 8, 2026.

Miriam (Micki) was born on January 6, 1941 to Jack and Irene Hornberger in Grand Rapids, MI.

She and her husband, William lived at Green Lake in Caledonia, MI for 41 years and raised their family there. She loved to have picnics in the back...

Scott A. Rehmann

Scott A. Rehmann

Jun 8, 2026

Scott A. Rehmann, 66 of Harbor Springs, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at home.Memorial service details and a full obituary will be updated.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Michael Edward Coonrod

Michael Edward Coonrod

Jun 8, 2026

Michael Edward Coonrod 73 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Monday June 8, 2026, at home with his family by his side. Born May 20, 1953 in Gaylord. The son of Donald Sr. and Leona (Williams) Coonrod.He was proud to call Gaylord his home. Michael graduated from Gaylord High School in 1971. He went onto work for Georgia Pacific until...

Charles E. Marvin

Charles E. Marvin

Jun 5, 2026

Charles E. Marvin, 97 of Midland and Boyne Falls, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.A full obituary will be updated.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Shirley Ann Brown

Shirley Ann Brown

Jun 2, 2026

Shirley Ann Brown, 79, of Elmira passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Meadow Brook in Bellaire.

Shirley was born on March 22, 1947 to Haskell and Evelyn (Benz) Gaines.

She is survived by her daughter Dawn (Carl) Knouse and stepdaughter Marianne (George) Fingado; grandchildren, Charles Knouse, Heather Knouse, Trevor (Marcy) Knouse, Michael Fingado, Johnathan Fingado, and Julianne...

Norman C. Cutshall Jr.

Norman C. Cutshall Jr.

May 31, 2026

Norman Conrad Cutshall, Jr. of Petoskey passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was 100 years old.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 29, 1926, Norman was the son of Norman Sr. and Bessie Cutshall. He grew up in Detroit where he graduated from Redford High School in 1944, and immediately joined the Navy to serve in World War II....

Sharon Passingham

Sharon Passingham

May 31, 2026

Sharon Lynn Passingham, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.Born in Royal Oak, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Alice (Mason) Smith. Sharon graduated from Troy High School in 1959.After living in the metro area for many years, Sharon moved to Gaylord from Royal Oak in 1988. She worked as a cosmetologist...

Joan Ruth Waha

Joan Ruth Waha

May 31, 2026

Joan R. Waha, 87 of Boyne City, and formerly of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2026 at The Brook of Boyne City.

Born in Highland Park, Michigan on May 20, 1939, Joan was the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Shoneman) Moir. She grew up in Detroit where she graduated from Redford High School in 1957. She and her husband...

Harry E. "Tony" Wolf

Harry E. "Tony" Wolf

May 31, 2026

Harry Edwin Wolf 87 of Gaylord, known as Tony, passed away at his daughter's home in Gaylord on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

He was born on June 9, 1938, in Gaylord Michigan and grew up and lived in the little town of Sparr, working for Darling Soap Company, and driving truck until he retired.

He and his wife Patricia Wolf (Gatewood) had...

Raymond Glen Bevard

Raymond Glen Bevard

May 30, 2026

Raymond Glen Bevard, 74 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. The family will remember him privately.  Please share your personal messages and memories with the family on the guestbook below.

Henry G. Hofbauer

Henry G. Hofbauer

May 29, 2026

Henry G. Hofbauer, 69 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at home.

Arrangements for a celebration of Henry's life will be announced by the family at a later date.

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

Albert Chester Pomarzynski

Albert Chester Pomarzynski

May 27, 2026

Albert Chester Pomarzynski Jr., 90 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Muson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.Albert was born March 2, 1936, at home in Gaylord, the fourth of nine children, to Albert and Lottie (Matelski) Pomarzynski. He grew up as the "middle child' and loved playing with his four brothers and three sisters. His brother, Peter,...

Teddy Krol

Teddy Krol

May 27, 2026

Teddy Krol, 82 of Gaylord, Michigan passed away on May 27th, 2026, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born October 5th, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Stanley and Wanda Krol. His family moved to Gaylord, Michigan in 1946. He was preceded in death by his siblings Jenny Sides, Helen Miller, Chester Krol, and Edward Krol. Surviving siblings Dorothy Madsen of Oscoda, Michigan and Lorraine Krol...

John Francis Paquin

John Francis Paquin

May 24, 2026

John F. Paquin, affectionately known as Jack, 84 of Gaylord, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 24, 2026 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord.Born June 2, 1941, at home in Wolverine, Jack was the only son of Francis P and Genevieve L (Hayworth) Paquin. He was a lifelong area resident. The family moved to Vanderbilt where he and his sisters all received...

Loretta Jean "Billi" Barnes

Loretta Jean "Billi" Barnes

May 21, 2026

Loretta Jean "Billi" Barnes, 89 of Petoskey, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Villa at the Bay in Petoskey.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Michael G. Trixler

Michael G. Trixler

May 20, 2026

On May 20, 2026, Trix, 77, passed away peacefully at his home with loved ones around him. He was born on December 10, 1948, in South Bend and later made his home in Boyne City with his wife, Joellen Trixler.

Trix was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, businessman, and friend. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1969...

Raymond L. Bruce

Raymond L. Bruce

May 20, 2026

The world became a little quieter on May 20, 2026, when Raymond Lee Bruce left us. Born on July 19, 1949, he was 76 years old, but his presence felt timeless, steady, warm, and deeply rooted in love for the people around him.

Raymond was raised in Charlevoix, Michigan, a place that shaped his sense of honesty, hard work, and...

Fred M. Leyh

Fred M. Leyh

May 16, 2026

Fred M. Leyh, 83 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Aspen Ridge.The family has chosen to remember him privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Mason Asher Willford Tubbs

Mason Asher Willford Tubbs

May 15, 2026

Mason Asher Willford Tubbs, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2026, at the age of 24. Born on April 12, 2002, Mason's life, though marked by challenges, was defined by his genuine spirit, immense heart, and kindness. Those who knew him remember a young man who was thoughtful, putting others before himself.A...