Obituaries

Victor Paul Sampson

Oct 30, 2017

Victor Paul Sampson, 49 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at home.  A memorial service will be held at a later date in Pontiac, Michigan.

Nancy Ann Keiser

Oct 28, 2017

Nancy Ann Keiser was born on November 29, 1937 in Dearborn, Michigan to Martin and Grace Korte.

Nancy married Maynard "Bud" Keiser Jr. on Feb. 25th., 1956 in Petoskey.  She is survived by her children, Janice (John) Dickerson of Youngstown FL, Michelle (Kyle) Hingston of Carp Lake, MI, Kathy (Kevin) Coe of Fairbanks, AK, and Mike (Jennifer)...

Paul Marvin Larsen

Oct 27, 2017

Paul M. Larsen, 82 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at The Villa in Petoskey.

Born in Detroit on August 21, 1935, Paul was the son of Chris and Harriet (Estrup) Larsen.

On March 18, 1973 Paul married Irene E. (Tripp) Boisjolie in Las Vegas.  They lived in southern California for many...

Rose Marie Phelps

Oct 26, 2017

Rose Marie Phelps, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  A memorial service will be held at Friendship Church in Gaylord.  Complete arrangements are pending.

Roger E. Ellenberger

Oct 24, 2017

Roger E. Ellenberger, 77 of Wolverine, passed away at home on October 24, 2017.  Roger's family will remember him with a family gathering to be held later.

Anthony M. Narkun

Oct 23, 2017

Anthony M. Narkun, 82 of Atlanta, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  Visitation will be held from 4:00-9:00 PM Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Howe Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 Telegraph Road, Taylord, MI  48180 and again from 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday, November 4, 2017 followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM. ...

Robert Walter Marquardt

Oct 23, 2017

Robert Walter Marquardt

Born: June 20th, 1941 - Milwaukee, WI

Passed: Oct 23rd 2017 - Walloon Lake, MI

Oh the Places You'll Go

Robert (Bob) Marquardt of Walloon Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 23, 2017 with his beloved wife and family by his side....

The Reverend Raymond J. Pilarski

Oct 19, 2017

The Reverend Raymond J. Pilarski, 89 of Alpena, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

Born in Rogers City on January 18, 1928, he was the son of Walter and Agnes (Glomski) Pilarski.

Rev. Pilarski is survived by his brother, Walter (Jacqueline) Pilarski of Rogers City; and several...

Phyllis J. LePard

Oct 19, 2017

Phyllis Jean LePard, 91 of Gaylord, formerly of Flint and Lakes of the North passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Phyllis was born on July 26, 1926 in Detroit, she was daughter of Charles and Zana Haver.

On June 12, 1954 she married Don LePard in Flint. In 1987 she and...

Kathy F. Churches

Oct 17, 2017

Kathy F. Churches, 65 of Gaylord and formerly of Wolverine, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Donald L. Hardiek

Oct 17, 2017

Donald L. Hardiek, 80 of Gaylord, passed away at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

Born in Effingham, IL on August 20, 1937, Don was the son of Harry and Laura (Ingle) Hardiek.

A longtime carpenter, Don lived in Troy and worked in the metro Detroit area for many years.  After retiring...

Linda M. Cummings

Oct 17, 2017

Linda M. Cummings, 70 of Boyne City, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  LInda's family will remember her at a memorial service in Minnesota at a later date.

John R. Winfield

Oct 16, 2017

John R. Winfield, 74 of Ellsworth, passed away at home on Monday, October 16, 2017.  John's family will remember him privately.

Virginia D. Hobson

Oct 4, 2017

Virginia D. Hobson, 92 of Indian River, passed away at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.

Born in Detroit, Virginia was the daughter of Henry and Alice (Smith) Jeroue.  She was a 1943 graduate of Marlette High School in Marlette, MI and years later she graduated from North Central Michigan College in Petoskey with...

Mary H. Smith

Oct 2, 2017

Mary Helen Mullaney Smith, 84 Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grand-Mother and Friend. Mary Helen Smith, 84, of Sarasota, Fl and Bay Harbor, Mi, passed away October 2, 2017 in Petoskey, Mi. Mary was born in Detroit, Mi on April 1, 1933. She graduated from the University of Detroit and was a member of the Phi Gamma Beta Sorority. She...

Sharon Ann Freitag

Oct 2, 2017

Sharon Ann Freitag, 44 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Monday, October 2, 2017.

Born in Roseville, MI, Sharon was the daughter of Lloyd and Doris (Kowalski) Carbary Sr.  On August 6, 1998, Sharon married Daniel J. Freitag in Fraser.  They lived in Roseville until moving to Lewiston 16 years ago.

For the last...

Doris Mae Braley

Sep 26, 2017

Doris Mae (Daniels) Braley, 88, returned to her heavenly home on September 26, 2017. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her, and gave her peace.

Doris Mae was born to the late William and Anna Daniels on March 23, 1929, in Lansing, Michigan. In 1932, her family moved to Lake City, Michigan,...

Garnet L. Hooker

Sep 25, 2017

Garnet L. Hooker, 65 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.  His family will remember him privately.

Christine M. Spray

Sep 25, 2017

Christine M. Spray, 69 of Cheboygan, passed away at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey on Monday, September 25, 2017.  Arrangements for a family memorial gathering are pending.

Arlene J. Smith

Sep 24, 2017

Arlene J. Smith, 84 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 24, 2017.  She was born on July 11, 1933 to Tony and Agnes Skiba of Alpena.  Her parents brought 14 children into the world.  In May of 1952, Arlene married her husband Glenn, the love of her life.  Glenn and Arlene were married for...