Obituaries

Oct 13, 2016

Leualla Marie Carter, 80 of Cheboygan, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Hospice Of The Straits Hospice House in Cheboygan.  Memorial services will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Cheboygan.  Complete arrangements are pending and will be announced soon.

Oct 11, 2016

John Mistura Jr., 77 of Alanson, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Born in Detroit on June 24, 1939, John was the son of John Sr. and Helen (Soyk) Mistura.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1963.  After his military service, John worked for over 25 years...

Oct 10, 2016

Ramon E. Shimmons Jr., 60 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Born on May 28, 1956 in Flint, Ramon was the son of Ramon E. Sr. and Janie (Kucherenko) Shimmons.

Ramon worked for 20 years at Circuit Controls Corporation in Petoskey where he was a Quality Assurance Inspector. ...

Oct 9, 2016

Claudia R. Rowland, 68 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pontiac on October 17, 1947, Claudia was the daughter of Claude and Marguerite (Hays) Rust.  She spent much of her youth in the Whitmore Lake area and a few years in St. Ignace where her father was employed...

Oct 8, 2016

Elizabeth A. "Wid" Humphrey, 97 of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, on Saturday, October 8, 2016.  Her family will remember her privately, then will have a musical celebration of her life at a later date.

Oct 7, 2016

Regina L Butrick, 68 of Edwardsburg MI went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2016 in Gaylord  after a battle with a long term illness.

She was born in Elizabethton, TN on June18, 1948 to James and Ramona “McQueen” Gregg.

Regina had worked for Penn-Harris Madison Corp. as well as operating and owning...

Oct 6, 2016

James R. Hale, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 23, 1938, Jim was the son of George and Anne (Sisk) Hale.  He grew up in Madisonville, KY and was a graduate of Madisonville High School.

After attending college for a year, Jim enlisted...

Oct 5, 2016

Brian C. Mangham, 60 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.

Born in Detroit, he was the son of William G. and Mary F. (Harding) Mangham.  He grew up with his family in Livonia.  After graduating from high school he attended college for two years.

Self employed, Brian worked as a...

Sep 29, 2016

Bonnie Carol Lamberson, 84 of Mackinaw City and formerly of Onaway, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Woodland Acres Assisted Living in Gaylord.

Born on July 18, 1932 in Pontiac, MI Bonnie was the daughter of Edward H. and Elsie L. (Harrison) Winter.

After high school, she attended beauty school and worked for...

Sep 28, 2016

William R. Firman, 90 of Gaylord and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at McReynolds Hall.

Born on June 15, 1926 in Goodrich, Michigan, Bill was the son of Ralph and Theresa (Bump) Firman.

Bill was a longtime heavy equipment operator and farmer. He enjoyed farming and was an avid snowmobiler. ...

Sep 27, 2016

Alan J. Surel, 70 of Cheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  HIs family will remember him privately.

Sep 26, 2016

John L. Facchinetti Jr., 83 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by friends on Monday, September 26, 2016.

Born and raised in Detroit, John was the son of John L. Sr. and Marion (Tremonti) Facchinetti.

At an early age he developed an interest in a career in funeral service.  He was working at the...

Sep 24, 2016

Sandra Jean Crandell, 49 of Vanderbilt, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016.

Born in Gaylord on January 3, 1967, Sandra was the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Traylor) Crandell.  She grew up in Gaylord and was part of the Gaylord High School class of 1985.

A lifelong area resident, Sandy worked for many years in...

Sep 24, 2016

Riley F. Agee, 67 of Boyne City, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Survivors include his wife, Sherry Agee,  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Sep 20, 2016

Edward Finnigan Jr., 90, of  Gaylord, MI  and Leesburg, FL, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at home in Gaylord.

Edward was born to Edward and Anna Finnigan on March 5, 1926.  He attended St. Patrick's in Wyandotte, MI.

He married Patricia Jane Haas of Detroit, and they recently celebrated their 66th anniversary. He...

Sep 19, 2016

Deborah L. Swearinger, 61 of Harbor Springs, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016.  Her family will remember her privately.

Sep 17, 2016

Dorothy M. Paulus, 76 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Saturday, September, 17, 2016.

Born in River Rouge, Dorothy was the daughter of Jack and Marie (Straub) Waters.  She grew up in Lincoln Park and was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln Park High School.

In 1958 she met John R. Paulus and they were...

Sep 15, 2016

Robert F. Kehrl, 81 of Vienna Township, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Born on February 7, 1935 in Detroit, Bob was the son of Rev. Arnold and Juanita (Darst) Kehrl.  Bob grew up with his family in Grand Rapids, MI and graduated from Union High School.

While attending...

Sep 14, 2016

David Symons, 75, passed away in his home in Cedar, Michigan on Wednesday, September 14, 2016.

Dave was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 13, 1941. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He attended Michigan State University.

Dave had a passion for his pets. His dogs were known to go everywhere with him. He...

Sep 13, 2016

Yolanda Jean Nelson, 54 of Roscommon, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at The Lighthouse at Roscommon Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Her family will remember her at a memorial service in the near future.