Obituaries

Edward Van Hee

May 13, 2016

Edward M. Van Hee, 57 of Grayling, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at home.

The family has chosen to remember Ed privately.

A full obituary will be updated shortly.

Carole J. Hooker

May 11, 2016

Carole Jean Hooker, of Cadillac, went home to be with her Lord early Wednesday evening, May 11, 2016.  She was 71. Carole was born August 26, 1944 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William M. and Eleanor Jane (Brecker) Hooker.  They preceded her in death in 1998 and 2002 respectively.

She was graduated from Rogers High School in Wyoming,...

James E. Belanger

May 10, 2016

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, James “Jim” E. Belanger, 84 of Johannesburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

Born in Lincoln Park on November 9, 1931, he was the son of Austin and Viola (Millor) Belanger. On November 19, 1952 Jim married Sally J. Sullivan...

Samuel B. Yennor

May 8, 2016

Samuel B. Yennor, 76 of Charlevoix, passed away at home on Sunday, May 8, 2016.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.  Complete obituary information will follow.

Carol D. Kucka

May 7, 2016

Carol D. (Moon) Kucka, 73 of Gaylord, passed away at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on Saturday, May 7, 2016.  Born in Detroit on November 4, 1942, she was the daughter of John and Madeline (Primeau) Moon.

Carol will be remembered by her family as a hard worker who cared deeply about her family first and foremost.  She...

Julie A. Sevenski

May 6, 2016

Julie A. Sevenski, 58 of Elmira, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born on September 27, 1957 in Lansing, she was the daughter of James and Caralene (Barnes) Curtis.

She lived in Elmira for almost 30 years while proudly raising two wonderful sons. She had an outgoing personality and a contagious, memorable...

Robert W. Marden

May 5, 2016

Robert W. “Red” Marden, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at home.  Born in Detroit on April 5, 1930, Bob was the son of Stanley and Ruth (Schweitzer) Marden.

Bob served proudly as a U.S. Army Paratrooper in Korea.  He worked for the City of Detroit as an elevator mechanic for many years, retiring...

Donald Ray Goure

Apr 30, 2016

Donald Ray Goure, 79 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, April 30, 2016.  Born in Basalt, CO on October 24, 1936, he was the son of Vinton and Margaret Goure.

Don was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from a career in construction sales.

He was preceded in...

Kevin Allen Vallad

Apr 29, 2016

Kevin A. Vallad, father, brother, nephew, and friend, passed away on April 29, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 27, 1963, to Marion D. (Carmichael), of Boyne City, where he attended Boyne City Public Schools, graduating in 1983.

Kevin’s greatest joy in life was being a father. On February...

Lucien Joubert

Apr 29, 2016

Dr. Lucien Joubert, “Dr. J”, of Petoskey died April 29th, 2016.  He was born December 7, 1929, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

He was preceded in death by brothers Maurice and Rene (his twin) and is survived by his sister Pauline, and nieces and nephews all of Canada.

Lucien was an intelligent, charming, thoughtful and gifted...

Judith E. Hurley

Apr 29, 2016

Judith E. Hurley, 79 of Guthrie Lakes and formerly of Allen Park, passed away exactly one week after her husband, Vincent, on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Tendercare Gaylord. Born on March 14, 1937 in Detroit, Judy was the daughter of Walton and Doris (Klagstead) James.

Judy was a 1955 graduate of Melvindale High School. For 17...

Charles L. Engle

Apr 23, 2016

Charles L. Engle, 66 of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Harbor Springs.  Service arrangements are pending and will be announced soon.

Vincent R. Hurley

Apr 22, 2016

Vincent R. Hurley, 75 of Guthrie Lakes and formerly of Allen Park, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Tendercare Gaylord.  He was survived for one week by his wife, Judy, who passed away April 29, 2016.

Vince was born on April 8, 1941 in Detroit, the son of Vincent Gerard and Mary Grace (Goyette) Hurley.

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Joshua D. Tubbs

Apr 21, 2016

Joshua Daniel Tubbs, 15 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at home. Born on October 18, 2000 in Gaylord, he was the son of Susan Bryant and John Tubbs.

Joshua was such a special man for being so young. He was a loving son and a great help to his mother. He attended Gaylord...

Paula J. Harwood

Apr 18, 2016

Paula J. Harwood, 64 of Grayling, passed away at home on Monday, April 18, 2016.

The daughter of Roy and Glendola (Cunningham) Lovely, Paula was born in Grayling on January 7, 1952.  Her family lived in Pontiac, MI for several years, later returning to Grayling.  Paula graduated from Grayling High School.

Paula was a longtime...

Donald D. Sergent

Apr 17, 2016

Donald D. Sergent, 83 of Lewiston, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Millington on November 16, 1932, Don was the son of Earl and Edna (Mapes) Sergent.

Don and his wife, Fran attended First Baptist Church of Lewiston for several years. He was a jack of all trades and could...

Edward A. Wesoloski

Apr 15, 2016

Edward A. Wesoloski, 93, of Guthrie Lakes, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  Born in Natrona, PA on December 14, 1922, Ed was the son of John and Stella (Schultz) Wesoloski.

Ed served honorably and  proudly in the United State Army Air Corps during World War II.  A ball...

Kathleen Lucas

Apr 15, 2016

Kathleen Lucas, 86 of Gaylord, passed away at her son’s home in Gaylord on Friday, April 15, 2016.  Born in Detroit on February 27, 1930, she was the daughter of Arthur J. and Jessie M. (Hunt) Steer.

On September 15, 1950, Kathleen married George E. Lucas in Detroit.  They moved to Eastport in 1951.  Kathleen worked for...

Robert E. Petro

Apr 14, 2016

Robert E. Petro, 82 of Gaylord, passed away at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village on Thursday, April 14, 2016.  He was born in Porter Township, Midland County, on August 29, 1933 the son of Orville and Chloe (Starkey) Petro.

After serving honorably in the U.S., Air Force, Bob went to work at MichCon.  A   pipeline operator, Bob relocated...

Samuel A. Barber

Apr 10, 2016

Samuel A. Barber, 79 of Elmira, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born June 4, 1936 in Logan Township, he was the son of Harrison and Helen Barber.

Sam proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from General Motors Company after 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and...