Obituaries

Frances Ellen Holdorph

Frances Ellen Holdorph

Dec 6, 2023

Francis Ellen Holdorph, 81 of Harbor Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

 

Born on June 20, 1942, in Readmond Township, Emmet County, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Gladis (Davis) Andrews.  She was a 1959 graduate of Harbor Springs High School.

 

After Fran and her husband, John, raised their four...

Jerome Earl Garland

Jerome Earl Garland

Dec 5, 2023

Jerome Earl Garland, 72, of East Jordan, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 29, 1951, Jerry was the son of George and Dolores (Shaver) Garland.

Jerry moved to Boyne City more than 40 years ago to begin work as a landscaper in his stepfather’s business. He worked as Garden Director for...

Joyce E. Marx

Joyce E. Marx

Dec 5, 2023

Joyce Elaine Marx of Cheboygan, MI, passed away quietly on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan.  Joyce was 94 years old. On April 15, 1950, Joyce married the love of her life, Harold, at St Rita Catholic Church in Detroit.  They were happily married for 73 years.

 

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Raoul...

Lisa Lynn Parrish

Lisa Lynn Parrish

Dec 4, 2023

Lisa Lynn, 43 of Gaylord, unexpectedly passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at home. Born in Charlevoix on June 5, 1980, the daughter of James and Faye (Orange) Parrish.

There is no way to explain how much kindness Lisa had in her heart, the contagiousness of her joy or the depth of her love. Family always came first. Words cannot...

Anne F. Marr

Anne F. Marr

Dec 3, 2023

Anne Ferguson Marr was a vibrant soul, one who literally lit up a room whenever she entered.  Her fiery red hair gave insight right away into the tenacity of this lady.  The adventures, the family, the friends, the prizes, and most of all the memories were the treasures she held dear to her heart.  Anne believed in a quality of...

Russell E. "Bo" Leser

Russell E. "Bo" Leser

Nov 29, 2023

Russell E. "Bo" Leser,  86 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 8, 2023 at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Gaylord.

Joseph John Grish

Joseph John Grish

Nov 27, 2023

Joseph John Grish, 93 of Elmira, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  His family will remember him privately.

Lee A. Shelly

Lee A. Shelly

Nov 26, 2023

Lee A. Shelly, 62 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at home. Born in Lompoc, California on November 17, 1961, she was the daughter of Benhardt and Philomena (Aiello) Neilsen.

Lee’s greatest pride and joy was her son, Kyle. She was a hard worker where she dedicated a lot of her time into different positions that she enjoyed....

Clyde J. Szatkowski

Clyde J. Szatkowski

Nov 26, 2023

Clyde J. Szatkowski, 84 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Hiland Cottage Hospice House.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Carol J. Van Loon

Carol J. Van Loon

Nov 25, 2023

Carol Jean Van Loon, 69 of Atlanta, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Munson Hospice House. Born in Mansfield, Ohio on November 2, 1954, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Leeman) Waits.

One of the things, most near and dear to Carol's heart, was ministering to women in jail. She loved telling them about the Lord and what he...

Diane S. Halford

Diane S. Halford

Nov 25, 2023

Diane Halford, 89, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Hiland Cottage Hospice House of Petoskey. Diane was born on July 8, 1934, in Grand Rapids, daughter of Donald and Tanya Roth.

When she was six years old, the family moved to the Detroit area, where she graduated from High School. She attended Hillsdale College before joining the Navy in...

Catherine Ann Belfy

Catherine Ann Belfy

Nov 23, 2023

Catherine Ann Belfy, 59 of Charlevoix, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at home.  Her family will remember her privately.

Ronald L. Moore

Ronald L. Moore

Nov 23, 2023

Ronald L. Moore, 75 of Alanson, passed away at home on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born on March 15, 1948, in Petoskey, he was the son of Robert and Irma (Babcock) Moore. 

After graduating from Petoskey High School in 1966, Ron joined the United States Army, serving honorably for 14 years, until his 1980 discharge. Ron married the former Donna...

Theodore Michael Siler

Theodore Michael Siler

Nov 22, 2023

Theodore Michael Siler, 70 of Indian River, passed away at home on November 22, 2023. 

Born in Indian River at home on July 24, 1953, Ted was the son of Orval James and Hazel Oakadale (Wyantt) Siler.  He grew up there and was a 1971 graduate of Inland Lakes High School.  On June 16, 1973, Ted married Krista Mary Hawley...

Francis Swayer

Francis Swayer

Nov 21, 2023

Francis Swayer, 59 of Manistique, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Robert M. Stewart

Robert M. Stewart

Nov 21, 2023

Robert M. Stewart, 78 of Harbor Springs, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

A memorial celebration will take place at a later date.

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

Thomas Cawley

Thomas Cawley

Nov 19, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Cawley, age 90, a resident of Gaylord, Michigan, died at his home on Sunday, November 19, 2023. The son of the late John and Erma (Tyler) Cawley, he was born on December 24, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Emma L. Bommarito on August 15, 1953. Together they shared over 40 years of marriage prior to Emma’s passing...

Robert Ward Mackie

Robert Ward Mackie

Nov 18, 2023

ROBERT WARD MACKIE

August 26, 1933 ---November18, 2023

Bob passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  Bob was born on August 26, 1933, the son of Ward and Creo Mackie.  He was a graduate of Petoskey High School and served in the army during the Korean war.

On...

Bonnie A. Neuenfelt

Bonnie A. Neuenfelt

Nov 18, 2023

Bonnie Ann Neuenfelt, 69, of Lewiston MI was reunited in heaven with her loving husband, Jack and her daughter, Nicole on November 18, 2023.

Bonnie was born June 11, 1954, in Detroit, to Gary and Barbara (Droelle) Courterier. She was the 2nd child of 10 children in the family and as the oldest girl, she spent much of her time...

Nicholas G. Bajis

Nicholas G. Bajis

Nov 12, 2023

Nicholas G. Bajis, 76 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

The family will remember him privately.

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

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