Obituaries

David Woodrow Jones

David Woodrow Jones

Aug 31, 2023

 

 

 

David Woodrow Jones, 77 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023, with his family by his side.

Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 20, 1946, he was the son of Woodrow and Agnes (Linnenkugal) Jones.  He grew up in the Ypsilanti area, graduating from Lincoln Consolidated Schools in 1964. 

Shortly after graduating, David was...

Timothy R. Bitner

Timothy R. Bitner

Aug 31, 2023

Timothy R. Bitner, 59 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Hector R. Bourrie

Hector R. Bourrie

Aug 29, 2023

Hector “Hecnerd” Richard Bourrie, age 43, of Pellston, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at this home. He was born on March 17, 1980, in Petoskey, MI, the son of Kim Beckett and Timothy Bourrie. He attended Alanson Littlefield High School and Petoskey Public Schools. On September 3rd, 2003, Hector and Tonya Bourrie (Boettger) bought their home thereby beginning...

Kristeen M. Frost

Kristeen M. Frost

Aug 28, 2023

Kristeen M. Frost, 77 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Woodland Acres in Gaylord.

Born in Cheboygan, Michigan on August 14, 1946, she was the daughter of Russell and Esther (Hogland) Abernathy.

Kristeen lived most of her adult life with her husband, Jack K. Frost, in Berkley, Michigan, where they raised their family.  Both Kristeen and...

Stanley Pearson

Stanley Pearson

Aug 28, 2023

On behalf of my father’s wife Jane, my brother, his family, our mother Becky, and all the grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, I offer the following tribute to my father, unapologetically written as his oldest son. Our father died on August 28, 2023. Stanley Pearson (Stan to those who knew him), was, indeed, a much beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He...

Charles Milton Olson

Charles Milton Olson

Aug 25, 2023

Charles Milton Olson, 88 of Petoskey, passed away at home, at Independence Village on Friday, August 25, 2023.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Michael Andre Chirillo

Michael Andre Chirillo

Aug 23, 2023

 

Michael Andre Chirillo, 38 of Vanderbilt, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at home.

Born in Dearborn, Michigan on February 7, 1985, he is the son of Andrew Chirillo and Michele (Rocheleau) Chirillo Kelly. 

Michael was a talented musician.  Having received his first guitar before he was two years old, he had played almost all of his life.  He...

Christa Schalau

Christa Schalau

Aug 20, 2023

Christa Schalau, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  Her family will remember her privately.

Sherry Sue Huff

Sherry Sue Huff

Aug 18, 2023

Sherry Sue Huff, 76, of Johannesburg went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 18, 2023, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Alma, Michigan on September 17, 1946, she was the daughter of Gordon and Dorothy (Gibson) Clark. Sherry grew up in Breckenridge, Michigan.

She attended Michigan State University to pursue her love of sewing and design. On...

Frank A. Moore

Frank A. Moore

Aug 16, 2023

Frank A. Moore, 90 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at McReynolds Hall. Born April 7, 1933, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Clayton and Francis (Carpenter) Moore.

On February 2, 1953, in Detroit, Frank married the love of his life, Agnes Sarah Hellmer. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Korean...

Judith A. Phillips

Judith A. Phillips

Aug 16, 2023

Judith Ann Phillips, 79 of Gaylord, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at home.  Born in Norfolk, VA, on September 25, 1943, she was the daughter of Herman and Amber (Hollingsworth) Lee.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Amber Lee, brother-in-law Dan Arbuckle, sister Dianne Arbuckle, sister-in-law Dottie Lee, and granddaughter-in-law Samantha (Dudley) Jones.

For...

William D. Wood

William D. Wood

Aug 15, 2023

William D. Wood, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Cynthia H. Baker

Cynthia H. Baker

Aug 13, 2023

Cynthia H. Baker, 90 of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Jill Ann Pendry

Jill Ann Pendry

Aug 12, 2023

Jill Ann Pendry, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Jill was born in Harrisville, MI, the daughter of Jim and Eleanor (Tracy) Gerow.   She grew up in Hubbard Lake, MI and graduated from Alcona High School in 1981. She attended Alpena Community College after graduation where she obtained an associate...

Austin John Wayne Ritchie

Austin John Wayne Ritchie

Aug 10, 2023

Austin John Wayne Ritchie, 29 of Gaylord and formerly of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at home. Born in Petoskey on October 2, 1993, he was the son of Mary (Ritchie) Robbins and Keith McBee.

In 2011, Austin graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High. He attended Northern Michigan University where he obtained his associate degree....

William H. Ford

William H. Ford

Aug 9, 2023

William (Bill) Harold Ford age 84, of Carp Lake, Michigan entered into his eternal home on August 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Petoskey on September 5, 1938, to Father, Henry Ford and Mother, Bernice (Mallory) Ford and was the oldest of three sons.   Bill graduated from Pellston High School in 1957 and enlisted in...

Delores Louise Cornell

Delores Louise Cornell

Aug 8, 2023

Delores Louise Cornell, 88 of Charlevoix, went to be with our Savior Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.

Born in Lansing, Michigan on July 19, 1935, she was the daughter of Charles and Winifred (Abbott) Adams.  Delores grew up in Lansing, graduating from Lansing Sexton High School in 1953.

On March 7, 1953, Delores...

Jerome Edward Froats

Jerome Edward Froats

Aug 7, 2023

Jerome Edward Froats, 65 of Boyne City, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  In keeping with his wishes his family will remember him privately.

Nancy L. Heyser

Nancy L. Heyser

Aug 5, 2023

Nancy L. Heyser, 86 of Townville, SC., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 5, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Services will take place at a later date.

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

Susan Kercheval Deyoe

Susan Kercheval Deyoe

Aug 4, 2023

 

Susan K. DeYoe, daughter of Dr. Robert and Kathryn Greene of Portland, Oregon, passed away on August 4, 2023, from Alzheimer’s. Dr. Greene, an obstetrician at Emanual Hospital, delivered Susan on May 8, 1947, and subsequently adopted her, arriving at his home to present his wife with a new baby girl to join their 3 boys. Susan is survived...

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