Obituaries

Shawn S. Case

Shawn S. Case

Feb 25, 2025

Shawn S. Case, 61 of Grayling, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Gaylord. 

A private memorial gathering will take place. 

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

Emily Jeanne Conway

Emily Jeanne Conway

Feb 25, 2025

Emily Conway, age 47, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, after a long illness. She was born on January 4th, 1978, in Dearborn, Michigan. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and dear friend, Emily will be remembered for her generous and kind soul, beauty, infections smile, and the way she lit up a room. 

Emily is survived by...

Brenda Jo Goosman

Brenda Jo Goosman

Feb 25, 2025

Brenda Jo Goosman, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Munson Medical Center.Brenda was born on the 10th of May 1948 in Mount Pleasant, MI, to Kenneth “Red” Utterback and Mildred Utterback (Breedlove); where she grew up living in a house proudly on the West Side with her sister, next door to her Grandparents, Derward and Lillie...

James Paul Greenway

James Paul Greenway

Feb 24, 2025

James Paul Greenway, 73 of Wolverine, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Bay Bluffs.

The family has chosen to remember him privately. 

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Marilyn Ann Willits

Marilyn Ann Willits

Feb 24, 2025

Marilyn Ann Willits, 67, of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Born June 9, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, Marilyn was the daughter of Michael and Theresa (Zdrojkowski) Haley.

Marilyn grew up in Saginaw and graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1975. It was during her high school years that she met the love of her life,...

Marian E. Walker

Marian E. Walker

Feb 22, 2025

Marian Elizabeth Walker, affectionately known as Grandma Mary, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Milan and Julia Juronoc.

Mary is beloved by those who knew her and was a friend to all. Her kind, loving and caring spirit will be greatly missed. She spent most of her life...

LaVonne Brasseur

LaVonne Brasseur

Feb 22, 2025

LaVonne Brasseur, 77 of Harbor Springs, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Richard L. Annabel

Richard L. Annabel

Feb 22, 2025

Richard L. Annabel, 89 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Robert D. Roberts

Robert D. Roberts

Feb 22, 2025

Robert D. Roberts, affectionately known as Bob, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2025, in his lifelong hometown of Gaylord, Michigan. Born on October 18, 1957, Bob was a beloved figure in his community and left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

He graduated from Gaylord St. Marys in 1975, soon followed by college in 1976. Bob dedicated over...

Glen Steven Jaruzel

Glen Steven Jaruzel

Feb 20, 2025

Glen S. Jaruzel, 61 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Born in Gaylord, Michigan on May 10, 1963, he was the son of Edward and Ann (Korzecki) Jaruzel. Glen grew up in Gaylord, graduating from Gaylord High School in 1982. From 1987-1991 he served honorably in the United States Army.

Glen loved the outdoors, so his years...

Patricia L. Miner

Patricia L. Miner

Feb 18, 2025

Patricia L. Miner, 73 of Boyne City, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately. 

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

Cynthia A. Steffel

Cynthia A. Steffel

Feb 17, 2025

Cynthia A. Steffel, a beloved grandmother, mother, sister and friend, left this world on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on April 26, 1953, in Petoskey, the daughter of Charles and Augusta (Dvoracek) Bauman.

She is survived by her two children, Kristina (Alexander) Vollmer of Gaylord, Charles (Susan) Steffel of Gaylord; also, like a son, Matthew (Elizabeth) McDermott...

Cynthia Lee McCutcheon

Cynthia Lee McCutcheon

Feb 16, 2025

Cynthia Lee McCutcheon, 62 of Elmira, passed away at home on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Born on April 4, 1962, in Flint, she is the daughter of James and Earlie (Thomas) Cull. Cindy grew up in Burton, graduating from Burton Bendle High School in 1982.

Cindy worked as a cashier for Meijer in Flint, where she worked for 14 years. Shortly after...

Marian D. Johnson

Marian D. Johnson

Feb 14, 2025

Marian Day Johnson, 97 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Blissfull Cottage. 

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Joanne Louise Finnegan

Joanne Louise Finnegan

Feb 13, 2025

Joanne Louise Sharp Finnegan, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Munson Grayling Hospital in Grayling.

Born on July 10, 1936, in Flint, she was the daughter of John and Bernice (Struble) Bloss. Joanne grew up in Flint, where she married William I. Sharp Jr. on October 16, 1951. They raised their family of five in Flint, Grand...

Theresa Jayne Ozenberger

Theresa Jayne Ozenberger

Feb 13, 2025

Theresa Jayne Ozenberger, 92 of Harbor Springs, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Bay Bluffs.  The family will remember her privately. 

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John L. Stickney, Jr.

John L. Stickney, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

John Leroy Stickney Jr., 73 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at a later date. 

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Barbara A. Rivard

Barbara A. Rivard

Feb 11, 2025

Barbara Ann Rivard, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born August 10, 1940, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (March) Burke. 

 Growing up in Rhode Island, Barbara would talk fondly about childhood memories of spending time with family swimming in Cape Cod. Barbara was an avid walker, putting...

Richard W. Leitelt

Richard W. Leitelt

Feb 11, 2025

Richard W. Leitelt, 73 of Brutus, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 

 Rick was born April 5, 1951, the fifth child to Robert and Lucille Leitelt. After moving to Flint, the family increased by eight more children. Rick attended Holy Rosary School and also took college classes at Mott College. In 1972, he moved...

Berny E. Cole

Berny E. Cole

Feb 11, 2025

Berny E Cole, 95, of Vanderbilt Michigan, passed away peacefully at Aspen Ridge Assisted Care Facility in Gaylord on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025.

Berny was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 16,1929. Raised in Vanderbilt, Berny attended Vanderbilt Area Schools. 

On October 25, 1947, Berny was married to Wilma Jean Green. He later served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952-53,...

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