Obituaries
Gary James Isaman
Feb 14, 2023
Gary James Isaman, age 73, of Gaylord, MI passed away February 14, 2023.
Gary was born in Petoskey, MI and grew up in Troy, MI where he attended Troy High.
He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and, after returning home, he spent his career as a real estate appraiser.
Gary was an avid fly and ice...
Joyceann Marie Burgdorf
Feb 13, 2023
Joyceann Marie Burgdorf, 81 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 13, 2023.
Born in Flint, Michigan on August 31, 1941, she was the daughter of Louis M. and Gladys K. (Conroy) Collins. She moved to Gaylord with her family in the 1952. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Gaylord, Joyce...
Blanche Cecelia Blasius
Feb 7, 2023
Blanche Cecelia Blasius, 98 of Gaylord, formerly of Highland Park, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. A graveside service will be held later at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan.
Mark Lee Ashley
Feb 6, 2023
Mark Lee Ashley, 39 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Born on August 22, 1983, in Gaylord, he is the son of Kenneth and Myra (Matelski) Ashley.
Mark loved working with wood and he loved his job at AJD Forest Products in Grayling; he worked until his health no longer allowed it.
His...
Juanita D. Peterson
Feb 5, 2023
Juanita D. Peterson, 87 of Harbor Springs, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at home.
The family will remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Richard Seguin
Feb 5, 2023
Richard “Dick” Seguin, 95 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. Born in Ludington, Michigan on January 12, 1928, he was the son of Al and Esther Seguin.
Dick grew up in Ludington’s Fourth Ward attending Pere Marquette school and graduating from Ludington High School in 1946. He was active in many sports including track and football and in...
Mary E. Freeman
Feb 5, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Freeman, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, one week before reaching her 70th birthday.
Born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 12, 1953, she was the daughter of Richard and Donna (Lytle) Sawicki and a 1971 graduate of St. Lawrence Catholic High School in Utica.
Mary worked for several...
Nancy C. Ungerman
Feb 3, 2023
Nancy Camille Ungerman, 81 of Waters, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Crawford Continuing Care Center. She was born in Detroit, on September 23, 1941, the daughter of William and Grace Katke.
Nancy worked several years for Northeast Michigan Council of Governments then in her later years she worked for Walmart. She loved her job there, always meeting...
William F. Sechler
Feb 2, 2023
William F. "Bill" Sechler, 72 of Alanson, passed away at home on Thursday, February 2, 2023. His family will remember him privately.
Pamela S. Puroll
Jan 30, 2023
Pamela Sue (Parsel) Puroll, 69 of Boyne Falls, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Grandview Medical Care Facility. She was born in Charlevoix on September 30, 1953, the daughter of Howell and Lois (Hassinger) Parsel.
She loved anything to do with the outdoors, including camping, hunting, fishing, and traveling. She enjoyed playing softball, raising rabbits, and being active on...
Richard L. Boyd
Jan 28, 2023
Richard L. Boyd, 89 of Topinabee, passed away at Medilodge of Cheboygan on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.
Louis Thomas Dann
Jan 28, 2023
Louis T. Dann, 88 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Born in Mackinaw City, Michigan on August 28, 1934, he was the son of Elmer and Maude (Pierce) Dann.
Louie grew up in Mackinaw City where he was a star athlete for Mackinaw City Schools. Louie played basketball, football and ran track for the...
Paul N. Frisbey
Jan 26, 2023
Paul N. Frisbey, 85 of Alanson, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at home. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
William G. Benoit
Jan 25, 2023
William G. Benoit, 92 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Villa At The Bay.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Charles D. "Chuck" Percha
Jan 23, 2023
Charles D. “Chuck” Percha, 67 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Hiland Cottage. Born in Detroit on December 29, 1955, he was the son of Frank and Francis (Saelens) Percha.
Chuck was a handyman and the perfect homemaker. He took great care of his family and would always have dinner on the table, along with the...
Clark Ronald "Chum" Noirot
Jan 21, 2023
Clark Ronald Noirot was born on November 28, 1928, to Clark and Louise (Wolf) Noirot in Otsego County, Michigan.
Early in life he developed a love of animals and hunting with his dog and a pet raccoon. On cold winter mornings he got up early to go the Sparr one-room school house to start the fire in the wood stove.
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Terry J. Sanborn
Jan 20, 2023
Terry Jay Sanborn, 74 of Atlanta, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at The Porches. Born in Flint on August 1, 1948, he was the son of Jack and Orthella (Hamilton) Sanborn.
On March 16, 1968, in Flint, Michigan, he married the love of his life, Neva. He was drafted into the United States Army where he served for 2...
Ernest W. Schuster
Jan 20, 2023
Ernest W. Schuster, 68 of Wolverine, formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Friday, January 20, 2023. Arrangements for a spring memorial service will be announced later.
Michael Andrew Jaroche
Jan 17, 2023
Michael Andrew Jaroche, 55 of Wolverine, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Medilodge of Capitol Area in Lansing.
Born in Petoskey, Michigan on February 23, 1967, he is the son of Michael R. and Carol Jo (Prokop) Jaroche.
Michael graduated from Wolverine High School in 1985. During his youth he was a boxer, played basketball and baseball and was...
Helen A. Shattuck
Jan 17, 2023
Helen A. Shattuck, 81 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Hiland Cottage.
The family will remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
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