Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Elizabeth H. Snell, 85 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Born in Houghton, MI on April 19, 1935, she was the daughter of Leo and Helen (Huhta) Leveque.

For over 30 years Elizabeth worked as a medical assistant where she enjoyed taking care of the patients....

Apr 12, 2021

David M. Duffield, 68 of Gaylord, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021.

Dave was born on September 29, 1952 in Gaylord, the son of George and Pearl (Thomas) Duffield.  He was a lifelong Gaylord resident and graduate of Gaylord High School.

Dave loved the Gaylord community and he served it...

Apr 11, 2021

Bonnie Mae Cole, 89 of Petoskey, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.

Born on June 18, 1931 in Charlevoix, she was the daughter of Ernest and Inga (Anderson) Smith.  She grew up in Charlevoix and was a graduate of Charlevoix High School.

Bonnie furthered her education at North...

Apr 11, 2021

Catherine Lynne Tousley, age 66, of Elmira, Michigan, passed away at 12:05 am Sunday, April 11th, 2021.

Cathy was born on February 15, 1955, in Jackson, Tennessee to Gladys Lynn and David Brooks Simmons.

She has affectionately always been called “Kissy” by her grandchildren.  Not one for tradition, she enjoyed this nickname in lieu of grandma....

Apr 10, 2021

Clifford L. “Buck” Moyer, 76 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 20, 1944 in Lewiston, he was the son of Clifford C. and Betty (Cauchon) Moyer.

Buck worked in construction for a few years before beginning his career as a machine setup...

Apr 10, 2021

Virginia V. Adams, 93 of Gaylord and formerly of Cheboygan and Lewiston, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at The Brook in Gaylord. She was born on July 29, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of Frank and Marie Malecek.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (David) Hart of Cheboygan, Patricia (Al) Sitz of Johannesburg and Judy...

Apr 9, 2021

Norman Lee Thomas, 87 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Apr 8, 2021

Joseph Alexander “Joe” Burns, age 58, of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away at 10 AM on Thursday, April 8th, 2021.

Joe was born on July 17th, 1962 in Petoskey, Michigan, to his loving parents Florence and Robert Burns, the sixth of eight children.

He was known for his great sense of humor, outgoing personality, strong...

Apr 5, 2021

Richard Parnell Irland, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Born in Fulton, New York on March 9, 1944, he was the son of Raymond and Clara (Callaway) Irland.

After graduating from high school, Richard served his country honorably with multiple periods of service in the Marine Corps, Navy, Army...

Apr 2, 2021

Gerald Gordon “Jerry” Loll, 82 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Jerry was born in Big Rapids, Michigan on January 22, 1939, the son of Gordon F. and Alma G. (Lawrence) Loll.  He grew up in Big Rapids with his parents and seven siblings, graduating from Big Rapids High School...

Mar 30, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Gage, 79 of Wolverine, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born on November 27, 1941 in Detroit, he was the son of Giles and Cecilia (Bosnakowicz) Gage.  Gene grew up in Warren, MI with his parents and five siblings and graduated from East Detroit High School in 1959....

Mar 29, 2021

John Charles Dingens was born an only child in the hardscrabble steel city of Lackawanna, NY, and left a legacy of a successful college football career at University of Detroit, a long and fruitful career with Ford Motor Co, a college sweetheart wife and six children who have given him 21 grandchildren to carry on his name and memories. ...

Mar 28, 2021

Lynn Murray Hamp II, 59 of Mancelona, passed away at home on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 15, 1961, he was the son of Lynn and Loetta (Lyon) Hamp.

Lynn had many talents, working over the years in constructions and painting and at a number of factories.  Fishing was his...

Mar 28, 2021

Frederick W. Priestley, 87 of Wolverine, passed away at home on Sunday, March 28, 2021.  Additional information is pending and will follow soon.

Mar 26, 2021

John E. Northington, 64 of Wolverine, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Health Center-Alpena.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of William C. and Maxine E. (Luzius) Northington.  John later moved to Michigan, living in Hale for several years.  In Hale, he met his future wife, Elizabeth Ann Miller.  They were married...

Mar 22, 2021

Updated with service information...

LaVerne E. Peterson, 91 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. Born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 31, 1929, she was the daughter of Herbert and Wilhelmina (Minni) (Pellman) Hautla.

LaVerne moved to Petoskey in 1983 with her husband Fred and opened the antique...

Mar 22, 2021

Gerald Bellman, 82 of Bellaire, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Mar 22, 2021

Thomas Kath, 63 of Cross Village, passed away at home on Monday, March 22, 2021.  Arrangements are pending and will follow later.

Mar 20, 2021

Michael J. Thomas, 66 of Elmira, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Mar 19, 2021

Jack J. Peebles, 83 of East Jordan, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at home.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.