Obituaries

Mar 13, 2021

John M. Horvath, 65 of Wolverine, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor. Born in Detroit on April 24, 1955, John was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Horvath.

John grew up in the Catholic Church while serving as an Alter Boy at St. Bedes Catholic Church in Southfield for...

Mar 12, 2021

Nicole R. Coburn, 36 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2021. Born on June 28, 1984 in Flint, Nicole was the daughter of Lisa (Laviolette) and Michael Coburn.

In 2001 she graduated from Flint Central and then attended Mott Community College with a full ride scholarship. She pursued her dream of becoming a Registered...

Mar 11, 2021

Monica Lynn Meads, 51 of Carp Lake, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at home.

A memorial gathering will take place in the summer.

Mar 9, 2021

Desmond Wayne Ducsay, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Mar 6, 2021

Mary Kathryn Goepp, 91 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at August Haus in Gaylord.

Born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 21, 1929, she was the daughter of Leonard and Evelyn (Foley) Stack.  Kay grew up in Saginaw with her parents and two brothers, graduating from St. Andrew’s High School.

After high...

Mar 6, 2021

Jo Ann Burnett, 83, passed away Saturday 6, 2021 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Mar 4, 2021

James A. Thimmes “Fireman Jim”, 79 of Black Lake Onaway and formerly of Wyandotte passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born on September 16, 1941, he was the son of Henry and Rose (Truth) Thimmes.

Jim was a Firefighter for the City of Wyandotte. Once retired, he ventured back to Black...

Mar 2, 2021

Edith O. Dwyer, 80 of East Jordan and formerly of Morenci, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her daughter’s home in East Jordan.

She was born on January 14, 1941 in Morenci, the daughter of Jerald and Pauline (Schaeffer) Johnson.  She was the third of five children and was raised to work and cherish...

Mar 2, 2021

John L. Gasco, 72 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

A full obituary will be updated.

Mar 1, 2021

Roderick D. “Rod” Spencer, 82 of Boyne Falls, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Mallard Cove Assisted Living in Petoskey.

Born on February 21, 1939 in Boyne City, he was the son of Dale T. and Lorraine E. (Roderick) Spencer.  He grew up in Boyne City and was a 1958 graduate of Boyne City High...

Mar 1, 2021

Esther E. Winterlee, 84 of Lewiston, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.

Born on August 11, 1936 in Flint, Michigan, she was the daughter of John J. Sr. and Eulavee M. (Livingston) Converse.  She was a longtime Flint and Mt. Morris resident.  After retiring, she moved to Lewiston.

Esther worked for...

Feb 27, 2021

Donna Elaine Moore, 68 of Alanson, passed away at home on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Born on September 10, 1952 in Cameron, Texas, she was the daughter of Monroe and Margaret (Hoffman) Freeman.  She grew up in the small community of Blue, Texas and also lived in Austin, Texas.

On September 30, 1983, Donna married...

Feb 26, 2021

Jack R. Aumann, 67 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on July 3, 1953, he was the son of Raymond and Charlotte (Masserant) Aumann.  Jack grew up in Center Line and graduated from Center Line High School in 1971.

Jack worked with his best friend, Joe...

Feb 23, 2021

Danny Edward “Ed’ Churches, 74 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Born in Brighton, Michigan on May 28, 1946, he was the son of Harry Edward and Lucille Esther (Cain) Carpenter.

He served his country for four years in the U.S. Army.  Most of his life, Ed was professional carpenter. ...

Feb 21, 2021

Joseph A. Fronczak, 83, of Gaylord, passed away at McReynolds Hall on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

Born in Detroit on March 13, 1937, Joe was the son of August and Mary (Kuklinska) Fronczak.

On April 19, 1958, Joe married Charlene Hettinger at Ascension Catholic Church in Warren, MI, and together they raised 2 daughters.

Feb 20, 2021

Joanne M. Meldrum, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Woodland Acres in Gaylord.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 30, 1934, she was the daughter of Chester and Josephine (Rademacher) Meldrum.

Joanne received her bachelor’s degree from Dominican College of Racine in Wisconsin.  As a teacher, she taught in Wisconsin...

Feb 19, 2021

Diane K. Sholberg, 78 of Harbor Springs, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 peacefully at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Diane was born in Detroit on April 20, 1942, she was the daughter of Stanley and Clara (Kurtycz) Nogalski.

In 1959, Diane graduated from Edsel Ford High School where she was crowned homecoming queen. After school she worked...

Feb 16, 2021

Jill (Kidder) Hooker, 45 of Gaylord Michigan died on February 16, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Alpena Michigan on June 18, 1975 to Jane Kidder and the late Gerald Kidder. She graduated from Atlanta High School in 1993. She later went to Kirtland College and received her nursing degree as a LPN. She worked for...

Feb 14, 2021

Tracy Lynn (Williams) Bentley, 52 of Frederic, passed away at home on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 18, 1968, Tracy was the daughter of Lanny and Linda (McKendree) Williams.  She grew up in Saginaw where she spent much of her life.

On May 23, 2009, Tracy married David J....

Feb 14, 2021

Arlene B. Koscielniak, 82 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at home. Arlene was born in Gaylord on April 28, 1938 to Paul and Freda (Wingo) Hart.

In 1956, Arlene graduated from Gaylord High School. She then married Joseph and had they had three children. Arlene was the glue that raised her children once...