Obituaries

Nov 5, 2019

Rocco Nunnari Jr, 80 of Grayling, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Nov 4, 2019

Charlotte Eleanor Wolf, 89 of Alanson, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  A graveside service for Charlotte and her late husband, Earl, will be held in the spring at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Johannesburg.

Nov 2, 2019

James H. "Jim" Richardson, 35 of Carrboro, NC and formerly of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm November 3, 2019. He was born September 12, 1984 in Gaylord. He graduated from Gaylord High School in 2003. He attended Washtenaw Community College and then moved to Carrboro, NC.

Jim was a unique, one of a kind man. He...

Oct 31, 2019

Laurie Lynn Luebke, 59 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home with her family on Thursday, October 31, 2019.  Memorial service arrangements are pending.

Oct 29, 2019

Dennis M. Crawley, 68 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Oct 26, 2019

Gerald Willobee, 82 of Trout Lake, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Oct 20, 2019

Michael Edward Peplinski, 64 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at home.

Born in Renfew, Ontario, Canada on February 12, 1955, Mike was the son of Leonard and Catherine (Brydges) Peplinski.

Mike served in the Canadian armed forces with the 2nd Battalion, Irish Regiment of Canada, attaining the rank of Master Corporal. ...

Oct 19, 2019

William D. Harrison, 77 of Grayling, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Oct 18, 2019

Earl L. Henry, 84 of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Hillman on November 5, 1934, Earl was the son of Willis and Carletta (Putnam) Henry.  A longtime Genesee County resident, he was a 1953 graduate of Mary Crapo High School in Swartz Creek.

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Oct 18, 2019

Gary Jay Kimberly, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2019 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord.

Born on May 26, 1933 in Cheboygan, Gary was the son of Ceryl and Pearl (Buvia) Kimberly.  He grew up in Detroit where he graduated from Cass Tech High School, where he was captain of the basketball...

Oct 16, 2019

Orrilla E. Cave, 93 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Northland AFC Home in Vanderbilt.

Born in Detroit on October 24, 1925, Orrilla was the daughter of John and Alice (Holcomb) Rowe.

On June 2, 1944, she married the love of her life, Robert L. Cave.  She was a devoted wife,...

Oct 14, 2019

Constance Mary Rozanski, 91 of Grayling, passed away at home on Monday, October 14, 2019.  Memorial service arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Oct 12, 2019

Virginia A. Kassuba, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord. Born on June 9, 1926 in New Boston, MI., she was the daughter of Frank and Antonia Klauza.

In 1976 Louis and Virginia moved from Flat Rock back to Gaylord. She was a longtime parishioner at St. Mary Cathedral where she was...

Oct 11, 2019

Lena M. Putman fell asleep in death on Friday, October 11, 2019 at McReynolds Hall. Born on October 2, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI and was 91 years of age at death. Lena was the daughter of Anthony and Almeda (Rorer) Duchoski. Lena met Donald E. Putman Sr. after World War II where he served in the U.S. Army with...

Oct 9, 2019

Donald (Don) Robert Buist, 84, of Gaylord, Michigan and Fort Myers, Florida passed away after a long illness on October 9, 2019 at home.

Don was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 23, 1935 to the late Robert (Bert) and Lillian (Williams) Buist.  Don graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1954 and the University of Michigan...

Oct 8, 2019

James Darwin Maxwell, 63 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at home.  Services will be held in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Oct 7, 2019

Donald (Don) Cothran, age 72, of Petoskey, Michigan, previously of Garden City, MI.

We heartfully regret to share the passing of Don, he joined many loved ones in Heaven on October 7, 2019.  Don passed surrounded by his family, just as he wished.

He was married 50 years to his wife Jeanne. He was a...

Oct 7, 2019

Janet Dorothy Holland, 78 of Alanson, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on September 12, 1941 in Owosso, Michigan, Janet was the daughter of Robert J. and Bernice A. (Rondo) Sparkia. She grew up in Corunna where she graduated from Corunna High School in 1959.

Janet received...

Oct 7, 2019

Peter K. Loepke,  80, of Harbor Springs, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Born in Lansing on January 18, 1939, Pete was the son of Edward and Lucille (Lakin) Loepke.

Pete graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1957. Upon graduation, he attended Lansing Community College and earned his associate...

Oct 6, 2019

Indalecio Lopez, 52 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in New Buffalo, Michigan.  Arrangements there are being handled by the Ott-Haverstock Funeral Chapel of Michigan City, Indiana.