Obituaries

Kimberley T. Fiel

Kimberley T. Fiel

Oct 5, 2026

Kimberley Therese Fiel, 66 of Boyne City, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord.The family will remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Timothy Leonard Simon

Timothy Leonard Simon

Oct 4, 2026

Timothy Leonard Simon, 64, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a deep sense of loss for all who knew and loved him.

Tim was born on January 29, 1962, to Leonard and Evelyn Simon. He grew up with several brothers and sisters, Linda (Ron) Dunkel, Sandy Lincoln, Dale, Patti (Gary) Wolff, Kathy,...

Kathaleen A. Cole

Kathaleen A. Cole

Oct 3, 2026

Kathaleen "Kathy" Cole of Petoskey passed on to Heaven on October 3, 2026, at her home in Resort Township. In recent years, and especially these past months, she was in the loving care of her family. To know Kathaleen was to love her. She was born Kathaleen Ann LaPaugh on December 20, 1930 in Gratiot County, Michigan. She grew into...

Donna F. Robinson

Donna F. Robinson

Oct 2, 2026

Donna Faye Robinson, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026.The family will remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Daniel L. Midyett

Daniel L. Midyett

Oct 1, 2026

Daniel L. Midyett, 67 of Alanson, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at home.A full obituary will be updated.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Claude Chester McGeorge

Claude Chester McGeorge

Sep 29, 2026

Claude McGeorge, 95 years old, went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2026, in Jackson, MI in the presence of family. He was born to Chester and Pauline (Boyton) McGeorge on November 2, 1930. He married Marilyn Morrison on August 21, 1954. They had three children; Douglas (Sandy) McGeorge, David McGeorge (deceased), and Susan (Gary) Woodliff. He was...

Renee C. Kozlowski

Renee C. Kozlowski

Sep 29, 2026

Renee Clara Kozlowski, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 29, 2026 surrounded by her children at the age of 69. Born on November 15, 1956, in Detroit, MI, Renee's life was defined by her unwavering spirit and passion for helping others. She dedicated over 30 years to a successful career as a realtor, bringing joy to...

Carol Ann Armour

Carol Ann Armour

Sep 27, 2026

"The body is only a garment. How many times you have changed your clothing in this life, yet because of this you would not say that you have changed. Similarly, when you give up this bodily dress at death you do not change. You are just the same,

an immortal soul, a child of God."

-Paramahansa Yogananda

Carol Ann (Siroskey)...

Kenneth Edward Maly

Kenneth Edward Maly

Sep 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, and deep gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of Kenneth Edward Maly, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Surrounded by loved ones, Ken was called home peacefully on September 25, 2026, at the age of 84. To know Ken was to know a good story, a hearty laugh, and...

Michael Stewart Reynolds

Michael Stewart Reynolds

Sep 24, 2026

Michael S. Reynolds, 67, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 24, 2026, at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, MI, with his wife, mother, daughter, and sisters by his side.

Mike enjoyed spending his time creating things from wood and resin. Elvis was his idol, the Dallas Cowboys, his favorite NFL football team. Mike cherished the time he had with his grandchildren. Mike tried...

Mark V. Schneider

Mark V. Schneider

Sep 24, 2026

Mark Vincent Schneider, 67, passed away September 24, 2026, in Waters, Michigan.

There are some people who enter a room quietly, and there are some who arrive with a story.

Mark always had a story.

A story in his voice, a story in his hands, a story in the way his face changed when he remembered something worth telling.

You did not simply listen...

Jeffery Clarence Leaman

Jeffery Clarence Leaman

Sep 24, 2026

Jeffery Clarence Leaman, 62, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In the months leading up to his passing, Jeff professed repentance and belief in the risen Lord, Jesus Christ.

Jeff was born in Petoskey, Michigan, and grew up in East Jordan. Throughout his...

Janette Louise Mathews

Janette Louise Mathews

Sep 24, 2026

Janette Louise Mathews, 87 of Harbor Springs, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at home.

Born in Marion, MI on August 12, 1939, the daughter of Jewell and Theda (Lux) Swartz.

Janette married the love of her life, Max on December 17, 1960. Together they share many adventures together on their blue Honda trike, affectionately named Blue Thunder. During the...

Norman Decker

Norman Decker

Sep 24, 2026

Norman C. Decker, 93 of Carp Lake, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Medilodge of Cheboygan.The family will remember him privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Joy L. Brasseur

Joy L. Brasseur

Sep 23, 2026

Joy Brasseur, 70, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Vanderbilt, MI.

She is survived by her husband Neil Brasseur of Vanderbilt, her son Nathan Brasseur, and daughters Jessica Slater, Heather Kuss, Kelsi Brasseur, and Arianna Fennell (foster), her brother Kelly, and sisters Wendy and Cindy, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the loving grandma of eight and...

Lois Pauline Elzinga

Lois Pauline Elzinga

Sep 23, 2026

Lois Pauline Elzinga, 90, a longtime resident of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord. She was born in Petoskey on July 22, 1936, the daughter of Oliver and Pauline (White) Garver.

Lois graduated from Petoskey High School in 1954, and moved to Charlevoix to raise her family, where she worked at the city...

Brian F. Hawkins

Brian F. Hawkins

Sep 22, 2026

Brian F. Hawkins, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at home.His dear friends and family will remember him privately.Please share your memories and personal messages on his guestbook below.

Donna Lee Edgmon

Donna Lee Edgmon

Sep 22, 2026

Donna Lee Edgmon, aged 92, of Wolverine, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. Born on July 12, 1934, in Wolverine, she lived a life rich in love and family. A dedicated homemaker, Donna cherished her role in creating a warm and nurturing environment for her loved ones.For many years, Donna was a devoted military wife to her beloved...

Patricia Marie Smith

Patricia Marie Smith

Sep 19, 2026

Patricia Marie Smith, 80 of Mio, passed away on September 19, 2026. She is now with her husband, Herbert Smith and her brother, Gerald Bodecker.Patricia was born in Ohio and grew up with her brother Gerald. She eventually made her way to Michigan and found work as a line worker, packing parts for General Motors, in Belleville, MI. It was...

Gregory Bruce Norton

Gregory Bruce Norton

Sep 19, 2026

Gregory "Gregg" Bruce Norton of Gaylord, Michigan, and St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was 66.

Gregg was a man's man. Born to a Michigan state trooper and raised in-and by-the Wolverine State, he answered the call to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force as soon as he could after graduating from Gaylord...