Obituaries

Terry T. Westfall

Terry T. Westfall

Nov 10, 2025

Terry T. Westfall, 82 of Vanderbilt, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Munson Medical Center.

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Max Weldon Mathews

Max Weldon Mathews

Nov 7, 2025

Max Weldon Mathews, 83 of Harbor Springs, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at home. 

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Karen L. Wells

Karen L. Wells

Nov 7, 2025

Karen L. Wells, 51 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at McLaren Flint Hospital. 

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Myrtle Ann Vieau

Myrtle Ann Vieau

Nov 5, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Myrtle Ann Vieau, who was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2025. Born in Rochester, Michigan, on May 25, 1943, Myrtle lived a life overflowing with faith, laughter, and devotion. She passed peacefully at her daughter’s home in Gaylord, surrounded by love.

Myrtle...

Florence A. VanEvery

Florence A. VanEvery

Nov 4, 2025

Florence A. (Zawadzki) Van EveryJuly 10, 1937 - November 4, 2025Florence A. "Flo" (Zawadzki) Van Every was born on July 10, 1937, in Niagara Falls, New York, to John and Genevieve "Jenny" (Kania) Zawadzki. Both of her parents were also born in Niagara Falls to Polish immigrant families. Flo spent her early years surrounded by the Kania and Zawadzki families...

Karl A. Scheiterlein

Karl A. Scheiterlein

Nov 4, 2025

Karl A. Scheiterlein, born on May 13, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, left this world peacefully on November 4, 2025, in Petoskey, Michigan. He was a devoted accountant who dedicated many years of his professional life to serving the Railroad company. His work ethic and commitment to excellence were evident in all that he did.

Karl graduated from Pershing High School in...

Dorothy Ann Dahnke

Dorothy Ann Dahnke

Nov 2, 2025

Dorothy Ann Dahnke, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at The Brook in Gaylord.

Born in Covington, Indiana on July 22, 1939, she was the daughter of Frank and Velma (Clarkston) Brown.

On June 21, 1958, Dorothy married Gordon Dahnke in Lafayette, Indiana. They were long time residents of the Lansing area, where Dorothy was the administrator of Burcham...

Cynthia I. (Grusczynski) Krasucki

Cynthia I. (Grusczynski) Krasucki

Nov 2, 2025

Cynthia I. (Grusczynski) Krasucki, 76, of Gaylord, MI passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025. Cindy was born in Grayling, MI on September 9, 1949. She was the daughter of Joseph T Grusczynski and Ramona Gocha Grusczynski.

Cindy graduated from St Mary High School, Gaylord in 1967. She went on to earn a MA in Languages from Wayne State University in...

Germaine Clouse

Germaine Clouse

Nov 1, 2025

Germaine Clouse, 73, of Harbor Springs, Michigan, and formerly of Petoskey, Michigan, passed away on November 1, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Germaine was born on September 19, 1952, in Marinette, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence and Verna Grosse. She moved with her family to Petoskey, Michigan, in her mid-teens and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1971.

Shortly...

Gary L. Vieau Sr.

Gary L. Vieau Sr.

Oct 31, 2025

Gary L Vieau Sr, 82 of Cheboygan, Michigan passed away on October 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on February 13,1943 to John and Clara (Frasier) Vieau. Gary married Blanche M. Cater on September 30, 1964 and they were married 40 years. Over the years he had many occupations and was...

Sharon E. Enbody

Sharon E. Enbody

Oct 31, 2025

Sharon E. Enbody, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was born on January 21, 1948, in Edmore, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, a place she cherished as home.

Sharon lived a life dedicated not only to her family but also to her career and community. She graduated in 1966...

Carol A. Smith

Carol A. Smith

Oct 30, 2025

Carol A. Smith, 73 of Petoskey, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Villa at the Bay.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Calvin L. Kemp

Calvin L. Kemp

Oct 26, 2025

Calvin (Cal) LeRoy Kemp was born in Alpena, MI on August 28, 1959, to James Rozzell Kemp and Fern Bernice Kemp (Walker) as their sixth child. He passed unexpectedly, yet peacefully at home on Sunday October 26, 2025. As an unwavering servant of the Lord, Calvin led a life steeped in faith as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

After meeting...

Kathleen L. Skowronski

Kathleen L. Skowronski

Oct 25, 2025

Kathleen Leone Skowronski, 73 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Woodland Acres in Gaylord.

A lifelong Gaylord resident, Kathy was born at Otsego Memorial Hospital on April 27, 1952. She was the daughter of Calvin “Red” and Lillie Bell (Moorehead) Simpson.

While attending Gaylord High School, Kathy met Dwain A. Skowronski, who attended St. Mary High School. They both...

Raymond J. LaRoche IV

Raymond J. LaRoche IV

Oct 22, 2025

Raymond J. LaRoche IV, 41 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Munson Health Otsego Memorial Hospital.

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Chester T. Pieniozek

Chester T. Pieniozek

Oct 22, 2025

Chester Pieniozek of Brutus, Michigan passed away on October 22, 2025 at the age of 88 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Chet was born and raised on the family farm in Bentley, Michigan and graduated from Standish-Sterling High School. He raised his family in Pinconning and upon retiring from General Motors in Bay City, he lived 40 years in...

Mary Katherine LeBourdais

Mary Katherine LeBourdais

Oct 22, 2025

Mary Katherine Lebourdais, 76 of Frederic, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Known to most as Mary Kay, and "Boo" to her family and closest friends, she battled cancer for three years, with grace and dignity, guided by her faith, with the support and love of her family and friends.

Born in Detroit on January 13, 1949, she...

Eugene L. Thornton

Eugene L. Thornton

Oct 19, 2025

Capt. Eugene L. “Gene” Thornton, USAF, 88 of Lewiston, Michigan peacefully took his final flight into the wild blue yonder on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Gene was born May 9, 1937, in Houston, Texas to Winfred R. Thornton and Edna Marie (Christensen) Thornton. He grew up in LaPorte, Texas and attended LaPorte High School. Upon graduation he enrolled...

Brian K. Magill

Brian K. Magill

Oct 18, 2025

Brian K. Magill, 65 of Boyne City, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

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Jan M. Cook

Jan M. Cook

Oct 18, 2025

Jan Marie Cook, 71 of Gaylord passed away peacefully October 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her husband, Dean Cook; children, Brandi (Ralph M) Hillman and Natasha (David) Rupple, Dean T. Cook and Chad (Angie) Cook; grandchildren, Kala, Paige, Brandon, Heidi, Alex H, Wesley, Emily, Ian, Morgan, Adrianna, Mikayla and Austin; great-grandchildren, Allie, Bryson, Marshall and...