All Obituaries

Beatrice Skaggs, age 93, of The Brook in Cheboygan passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Cheboygan Hospice House after a short illness. Beatrice was born September 14, 1929 in Rogers City, Michigan to Louis and Katherine (Kaszubowski) Mertz, the youngest of four daughters.  On June 6, 1953 she married James Skaggs at St. Monica Catholic Church in Afton, Michigan.  They were married for 62 years before his passing in January 2015.  They raised beef cattle on their farm in...

Karl Ronald Hagerman, age 82, passed away on March 27th, 2023, in his home. Karl, who went by "Ron" or "Ronnie", was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 19th, 1940. After high school, Ron served in the Navy. Once he was discharged, he returned to Ann Arbor, where he worked for Edwards Brothers INC, until his retirement. He was the son of Ronald and Lucille (Miller) Hagerman. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siblings, Gail Thomas, Robert...

Brian James Warner, 23, passed away unexpectedly and far too soon, March 26, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan after sustaining injuries from a one vehicle accident Saturday March 25, 2023. Brian was born August 14, 1999 to Kenneth Paul Waldron II and Kimberly Sue Warner. Brian was a loving grandson, son, nephew, brother, cousin, and friend. He was an excellent bowler who bowled in high school and after high school in leagues in Boyne City and Petoskey. He...

Orville Junior Hill, 80, of Levering passed away  Sunday March 26, 2023 at home. Orville was born August 8, 1942 in Flint to Orville Lee and Violet (Yager) Hill.  He grew up in Flint and went to Beacher High School.  Orville married Mary Ginop August 2, 1969 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cheboygan. He served in the United States Army for 8 years and was active in the VVA and VVA color guard. Orville spent most of his working life at the paper mill in Cheboygan operating a...

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall her live: And whosever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11: 25-26 KJV She believed, and on March 24th, 2023, Margaret Ann Campeau (Fisher) took her first breath in Heaven, in the very presence of her savior. Born on the 16th of July, 1936, to Charles Edward Fisher and Mary Margaret (Clark) in Cheboygan, Michigan, Margaret was one of several...

Joyce M. Shagonaby, 74, of Harbor Springs, died March 24, 2023 at Hiland Cottage. Joyce was born July 16, 1948, in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Horace and Margaret (Saurman) Hungerford. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Petoskey, Michigan. On August 17, 1990, she married Robert Shagonaby. Joyce worked as a curator for the Blackbird Museum in Harbor Springs. She enjoyed crocheting blankets to gift to family and friends. She was a great cook. Joyce was very involved...

Robert “Ryan” Cloud, 38, of Bloomfield Hills, died March 22, 2023, at his family home on Walloon Lake. Ryan was born May 22, 1984, in Rochester, the son of Jack Cloud and Roberta “Bobbie” (Young) Tweddle. He grew up in Bloomfield Hills and attended school at Seaholm High School in Birmingham. He was active in football and hockey and graduated in 2002. He attended DePaul University in Chicago for his undergraduate degree and University of Michigan Law School. He...

Edith Stella “Deda” LaVeque (Robiadek), 92, of Cheboygan, passed away peacefully, comfortable and content in her own home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born December 15, 1930 in Cheboygan, the daughter of Paul and Stella Robiadek (Kolaski). She grew up in Cheboygan and attended school at Cheboygan Elementary and High School, graduating in 1948. She was born and raised at The Tannery. On July 29, 1950 she married Richard “Dick” LaVeque in Cross Village. They...

David Jon Huzek, 80, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully at Hiland Cottage on March 21, 2023. David was born June 21, 1942, in Petoskey to George “Pete” and Vera (Bradley) Huzek. David is survived by three children, Mark (Melissa) Huzek of Montana, Kelly (Terry) Derenzy of East Jordan and Todd Huzek of Boyne Falls; his sister Peggy (James) Brecheisen of Petoskey; four grandchildren, Jamie Fortune, Chad Fortune, Nick Huzek and Allie Huzek; and two great-grandchildren, twins...

On March 21, 2023, Robert M. Speeter, age 67, passed away at his home with family at his side. Throughout his recent health struggles, Bob remained bravely positive. Bob was born on September 24, 1955 to parents Mildred and Merrill Speeter. He was raised in Kalamazoo along with his three brothers, John, Bill, and Tom and his sister, Ginner. Together they enjoyed family trips to New York City and the Stratford Shakespear Festival in Canada. Bob recalled the fun he and his siblings had...