All Obituaries

Linda Lee Woodruff, 75 of Cheboygan passed away Tuesday January 26, 2021.  Linda was born February 5, 1945 in Greenville, MI  to Lawrence and Hilma (Smith) Wilcome.  She grew up in Cheboygan and graduated from Cheboygan Catholic High School in 1963.  On April 30, 1966 she married Richard Woodruff in Cheboygan where they made their home.  Linda had been  employed at several locations in Cheboygan including Krogers Grocery, Cheboygan Lumber Co. and did secretarial...

Edwin Robert Williamson, of Horton Bay, left this earth and was greeted into the arms of Jesus on January 25, 2021. Ed was born August 23, 1946, in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Marian (Phillips) Williamson. Ed graduated from East Jordan High School in 1965 and attended NCMC until he was drafted into the Army in 1966. Ed fought in the Vietnam War from 1967-1968 and was honorably discharged. During his time in the Army he received several medals of which he was most proud of earning the expert...

Kenneth Hoover of Springvale Township was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2021. Ken was born on July 27, 1923 to Robert and Ann Elizabeth Hoover. He grew up and attended school in Springvale Township, MI. He graduated from Petoskey High School. Ken married the love his life of 70 years, Mae Eichler on January 5, 1944 at the United Missionary Church in Bliss Township. They made their home in Petoskey where they raised three children: Carol, Kenneth, and...

Brian Keith Lawless, 56, of Cheboygan, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home. Brian was born in Pontiac on April 20, 1964, the son of Larry and Bette June (Kit). Brian grew up in Lapeer, where he graduated from high school and went on to serve in the United States Army for four years. Brian loved to hunt, race derby cars, was an avid outdoorsman and car aficionado, and enjoyed working with his hands. He was a father, son, brother, friend, and a very independent,...

Shirley Anderson Toaz of Petoskey, Michigan died at her home on Walloon Lake on January 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  The matriarch of the Anderson clan, she was loved and admired by friends and family alike, warming them with her smile, encouraging them with her words and making them feel like they were the most important person in the world when she was with them. Born Shirley Jean Marzean in Alpena on November 2, 1926, to Anthony and Evelyn Marzean, she moved with her...

Constance Loraine Lee, 74, passed away at her home in Indian River on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Constance was born in Redford, Michigan on November 18, 1946, the daughter of Trudy and Irv Feldman. Constance grew up moving around a lot because of her father's enlistment in the Air Force. She later earned her degree in cosmetology and opened her own business in her basement in Plymouth. Constance enjoyed sewing, listening to music, bowling, jazzercise, garage sales, shopping, dollar...

Lou Ann (Peg) Crozier, 91 of Boyne City, MI died in January 16, 2021. The Rev. Cloud Poy of Boyne City United Methodist Church held a private family burial on January 19, 2021. Another celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Lou Ann Crozier was born 12/4/1929 in Boyne City, Michigan to Leona (Cataline) and Leo Erickson. She grew up in Boyne City and attended Boyne City, graduating in 1947. On March 27, 1948 she married Howard E. Crozier, SR in Boyne City. Peg was a waitress...

Elizabeth (Betty) Strieby, of Mackinaw City and formerly of Luther, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, surrounded by her children. She was 94. Betty was born on December 10, 1926 in Chicago to Carl and Elizabeth (Spevacek) Fabian of Downers Grove, Illinois. She graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1945. Betty married Herbert Strieby Jr. on January 24, 1948 in Downers Grove and they lived in Westmont, Illinois prior to moving to Luther in 1958. Betty was a former member of the Church of...

James “Jimmy” Michael Binienda, age 69 passed away January 19, 2021 at Wellspring Senior Living in Fairview.  He was born March 25, 1951 to Sigmund and Clara (Bukowski) Binienda in Detroit. Jim is survived by his loving wife Sandy of 32 years, daughter Meagan (Phil) Grim of Shepherd, son Michael of Alanson, and daughter Emily (Eric) Gill of Vanderbilt, brothers; Ronald (Marianne), Robert (Mary), Gary (Karen), Thomas (Debbie), Daniel (Michele), and many nieces and...

James K. “Jim” Maynard, age 83, of Cheboygan passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Medilodge of Rogers City. He was born February 1, 1937 in Bay City, the son of Harold and Martha (Knaffle) Maynard of Rogers City. He graduated from Rogers City High School in 1955 and Ferris Institute (FSU) in 1957. On March 4, 1961, Jim married Carolyn Johnson who preceded him in death in 1983. He married Myrna McClintock on August 4, 1984 and she preceded him in death in 2011. Jim had worked...