All Obituaries

Suzanne Margaret Portman, 85 of Cheboygan, passed away  Friday May 7, 2021. Suzanne was born December 3, 1935 to John and Elizabeth (Glynn) Kleabir in Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and attended Bentley High. On August 27, 1955 she married Donald Aloysius Portman in Livonia. She was a bowling coach, girl scout leader and cub scout den mother. Suzanne enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, travelling near and far, dancing, art and anything to do with family and friends.  She was a...

Lillian M. Reynolds, age 88, of Cheboygan passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suffolk, VA.  She was born December 26, 1931 in Cheboygan, the daughter of Emil and Ida (McLean) Schoenith. On December 21, 1950 she married Dellmar Reynolds who preceded her in death in January 2011. Lillian had worked in the food and hotel industry and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed flower gardening, rides in the country and of course, the casinos. Her greatest joy was...

Gregory T. Eustice, age 67, of Cheboygan passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Castle Rock Retirement Center in St. Ignace after a long battle with mental illness. He was born November 30, 1953 in Cheboygan, the son of Robert and Josephine “Jo” (Jankoviak) Eustice. Greg graduated from Cheboygan Catholic High School in 1971 where he enjoyed playing football and basketball. He attended Ferris State College for post graduate studies before returning home to Cheboygan to work...

Laurence “Larry” F. Shubel, 83, of Petoskey, died May 4, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Larry was born on July 25, 1937, in Caro, Michigan, the son of Gilbert and Ethel (Foster) Shubel. He spent much of his early life in Port Austin and attended college at Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan. Larry worked as a captain on fish research boat the Channel and that is where he met the love of his life, Sherrie Elliott. They met in 1978 while...

Victor Eugene Ayers (92) of Boyne City passed away on March 30, 2021 Victor was born on March 19, 1929 to Lucille and Clifford Ayers in Flint, Michigan.  He lived in the lumber camps between Elmira and Gaylord until he was about 5 years old.  The family then moved to East Jordan where he graduated from High School in 1947.  He worked at the East Jordan Iron Works for several years, while also working at Eveline Orchards and at his Dad’s garage.  In 1959 he moved...

John “Jack” Weber, Sr., passed away February 3, 2021, at his home in Harbor Springs at the age of 87. Jack was born February 8, 1933, in Petoskey to Rose (Schmoldt) and Edwin Weber. He grew up in Petoskey and after graduating from Petoskey High School in 1951, served in the U.S. Army for two years. He worked at Harbor Point Golf Course for 25 years, where he also played in the men’s golf league. Prior to Harbor Point, Jack worked for Harbor Springs Public Schools,...

Our mother, Myrtle L. Wasylewski, 96, was born February 5, 1925 to Ella (Johnson) and Chester Brannon in Boyne City, Michigan. She passed away April 30, 2021 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, Michigan. On May 4, 1946 she married Vincent (Bill) Wasylewski. Vincent preceded her in death on July 3, 1990. Myrtle and Vincent are survived by their children: Barbara (Donald) Allerding, James (Ruth) Wasylewski; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. We miss them dearly. Rest in Peace.

Thomas H. "Tom" Simmons, 90, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away on March 27, 2020 after a short illness. Tom enjoyed traveling, sailing, playing tennis and golf, listening to classical music, and reading historical novels. Tom was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 29, 1930, and spent his childhood years on the Chicago northwest side and in Wilmette, Illinois. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and received his degree in Electrical Engineering from...

Mark Allen Bancroft, age 63 of Cheboygan,  passed away at home on April 29, 2021.  Mark was a 1975 graduate of Cheboygan High School. In high school, he created many pieces of artwork, including a wooden hutch that won him first place in a state competition.  He was also a member of the Cheboygan Chiefs football team throughout high school. He also played hockey. After graduation, Mark moved to Florida, where he did surveying in the Everglades. He enjoyed the beach, the sun,...

Margaret Kjeldgaard, 90 of Petoskey died April 27, 2021 in Petoskey. Services will be held on May 1st at the Family of Christ Church in Petoskey at noon.  The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30am.   Those wishing to honor Margaret’s memory are as to make a donation to the Petoskey Family of Christ Church.   A full obituary will follow.   Arrangements are in the care of the Stone Funeral Home of...