All Obituaries

Ann Janette Bodzick, age 89, died peacefully with her daughters by her side Sunday, February 28th, 2021 at Bay Bluffs Medical Care Facility in Harbor Springs. She was born on May 25, 1931 in Petoskey, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Schmalzreid) Walker. She was a member of the 1949 graduating class from Pellston High School and received her degree in Nursing from Saginaw General Hospital in 1953. The same year, on April 11th, she married the love of her life, Raymond...

In loving memory of Dennis Martin Mesnard   Dennis Martin Mesnard, age 82, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan.   Dennis Martin was born on February 10, 1939 in Bellevue, Ohio.  He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1957 and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy and Air Force, where he proudly served as a Cryptographic Technician for 9 years. He met the love of his life, Paula Ann Mesnard...

Eileen Theresa Adams, age 89 died February 27, 2021.  She was born in Hamilton Township, Van Buren County, Michigan at the home of her parents George Arthur and Francis M. (Kirk) Creagan November 20, 1031.  She graduated from Decatur Hight School in Decatur, Michigan in 1949 and later from the Nazareth School of Nursing in June 1953.  Eileen was married to Elmer Adams on October 28, 1953 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, Michigan.  Eileen worked in the nursing...

Donald Lewis Kelso, Sr. 78 of Mackinaw City, died February 27, 2021 at American House in Petoskey. Services are pending and will be announced with a full obituary shortly. Stone Funeral Home (Petoskey) is caring for his arrangements.

Joanne Mongar went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, February 26, 2021. Joanne was born to Norm and Norma Eiseman on September 9, 1933.  She was a member of Fresh Fire Church in Boyne City where she served as a greeter, as well as performing many other tasks.  Everyone who attended (members and visitors alike) loved being greeted by her lovely smile and friendly demeanor. Joanne worked for Quarters/Bendix in Boyne City for many years and Lexalite in Charlevoix,...

Joseph F. Ruger, age 81, of Cheboygan passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 13, 1939 in Poughkeepsie, NY.  On May 13, 1975, Joe married Sue Carol Wallace. Joe served in the United States Coast Guard and proudly retired after 20 years of service. He enjoyed music, DJing, classic cars and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Sue Carol, stepchildren, Jennings Couture, Timothy Couture, Scott Couture, Sheri Johnson and Michelle...

James H. “Harv” Schramm, age 82, of Cheboygan passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. He was born May 23, 1938 in Cheboygan, the son of Bernard “Ben” and Lorraine (Weir) Schramm, Sr.  On May 2, 1964, Harv married Gloria Scott who preceded him in death. Harv had worked as a painter on the Mackinaw Bridge, had dredged for many years and retired from Cheboygan Tap & Tool after 27 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR, going...

James Melvin Hammond, age 91, passed away peacefully in Harbor Springs, Michigan on February 20, 2021. To the very end, Jim shared his love of life with his children and grandchildren who surrounded him at his death. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Mary Agnes (née Wallich) Hammond, as well as a grandson Austin Frank Weir. Survivors include children Julie Hammond Weir, James Casey, David Charles (Maria), and Marie Lucinda (Gregory) Law; grandchildren David Victor Hammond,...

Leroy P. Sumner, 79 of Petoskey, died February 19, 2021 at his home.   Leroy was born on June 15, 1941 in Boyne City, MI, the son of Philo and Beatrice (Bess) Sumner and was raised in Boyne City and graduated from Boyne City High School with the class of 1960.  In September of that year, Leroy married the love of his life, the former Patsy Nessen.   Leroy went to work at the Charlevoix County Road Commission as a Mechanic before going to work at Great Lakes Energy as a...

Mabel Mae Knapp Boyne City MI was born in Boyne City Michigan April 28, 1921 to George Washington Stone and Laura Helen Stone (Coblentz).She peacefully passed away on February 19, 2021 at the age of 99 in her home with family around her. Mabel loved her family and could give the most amazing bearhugs even in her last days. She graduated from Boyne City High School in 1939 and went on to attend and graduate from Chicago School of Nursing in 1942. She worked at Worthington Foods in Ohio. She...