All Obituaries

Leeann France, 89, of Cheboygan, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023. Leeann was born on April 30, 1934 to Norman and Dorothy McKay. She was promptly adopted by William and Maple (Edwards) Arnold, after her mother’s death due to an illness. Leeann spent the majority of her earliest years being raised in Birch Run, Mi. When she was 12, she and her family moved to Cheboygan and lived on the Black River. She later graduated from Cheboygan High School. On October 2, 1954,...

Wayne Arlen Thornton, 73, passed away on September 23, 2023 surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Wayne grew up on a farm in Barnesville, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Airforce and served in Vietnam. While he was stationed in Kincheloe, Michigan he met his future bride, Lucille Kozikowski, and they were married on August 5, 1972. After the military he attended North Central Michigan College, set roots down in Cheboygan, and went right to work at...

Curtis Day, 85 of Cheboygan, Michigan, died Saturday, September 2 at 6:35 pm at his home in Cheboygan. Curt was born on May 12th, 1938 to Harry Day and Irene Day (formerly Brooks) of Cheboygan Michigan. He grew up and attended school in Cheboygan before moving to Marquette to attend Northern Michigan University where he obtained his undergraduate degree in secondary education. Curt went on to earn his Master’s degree in Administration from Michigan State University. On July 28th,...

Charles Edwin Bordner, 93, of Cheboygan, MI (and many other places), passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 21st, 2023. Ed, as most of his friends would call him, was born on August 23rd, 1930 in the small town of Buffalo, Iowa.  He grew up on a farm with his parents; Fred and Ina, sisters; Beverly and Nelda Dean, and predeceased brothers James and Robert, and sister Mary Ellen.  Leaving primary school to help his family on the farm, running a plow with a team of...

Patrick H. Manghum passed away at age 75 on September 20th at Perry Farms with his devoted wife, Beverly, by his side. Patrick was born on February 10th 1948, in Panama City, Florida. He moved to Wolverine, Michigan with his late wife Cathline. Patrick spent over 35 years working for General Motors before retiring. Once retired, Patrick was a member of the Eagles, enjoyed haying on the farm, playing the guitar in a band, and spending time with family. Beverly met Patrick while playing cards...

Kelly Ann passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023. A private service for family has taken place. We would like to thank all the people who have assisted and known our daughter Kelly Ann May during her life. The care and reaching out for Kelly during her time with us was a wonderful thing to happen. Our love to all of her family and friends and especially her caregivers and housemates. We will be forever thankful for your support and kindness.  Pat and Ed...

Victor C. Babcock passed away on September 19, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1933 in Pointe Aux Pins on Bois Blanc Island, Michigan; the place where he lived for all but for 4 of his years. In the early 1940’s the family moved to Cheboygan for two years to find work during the Second World War. In the mid 1950’s he was drafted by the Army and served two years, with his assignment being in Germany, after he completed basic training. He married Roberta (Berta) Jean Calkins on June...

William Marion Massey, 83, of Boyne Falls, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 at his home. Bill was born September 1, 1940, grew up, and raised a loving family in Boyne Falls. Bill worked as a tool and die mechanic at the McLaughlin Company in Petoskey, Michigan.   He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering in his basement and pole barn, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Bill will be dearly missed and always remembered. Bill was preceded...

William “Bill” Justin Kuchnicki, 81, born Oct. 22, 1941, died Sept. 16, 2023 at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family and with his strong faith held in the arms of God. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Justin & Harriet (Derry) Kuchnicki, and Thomas & Marge Kuchnicki, Al Deloge, Carl Nunn, Rosemary Kuchnicki, Dan & Enola Shea, & Bill LeRoux. He is survived by His wife of 60 years, Mary (LeRoux) Kuchnicki, the love of his life, siblings Jerry...

Fred L. Parsons, 84 passed away on September 16, 2023 at the Charlevoix Area Hospital. A memorial mass will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Petoskey, Michigan on September 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Frederick LeRoy Parsons was born January 28, 1939 in Pontiac Michigan to Fred Earl Parsons and Meta M Fritz Parsons He graduated from Pontiac Senior High School June 1956 and went to work as a machinist apprentice until enlisting in the United...