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John Allen Bott (Bii dasigii NiNi), age 64, son of Mark Vincent Bott and Helen Simon Bott of Remus, Michigan, was born on May 17, 1954, in Alanson, Michigan, passed away July 26, 2018 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. A proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, he strived to contribute and influence the members of his community through government and employment to better those around him any way he could. This amazing husband, father, grandfather, friend and...

John Allen Bott (Bii dasigii NiNi), age 64, son of Mark Vincent Bott and Helen Simon Bott of Remus, Michigan, was born on May 17, 1954, in Alanson, Michigan, passed away July 26, 2018 after a long...

Janette Elliott

Janette M. Elliott, age 59, of Cheboygan passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her home. She was born May 17, 1959 in Cheboygan, the daughter of James and Violet (McKay) Lahaie. She graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1977 and married Mark Elliott on March 30, 1984. Janette had many interests and hobbies including bird watching, flower gardening, mushroom hunting, pontoon boating, bon fires, camping, snowmobiling, crafts, going to the casino and her Saturday outings to the...

Janette M. Elliott, age 59, of Cheboygan passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her home. She was born May 17, 1959 in Cheboygan, the daughter of James and Violet (McKay) Lahaie. She graduated...

Christopher Laura

Christopher Joseph Laura, 32 of Oden, died September 16, 2018 at the McLaren Hospital in Petoskey. Christopher is the son of Harry Laura and Catherine and Steve Legato and was born on March 1, 1986 in Corsicana, Texas. He grew up in Levering, MI and graduated from Pellston High School. On November 5, 2017, Christopher married the love of his life, Ashley Chapman in Petoskey and the two made their home in Oden. He loved music and played all the sports in...

Christopher Joseph Laura, 32 of Oden, died September 16, 2018 at the McLaren Hospital in Petoskey. Christopher is the son of Harry Laura and Catherine and Steve Legato and was born on...

Sharon "Sheri" Cadwell

On Sunday evening September 16 Sheri entered in to the waiting arms of her savior and greeted with the long awaited embrace of her son Scott. Sheri was born to Edward and Grace Davis July 26, 1950. She grew up in Boyne City and graduating from Boyne City high school in 1968. After high school she met the love of her life George Cadwell marrying on November 8, 1969. Sheri loved the coming of spring and the arrival of hummingbirds, fishing with George and dancing. Sheri...

On Sunday evening September 16 Sheri entered in to the waiting arms of her savior and greeted with the long awaited embrace of her son Scott. Sheri was born to Edward and Grace Davis July 26,...

Dale Patrick Pierce

Dale "Patrick" Pierce 77, passed from this life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at his home in Little Traverse Township. Pat Pierce was born on March 25, 1941 in Hillsdale, Ml. At age five the family moved to Ridgecress, CA. and lived on the base at China Lake Naval Air Base Weapons Station. His father was a teacher and eventually became the superintendent of schools. His father was so revered that they named a grade school after him. After High School Pat attended Barber School...

Dale "Patrick" Pierce 77, passed from this life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at his home in Little Traverse Township. Pat Pierce was born on March 25, 1941 in Hillsdale, Ml. At age...

Louis Gendernalik

Louis Paul Gendernalik, 75 of Southfield and Indian River, MI passed away on September 13, 2018 at his home in Indian River. Louis was born on June 18, 1943 in Detroit, MI the son of Frank Gendernalik and Virginia Moeller. He grew up in Royal Oak, attended high school at St. Mary's High School and went on to earn his PhD at the University of Detroit. On December 12, 1970 he married Rosita Barona at the University of Detroit Chapel. Louis enjoyed collecting Inuit Art, reading...

Louis Paul Gendernalik, 75 of Southfield and Indian River, MI passed away on September 13, 2018 at his home in Indian River. Louis was born on June 18, 1943 in Detroit, MI the son of Frank...

Thomas Kepsel

Thomas Kepsel, 88 of Alanson passed away on September 11, 2018 at his home. Thomas was born on June 21, 1930 in Detroit, MI the son of Robert Kepsel and Isadell (Coddington) Kepsel. He grew up and attended school in Mount Clements, MI. On September 1, 1951 he married Carolynn Asch in Mount Clements. The couple moved to Indian River in 1953. Thomas was a dedicated family man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, the Upper Peninsula and anything to do with the outdoors. He also...

Thomas Kepsel, 88 of Alanson passed away on September 11, 2018 at his home. Thomas was born on June 21, 1930 in Detroit, MI the son of Robert Kepsel and Isadell (Coddington) Kepsel. He grew up...

Arlene Chellis

Arlene Chellis - Horton Bay, MI - passed away peacefully at Grandvue Nursing facility on September 11, 2018 and went on to meet her Lord and Savior. She was 87 and is survived by her husband James (Vard) Chellis and her two sons Mark and wife Ruthanna Capelin Chellis of Miller Place, New York and Matthew Chellis Boulder, Colorado and her granddaughter Marissa Chellis also of Miller Place, New York. Arlene is the daughter of the late Flossie and Heston Dyer of Horton Bay, MI. She was...

Arlene Chellis - Horton Bay, MI - passed away peacefully at Grandvue Nursing facility on September 11, 2018 and went on to meet her Lord and Savior. She was 87 and is survived by her husband...

Benjamin Kolly

Benjamin Kolly, 45 of Indian River, MI passed away on September 8, 2018. Ben was born on February 25, 1973 in Detroit, MI. He is the son of Francis "Greg" Kolly and Mary (LaCourse) Kolly. He grew up in Petoskey and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1991. On June 19, 1999 he married Julie Altenburger of Toledo, OH. Ben enjoyed sports whether it was watching U of M or coaching local youth athletes. Ben was involved in coaching Tri-Rivers Little League teams as well as...

Benjamin Kolly, 45 of Indian River, MI passed away on September 8, 2018. Ben was born on February 25, 1973 in Detroit, MI. He is the son of Francis "Greg" Kolly and Mary...

Vittoria Frame

Vittoria Rose Braelin Frame, infant daughter of Kayla and Kurt Frame passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018. She is survived by her siblings, Shawn Michael Downey (Kaitlin Buvia), Caleb Michael Frame and Breyanna Carol Ann Frame, grandparents, Betty and William Days, Tammy Days and Todd Schultz, Kathy and John Frame and Joanne and Charles Porta and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In loving memory of our little angel in heaven We will never forget September 8, 2018...

Vittoria Rose Braelin Frame, infant daughter of Kayla and Kurt Frame passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018. She is survived by her siblings, Shawn Michael Downey (Kaitlin Buvia), Caleb Michael...