All Obituaries

Adolph “Rudy” Serva passed peacefully into heaven Friday May 22nd 2020, two days after his 92nd Birthday, under the wonderful care of American House in Petoskey.  He will be missed by his daughter Debbie Napolillo, her husband Bob, his beloved Granddaughters Marissa, Andrea and Darci Napolillo, son Jeffrey Serva, Sister-in-Laws Dee Serva and Gloria Stark, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rudy was born in Chicago in 1928 to a large family of eight Brothers and...

Kim Schavey, 60, of Wolverine, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home.  She was born April 23, 1960 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Frank and Naomi Kashenider.  She grew up in Dewitt, Michigan and graduated from Dewitt High School. Kim spent many years in food service for the Wolverine and Cheboygan Senior Centers. Kim was the mother of 3 children, 4 grand children and Band Mom at Inland Lakes Schools. She loved her labradors and spending time with her grandchildren. Kim is...

Emma Anna Hlinetzky, age 100, died May 20, 2020 at home surrounded by loving family. Emma is survived by her children, Peter (Susan) Linetzky of Boyne Falls, MI, and Rita (Eric) Sorensen of Chicago, IL; grandchildren Steven Sorensen, Karen (Kevin) Helm, Nicole (Nick) Drury, and Kate (Brian) Duncan; great-grandchildren Claire Lila and Grace Emma Drury, Claudia Marie and Adeline Lois Helm, and Max Walter Duncan. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Walter Hlinetzky,...

Mary Dabinett Woolnough, age 90, of Petoskey, Michigan died May 20, 2020 in hospice care at Independence Village of Petoskey from complications of non-Covid related pneumonia. She was surrounded by her loving caregivers, daughters and cat, Suzie. Mary was born on August 6, 1929 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to The Reverend Leslie Nevins and Grace Irey. She was the middle child of three girls and spent her youth in different towns throughout Michigan. Her favorite years were those spent in Petoskey...

Joan Patricia Uhlmeyer, age 85, of Black Lake, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  Born in Flint on December 22, 1934, Joan was the daughter of Charles L. and Mary Catherine (Reynolds) Daly. Joan is survived by her sons, Robert (Tami) and William (Kerri) Uhlmeyer, and daughter, Julie (Phil) Baty, grandchildren, Andrew Morse, Ryan (Ariane) Donnelly, Jennifer, Madison, Lauren, and Josh Uhlmeyer, Sara, Rachel, and Grace Jones, Elizabeth, Katherine, and Michael Palmer. ...

Paula Jean Jozwiak, 69, of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at her home. She was born in Hancock, Michigan on August 5, 1950, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Kinnunen) Beltarri. Paula attended Madison High School in Madison Heights where she was a cheerleader, played volleyball, was a member of the debate team and ski club, and was a straight “A” student. She went on to study at Oakland University. On February 27, 1971, she married the only love of her life,...

Thomas Joseph Kline, 81, of Petoskey, died at his home on May 18, 2020. Tom was born on January 10, 1939, the son of Joseph and Thelma Mae (Looze) Kline. After high school, Tom joined the United States Marine Corps. He spent his deployment in Iwakuni, Japan. Tom proudly served his country from 1957-1960. On June 8, 1963, Tom married the love of his life, Karen Sue Gray, after she caught his eye at the Mr. Steak restaurant where she worked as a waitress. Together, they raised four children...

Rodger Allan Clute, 62 of Petoskey, Michigan passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on May 17, 2020. Son of Victor and Betty (VanNatter) Clute, Rodger was born on January 3, 1958 in Alpena, Michigan. Rodger was a carpenter that worked for himself doing remodeling and home work. He also worked as a taxi driver in the Petoskey area for a number of years. He loved to fish, hang out with his buddies and work. He was always running projects and doing work of some...

Donald J. Morrow, 76, of Indian River, MI passed away early Saturday morning May 16, 2020 at home.  He was born May 3, 1944 In Lansing, MI. to Donald &  Winifred (Wilcox) Morrow. Don graduated top of his class in 1962 from Wolverine High School. October 1963 he married Kaye Babcock in Wolverine. Don built residential and custom log homes, building over 100 log homes in numerous states. He enjoyed craftsman woodworking, fly fishing, deer and bird hunting and was an avid reader...

Patricia Marie Donnelly, age 61, of Black Lake, passed away at home on Friday, May 15, 2020.  Born in Flint on November 14, 1958, Patricia was the daughter of James and Joan (Daly) Uhlmeyer. Patricia is survived by her son Ryan (Ariane) Donnelly of Ann Arbor, her mother, Joan of Black Lake, her brothers, Robert and William Uhlmeyer of Virginia and Florida, sister, Julie Baty of Grand Rapids, brother-in-law, Devin Donnelly of Flint, and eleven nieces and nephews. Preceding Patricia in...