All Obituaries

Susan Lee Mischloney, 64, of Charlevoix, MI, died November 14, 2019 at home, surrounded by family. Susan was born in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Oliver Westervelt, the 1st and Gladys Jeanette Feeny. She found the love of her life and was happily married to John Mischloney until his death in 2010. Family was always the number one priority for Susan. There was nothing she enjoyed more than a day spent outside, fishing or some other activity, followed by a night around a campfire,...

Clifford “Cliff” Gillespie, age 68 of Vanderbilt passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 surrounded by his family. Clifford was born on October 26, 1951 in Flint, MI the son of Wallace and Merna (Leist) Gillespie. He is survived by his wife Linda Gillespie; son Rob (Teresa) Gillespie; daughter Jennifer (Rich) Carpenter; grandchildren Gavin Lauinger, Eli Gillespie, Kylee Carpenter and Savanna Settle; brother Dennis (Jane) Gillespie; sisters Sylvia Gillespie and...

Gilbert A. Young, 92 of Harbor Springs, Michigan passed away on August 5, 2020 at his home in Harbor Springs. Son of Marion and Margaret (Bennett) Young, Gilbert was born on September 5, 1927 in Harbor Springs where he grew up and graduated from Harbor Springs High Schools in 1945. He took some college classes at Ferris State University. In June 1951 Gilbert married Rosalie Isaac. Gilbert served in the United States Navy from October 1945 to August 1946. Gilbert is survived by his...

Doctor Roy Howard McFall, 86, passed away at Medilodge of Cheboygan on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  There are no services planned at this time. 

Dean Shields Carper, 82, of Petoskey, Michigan died August 4, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix with his loving wife, Jackie, by his side. Dean was born on April 12, 1938, in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Edward and Mabel (Cooke) Carper. Dean married the love of his life, Jacqueline Lee Coffman "Jackie", on May 13, 1961, in Culpeper, Virginia. Later that year, Dean joined the United States Army and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1967. He...

Elaine Ann Pontius, 78, a lifelong resident of Harbor Springs, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2020; surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on September 17, 1941, the youngest of four children born to the late Raymond and Erma Pontius. She graduated from Harbor Springs High School and began working as a caregiver at Emmet County Care Facility. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and caring for family and friends, including her own parents. Elaine is survived by her...

MaKayla Marie Connelly, age 23, of Indian River, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born October 16, 1996 in Petoskey, the daughter of Barry and Tammy (Kennedy) Vizina.  MaKayla graduated from Inland Lakes High School in 2014 and Grand Valley State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She worked for Karmanos Cancer Institute in Petoskey as a Research Coordinator, where she was recognized by her coworkers for being an overwhelmingly kind and valuable employee...

Mary Ann (Pratt) Borchardt, 53 of Petoskey, Michigan went to be with her Lord August 1, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, Michigan. A memorial service will be held at the Landmark Baptist Church in Petoskey on August 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ryan Rauhaus will officiate the service and burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Daughter of the late Joseph Pratt, Sr. and Alberta (Potter) Pratt, Mary was born February 20, 1967 in Iowa City, Iowa where she grew up. She graduated from West High...

Albert Alfred Merrill, 87, of Petoskey, died August 1, 2020.   Albert was born in Petoskey, the son of William and Adda (Plum) Merrill, on April 2, 1933. He attended Petoskey public schools and graduated in 1951. He joined the United States Navy the following year and proudly served his country during the Korean and Vietnam war-times.   After returning to Michigan, Albert began working as a truck driver for Dunstan Supply. He retired after 30 years of service. Although driving...

John Edward “Ed” Barden, 80, of Boyne City, MI, went to the Lord on July 31, 2020 surrounded by his children at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, MI, after a long battle with cancer.  Ed was born in Petoskey, MI on September 18, 1939 to Aldwyn and Regina (Sallar) Barden and had two sisters. He lived his entire life in Boyne City. As a young man he was active in Boy Scouts, including a cross-country train trip to California, and was an accomplished high school athlete...