All Obituaries

The obituary for Mr. Wabanimkee is forthcoming.

In the early hours of April 13, 2024, Stella Louise Hersha (Page) joined her recently departed husband, Jack J. Hersha, Sr., in the divine presence of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born Stella Louise Page to Herbert Page Margaret E. Page (McCown) in Highland Park, Michigan on February 6, 1934. Stella lived her childhood and early adult life there in southeast Michigan. It was here that she met and married Jack J. Hersha, Sr., the love of her life. Not many years later, Jack and Stella...

Dorothy Hart Litzer, 88, of Harbor Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to her parents, Edward J. Kiessel and Helen Mitchell Kiessel. She attended Roosevelt High school in Ypsilanti, MI, as well as Western Michigan University and Eastern Michigan studying finance and accounting. Dorothy married James Lee Hart in September 1957. They raised four children together in Ypsilanti and then Saline Michigan....

Eloise McGeorge, 86, of Boyne Falls, Michigan, passed away on April 9, 2024, in Petoskey, Michigan. She was born Margaret Eloise Massey on November 10, 1937, in Boyne Valley Township, Michigan. Eloise was a proud resident of Boyne Falls, where she was born and raised. In 1965, Eloise and her beloved husband, Bob, moved to Williamston, Michigan, where she lived until 2004. She returned to Boyne Falls over 20 years ago and was again an active member of the community she loved. Eloise was a...

Gordon Brynn Neff, 82 of Petoskey, Michigan, passed away on January 17, 2024, at The Birches of Perry Farm Village in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Son of Gordon N. and Catherine (Walgren) Neff, Brian was born on May 9, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Charlevoix, Michigan and graduated from Charlevoix High School. Brian then went to Detroit to a butcher meat vocation college. Brian served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was on a special rifle...

Jessica Katherine Keys, 39, of Boyne Falls, died April 7, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, after a lengthy battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jessica was born April 11, 1984, in Petoskey, the daughter of Gary and Sandra (Massey) Robinson. She graduated from Petoskey High School in 2002. On October 2, 2010, she married the love of her life Danual Keys. They made their home in Boyne Falls and welcomed the birth of their twin boys, Noah and Elijah, in 2011. Jessica...

Steven J. Liptak, age 63, of Cheboygan, Michigan, originally from Wayne County, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, after receiving hospice care at Medilodge of Cheboygan. Steven is survived by his wife, Virginia, his brother, Michael Liptak, his sons Brandon, Jeffrey and Cody Liptak, his grandsons Connan and Benjamin Liptak. After cremation, no services are planned. 

Frances K. Foster, 85, of Petoskey, died at her home on Saturday, April 6, 2024.  Her daughters Karen and Linda were privileged and honored to serve as her caregivers during her journey with Hospice of Michigan; with the loving support of family and guidance of wonderful hospice staff. Frances “Fran” was born June 26, 1938, the daughter of Lynn and Rose (Miller) Carpenter in Ellsworth, Michigan. She grew up on the family farm on Carpenter Road on Carpenter Lake. She...

Veronica Lorraine Johnson, a vivacious presence in the Northern Michigan community, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 5th in Zionsville, Indiana. Veronica’s life began on January 7th, 1998, in Orange County, California, where she remained for her early years under the responsibility of the foster care system. By divine intervention, Veronica was removed from her trying circumstances and connected to her chosen and forever family who gave her the unconditional love and...

Frank Lewis Pifher, Indian River, age 92 went to be with our Lord and savior April 5, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home. Cremation has taken place, according to his wishes.  A Celebration of his great life will honor him on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, visitation will take place with friends and family from noon to 3 PM at Stone Funeral Home, Indian River, Michigan a service will follow at 3:30 pm.   Frank was born in Flint, Michigan on...