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Ruth C. Gainor, age 84, of Cheboygan passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Hospice House. She was born October 31, 1935 in Elk Rapids, the daughter of Irving and Dora (Barber) Johnson. On August 20, 1955 at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Ruth married Francis W. “Peanut” Gainor who preceded her in death in December of 2007. Ruth had worked at several stores in Cheboygan including the B & C where she had worked as a cake decorator. She and Peanut had also owned the Twin…

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Margaret Lasater, age 82 of Boyne City passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, November 14th at Stackus Funeral Home in Boyne City.  A full obituary will follow.

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Patsy Ann Knaffle, age 87, of Cheboygan passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  She was born February 19, 1932 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Eloda Gilpin.  On October 20, 1951 at St. Thomas Church, Patsy married Robert Knaffle who preceded her in death on March 1, 2018. Patsy was an avid reader and enjoyed reading about history, music, travel, nature, and religion, and as a deeply devoted Christian, she read the bible and prayer…

Mary Louise Kruskie, 83 of Petoskey passed away October 31, 2019. Mary was born June 11, 1936, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Ashenbrenner) Lyons. She was raised in Petoskey and was a member of the first graduating class of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. She married Eugene Kruskie of Harbor Springs on October 4, 1957 and were married for 63 years. Mary enjoyed creating special things for her family. You could see the love for her family in the things she created. Her faith and…

Dion Gregory Fineout, 51 of Petoskey, Michigan passed away on October 30, 2019 at his home in the presence of his loving family. Son of Delmar L. Fineout and Michaelyn (Deschermeier) Halbeisen, Dion was born on February 2, 1968 in Petoskey. Dion grew up in multiple areas around the county and went to Petoskey High School. On September 22, 2007 he married Suzanne Johns at Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church in Harbor Springs. Dion was very proud and enjoyed serving in the Army in…

Mary Hammond, 88, died October 30, 2019. There will be a visitation at Stone Funeral Home on Sunday, November 3rd, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 4th, at Holy Childhood of Jesus Church at 11:00 a.m with a one hour visitation prior. A full obituary will be posted shortly.  

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Ruth (Prohaska) Chamberlain of Petoskey went home to meet her Lord on October 28, 2019. She was born on April 9, 1927 to the late Carl and Beatrix (Swoboda) Prohaska. As a child, she attended the Horton Bay Rural (one room) school for grades 1 – 8. She graduated from Boyne City Public School in 1944 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Michigan University. On December 30, 1950, she married Paul Edison Chamberlain, who survives her. She is also survived by her…

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  Ronald Weller (AKA) Ronald J. Weller, father, physician and surgeon passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019, while residing at the beloved Hancock Haven Retirement Village in Cheboygan, MI.  Ronald, or as he was passionately referred to, “Dr. Ron,” was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 1, 1931 to his parents Elise C. Weller (Yeatropulos) and Charles F. Weller (both deceased).  Ronald grew up in New Jersey and New York City where he had many…

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John Richard LaVeque, 91, of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. A complete obituary will appear as information becomes available. The Nordman-Christian Funeral Home is caring for the family.

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Lifelong Petoskey resident, Jan Smith passed from this life in the early morning hours of October 24, 2019 at Hiland Cottage. Jan’s life will be remembered and celebrated during a memorial service that will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 9th at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.  The service will be led by Rev. Fr. Alan James.  Jan’s family will receive friends at Stone Funeral Home on November 8th from 5-7p.m. A full obituary will follow.  

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Lois Marie (Hampton) Rose, age 81 of Boyne City passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Hiland Cottage Petoskey. Lois was born on April 26, 1938 in Boyne City the daughter of Walter and Lillian (Erno) Hampton.  She lived in Michigan all through her school years.  She met and married on the love of her life Richard “Dick” A Rose on February 11, 1956 at St. Francis Church in Petoskey after which they moved to Florida and started their family.  In 1970 they moved…

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Richard R. Valot, age 85, of Cheboygan passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Mclaren Hospital in Petoskey. He was born October 7, 1934 in Cheboygan, the son of Charles and Theresa (Banks) Valot. On September 15, 1952 in Cheboygan, Richard married Janet Landrie who survives.  Richard had worked as a police officer for the City of Cheboygan for 30 years and retired in 1992.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, camping and going to…

John Michael Sutherland, 90, died October 17, 2019. Born November 25, 1928 in Detroit, John was the third child of Dr. Angus P. and Elizabeth (Born) Sutherland. He remembered a happy childhood growing up in Detroit while attending public schools: Pattengill and Mackenzie. He graduated from DePauw University in 1952 with a Bachelor Degree where he was also a member of PHI Gamma Delta. John joined the Army that year and was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War as a member of ASA. John…

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Agnes L. Blaskowski, 89, of Cheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born on September 1, 1930, in Munro Township to Albert and Genevieve (Bur) Weiss, the second oldest of 12 siblings.   Agnes graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1948 and attended Mercy Central Nursing School in Grand Rapids from 1952-1954.  This began her long career of nursing, being employed for many years at Community Memorial…

Maribeth  Duffiney, 72, of Cheboygan, Michigan, passed Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  A complete obituary with service information will appear as information becomes available. The Nordman-Christian Funeral Home is caring for the family.

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William M. “Bill” Conlin, age 56, of Petoskey and formerly of Cheboygan passed away Monday, October 14, 2019.  He was born January 29, 1963 in Detroit, the son of Lawrence Conlin and Janet Stephens. Bill worked as a logger and was the owner/operator of Conlin Forest Products. He was also a builder having built several of his own homes before selling them and building another one. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed drawing, concerts, boating and going to the…

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