With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Matriarch Verna Jeanne Elenbaas. Verna died at her home in Cheboygan Michigan on December 16 2025. Her strength and love shaped us and she will be dearly missed. Verna was born July 9 1934 in Birmingham Michigan the daughter of Vern Robinson a...
Cheryl Ann Birch Buckstiegel 67 formerly of Petoskey Michigan died December 15 2025 at the Chesaning Assisted Living and Rehabilitation. After a decade of declining health and cancer she is now at rest. Cheryl was born on December 27 1957 in Flint Michigan to Bonnie Gardner and Miller Birch. She was...
Joseph Harvey Hawkins 81 of Boyne City Michigan passed away peacefully on December 13th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Joe was a beloved son brother and uncle who will be remembered for his quiet strength kind heart and love of the outdoors. He enjoyed gardening fishing and shooting...
Lewis Andrew Thelen passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 99 on December 12 2025 with family at his side. Born on August 11 1926 he was one of eight children born to Joseph Thelen and Lillian Webster Thelen. Raised on a farm on Levering Road Cross Village area. He married Winona Standish ...
Deborah Jean Graham Horgos 69 of Alanson Michigan passed away on December 12 2025 at the Medilodge of Gaylord. Deborah was a healthcare caregiver for many years at facilities and homes and took care of the grandmas and grandpas of Emmet County. She was a selfless woman that took care of others befor...