All Obituaries

  Nancy E. Warren, 83, of Echo Township Antrim County, Michigan, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, East Jordan.   She was born on January 26, 1936, in Boyne City, Michigan, the daughter of Alva Jerome and Stella (Taylor) Campbell.  She was happily married to Dale Warren until he preceded her in death on March 9, 2006.   She is survived by two children, Teresa (James) Yell of Petoskey and Kenneth (Cindy Skop) Warren of East Jordan;...

  Warren H. “Pete” Frank, Jr., 84, of East Jordan, went to be  with his Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.   He was born on September 20, 1935, in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of Warren H., Sr. and Dora (Gates) Frank.  In 1939, his family moved to East Jordan.  He graduated from East Jordan High School in 1953.  He participated and excelled in baseball, football basketball and track.  In the...

Patrick Steven Russell left his family too soon on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Those who will always remember the wonderful gifts he brought to the world include his three children, all dearly loved, Cody, Melissa, and Evelyn. He listed his favorite quotes as “Yes, my Honey Bear,” a favorite pet name for his children, and “Hi kids, I’m home.” Also missing him are his four brothers, Clifford, David, Sean, and Tim.  Pat follows his mother, Arlane, and his...

  This world was just not big enough! James Daryl Hewitt has taken off to explore the heavens instead. Raised in Muskegon, MI, he long ago escaped the snow and took refuge in the greater Palm Harbor, FL area. He leaves behind an impact and legacy lived on in his wife of 40 years, Marsha and children Dr. Sarah Hewitt, Kristine Hewitt-Faber and son-in-law Edward Faber Jr. As he joins his parents, Wesley and Agnes, brother-in-law, Mike Greene and his grandpup, Xander, he is survived by his...

Virgil D. Sheldon, 98, of East Jordan died on Friday, October 25, 2019, in Grayling.  Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, East Jordan.  Arrangements by Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc., East Jordan. 

  Brian K. Simons, 50, of East Jordan passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home in Jordan Township, Antrim County, Michigan.   He was born on December 21, 1968, in Charlevoix, Michigan, the son of Billie Jo Haddix.   On June 26, 1986, he met his sweetheart and they were together for 32 years before they married on September 9, 2018.   He loved taking care of Tina and their furkids, Lilah, Sasha and Xena.  He also loved to help family...

Robert “Bob” Stanley Houghton, 79, of Charlevoix, died Sunday October 13, 2019, at his daughter’s home in East Jordan. He was born on April 7, 1940, in Ironton, the son of Stanley and Jennie (Nowland) Houghton.   He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1959.  On May 14, 1960, he married Louise Clark in Charlevoix. She preceded him in death after 47 years on September 18, 2007. He worked many places over the years including; Wilson Farms, American Mold, East...

Anita A. “Neets” Thomas Petrie, 57, died Friday, October, 4, 2019, in Petoskey.   She was born on July 9, 1962, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Sherman Daniel and Diana Louise (Beishlag) Thomas.  She moved to East Jordan when she was 5 years old.  She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1980.   Anita worked in car sales at a variety of businesses.  He name tag said, “Anita Car”.   She was a member of the Business Network...

 Patrick M. Piechocki, 61, of Oden and formerly of East Jordan, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.   He was born on January 29, 1958, in Key West, Florida, the son of Richard and Elizabeth (Antoine) Piechocki.  He graduated from East Jordan High School in 1976.   Pat worked for Manthei Veneer over 25 years before his retirement.   He was also an avid fan of Michigan State University who enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, football,...

David J. Kirk, 64, of East Jordan died Tuesday September 17, 2019 in Marquette. A memorial service will be held on  Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. at the Harvest Barn Church in East Jordan.