All Obituaries

Nichole Lynn Keller, 46, died on Monday, June 8, 2026, at her home in South Arm Township. No services are scheduled at this time.

Artis Jean Drenth Jones, 75, passed from this life on December 22, 2025, at her home in Rotonda West, Florida.   She was born to Arthur and Jean Drenth on April 13, 1950, in Charlevoix, Michigan. Artis was raised in Ellsworth, Michigan and attended Ellsworth Community School.  She graduated in 1968. Artie spent one year at Central Michigan University where she sang in the concert choir and playing the role of pitch pipe due to her perfect pitch.     Artie ...

  It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia Ann Ulvund announces her peaceful passing Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her home in Homosassa, Florida at the age of 93.   She was born on May 24,1933, in East Jordan, Michigan. Patricia was the daughter of Ralph and Sophia (Olsen) Walker.   She married Carl (Buck) Bayliss in June of 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1982.   On October 1988, Pat married James Ulvund, he preceded her in death in November of ...

Gloria L. (Terpening) Seeley of Harbor Springs, MI, passed into Glory on May 27th, 2026, at Pineview Cottage where she had been in the memory care unit since 2019. Gloria Terpening was born April 8, 1936, in Harbor Springs, MI, the daughter of Bemsle and Glenn Cora Terpening. She grew up in Harbor Springs and attended school at Five Mile Creek Schoolhouse and Harbor Springs High School. On March 16, 1957, she married ...

  Jon E. Hartwell, left the earthly bounds on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after 58 hard years.   Jon lived a life defined by kindness, curiosity, and a steadfast commitment to the people he loved, particularly his daughter Taylor and son Jonathon and nephew Richard.  Many of you may know Hartwell from his early days in Horton Bay and Boyne City.  He graduated from Boyne City High School in 1985.  Jon was a dear sweet soul who was the twin of Jodi ...

 Caiden James Miller, 32, of Ellsworlth and formerly of Lansing, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in East Jordan.   He was born on August 2, 1993, in Lansing, the son of James Wayne and Michelle Mae (Craig) Miller.   He married Courtney Aytes on August 14, 2020, in Petoskey.   He is survived by his wife, Courtney Miller of Ellsworth; daughter, Addisyns Shepherd of Ellsworth; son, Jaxson Miller of Ellsworth; father and stepmother James and Ronda Miller of Lansing; mother, ...

  Sandra Anne “Sandy” Fuson, 86, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, April. 15, 2026, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, East Jordan.   Sandy was born to Tom and Anne Knebl on November 24, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan.  She was the oldest of six children who were devotedly raised by their parents to love Jehovah God.  Because of this, she dedicated her life to Him and got baptized in her youth.  She even took time during her       ...

Michel “Mike” Arnold Jepsen, 77, of Boyne City passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026.   Born April 17th, 1948, in Petoskey, Michigan to Jerry and Darlene Jepsen. Shortly after, his family relocated to Davison, Michigan where he was raised.      Mike was the eldest of five siblings and attended Davison High before dropping out to join the Army. During his enlistment, he served in Vietnam.   He married Linda Fraelich ...

  Joe Hugh Cooper, 97, of East Jordan died on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Bellaire.   He was born on January 1, 1929, in Belding, Michigan.   He married Dorothy VanDuinen on September 4, 1948.  She preceded him in death on May 20, 1916.   Joe was a hard worker who owned and operated an Shell Service Station in the Grand Rapids area.    Joe was a pilot and loved flying airplane.  He had been a proud owner of a Piper Arrow.   Joe is survived by ...

  Michael James Buttigieg, 72, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home in Wilson Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan.   He was born on February 4, 1954, in Detroit, the son of Vincent and Mary (Mirabitur) Buttigieg.  He graduated from Redford High School in 1972.   He married Tammy Fair on May 15, 1994.   They moved to the East Jordan area in 1996 and full time in 1988.    Michael was the owner of Michael’s Locksmith.   Michael was a ...