All Obituaries

  Douglas Arthur Ury was born July 11, 1947, as Guy Malone in New York, New York.  At the age of 2, he was adopted and received the name we have all come to know and love him by.    In 1999, he met his wife Karen and they were married on December 28, 2001.  They welcomed a son, Nikolas Gunner on April 6, 2004.    The family moved to East Jordan in the spring of 2010, and instantly fell in love with the peacefulness, beauty and wildlife surrounding their...

  Mary Alice (Reed) Gahn   Mary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 22, 2019. She is survived by a brother and a sister, 6 children, many grandchildren and a multitude of loved ones.   Born on December 26, 1942, to Forest and Martha Reed of Dayton Ohio.   Left the Woman's Army Corps. to marry Phillip Arthur Gahn on May 29, 1965.   While Phil was stationed in Würzburg Germany, Mary gave birth to a son.   Baptized as...

  Marilyn J. Goebel, 68, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.   She was born on April 17, 1951, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Warren “Turk” and E. Suzie (Whiteford) Bennett.  She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1969.    On February 9, 1974, in East Jordan, she married Walter "Butch" Goebel, Jr. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2013.   She was a member...

Delores Hudson, 83, of East Jordan, died Monday, December 9, 2019, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.   She was born on February 12, 1936, in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Russell W. and Helen Ruth (Myrick) Hudson.   She is survived by three children, Kathy (Dave) Kochanowski of Jacksonville, Florida, Mike (Tracy) Beaver of Cape Coral, Florida and Tom Beaver of Cape Coral, Florida; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and one...

  Kurt A. LaBeau, 40, of East Jordan, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in East Jordan.    He was born on December 14, 1978, in Charlevoix, the son of James H. and Nancy E. (Bennett) LaBeau.   He grew up in East Jordan and graduated from East Jordan High School in 1997.   Kurt had worked at Family Fair, formerly Glen’s Market, in Grayling and East Jordan for over twenty years.   He was a sports fan.  He loved the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions...

  James Kenneth Dickerson, 85, of Boyne City and formerly of Davison, Goodrich and Flint, has finally got his wish to be with his heavenly family of nine brothers and sisters on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at McLaren Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey.   Jim was born on May 13, 1934, in Caro, Michigan, the son of Leland and Grace (Sherman) Dickerson.  He grew up in the thumb area of Michigan and on June 22, 1963, in Flint, he married Arthella M....

  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...