All Obituaries

Jeremey David Morse, born on April 28, 1981, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 19, 2023, at the age of 41.   Jeremey was an avid hunter and fisherman,who loved spending time in the great outdoors with his brothers.  But his greatest love was being dad to his boys, Carter and Carson.  Along with his boys, Jeremey is survived by his mother - Jeannette Devers, father - Daniel Morse,...

  James Larry Barnett, Sr., 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his home in Echo Township, Antrim County, Michigan.   He was born on May 1, 1939, in East Jordan, the son of E. Cuthbert “Bill” and Pauline (Nowland) Barnett.   He attended East Jordan Public Schools.  He served in the United State Army from 1956 to 1959.   Jim married Shirley Ann Sodergren in Kentwood, Michigan, on January 17, 1970.   He worked at Mt. Clemens Metal...

Eugene T. Plite of East Jordan passed on March 9, 2023 at his home in East Jordan surrounded by his loved ones. Gene served in the US Army and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Gene and his wife, Jeanne, owned and operated the bowling center, Gemini Lanes, in East Jordan for nearly two decades. He also drove school bus for the East Jordan Public School system for 10 years. In retirement, Gene traveled the country in his RV,...

Darrell Trumble, 55, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, the evening of March 1, 2023. Darrell was born October 23, 1967, in Warren, Michigan, graduated from East Jordan High School in 1985 and served in the US Army. After serving in Germany during Desert Storm, he moved to Miami, Florida where he maintained and operated printing presses. Darrell moved back to Northern Michigan in 2010.   He was predeceased by his...

Delight M. Peck, 87, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her home near East Jordan. No services are scheduled at this time.

  Brenda Lynn Graham-German, 62, died on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.   She was born on November 28, 1960, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Donald H. and Pauline A. (Doxtater) Graham.   She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1979.   She worked as a traveling Certified Nurse’s Aide for the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging.   Brenda enjoyed crocheting, watching Wednesday night TV and was a great cook. ...

  Janet Marie McKinnon, 74, died Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her home in East Jordan surrounded by her loving family.   She was born on August 29, 1948, in Petoskey, the daughter of Archie W. and Sophia “Sue” Mary (Skrocki) Nemecek.   She grew up in East Jordan and graduated from East Jordan High School in 1966. She then attended Davenport College and went to work at Northwestern State Bank, now known as Huntington Bank, in East Jordan.   ...

Lisa Michelle Hoffert, 56, of East Jordan, died on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.   She was born on February 7, 1966, in San Diego, California.  She grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated from Greenway High School in 1984.  Lisa worked as a nurse’s aide for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, family, friends, and grandchildren. She made her life about traveling and making memories with those...

  Twiana "Tai" Kishefsky, 52, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her home in East Jordan, surrounded by her loving family.   She was born on June 29, 1970, in Grand Marais, Minnesota, the daughter of Larry and Frances (McLean) Dixson.  Her parents moved to Gaylord, Michigan, early in her life.  She graduated from Gaylord High School in 1988.   On January 15, 1994, she married Joe Kishefsky in East Jordan.     Tai always loved...

Gordon F. Anderson, 88, of East Jordan, Michigan died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at The Brook of Boyne City under Hospice care. He was born on October 16, 1934, in Grand Rapids, the son of Melvin and Edith (Vincent) Anderson. On August 17, 1956, in Cascade, Michigan, he married D. Jill Anderson. Gordon received his PHD and worked many as a Reach and Pharmacy Professor at Wayne State University. He retired in the late 80’s. Gordon was very active as a pilot and hydroplane racer. He...