All Obituaries

Andrew James Boyer, age 28, unexpectedly passed away on May 16, 2019. Andrew is survived by his best friend and partner (wife to be) Kristen Kovel; his loving parents Jim and Diane Boyer; his dear little sister, Ellen Boyer; his mentor, partner in crime, and grandpa, Dale Manning; his partner in wit, and beloved grandma, Elaine Manning; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and community members. Andrew was born February 24, 1991. He was the most adorable, chubby, brown- eyed,...

Shirley Jean Bowers, 86, passed away at her home in East Jordan on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was born  April 19, 1933 at home in Bay Shore, Michigan to Theo & Clarabell (Hoxie) Hammontree. She is a 1951 graduate of Boyne City High School and while still in high school, she met the love of her life, Donald Bowers. They were married on June 2, 1951 at the First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City. After marrying, Shirley moved to East Jordan and worked as a phone operator. After...

Marietta Walden, 90, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, East Jordan.   She was born on June 23, 1928, in East Jordan, the daughter of Seymour and Carrie (Nessel) Burbank.  She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1946.    On June 29, 1946, in East Jordan, she married William C. “Bill” Walden.  He preceded her in death on January 11, 2004.    Marietta Walden was a life long resident of East...

Georgia Rana (McKinnon) Quackenbush, 77, of Boyne City, MI, passed away peacefully at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey on May 13, 2019, surrounded by her family. Georgia was born in Saginaw, MI on April 14, 1942, to Donald and Monica (Jankowski) McKinnon. She grew up in Traverse City, MI, and graduated from Traverse City High School in 1960. After graduation, she moved to Saginaw, MI and became a beautician. She married Robert (Bob) Quackenbush on January 3, 1964. Georgia was an...

  Thomas Leslie Sheridan, “Tom”, 81, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Petoskey.   Tom was born May 26, 1937 in Muskegon, Michigan, to Leslie "Red" and Lucille (Barrett) Sheridan. They moved to East Jordan during WWII and farmed while Red worked at the foundry supporting the war effort. Tom met RuthAnn Kratochvil in high school and they were married in 1956. Without a doubt, RuthAnn was the love of his life and he hers.   Tom worked...

  Marlin B. Sweet, 85, of East Jordan, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.   He was born on March 14, 1934, in Charlevoix, the  son of Claude and Velma (White) Sweet.  On July 3, 1954 in East Jordan, he married Glenda M. Derenzy.  She preceded him in death on October 18, 2010.   Marlin had worked 42 years for Dura and retired in 1997.   He enjoyed camping and watching Great Lakes freighters.   He is...

  Hilda Lou Faust, 88, of East Jordan died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey,   She was born on May 29, 1930, in East Jordan, the daughter of Ole and Vera Belle (Barr) Olson.   She married Daniel Faust on October 15, 1949, in East Jordan. Lou had worked 20 years in bookkeeping at the East Jordan Cooperative.   She was a member of the Community of Christ Church.   Lou is survived by her husband, Daniel Faust of East...

Timothy Alan Brown passed away on April 8, 2019, in Charlevoix County from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  Tim attended Grand Blanc HS (76-79). He is survived by his father, Warner B. Brown (88), Elmira, MI; his mother, Shirley A. Brown (86) of Travelers Rest, SC; his brother, Steve Brown; and sisters, Lori Schaus and Marianne Fingado. He was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Brown.  Tim was the father of seven children, Samuel Brown from...

  Doni Jo Vaughn, 41, of East Jordan, passed away on March 25,  2019, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, Michigan.   She was born on November 4, 1977, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Schneider) Lofquist.   Doni received her B.A. from Spring Arbor University and was close to completing her Master’s degree.   She was a passionate teacher and taught at East Jordan Public Schools.   Doni loved her children and was their biggest fan. ...

  Warren J. Solgot, 79, of East Jordan, stepped into Glory Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.   He was born on October 1, 1939, in China Township, St. Clair County, Michigan, the son of Henry Louis and May Bertha (Cottrell) Solgot.    He married Karen Lee Smith on December 13, 1958, in Algonac.    Warren was quite the entrepreneur, owning numerous gas stations, auto parts store and related businesses, all down...