Portrait of Patsy Sergent

Patsy Sergent

, Michigan

October 8, 2026

Patsy Sue Sullins Sergent96 of Petoskey and formerly of West Branch East Tawas Midland and Flint passed away on October 9 2026 at The Birches of Perry Farm Village in Harbor Springs Michigan. Patsy was born on August 15 1930 in Flint Michigan and adopted by loving parents Walter and Ethel Sullins. She grew up in Flint and graduated from Flint Technical High School. She then attended University of Michigan to study Architecture but was required to withdraw as an underclassman after two years due to her marriage to a recent draftee of the Korean War. On August 26 1950 Patsy married Joseph Walter Sergent in Flint Michigan. Her love of learning continued at Central Michigan University and North Central Michigan College. Patsy was inducted as a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Patsy served in the Red Cross and hospital auxiliary in West…

Portrait of Barbara Mackie

Barbara Mackie

, Michigan

October 8, 2026

of Petoskey passed away at the Villa at the Bay on October 9 2026. She was born on December 1 1951 to Peter and Betty Miller Mackie. Barb grew up in Petoskey and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1970. Although a traumatic brain injury altered the course of her life Barb faced lifes challenges with a quiet strength and determination. She continued to find joy in the everyday moments embracing the things she loved and making the most of each day. Her resilience was a testament to her spirit and she never let lifes obstacles take away her ability to appreciate the world around her. Barb worked in the dietary departments at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital now McLaren Northern Michigan and Bortz Health Care now Villa at the Bay. She took pleasure in staying busy and being part of her community. An avid puzzler Barb loved the challenge of…

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