Donald Layman
, Michigan
HARBOR SPRINGS MI Donald H. Layman age 85 passed away peacefully at his home in Harbor Springs on August 10 2026. He was born on March 4 1941 in Birch Run Michigan to the late Harry and Lorena Larson Layman. Donald grew up in Birch Run graduating from Birch Run High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Central Michigan University. Donalds career spanned more than 40 years in financial management. He initially worked for PanEx and later dedicated more than 25 years as the treasurer for Liggett Broadcasting until his retirement. Before retiring to his beloved Northern Michigan Donald resided in Okemos Michigan where he raised his family. An enthusiastic and avid University of Michigan sports fan Don coached basketball for his three childrens teams. His lifelong passion for Northern Michigan was sparked by many cherished family camping trips to the area eventually leading to his…
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Ricky Zins
, Michigan
Ricky Lee Zins passed away unexpectedly on August 32026 with the love of his life by his side. Rick was born on October 8 1966 in Bay City the son of Richard and Helen Zins. Rick moved to Petoskey in 1989 where he made a home and had two children Joseph and Ricky. He worked at Petoskey Plastics for 30 years in which he eventually retired due to health issues. Rick first met Debbie the love of his life in May of 2008. They spent 18 wonderful years together. When he wasnt working or spending time with Debbie you could occasionally find him hunting or fishing. Two things that he enjoyed doing. For the last 6 years of his life he most loved spending time with his grandchildren whether it be for a holiday get together or just a random drop in to say hi. Anything from just sitting in…
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Leona Burrows
, Michigan
Leona May ClarkBurrows age 85 of Harbor Springs Michigan passed away peacefully on July 1 2026 at Bay Bluffs Emmet County Care Facility. Leona grew up in Brutus Michigan the daughter of Leo Richard Clark and Edith Mayle Clark. She attended Petoskey schools where she graduated in 1959. The same year in September 1959 she married Chief Petty Officer Jerry Paul Burrows making their home together in Harbor Springs. During her working life Leona dedicated her time as personal home care volunteer and later a nanny for a local doctors family her grace and compassion preceding her in both roles. Her favorite hobbies were to read write and sing praises to God. Leona is survived by her daughter Geri Tony Burrows of Alanson as well as daughter Mary Anne Burrows of Wisconsin sons Ken Burrows of Petoskey and Fred Burrows of Mississippi siblings William Frances Clark of Brutus and Charlotte…
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Loraine Barkley
, Michigan
August 7, 2026
Loraine Carrie Washburn Barkley 83 of Boyne City Michigan passed away on August 8 2026 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix Michigan. A memorial service officiated by Rev. David Behling will be held on August 31 2026 at 200 PM at Stackus Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 100 PM and burial will follow the memorial at Evangeline Twp. Cemetery.
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Edward "Ed" Shenoskey
, Michigan
Edward J. Shenoskey 90 passed away peacefully on August 16 2026. Born on October 19 1935 Edward lived a life rich in family friendship laughter and love. Edward was a proud citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and maintained a strong connection to his community throughout his life. He especially enjoyed attending Elder Luncheons where he spent time visiting with family reconnecting with friends sharing stories and enjoying the fellowship that meant so much to him. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Eva Keway Deavor and Steve Shenoskey his children Edward J. "Possum" Shenoskey Gillian Shenoskey Phillip Shenoskey and Miranda Shenoskey his siblings Mary Ann Taylor Shenoskey Rose Fauvel Shenoskey Janet Louise S. Shenoskey Keshick Sam Shenoskey and Richard Shenoskey and his grandchildren Jessica Shenoskey Hensley and Phillip Shenoskey Jr. Edward is survived by his brother Steve Shenoskey. He leaves behind a loving family…
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Ronald "Ron" Hofbauer
, Michigan
Ronald Ron Leroy Hofbauer age 94 passed away peacefully at home on Monday August 10 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Petoskey Michigan on July 7 1932 to Joseph and Mary Donnelly Hofbauer. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Ron is survived by Geraldine his wife of 69 years. Children Khris Harris Hilary Hofbauer Gerard Shari Hofbauer Lauren Tammy Hofbauer grandchildren Ashley John Rice Lindsay Harris Derek Hofbauer Hailey Corey May great grandchildren Cody Hibbler Zachary Billings Alivia Rice Wilder Hofbauer sister Betty Zaremski. Sometimes you will never truly know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Theodore Seuss Geisel
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Evelyn ConklinGinop
, Michigan
Evelyn Louise ConklinGinop age 73 of Cheboygan Michigan passed away Wednesday August 12 2026 in Petoskey. She was born June 17 1953 in Sacramento California the daughter of Dwight and Glenva McReynolds Conklin. Evelyn grew up and attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo where she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling. On July 7 1990 she married the love of her life Henry Ginop in Sacramento. Together they shared 36 years of love laughter and cherished memories. Evelyn was actively involved in the 4H community where she served as a Youth Advisor. She had a passion for art reading music and traveling. She is survived by her husband Henry Ginop and her daughter Heather Ginop. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents and her brother David Conklin. Services will be held Saturday August 15 2026 at Faith Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 1000am with…
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Earl Vernier Jr.
, Michigan
Earl Leon "Lee" Vernier Jr age 83 passed away peacefully on August 7 2026 in Petoskey Michigan. Nugent Vernier. He grew up in Detroit and Ferndale later graduating from Algonac High School with Following high school Lee proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964 as a Lee built a distinguished 41year career as an engineer with Chrysler Corporation retiring in 2007. A passionate advocate for his fellow workers he was highly active in the U.A.W. and local politics serving with distinction as the Unit 17 Chairman and as the Joint Activities Representative for the U.A.W. and He was preceded in death by his first wife Dotty Shroeder in 1987 his parents his sisters Carole A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 100 PM on August 19 2026 at Greenwood Cemetery in In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions…
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Mark Miller
, Michigan
Mark Miller age 66 passed away at his home in Harbor Springs on August 6th 2026. He was born July 4th 1960 in Lorain Ohio. The son of Jack and Carol Rozic Miller Mark grew up in the Saginaw area attending Dwight D. Eisenhower High School. In 1986 Mark moved up to Harbor and became part of the Harbor Springs community for the next forty years. He could regularly be found around town in part due to his lawn care business Mark also worked at UPS for over twenty years. When he wasnt working Mark would often be out at Nubs Nob riding his retro Sims snowboard that tended to end up with a wind surfing sail or bike frame mounted to it before the season was over. Just to see what will happen. Summers were spent on crooked lake or working on his property in Harbor with the capstone…
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Rosemary Gould
, Michigan
Rosemary Elizabeth Gould died peacefully in the early morning hours of June 3 2026 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan Michigan. Rosemary led an extraordinary life full of adventure and creativity and while she struggled with many challenges and disappointments in her life she always rose above them with dignity and grace. Rosemary was born in Detroit on December 5 1940 to Emory Enoch Weiss and Frances Couillard Weiss. She was the eldest of four siblings. Emorys profession was as an autoworker but his passion was his violin and along with Frances pianoplaying the home Rosemary grew up in was filled with the magic of musicmaking nurturing her creativity from a young age. Rosemarys creativity led her in a different direction from her parents however the visual arts. Her home the family cottage on the Straits of Mackinac originally acquired and expanded on by her father is filled…
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Jesse Zuniga
, Michigan
August 9, 2026
Jesse Joe Zuniga age 52 of Cheboygan Michigan passed away August 10 2026. He was born in Lansing Michigan on July 8 1974. He grew up in Holland Michigan and dedicated his life to Jehovah God on July 11 1992 at Hawthorne Racetrack in Cicero Illinois. Jesse married the love of his wife Ruth whom he affectionately called Pookie on October 9 1999 at the Central Lansing Kingdom Hall in Michigan. Jesse and Ruth lived in Allegan Michigan for 16 years before moving to Lansing and most recently Cheboygan. Wherever they were they always opened their home to family and hosted many gatherings throughout the years. They welcomed their first son Landry Thomas into the world on May 15 2009 followed by Wyatt Joe on November 12 2011. Jesses sons were his pride and joy and his love for them and his wife was evident to all who knew him.…
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Phillip Johnson
, Michigan
Born on October 12 1938 in Petoskey Michigan Phil was the son of Phillip and Fay Kurtz Johnson. He was raised in Boyne City and graduated from Boyne City High School. On April 23 1962 Phil married the love of his life Beverly "BJ" Hausler in Boyne City. Shortly thereafter he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. Following his military service Phil owned and operated Boyne Valley Printing where he became well known in the community for his hard work and dedication. His commitment to public service led him to serve as a Charlevoix County Commissioner. During his tenure he played a key role in establishing the TriCounty 911 emergency system and served as chairman of its board leaving a lasting impact on the region. Phil embraced life with enthusiasm and enjoyed hunting fishing running and driving his beloved Corvettes. He also shared…
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