All Obituaries

Brian Dennis Dowling (66) of East Jordan, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Brian was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on 09/07/1959. He was raised in San Antonio, Texas, home of Lackland Air Force Base, where he met the love of his life, Diane, while studying Russian at the Defense Language Institute. He wed his bride in Las Vegas, and it became their beloved home. Their sons were born and raised there. Brian was a stay-at-home dad years before it was ...

Donna Sue Vander Hyde, 68, of Petoskey and formerly of East Jordan, walked on February 26, 2026. She was born on December 6, 1957, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Boring) Cutler. She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1976. Donna was happily married to Steve Vander Hyde for 40 years. She was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. She enjoyed traveling, bingo, playing cards and making dream catchers and walking sticks.  She loved ...

 Barbara L. Mumich​​, 90, of East Jordan, died on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Midland, Michigan. She was born on December 1, 1935, in Mt. Clemens, the daughter of Albert and Eletha (Fox) LaForest. She attended high school in Boyne City until the eleventh grade.  She then married Stephen "Steve" Mumich, Jr. on February 14, 1953, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Boyne City. They began their life together in Boyne Falls and later moved to East ...

Larry Hurwitz passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2026 with his daughter Wendy and son-in-law George at his side.  He was born in 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, to Theodor & Minnie (Cohen) Hurwitz. The family moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1940.   Larry held many jobs early in life, including newspaper delivery boy, pharmacy soda jerk, salesman, and Good Humor driver, going on to purchase his ...

Anna Louise Buc, 95, of Traverse City and formerly of Bellaire, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Traverse City. In her passing leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable meals.   She was born on January 1, 1931, in Johannesburg, the daughter of James and Katherine (Creters) Campbell.   She married William Joseph Buc on May 4, 1985, in Bay City.   She was the mother of David Lavra, Janus Lee, Cynthia Lee (Pat Mattos), Nancy Lee ...

  Gary John Goetzman, 82, of Charlevoix, died on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Boulder Park Terrace, Charlevoix.   He was born on November 21, 1943, in Rochester, New York, the son of Albert F. and Helen C. (Hinds) Goetzman.   He grew up in Rochester, New York and started his love of ham radio at an early age.  He graduated from high school in Rochester, New York and then received his bachelor degree from Central Michigan University.   He served in the ...

Shirley Jo (Sloop) Mayhew, 74, of East Jordan, died on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, East Jordan.   She was born July 8, 1951, the daughter of Ray Henry and E. Joanne (Deming) Sloop in Petoskey, Michigan.    She grew up in Boyne City and graduated from Boyne City High School in 1969.   Shirley was a CNA(Certified Nurses Aide) all her young life.  After her certification, she began her life caring for the elderly. She ...

Nicholas “Nick” Arron Grams, 45, died on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home in East Jordan.   He was born on June 21, 1980, in Petoskey, the son of Albert and Christine (Johnson) Grams.  He graduated from Char-Em Alternative School.   Nick worked for BC Pizza but mostly at Fletch’s in Petoskey as a car detailer.  He enjoyed sports, motorcycles and the great outdoors.   Nick had a heart of gold but never wanted to be the center of ...

Neil Andrew Olstrom, 85, came to the end of his earthly journey and entered into his heavenly reward with Jesus on February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Neil was born to Wilmer and Anne (Leu) Olstrom on March 19, 1940 in East Jordan. He graduated in 1958 from East Jordan High School. He married his beloved wife Lynda (Drenth) Olstrom on September 21, 1963.  After graduation Neil worked as a Supervisor for ApfelConstruction for 32 ...

Jack Grover Brown, 86, of East Jordan, died on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Petoskey.   He was born on January 29, 1939, in Detroit, the son of James Henry and Bernadine (Grover) Brown.   He grew up in East Jordan and married his sweetheart from his youth, Marilyn James.  They were married in Ellsworth on December 15, 1962.   Jack worked as a quality control supervisor in East Jordan.  He worked for the same company who had different names ...