Obituaries
John Malcolm Berry
Sep 17, 2025
John Malcom Berry, passed away peacefully at Otsego Memorial Hospital Wednesday September 17, 2025, after a brief hospital stay.
Born in Grayling, Michigan, Mr. Berry was a lifetime resident of Otsego County in Gaylord and also Vanderbilt. He graduated in 1959 from Gaylord High School. An exceptional athlete, Mr. Berry held the 100 yard dash record in high school for nearly...
Robert D. White
Jun 25, 2026
Robert D. White, 81 of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Cheboygan Medilodge. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Shirley A. Strauss
Jun 25, 2026
Shirley Strauss, 78, passed away on June 25, 2026, in Indian River, MI.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on the guestbook below.
Susan Marie Vogt
Jun 24, 2026
Susan Marie Vogt, 63 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 2, 2026 at St. Francis Cemetery in Lewiston.
Joan F. Wager
Jun 23, 2026
Joan F. Wager, 94 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Villa at the Bay.The family will remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Jeffrey D. Belford
Jun 22, 2026
Jeffrey D. Belford, 73 of Boyne City, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at home.A full obituary and arrangements will be updated.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Josephine Schornak
Jun 22, 2026
Jo Schornak (don't call her Josephine!) of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 87, with her son and "favorite" daughter-in-law at her side. She'd spent the last year entertaining the exceptionally loving staff at Blissful Cottage in Petoskey, Michigan. Jo was born on September 2, 1938, in Detroit,...
Janet Fay Pearson
Jun 21, 2026
Janet Fay Pearson, 88, of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at The Brook. Born on January 21, 1938, in Petoskey, Janet was the daughter of Helen and Gil Coon. She grew up in Boyne City, where she met her high school sweetheart, William Pearson, whom she married in 1958.A proud alumnus of Michigan State University, she...
David C. Anderson
Jun 20, 2026
David C. Anderson, 70 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at McReynolds Hall.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
George Frederick Long
Jun 20, 2026
George F. Long (94) of Gaylord, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 10, 2026.He was born in Roseville, MI on October 11, 1931.He was preceded in death by his wives, with the most recent being Kelly (Alger) Long. George is survived by his daughter Megan Long, sister-in-law Karen (Alger) Smith, and nieces Kirsten Smith and Kennedy Smith.
George enjoyed camping...
Carol J. Marvin
Jun 17, 2026
Carol J. Marvin, 96 of Boyne Falls and Midland, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at home, with her son by her side.A full obituary will be updated.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Giuseppe "Joe" Oddo
Jun 17, 2026
Giuseppe "Joe" Oddo passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so fiercely. Though his passing leaves an immeasurable void, his family finds comfort knowing that his final moments were spent exactly as he lived his life-with the people he loved gathered around him, sharing stories, laughter, and memories.
Born and raised in Sicily, Italy, Giuseppe...
Patricia Ann Marple
Jun 16, 2026
Patricia Ann Marple, 89 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village. Born in Pontiac, MI., on July 24, 1936, the daughter of Sidney and Rita (Borden) Silvis.As a dedicated homemaker, Patricia poured her heart into nurturing her family and creating a welcoming home for all. She will be remembered for her unwavering love, compassion,...
Juanita June O'Rourke
Jun 15, 2026
Juanita June (Cryderman) O'Rourke, age 84, entered her eternal heavenly home on June 15, 2026, following a two year battle with the effects of multiple mini-strokes that led to vascular dementia.
Juanita was born on August 11, 1941, in Coopersville, Michigan, to Phillip William and Alice Estelle (Hillard) Cryderman. She was raised in Ravenna alongside her siblings, Ronald, Phillip Jr., Mildred,...
Paul John Goman
Jun 12, 2026
Paul John Goman, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately. Interment with military honors will be at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Gaylord.
Wilma J. Smith
Jun 9, 2026
Wilma Jean Smith, 83 of Mio, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.The family has chosen to remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Miriam R. Clawson
Jun 8, 2026
Miriam Ruth Clawson, 85, of Charlevoix, MI, went to be with her Lord on June 8, 2026.
Miriam (Micki) was born on January 6, 1941 to Jack and Irene Hornberger in Grand Rapids, MI.
She and her husband, William lived at Green Lake in Caledonia, MI for 41 years and raised their family there. She loved to have picnics in the back...
Scott Andre Rehmann
Jun 8, 2026
Scott Rehmann left this earth to be with the Lord on June 8, 2026. He died at home in the arms of his loving wife, Elizabeth, after years of battling cancer.
Scott was born on August 3, 1959, in St. Johns, Michigan, the 5th of 6 children to Marielle (Lambert) and Norbert Rehmann. He was Vice President of his Junior Class...
Michael Edward Coonrod
Jun 8, 2026
Michael Edward Coonrod, 73 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Monday June 8, 2026, at home with his family by his side. Born May 20, 1953 in Gaylord. The son of Donald Sr. and Leona (Williams) Coonrod.He was proud to call Gaylord his home. Michael graduated from Gaylord High School in 1971. He went onto work for Georgia Pacific until...
Charles E. Marvin
Jun 5, 2026
Charles E. Marvin, 97 of Midland and Boyne Falls, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.A full obituary will be updated.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
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