Obituaries

Feb 11, 2017

Linda S. Gerwig, 66 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.

Born in Mansfield, Ohio on February 3, 1951, she was the daughter of John and Theresa (Varga) Schambre.

On September 27, 1969, Linda married Roger at the United Methodist Church in Mansfield, Ohio. She was an active member at...

Feb 9, 2017

George J. Bour III, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with his family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Feb 7, 2017

Richard Thomas Amborski, 71, died Feb 7, 2017, at his home in Gaylord, Michigan.

Mr. Amborski was born March 3, 1945, in Grayling, Michigan to Regina and Stanley Amborski.

Rich served honorably in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War as a medic.

Richi was well known for his time serving patrons...

Feb 5, 2017

Irvin Michalak, 78 of Lewiston, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland.

Born on December 29, 1938 in Detroit, Irvin was the son of John and Helen (Schuster) Michalak.

After graduating from high school, Irvin served honorably in the U.S Army.  He was discharged in December of 1965.  He...

Feb 1, 2017

Floyd “Oachie” Hausler, 86 of Boyne Falls, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Born in Petoskey on February 8, 1930, he was the son of Floyd P. Sr. and Myrtle M. (Towns) Hausler.  Other than a brief time living in Flint, Floyd was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Boyne Falls High...

Feb 1, 2017

Theriesa J. "Pat" Stevens, 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at home in Maple Forest Township where she had lived since moving from Colon, MI last year.

Born December 24, 1919 in Sturgis, MI, she was the daughter of Chester and Thelma (Finney) Mann.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jon and...

Feb 1, 2017

Denice Sherry Kane, 63 of Atlanta, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.  Her family will remember her private and complete obituary information will follow.

Jan 30, 2017

Maria Linn Burd, 48 of Vanderbilt, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Born in Mt. Clemens on April 17, 1968, Maria was the daughter of Larry Glatz and Shirley (Vermeulen) Glatz Arnold.

The family moved to Kalkaska when Maria was a teenager and she graduated from Kalkaska High School in...

Jan 27, 2017

Americo R. Terlizzi, 86 of Harbor Springs, passed away January 27, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember Americo privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Jan 27, 2017

The following is placed as a convenience and at the request of Mr. Larrabee’s family and Life Story Funeral Home of Traverse City

LOREN GARTH LARRABEE, 75, of Gaylord and Traverse City, passed away January 27, 2017 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI with his loving family at his side.  For 4 1/2 years he fought...

Jan 26, 2017

Frederick D. Dingee, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

Born in Jackson, MI on May 4, 1932, Fred was the son of Fred and Leona (Hall) Dingee.  He was a resident of Jackson until moving to Gaylord in 1986.  Fred served in the U.S. Army during the 1950’s.

Fred...

Jan 25, 2017

Robert E. Howe, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Charlevoix on May 25, 1937, Bob was the son of Wilson and June (Cooper) Howe.

Bob served honorably in the United State Army and Navy.  He had been a long time Gaylord resident and worked for many...

Jan 24, 2017

Catherine Jean Hulbert Reindel, 70 of Harbor Springs, died after a short illness on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

She was born in Quincy, Illinois on June 6, 1946, the daughter of Catherine (Sprick) and John Roberts Hulbert.  From the age of six to eighteen, she lived in Dearborn, Michigan graduating...

Jan 20, 2017

Gary C. Perkins, 80 of Lewiston, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at home.

For 20 years, Gary worked for the Oakland County Road Commission. Upon retirement, he and Oril moved to Lewiston where they have resided for many years. He attended Congregational United Church in Lewiston. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived...

Jan 19, 2017

Terry L. Tobias, 63 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at home.

Born on May 8, 1953 in Flint, Terry was the son of Robert and Beverly (Robinson) Tobias.  He moved to Gaylord when he was five years old and was a 1971 graduate of Gaylord High School.  On January 13, 1979 he was...

Jan 18, 2017

Wayne Edward Ramsey, 74 of Melrose Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving wife, son, daughter, sister, grandson, and beloved Shelties.

Born in Gary, Indiana on December 3, 1942, Wayne was the son of A. Kermit and C. Eleanor Ramsey.

Wayne retired from CSX Railroad in 1998...

Jan 18, 2017

Karrie Andree Landry, 52 of Mancelona, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 8, 1964 in Garden City, Karrie was the daughter of Joseph and Janice (Rose) Lauka.

She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Janice Lauka; her children, Jessica Landry and Kyle (Tayler Kirwan) Landry; her...

Jan 18, 2017

Robert Dennis Doemer, 52 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home.

Born in Royal Oak on January 31, 1964, Bob was the son of Dennis and Judith (Marshall) Doemer.  He was a graduate of Henry Ford High School.

Bob worked in several occupations throughout his life, and last worked as an...

Jan 18, 2017

Ernest R. Moore, 74 of Wolverine, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home. Born in Mackinaw City on November 29, 1942, he was the son of Robert and Irma (Babcock) Moore.

Ernest loved camping and country music. He will always be remembered for raising ruckus. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by...

Jan 15, 2017

John Forist Hall, 94 of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

Born November 29, 1922 in Waynesville, OH, he was the son of Lloyd and Hazel (Taylor) Hall.

John grew up in Columbus, OH where he graduated high school and later attended Ohio State University where he received his Bachelors...