Obituaries

Mathilda Rice

May 5, 2017

Mathilda Rice, 91 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

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

Harvey L. Charboneau

May 4, 2017

Harvey Leon Charboneau, 79, of Cheboygan, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Born in Cheboygan on May 17, 1937, Harvey was the son of Leon and Lillian (Campeau) Charboneau.  After Lillian's death, Leon remarried Antoinette (Toni) Campeau. The family moved to Centerline, MI when he was young.  Later, Harvey met Dolores...

Marion T. Dreffs

May 4, 2017

Marion T. Dreffs, 88 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born on April 26, 1929 in Petoskey, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mildred Daniels.

On June 29, 1957, Marion was married at St. Mary Church in Gaylord to Bernard “Ben” Dreffs.  They lived...

Richard M. Oldenburg

May 3, 2017

Richard M. Oldenburg, 66 of Frederic, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at home. Born on May 23, 1950 in Detroit, he was the son of Clarke and Jean Oldenburg.

In 1968, Richard graduated from Detroit Cathedral High School.  He also attended Oakland Community College where he received an Associates Degree in Business Administration.  Upon graduation, he...

Eva Maria Aulwes

Apr 29, 2017

Eva Maria Aulwes, 66 of Onaway, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Eva was born in Hildesheim, Germany on March 24, 1951.  She moved with her family to the United States in her youth.  In 2007 she moved from Hazel Park to Tower and later to Onaway.

Eva is...

Kristina L. Serva

Apr 27, 2017

Kristina L. "Tina" Serva, 51 of Pellston, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Donna Shanahan

Apr 26, 2017

Donna Shanahan, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

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Lee William Magsig

Apr 23, 2017

Lee William Magsig, 74 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.

Born on February 11, 1943 in Elmore, OH, Lee was the son of Stanley and Florence (Otte) Magsig.  He moved to Gaylord from Ohio as a child.

Lee was married to the former Margaret Novack.  She preceded...

Charles T. Horvath

Apr 22, 2017

Charles T. “Chuck” Horvath, 87 of Wolverine, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at The Brook in Boyne City.

Shortly after the Korean War, where he served honorably in U.S. Army Intelligence, Chuck married Betty Smith.  They had five sons and a daughter during 46 years of marriage.

Chuck was born to Hungarian parents...

Frances S. Walters

Apr 21, 2017

Frances S. Walters, 88 of Gaylord and formerly of Lewiston and St. Clair Shores, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

Born in Lafayette, Indiana on August 7, 1928, Frances was the daughter of Oscar R. and Ruth M. (Merchant) Strain.  After graduating from high school in Lafayette, Frances attended Purdue University where she...

Lola J. Johnson

Apr 19, 2017

Lola J. Johnson, 65, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  Her family will remember her privately.

Chris R. Anderson

Apr 19, 2017

Chris R. Anderson, 65 of Petoskey, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Georgie D. Llewellyn

Apr 12, 2017

Georgie D. Llewellyn, 82 of Walloon Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born on April 15, 1934 in Petoskey, Georgie was the daughter of George and Gwendolyn Malloy.

For several years, Georgie worked at the Boyne Avenue Greenhouse and really enjoyed it. She loved making crafts, taking care of her plants...

John C. Browning

Apr 11, 2017

John C. Browning, 78 of Naubinway, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Axel Jon Michael Lick

Apr 7, 2017

Axel Jon Michael Lick, infant son of Orion and Scarlet (Miller) Lick of Gaylord, was an angel at birth on Friday, April 7, 2017.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers, David Michael Leroy Lick and Hunter Allen Michael Lick; grandparents, Harvey and Amanda Lick of Gaylord and Gale and Dolores Miller of Gaylord;...

Lawrence J. "Larry" Beach III

Apr 6, 2017

Lawrence J. “Larry” Beach III, 28 of Johannesburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2017 while doing what he loved, fishing at Otsego Lake.  Born on February 9, 1989 in Wayne, he was the son of Lawrence Jr. and Tina Beach.

In 2012, Larry graduated from Romulus High School. Upon graduation, he proudly served his country in...

Lois M. Anton

Apr 2, 2017

Lois Margaret (Reed) Anton, 85 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Cartwright Care Center in Saginaw.

Born in Perth, Ontario on August 3, 1931, Lois was the daughter of Barent and Gyneth (Noonan) Reed.  Lois grew up in Highland Park where she was a 1948 graduate of St. Benedict High School.

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John P. Shinaberry Sr.

Apr 2, 2017

John Phillip Shinaberry Sr., 69 of Alanson, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home overlooking Crooked River with his loving wife by his side in the early dawn hours of Sunday, April 2, 2017.

He will be sorely missed by those who love him and had the privilege and honor to know him.  After a...

Robert Hewitt Dudley II

Mar 29, 2017

Robert Hewitt Dudley II, 77 of Onaway, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  The family will remember him privately and a memorial service will be held later.

Rita A. Parker

Mar 28, 2017

Rita A. Parker, 80 of Gaylord, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Born on May 27, 1936 in Detroit, Rita was the daughter of Anthony and Antoinette (Pecora) Belmonte.

On April 21, 1956, Rita married Gene W. Parker in East Detroit, where they raised three...