Obituaries

James Peter Godlewski

Feb 18, 2017

James Peter Godlewski, 79 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at McReynolds Hall.

Born on September 11, 1937 in Toledo, OH, Jim was the son of Walter F. and Julia M. (Nowak) Godlewski.  He moved to Erie, MI with his family when he was two years old.  Jim grew up in Erie and was...

Ira I. Holborn

Feb 18, 2017

Ira I. Holborn, 80 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

Born on October 2, 1936 in Vanderbilt, he was the son of Melton and Etta Holborn.  Ira was a 1954 graduate of Vanderbilt High School.   For several years he worked as a merchant marine on the great lakes, otherwise he was...

The. Rev. Charles L. Manker

Feb 17, 2017

God has called one of His messengers home.  The Rev. Charles L. “Chuck” Manker, 91, a longtime Petoskey resident and former Pastor of the Petoskey United Methodist Church, passed peacefully at Hiland Cottage on Friday evening, February 17, 2017, surrounded by family.

Chuck was born on August 9, 1925 in Ellsworth, Michigan to the late Bernard and...

Chief Warrant Officer D. O."Van" Van Every, U.S. Army Retired

Feb 15, 2017

Chief Warrant Officer D.O. Van Every, U.S. Army Retired, 81 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at McReynolds Hall.

Born in Manistee, MI on January 14, 1936, Van was the son of Waldo and Warren (Harris) Van Every.

From 1953-1957 Van served in the U.S. Navy.  His ship was in port in...

Antone Richard Craig

Feb 14, 2017

Antone Richard Craig, 61 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Linda S. Gerwig

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...

George J. Bour III

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

Richard T. "Richi" Amborski

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...

Irvin Michalak

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...

Denice S. Kane

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.

Floyd "Oachie" Hausler

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...

Theriesa J. "Pat" Stevens

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...

Maria Linn Burd

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...

Americo R. Terlizzi

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

Loren Garth Larrabee

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...

Frederick D. Dingee

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...

Robert E. Howe

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...

Catherine Hulbert Reindel

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...

Gary C. Perkins

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...

Terry L. Tobias

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...