Obituaries

Richard J. Nowak

Jan 28, 2016

Richard J. Nowak, 79 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born in Saginaw on February 25, 1936, he was the son of Felix and Lottie (Fluder) Nowak.

Richard moved to Gaylord with his family when he was 9 years old and he attended St. Mary School.

On September 8,...

Sandra H. Schram

Jan 25, 2016

Sandra H. Schram, 74 of Mancelona, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born in Mancelona on April 5, 1941, Sandy was the daughter of Cecil and Helen Nichols.

Sandy worked at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire as a Nurses Aide. She really enjoyed working with the staff and...

Gary H. Schmidtke

Jan 19, 2016

Gary H. Schmidtke, 68, of Charlevoix passed away at home, after a long illness, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, surrounded by family. He was born in Saginaw on July 14, 1947, the son of the late Harold A. and Deloris L. (Courtland) Schmidtke.

Gary attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic School for 12 years, graduating in...

Bradley Thomas Wummel

Jan 19, 2016

Bradley Thomas Wummel, 51 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. At this time his family will remmeber him privately and family services will be held later.

Memorial : His family will remember him privately with a family gathering to be held later

Roger M. Brink

Jan 19, 2016

Roger M. Brink, 60 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Born in Gaylord on September 26, 1955, Roger was the son of Curtis W. and Kathleen (O’Rourke) Brink. He was a lifelong area resident.

Roger worked in construction for many years for Scott Haslett and for Keith McVannel. He also...

Steven A. Craig

Jan 17, 2016

Steven A. Craig, 63 of Wolverine, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. Born in Princeton, WVA on August 2, 1952, Steve was the son of James Ray Sr. and Margaret Alice (Howell) Craig.

In 1964 the family moved to Lapeer, MI and he graduated from Lapeer High School in...

Timothy James McNerney

Jan 17, 2016

Timothy James McNerney, 65 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Tendercare Gaylord. Services with military honors will be held at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Interment will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, Januray 27, 2016 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan.

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Ocer J. "Bud" Wescoat

Jan 15, 2016

Ocer J. “Bud” Wescoat, 73 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, January 15, 2016. Born in Clio, MI on June 13, 1942, Bud was the son of Ocer Jackson and Grace Mae (Wilton) Wescoat.

The family moved to the Gaylord area when Bud was 2 years old. He grew up on his family farm...

Earl L. Wolf

Jan 15, 2016

Earl L. Wolf, 89 of Alanson and formerly of Johannesburg, peacefully passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Sparr, MI on July 29, 1926, Earl was the oldest son of Fred and Georgia (Kidder) Wolf.

In 1944, Earl graduated from Johannesburg High School. Immediately following graduation, he was drafted...

Irene M. Wolkenmuth

Jan 13, 2016

Irene M. Wolkenmuth, 88, of Harbor Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. Born in Prospect Park, New Jersey on July 22, 1927, Irene was the daughter of August and Arentina Wallendal.

For most of her life, she and her husband, Edward lived in Wyckoff and Columbia New Jersey. Irene...

Larry Eldon Andrews

Jan 12, 2016

Larry Eldon Andrews, 71 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in West Branch on August 4, 1944, Larry was the son of Stanley and Frances (Barrett) Andrews.

He was a graduate of West Branch High School and also attended Michigan State University. Larry served in the U.S. Army...

David Hagelstein

Jan 12, 2016

David R. Hagelstein, 55 of Bellaire, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at home. Born in Avon Township, MI on October 5, 1960, David was the son of Clayton and Mildred (Millie) Hagelstein.

David loved sailboats, history, reading, watching Lions football and his home. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by...

Christine L. Affendikis

Jan 8, 2016

Christine L. Affendikis, 88 of Petoskey, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born on November 19, 1927 in Posen, she was the daughter of Daniel and Emily (Michalek) Miller.

Christine grew up in the Detroit area and was a graduate of Pershing High School. She attended Wayne State University, graduating...

Jack C. Adkins

Jan 8, 2016

Jack C. Adkins, 84 of Bellaire, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Born June 12, 1931 in Flint, Jack was the son of Roscoe and Gladys (Gifford) Adkins.

Jack lived in the Flint area most of his life and worked as a welder and later as a restaurant...

Myrtle L. Stewart

Jan 4, 2016

Myrtle L. Stewart, 81 of Indian River, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born on October 26, 1934 in Ocqueoc, MI, she was the daughter of Edward and Lila (Jarvis) Leach.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Debra Berschbach) Dunbar; grandchildren, Travis (Kate) Noa, Hali (Curtis) Thompson and Matthew (Melissa) Noa;...

Geraldine B. Tornquist

Jan 3, 2016

Geraldine B. Tornquist, 87 of Elmira, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at home. Born in Berrian Springs, MI on April 3, 1928, she was the daughter of Leonard and Mae (Brandt) Austin.

Geraldine owned and operated her own Bridal Shop in Kalamazoo for several years. She lived in Florida for many years before moving to...

James C. Dipzinski

Dec 29, 2015

James C. Dipzinski, 78 of Gaylord, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born in Pontiac on August 6, 1937, Jim is the son of Sylvester and Theresa (Koronka) Dipzinski. The family later moved to Gaylord where Jim graduated from St. Mary High School.

From 1960-1963 Jim served...

Dennis W. DeRose

Dec 29, 2015

Dennis W. DeRose, 74 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born in Detroit on December 31, 1940, he was the son of Henry W. and Ethel M. (Gleeson) DeRose.

From 1959-1964 Dennis served in the U.S. Navy with Squadron VP-21. After returning from his Navy service, he went to work as...

Robert E. Webb

Dec 21, 2015

Robert E. Webb, 61 of Boyne City, passed away on December 21, 2015 at Hiland Cottage. Born on November 28, 1954 in Pontiac, the son of Gerald and Doris (Groff) Webb. He lived much of his life in the Boyne City area.

Surviving are his daughter, Amy (Jason Severns) Elmy Rapid City; grandsons, Dylan and Scott;...

Olive Anderson Brown

Dec 15, 2015

Olive Anderson Brown, 94 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at home.

She is survived by her loving son, Rodman Anderson of Petoskey.

No services are planned at this time. Please share your memories with Rod at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com