Obituaries

Lee G. Williams

Jun 2, 2015

Lee G. Williams, 80 of Vanderbilt, passed away peacefully at Tendercare on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 with his wife Carol at his side. Born on September 10, 1934 in Gaylord, Lee was the son of Guy and Nina (Fleming) Williams.

In 1953, Lee graduated from Vanderbilt High School. Together, Lee and his wife Carol raised 3...

Dennis R. Hughey

Jun 1, 2015

Dennis R. Hughey, 57 of Boyne Falls passed away at home on Monday, June 1, 2015. Born in Petoskey on January 11, 1958, he was the son of Neil and Elaine (Rakoczy) Hughey.

Dennis’ pride and joy were his friends, family and grandchildren who will miss him dearly.

He is survived by his girlfriend...

Prudence Glee Deal

Jun 1, 2015

Prudence Glee Deal, 82 of Gaylord and formerly of Flint and Grand Rapids, passed away at Tendercare Gaylord on Monday, June 1, 2015. Her family will remember her with a family gathering at a later date.

Memorial : Her family will remember her with a family gathering at a later date.

Richard L. Sumerix

May 29, 2015

Richard L. Sumerix, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, May 29, 2015. Born on August 26, 1938 in Petoskey, Richard was the son of Clare and Margaret (Wood) Sumerix.

He grew up in Wolverine and graduated from Wolverine High School in 1956. Richard attended Central Michigan University to study education and later graduated...

Madeline M. Flack

May 29, 2015

Madeline M. Flack, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, May 29, 2015. Born in Detroit on August 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Paul and Grace (Zukowski) Schlage.

Madeline was a graduate of Shrine of the Little Flower and from Wayne State University with a degree in social work. She worked for...

David Douglas Buck

May 28, 2015

David Douglas Buck, 56 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, May 28, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Gaylord Seventh Day Adventist Church. Burial will be at Otsego Lake Township Cemetery.

Memorial : Gaylord Seventh Day Adventist Church Friday, June 5th, 2015 6:00pm...

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Williams

May 27, 2015

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Williams, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born in Copley, OH on December 20, 1938, Cindy was the daughter of Lawrence and Edith Mae (Smith) Repp Sr.

On April 12, 1958, Cindy married Elzory “Lucky” Williams at the Akron Baptist Temple in Akron,...

Karen Mary Wakeley

May 27, 2015

Karen Mary Wakeley, 63 of Grayling, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. At her request, her family will remember her privately and no services are planned.

Dale J. Kirby

May 26, 2015

Dale J. Kirby, 61 of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his home.

Robert F. Woolman

May 26, 2015

Robert F. Woolman, 85 of Lewiston, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. His family will remember him privately at a family gathering.

Memorial : His family will remember him privately with a family gathering

Carson Matthew Kasper

May 26, 2015

Carson Matthew Kasper, the son of Rebecca Lovely and Matthew Kasper, was born sleeping on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. His family will remember him privately.

Memorial : His family will remember him privately

Judith N. Sharp

May 19, 2015

Judith N. Sharp, 72 of Grayling, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Her family will remember her privately later with a gathering at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock.

Memorial : Her family will remember her privately with a gathering later at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock.

James T. "Jim" Warburton

May 19, 2015

James T. “Jim” Warburton, 66 of Levering, passed away at the Highland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

Born on September 4, 1948 in Decatur, Illinois, Jim was the son of Robert and Joanne Warburton.

A memorial service celebrating Jim’s life will take place at a later date.

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Lloyd W. VanWormer

May 16, 2015

Lloyd W. VanWormer, 53 of Gaylord passed away at home on Saturday, May 16, 2015.

Born in Lansing on September 11, 1961, he was the son of Daniel and Phyllis (Goddard) VanWormer.

Lloyd was raised in Wolverine where he also attended school. He enjoyed fishing, watching Lions football and spending time with family. For...

Hazel June Bliss

May 14, 2015

Hazel June Bliss, 94 of Levering, MI passed away at home on Thursday, May 14, 2015 surrounded by her family.

Born on June 30, 1920 in Port Clinton, Ohio, June was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Willard.

June was a talented florist for 36 years at Shinkels Flowers in Temperance, MI. She and...

Laura Alexander Spreeman

May 11, 2015

Laura Jean Alexander Spreeman, 56 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Monday, May 11, 2015. Born on June 12, 1958 in Gaylord, Laura was the daughter of Donald and Violet (Cantrell) Alexander. She was a 1977 graduate of Gaylord High School.

On April 19, 1980, Laura married Rick Spreeman. For many years Laura has worked...

Edith "Lorraine" Norton

May 10, 2015

Edith “Lorraine” Bennett Norton, 81 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village, with her family by her side.

Born in Wolverine on August 1, 1933, Lorraine was the daughter of Hugh and Alice (Ealy) Babcock. A lifelong area resident, Lorraine worked as a caregiver...

Doris M. Mathey

May 10, 2015

Doris M. “Dori” Mathey, 80 of Bellaire passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Born on May 11, 1934, in Leigh, Lancashire, England, she was the daughter of Albert and Alice (Farrimond) Orrell.

Dori is survived by her daughter, Debra Farrimond; son, Peter (Becky) Range; grandchildren, Gillian Gines, Jenna Pratt, Emily...

Logan James Parker

May 8, 2015

Logan James Parker was born an angel on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital, the son of Jon and Laura Parker of Gaylord.

In addition to his parents, Logan is survived by his older brothers and sisters, Aiden M.R., Cadence Marie, William Scott and Mae Isabella Parker. Also surviving are Logan’s grandparents, Renee Cross...

Dennis Muth

May 2, 2015

Dennis R. Muth, 67, of Gaylord passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his home. Born in Detroit on November 8, 1947, Dennis was the son of Lowell and Eleanor (Laude) Muth.

Dennis proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In 1997 he and his wife, Carol moved to Gaylord to enjoy living...