Obituaries

Eric D. Hoxie

Apr 2, 2015

Eric Dean Hoxie, 26 of Ann Arbor and formerly of Gaylord, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 2nd after a courageous battle with synovial sarcoma. Born in Gaylord on April 27, 1988, Eric was the son of Brian D. and Mary K. (Youngman) Hoxie. A 2006 graduate of Gaylord High School, Eric played baritone and trombone...

Ernest G. "Ernie" Grocock

Apr 1, 2015

Former Gaylord mayor and city council member, Ernest G. “Ernie” Grocock, 88 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Tendercare Gaylord. Born on January 15, 1927 in Cleveland, OH, Ernie was the son of Ernest and Vashta (Humphries) Grocock.

On May 5, 1953 he married Patricia Ann Glassley in Royal Oak. Ernie worked...

Rebecca L. "Becky" Shafer

Mar 31, 2015

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Shafer, 52 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Born in Gaylord on February 13, 1963, Becky was the daughter of Dennis Lancaster and Charlotte Edwards.

She was a 1981 graduate of Gaylord High School. A resident of Gaylord for most of her life, Becky had also lived in...

James D. "Jim" Hart

Mar 28, 2015

James D. “Jim” Hart, 67 of Johannesburg passed away at home on Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by his family.

Born on March 9, 1949, in Owosso, MI, Jim was the son of Elgie and Marva (Martineau) Hart.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Frink), whom he married in Owosso on May...

Charles W. Chesher

Mar 24, 2015

Charles W. Chesher, 61 of Atlanta passed away March 24, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

His family will remember him privately.

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

Janet G. Joslin

Mar 17, 2015

Janet G. Joslin, 63 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at home. Her family will remember her at a family gathering.

Betty Ann Davie

Mar 14, 2015

Betty Ann Davie, 88 of Indian River, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born in Traverse City on September 2, 1926, Betty was the daughter of William F. and Violet M. (Brooks) Froats. Betty graduated from Flint Northern High School and attended Baker Business College.

On January 10, 1946...

Richard P. Knoch Sr

Mar 14, 2015

Richard P. Knoch Sr., 87 of Elmira passed away at home on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Born in Manton on August 1, 1927, Richard was the son of Clarence and Pheobe (Jones) Knoch.

Dick served honorably in the Army with three years of active duty service along with fighting for his country in WWII. He attended...

Betty Lou Sutter

Mar 13, 2015

Betty Lou Sutter, 81 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Tendercare of Gaylord. Born on January 30, 1934 in Vanceburg, KY, she was the daughter of Robert and Gertrude (Warren) Thomas.

Betty worked as dietician at Tendercare in Gaylord and she also worked at Rausch Jewelers in Gaylord. A master gardener, for...

Anthony "Tony" Bobish

Mar 12, 2015

Anthony Bobish, 106 of Gaylord and formerly of Schoolcraft died March 12, 2015 at The Brook of Gaylord. Anthony was born February 1, 1909 in Dollar Bay to Thomas & Catherine (Zager) Bobish. After serving our country during WWII as a Sergeant in the Army, Tony worked for the State of Michigan as a carpenter. On July 2,...

Carlene M. "Carlee" Allen

Mar 11, 2015

Carlene M. "Carlee" Allen, 49 of Frederic, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Born on December 8, 1965 in West Branch, Carlee was the daughter of Bayard (Jack) and Pauline (Booth) Cournyer.

Carlee was raised in Mio where she attended Mio Church of God. After graduating from Mio High...

Ralph A. Crandall

Feb 26, 2015

Ralph A. Crandall, 86 of Gaylord and formerly of Napoleon, passed away at home on Thursday, February 26, 2015.

Born in Grand Rapids on February 5, 1929, Ralph was the son of Wilmer and Madge (Willey) Crandall. He is survived by his children, Timothy Crandall of Jackson, Sally (Bud) Ohlerich of Grand Blanc, Jill (David) Falther...

Ann L. Staskievitz

Feb 24, 2015

Ann L. Staskievitz, 77 of Vanderbilt, passed away at Otsego Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Born on August 20, 1937 in Ypsilanti, Ann was the daughter of Sherwood and Donna (Chapelle) White. She was a member of the Ypsilanti High School Drum & Bugle Corps and a 1955 graduate.

On September 29, 1962 Ann...

Donald F. Matts

Feb 20, 2015

Donald F. Matts, 75 of Boyne City, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at home. Born on January 30, 1940 in Otsego County, Charlton Township, Don was the son of LeRoy R. and Rose J. (Damer) Matts. The family moved to Boyne City when Don was young.

A lifelong builder, block layer and stonemason, Don...

Carl E. Poll Jr

Feb 18, 2015

Carl E. Poll Jr., 73 of Gaylord and formerly of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.

Born in Grand Rapids on October 16, 1941, Carl was the son of Carl E. Poll Sr. and Betty J. (Geib) Poll. In 1945 the family moved to Sault Ste. Marie where Carl graduated from...

Gary B. Joles

Feb 17, 2015

Gary B. Joles, 68 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Born in Hudson Township on September 15, 1946, Gary was the son of Orley and Beatrice (LaFave) Joles.

A lifelong area resident, Gary graduated from Wolverine High School in 1964. He was self employed for many years, working as a lumberjack....

Margaret Ann Moore

Feb 5, 2015

Margaret Ann Moore, 86 of Gaylord and formerly of Cheboygan, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Tendercare Gaylord. Born in Detroit on August 25, 1928, Margaret was the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Close) Martinsen.

She met and married Jay E. Moore Sr. and they were Detroit residents until moving to Cheboygan in 1971....

Baby Alan Clark

Feb 5, 2015

Baby Alan Clark passed away February 5, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Baby Alan is survived by his mother, Angela Kinner and father, Justin Clark both of Wolverine.

No services are planned and his family will remember him privately.

Please leave a message for the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

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Ralph H. Wilkie Jr

Feb 4, 2015

Ralph Hazen Wilkie, Jr. 69 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on April 18, 1945, in St. Johns, Michigan, Ralph was the son of Ralph Hazen and Rose Evelyn (Lozen) Wilkie. The family moved to Gaylord when Ralph was young, and he graduated in 1963 from Gaylord Community Schools.

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Glen A. Bowden

Feb 4, 2015

Glen A. Bowden, 75 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. As were his wishes, no services are scheduled and his family will remember him privately.