Obituaries
Ronald D. Hees
Jun 5, 2024
Ronald Dean Hees, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at The Porches in Gaylord.
Born on August 23, 1931, in Detroit, Ron was the son of Hiram Henry and Elizabeth (Edwards) Hees. Ron grew up in Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth High School in 1949, where he was the sports editor for his school newspaper, The Pilgrim Prints, an...
Louise Sofia "Fia" Desch
Jun 3, 2024
Louise Sofia ‘Fia’ Desch, 96 of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at her home with family by her side, a loving, amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be forever missed by her family and all that knew her. She was born August 16, 1927, in Cologne (Köln), Germany. She grew up in Germany during World...
Ginger J. Daggett
Jun 2, 2024
Ginger Jean Daggett, of Gaylord, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 82. Ginger is survived by her son, Anthony and his wife Melissa; grandson Jacob, and brother Jerry Laney and his wife Michelle. She was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Eva (Fritz) Laney. Ginger graduated from Northern Michigan University...
Kaye L. Welch
Jun 1, 2024
Kaye L. Welch, 91 of Frederic, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at home. Born October 24, 1932, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Lester and Eva (Haskin) Kimball.
On September 20, 1958, Kaye married the love of her life, Dean, creating a wonderful life together. Kaye loved to read, scrapbook, cook and bake. She took great pride in her property of...
Carol J. Zybura
May 31, 2024
Carol J. Zybura, 89 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at American House.Services will take place at a later date.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Rebecca Lynn MacDonald
May 30, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn MacDonald, 60 of Frederic, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.
Born on May 17, 1964 in Port Huron, MI to William and Meredith (Rutkofske) Brown, she graduated from Davison High School in 1982. A year later, she married her lifelong-love Robert “Bob” MacDonald on May 27, 1983.
She held various positions outside...
John Edward Yeubanks
May 30, 2024
John Edward-Weyher Yeubanks, 44 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at home.A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Gaylord E-Free Church, where the family will visit with friends beginning at 10:00 AM. Pastor Scott Distler will officiate. Share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Roy W. Middleditch, Jr.
May 27, 2024
Roy W. Middleditch, Jr., born on February 24, 1942, in Detroit, MI, passed away on May 27, 2024, in Sebring, FL. He was the son of Roy W. Middleditch, Sr. and Henrietta Middleditch.
Roy was a man of many remarkable qualities, characterized by his dedication, kindness, patience, adventurous spirit. He was known for his fun-loving personality and zest for life. Roy...
Thomas F. Mankowski
May 26, 2024
Thomas Francis Mankowski, 82, of Gaylord, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. Dying of a broken heart and longing to be with his bride, Donna, he passed away just four days after his wife’s funeral. They have reunited again, and their love and commitment to each other...
Kim L. Robinson
May 26, 2024
Kim Lovera Robinson, 67, of Gaylord went to be with the Lord on Sunday 26 May 2024.
Born on 5 February 1957, she was the first of three children born to Richard and Eleanor (Bennett) Loshaw. She was married to Douglas W. Robinson, and together had two children. Kim graduated from Vanderbilt High School, then went on to college (Fayetteville...
Ingrid Irene
May 25, 2024
Ingrid Irene, 72 of Brutus, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Charlevoix Hospital Munson Healthcare.The family has chosen to remember her privately. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Shirley S. Clough
May 22, 2024
Shirley Sophia Clough, 95 of Gaylord and formerly of Grayling, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Medilodge in Gaylord. She was born in West Branch, MI on June 12, 1928, the daughter of Edward and Edna LeDuc (Hayword).
Shirley met her husband, Arthur (Boy) Clough while she was working as a nurse at the Grayling Hospital. It was love at...
Gerald J. Leismer
May 21, 2024
Gerald J. Leismer, 74 of Boyne City, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at home. Services will take place at a later date.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
David C. Trigg
May 21, 2024
David C. Trigg, 72 of Afton, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at home. The family has chosen to remember him privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Rex Quin Recek
May 19, 2024
Rex Q. Recek, 72 of Boyne City, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Medilodge of Gaylord. Born February 20, 1952, in Salinas, California, he is the son of Arthur and Lavon (Fleahardy) Recek.
Rex was a Vietnam Veteran as a fuel specialist. Rex also enjoyed gardening, watching football, racing, cooking, baking apple pies, poetry, playing with his grandkids and being...
Donna Marie Mankowski
May 18, 2024
Donna Marie Mankowski, 80, of Gaylord went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Born in Gaylord, Michigan on November 12, 1943, she was the daughter of Frank and Martha (Polus) Maslowski. Donna grew up in Gaylord, Michigan on a farm, where she later met her husband, married, and raised four...
Hazel J. DuPont
May 18, 2024
Hazel Jenett DuPont, 88 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord, with her family by her side.
Born in Vienna Corners on August 26, 1935, she was the daughter of Russell and Cora (Blake) Huff. Hazel was a graduate of Johannesburg High School and a lifelong area resident.
On February 13, 1960, Hazel was married...
Gerald M. "Jerry" Cattaneo
May 18, 2024
Gerald M. Cattaneo, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Munson Medical Center. Born on December 21, 1954, in Detroit, he was the son of Ceasar and Irene Cattaneo.
Gerald is the beloved husband of Judy, married for 40 years and created a beautiful life together.
A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Friday, May 31, 2024, at...
Thomas Bartlett
May 17, 2024
Thomas Bartlett, 67, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. The family has chosen to remember him privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Ina Jean Fox
May 17, 2024
Ina Jean Fox, 85 of Johannesburg, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 17, 2024, with her children and great niece, Danielle Kinney at her side.
Born in Johannesburg on January 24, 1939, Ina Jean was the daughter of Robert Bruce and Albertha Fay (Reusch) Campbell. A lifelong area resident, Ina Jean was a 1957 graduate of Johannesburg Central High...
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