Obituaries
Timothy S. Penrose
Feb 15, 2024
Timothy S. Penrose, 61 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2024.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Robert R. "Bob" Olszewski
Feb 14, 2024
Robert R. “Bob” Olszewski, 86 of Gaylord, passed away at home, shortly after spending an enjoyable evening with his brother knights at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 9, 1937, to Joseph and Gertrude (Mier) Olszewski. He grew up in Detroit and was a graduate of Mackenzie High School. He went on to...
John Peter Roznoski
Feb 14, 2024
John Peter Roznoski, 59, of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at home. His family will remember him privately.
Lowell C. Kussrow
Feb 13, 2024
Lowell Corwin Kussrow, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital, shortly after being stricken at a Johannesburg-Lewiston High School basketball game.
Born in Croswell, Michigan on January 7, 1942, he was the son of Corwin and Lela (Schubel) Kussrow. He grew up in Croswell and graduated from Croswell High School in 1960.
Lowell attended...
Emile James Bolen
Feb 12, 2024
Emile James Bolen, 63 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital.
Born March 7, 1960, in Watseka, Illinois, he was the son of James and Wilma (Doan) Bolen. Emile, also often known as Jim, grew up in Lansing for several years before the family moved to Gaylord. He graduated from Gaylord High School in 1978.
Shortly...
Fred C. Gibbons
Feb 11, 2024
Fred C. Gibbons, 63, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Munson Medical Center.
Services will be take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Robert A. Wright III
Feb 6, 2024
Robert “Bob” Alexander Wright III, 71 of Gaylord, was born on October 10, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert Alexander II and Lorraine Dorothy (nee: Malinowski) Wright. Bob passed away in Traverse City with family by his side on February 6, 2024.
Bob is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janice Wright of Gaylord; his 2 daughters from a previous...
Arthur E. Falting
Feb 6, 2024
Arthur Ernest Falting, known to his loved ones as Art, passed away on February 6, 2024, at the age of 86, in his hometown of Charlevoix, Michigan. Born on January 11, 1938, in Charlevoix, Art led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Art was larger than life, as he often said, "Dynamite comes in a small package."...
Diane M. Ayers
Feb 4, 2024
Diane Marie (Dougherty) Ayers of the Brook in Boyne City, Michigan passed on February 4, 2024 at the age of 81.
Diane was born October 17, 1942 to the late LaBerta Estella (Holm) Martin and Henry Dougherty.
Diane married Victor Ayers on June 4, 1960 and had 4 children from their union. She worked in factories in her early years. The love...
Suzanne Marie "Sue" Sides
Feb 2, 2024
Suzanne Marie Sides, 65 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Born on June 2, 1958, in Gaylord, she was the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Francis) Nowak. Sue grew up in Gaylord and was a 1976 graduate of St. Mary’s High School.
On August 21, 1980, Sue and Keith Sides were married in Flint....
Melissa Anne Costello
Feb 1, 2024
Melissa Anne Costello, 54, walked into eternal life on February 1, 2024. Melissa blessed her parents with her birth on July 6, 1969, in Marquette, MI. She started her life with complications at birth but proved her strength by beating the odds. Melissa graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1987; she was an honors student and participated in both...
Shirley Ann Coultes
Jan 31, 2024
Shirley A. Coultes, 89 of Vanderbilt, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Woodland Acres in Gaylord after a long battle of dementia. Born on January 12, 1935, to Loran and Ula (Loshaw) Green in Muskegon. When Shirley was a young girl the family later moved to Vanderbilt to be near family. She lived her entire life in Vanderbilt.
Shirley met...
Ursula Ann Prusakiewicz
Jan 30, 2024
Ursula Ann Prusakiewicz, 78 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Born in Grayling, Michigan on May 11, 1945, she was the daughter of Benon and Marcella (Wojciechowski) Rzepecki. Ursula grew up in Gaylord and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. She continued with education, receiving an associate’s of science degree in Petoskey.
On August 10, 1963,...
James M. Walker
Jan 30, 2024
James “Mickey” Walker, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at August Haus. Born April 9, 1943, in Detroit, he was the son of Clyde and Margaret (Gorman) Walker. He retired to Rogers City before returning to Gaylord’s August Haus Assisted Living where he resided for five years under the care of the wonderful staff.
In 1971, Mickey and...
Richard F. Engelman
Jan 29, 2024
Richard F. Engelman, 79 of East Jordan, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Jerry Curiak
Jan 24, 2024
8/17/1945 - 1/24/24
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many, unexpectedly left us on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. His legacy as a caring, kind, thoughtful and hilarious man had been cast in stone for decades. He laughed and loved daily and is immediately sorely missed by both those closest to him as well as long time friends...
Ted A. Dunaway, Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Ted A. Dunaway, 86 of Wolverine, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 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.
Sandra S. Saari
Jan 23, 2024
Sandra S. Saari, 74 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Medilodge of Gaylord.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Dale Pethers
Jan 22, 2024
Dale Pethers, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Arrangements are pending and will follow later.
David John Garthus
Jan 21, 2024
David (Dave) John Garthus, 77, of Cheboygan, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 21, 2024.
Dave was born on June 19, 1946, in Wrenshall, Minnesota to Oscar and Leone Garthus. He was the youngest of six children and was raised on the family farm and continued to help on the farm for many years. In 1968 he received his Bachelor...
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