Obituaries

Richard Dean "Wheeldog" Wheeler

Richard Dean "Wheeldog" Wheeler

May 12, 2023

Richard Dean “Wheeldog” Wheeler, 61 of Gaylord, tragically passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.

Born in Lansing, Michigan on March 4, 1962, he was the son of Richard James and Nancy Sharon (Geahan) Wheeler.  Richard grew up in Lansing, Brighton, Holt, and Williamston in Michigan, then Albany, Oregon, then finally in Gaylord, where he graduated from Gaylord High School in...

Veronica Lucy Roberts

Veronica Lucy Roberts

May 11, 2023

Veronica Lucy Roberts, 92 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Born in Gaylord on April 9, 1931, she was the daughter of Albert and Lottie (Matelski) Pomarzynski.  Veronica graduated from St. Mary High School in 1950.

Veronica met Glen Roberts, who had moved to Gaylord with his parents.  They later married in Gaylord where they...

Sharon Lee Hamel

Sharon Lee Hamel

May 10, 2023

Sharon Lee Hamel, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 17, 1942, Sharon was the daughter of Arnold and Phyllis (Braden) Faber.  After a few years in Detroit, her family moved to Roseville where Sharon graduated from Roseville High School in 1960.  After graduating, Sharon...

Roger Loe

Roger Loe

May 7, 2023

Roger Loe, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born February 25, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son of Omar and Elizabeth (Broadbeck) Loe.

In 1971, Roger proudly obtained his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University. On October 14, 1978, in Gaylord, Roger married the love of his life, Valerie...

Corine L. Daniels

Corine L. Daniels

May 4, 2023

Corine L. Daniels, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home.

Born on January 10, 1947, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was the daughter of Warren and Leta (Orvis) Jorgenson.

A longtime resident of Kalamazoo, Corine was married there on April 4, 1966, to Dennis C. Daniels Sr.  In 1997 Corine and Dennis moved to Gaylord, where...

Carol L. Wormell

Carol L. Wormell

May 2, 2023

Carol L. Wormell, 89 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Medilodge of Cheboygan.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Warner B. Brown

Warner B. Brown

Apr 30, 2023

Warner Bennett Brown, 91, died from Alzheimer's on April 30, 2023, at his home with family at his side. He was born December 25, 1931, in Flint, Michigan—the Only son of John Warner and Marion (Bennett) Brown.

Warner served in the Army as a Combat Engineer in the 6th Army Division in the Korean War. He earned a Purple Heart...

Patricia Ann Rowley

Patricia Ann Rowley

Apr 29, 2023

Patricia Ann Rowley, 89 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born July 4, 1933, in Brighton, Michigan, she was the daughter of Harold and Lucille (Craig) Roush.  She spent her childhood in Brighton where she was a 1951 graduate of Brighton High School.

On November 23, 1955, Patricia and Carl C. Rowley were married...

Ronald A. Wilkowski

Ronald A. Wilkowski

Apr 28, 2023

Ronald A. Wilkowski, 86 of Lapeer, formerly of Gaylord, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Stonegate Health in Lapeer.

Born on August 9, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, Ron was the son of Edward and Eva (Kalan) Wilkowski.

Ron served in the United States Army for three years, receiving an honorable discharge on October 30, 1956.

On May 21, 1960,...

Deborah Kaye Slater

Deborah Kaye Slater

Apr 27, 2023

Deborah Kaye Slater, 63 of Gaylord, was called home to the Lord on April 27, 2023, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and music when she passed away in Shelby Township.

Deborah was born on August 7, 1959, in Flint, Michigan where she spent her younger years. After high school, Deb took an interest in...

Bonnie Lou Wingo

Bonnie Lou Wingo

Apr 26, 2023

Bonnie Lou Wingo, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.  

Her family will remember her privately.

Elizabeth A. Downing

Elizabeth A. Downing

Apr 25, 2023

Elizabeth (Beth) Anna Downing passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Medilodge in Gaylord in the presence of her daughter, Gretchen Cherry.

Beth was born on May 20, 1950, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harold Eugene Downing and Virginia Margaret (Arbick) Downing. She attended Harper Creek Elementary School in Battle Creek and then moved to East Jordan, Michigan...

Gertrude E. Fitzgerald

Gertrude E. Fitzgerald

Apr 24, 2023

Gertrude E. Fitzgerald, 92 of Roscommon, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Kerry Buc

Kerry Buc

Apr 23, 2023

Kerry Buc, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor.  A graveside service will take place at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Meridian Line Cemetery, Charlton Township.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Janet L. Fries

Janet L. Fries

Apr 22, 2023

 

Janet L. Fries, 78 of Elmira, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at home. Born on October 5, 1944, in Flint, she was the daughter of Leo and Ora McLain.

 

Janet loved spending time with her family, playing board games, singing karaoke, going to the beach, camping, and teasing her husband, Kris. He was the love of her...

Marilyn "Jane" Clute Thomas

Marilyn "Jane" Clute Thomas

Apr 21, 2023

Marilyn “Jane” Clute Thomas, 87 of Boyne Falls, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey. Born June 25, 1935, in Gaylord, she was the daughter of Melvin and Elna (Olstrom) Clute.

Jane was known for her love of crafting and making her beloved quilts, crocheted blankets, and creative bird houses for others. She always...

Patricia A. Kelley

Patricia A. Kelley

Apr 18, 2023

Patricia A. Kelley, 69 of Ellsworth, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Patricia A. Motschall

Patricia A. Motschall

Apr 16, 2023

Patricia A. Motschall, 53 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Weber's Adult Foster Care in Gaylord.

The family will remember her privately.

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Ozella Joyce Bearup

Ozella Joyce Bearup

Apr 15, 2023

Ozella Joyce Bearup, 88 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  Additional information will follow soon.

Toni L. Wood

Toni L. Wood

Apr 13, 2023

Toni L. Wood, 73 of Charlevoix, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

The family will remember her privately.

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