Obituaries
Larry Arthur Pembroke
Jul 7, 2023
Larry Arthur Pembroke, age 65, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away much too soon on Friday July 7, 2023, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, surrounded by his loved ones.
Larry was born May 17, 1958, in Big Timber, MT, the son of Robert and Evelyn Pembroke. He married Toni Bjerke in September 1985. Larry and Toni had two sons,...
Esther Emma Martin
Jul 5, 2023
Esther Emma (Halsey) Martin, 94, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away in the presence of loved ones and staff on July 5, 2023, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care, in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on December 1, 1928, one of seven siblings in Troy, Michigan, to the late Samuel and Ida Halsey. Esther was preceded in death by her...
Don Szalay
Jul 3, 2023
Don Szalay, a resident of Mancelona, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on July 3, 2023, at the age of 71.
Don was born on March 11, 1952, in Wayne, Michigan to Joseph and Almeda (Chase) Szalay. Don grew up in Plymouth, Michigan, where he graduated from high school and was known for...
Elizabeth Ann "Lisa" Duczkowski
Jul 2, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Lisa” Duczkowski, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Born on June 30, 1948, in Grayling, Lisa was the daughter of Ralph and Rose (Lozon) Wilkie. She grew up in Gaylord and was a graduate of Gaylord High School.
A lifelong Gaylord resident, Lisa worked in her parent’s restaurant...
Edwin Vinecki
Jul 2, 2023
Edwin Vinecki, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Born in Gaylord on June 14, 1943, he was the son of Frank and Gertrude (Swieika) Vinecki. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1962 graduate of Gaylord High School.
Ed was a well-known local roofing contractor. He worked for Fox & Simpson...
Carolyn E. Love
Jul 1, 2023
Carolyn E. Love, 79 of Frederic, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Louis G. Maurer
Jun 26, 2023
Louis G. Maruer, 71 of Grayling, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Maryjane R. Kirby
Jun 22, 2023
Maryjane Rose (Zynewicz) Kirby passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at home in her sleep.
Maryjane was born January 2, 1943, to Stanley and Corrine (Szczepaniak) Zynewicz in Grand Rapids, MI. She grew up on a farm in Boyne City, MI with her parents and her brother David, graduating from Boyne City High School in 1961.
Maryjane married...
Crickett Lynn White
Jun 19, 2023
Crickett Lynn Comby-White, 61 of Lewiston, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
Roger Simons
Jun 18, 2023
Roger Simons, 67 of East Jordan, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Michael Henry Tribu
Jun 18, 2023
Michael Henry Tribu, 61 of Wolverine, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Born on January 29, 1962, in Detroit, Mike was the son of Henry and Genevieve (Masser) Tribu. We grew up in Warren, graduating from Warren Woods Tower High School in 1980. An accomplished high school swimmer, Mike’s state record in the...
Joan Y. Couch
Jun 16, 2023
Joan Yvonne Couch, 84, of Alpena and formerly of Gaylord, went into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 16, 2023, with her family by her side at My Michigan Medical Center. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan on March 3, 1939, she was the daughter of Glen and Hazel (Roy) Flaten.
On October 22, 1976, she married Leo Couch in Gaylord,...
Donna M. Gray
Jun 15, 2023
Donna M. Gray, 94 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Francis J. Tar
Jun 12, 2023
Francis J. Tar, 90 of Cheboygan, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Leonard E. Puroll
Jun 11, 2023
Leonard Edward Puroll, 78 of Boyne Falls passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, June 11, 2023, while paying tribute to his late wife out west visiting their old fishing holes.
He was born on October 29, 1944, in Grayling. Leonard was the son of Walter and Rose (Kwapis) Puroll. He graduated from Boyne Falls Public School and received his teaching degree from...
Harper Jeanice Floyd
Jun 11, 2023
Harper Jeanice Floyd, 30 days new, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home. Born in Gaylord on May 12, 2023, she is the daughter of Emmy-Ann Floyd and Michael Mann-Skaggs.
Along with her parents, she is also survived by her loving sister, Maddison Tucker; grandparents, Melonie (Mike) Dedrick, Steven Floyd and Michael Skaggs; great-grandfather, Gerald Watkins; uncle, Alex...
Donald W. Marple
Jun 11, 2023
Donald William Marple, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Born on February 13, 1935, in Charlotte, Michigan, he was the son of Dorance and June (Roberts) Marple. A 1953 graduate of Charlotte High School, Don was a well-known student and athlete. His chosen yearbook quote with his senior class photo was “We know...
Jeffrey A. Willard
Jun 10, 2023
Jeffrey A. Willard, 67 of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Bergenia Irene Love
Jun 8, 2023
Bergenia Irene Love, 95 of Grayling, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Grayling Nursing & Rehab Community. Additonal information is pending and will follow soon.
Lois Eileen McCauley
Jun 4, 2023
Lois E. McCauley, 89 of Wolverine, MI, and Tulsa, OK, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Born in Tower, MI., on May 11, 1934, she was the daughter of William and Ruth (Kittle) Dunbar.
Lois loved playing cards and visiting family. She took care of many people through her AFC home and took care of...
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