Obituaries
Vicki Lynn Cleveland
Dec 10, 2022
Vicki Lynn Cleveland, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Villa by the Bay in Petoskey. Her family has chosen to remember her privately.
Mitchell David Quaine
Dec 10, 2022
Mitchell David Quaine, 70 of Alanson, passed away at home with his family on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on September 1, 1952, he was the son of Bert J. and Donna (Sokcevik) Quaine.
After graduating from Detroit Catholic Central High School, Mitch went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Lawrence Technological University.
Mitch had a...
Corey Eric Harmer
Dec 7, 2022
Corey Eric Harmer, 51 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born August 12, 1971 in Petoskey, he was the son of Michael and Noreen (Canfield) Harmer. Corey grew up in Frederic and Grayling, where he graduated from high school in 1989. After high school, Corey attended the Emeril Lagasse Culinary School...
Thomas Derkatz
Dec 6, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Derkatz, 81 of Wolverine, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at home surrounded by his children. Born in Detroit on May 5, 1941, he was the son of Michael and Irene (Wrobleski) Derkatz.
Tom grew up in Detroit and moved his family to Wolverine, MI in 1971. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Sunday dinner, outdoor...
Warren William Phillip Towns
Dec 5, 2022
Warren William Phillip Towns, 77 of Boyne City, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Travis James MacKinnon
Dec 4, 2022
Travis James MacKinnon 36 of Port Huron formerly from Grayling, passed away in his home on Sunday December 4, 2022.
Travis was a hardworking man skilled in all areas of construction.
Born in Grayling on March 12, 1986. Travis was the son of Robert and Laura (Mackinnon) Bonenfant. Born to Sean Walsh Sr. Travis Grew up in Grayling Until moving...
Thelma C. Stephan
Dec 4, 2022
Thelma C. Stephan, 87 of Charlevoix, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Laura A. Hoyt
Dec 3, 2022
Laura A. Hoyt, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Gloria F. VanGordon
Dec 3, 2022
Gloria F. VanGordon, 89 of Mackinaw City, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 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.
Kathleen "Katie" Schlecht
Dec 2, 2022
Kathleen "Katie" Schlecht, 70 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Medilodge of Gaylord.
The family will remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages on her guestbook below.
Katherine Laslo
Dec 1, 2022
Katherine Laslo, 91 of Frederic, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at home with her husband by her side. Born in Coley Station, Georgia on February 24, 1931, she was the daughter of Jim and Willie Mae Renka.
Katherine was deeply loved and will be missed greatly.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Joseph; children, Joe (Peter)...
Raymond T. Meyer
Dec 1, 2022
Raymond T. Meyer, 83 of Levering, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Villa by the Bay in Petoskey. At this time, his family will remember him privately.
Daniel J. Dallas
Nov 30, 2022
Daniel J. Dallas, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Munson Healthcare McReynolds Hall. Dan was retired from the City of Gaylord Police Department. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Marilyn C. Serveny
Nov 26, 2022
Marilyn C. Serveny, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at home. Born in Detroit on November 1, 1935, she was the daughter of Charles and Adele (Golac) Pulick.
Marilyn graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit, Michigan. On May 19, 1956, Marilyn and Bill married in Detroit. Days after their wedding, they moved to California.
Her...
Jennifer Joyce Summers
Nov 26, 2022
Jennifer “Joyce” Summers, known to many as “Grandma Joyce”, passed away peacefully at Aspen Ridge Retirement on November 26, 2022, at the age of 80. Born to John and Audrey Kaumeyer on August 18, 1942. She married Richard Summers on June 27, 1964 and they were blessed with two children, Carol and Renee.
Jennifer is survived by her brothers, John...
John Wayne Kreger
Nov 24, 2022
John Wayne Kreger, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, in the Emergency Department at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born July 25, 1946, in Sparr, Michigan, he was the son of Walter Herman and Adelia Belle (Davis) Kreger.
Wayne served in the U.S. Army and later worked as a carpenter.
Wayne is survived by his long-time companion, Donna...
Louise F. Terpening
Nov 22, 2022
Louise F. Terpening, 91 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on June 5, 1931, in Levering, she was the daughter of Henry and Ester (Grams) Faulkner.
Louise enjoyed being a homemaker, raising her kids and foster care kids throughout the years. Later, she worked at a shoe store and ceramics store....
Marlene J. Everett James
Nov 21, 2022
Marlene Joyce Everett James, 88 of Gaylord, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 21, 2022, at The Porches in Gaylord after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born February 2, 1934, in Wells, Michigan, she was the daughter of Gaylord and Florence (Dittrich) Blake. Marlene was one of four children.
In 1960 Marlene married Gordon Everett. ...
Edwin L. "Lou" Thorne
Nov 21, 2022
Edwin L. “Lou” Thorne, 78 of Elmira, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at home. Known in the Gaylord area as “Liquid Louie”, he was a well-known long time local bartender.
Born March 11, 1944 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the son of Lawrence R. and Alma M. (Kinney) Thorne. As a young man, he worked two seasons...
Jack Donald Gerebics
Nov 18, 2022
Jack Donald Gerebics, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at August Haus in Gaylord.
A celebration of Jack's life and memorial service will be held at the Gaylord Eagle's on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM. A time for visiting will follow the service with lunch refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution...
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