Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Rooyakker

Robert "Bob" Rooyakker

Oct 31, 2022

Robert (Bob) “Pizza Bob” Rooyakker passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan as an only child on July 22, 1945 to Peter and Viola Rooyakker. During his schooling at Austin High School, he met the love of his life Jean, whom he belovedly referred to as  “Mean...

Dwain E. Potter Sr.

Dwain E. Potter Sr.

Oct 27, 2022

Dwain E. Potter Sr., 82 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Carol Attee

Carol Attee

Oct 26, 2022

Carol Attee, 84 of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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Kenneth L. Jezowski, Sr.

Kenneth L. Jezowski, Sr.

Oct 26, 2022

Kenneth L. Jezowski Sr. 66 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Marie C. Kwiatek

Marie C. Kwiatek

Oct 23, 2022

Marie C. Kwiatek, 95 of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 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.

Dorothy M. Courtright

Dorothy M. Courtright

Oct 22, 2022

Dorothy Marie Courtright, 82 of Waters, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Born in Indian Prairie Township, Illinois on May 14, 1940, she was the daughter of Chloris and Freda (Milner) Hilliard.  Dorothy grew up in Rinard, IL, graduating from high school in Flora, IL in 1958. 

Dorothy met the love of her life, Gary...

Susan Carrick

Susan Carrick

Oct 18, 2022

Susan Carrick, 80 of Pellston, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Beaumont Trenton Hospital.  

Born on December 11, 1941, in Sumner, Iowa, she was the daughter of Walter and Cleone (Adams) Schult. The youngest of three daughters, Susan grew up and attended school in Sumner, IA, graduating in 1960.

After high school Susan went to St. Luke’s...

William D. Young

William D. Young

Oct 17, 2022

 

William “Bill,” “Billy” David Young, age 44, passed away October 17, 2022. Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 7, 1978, but called Michigan his home. Bill loved many and cared so much more about people than any possessions or money. The only bad thing anyone can think of about Bill is that he was a Browns fan....

Richard J. McDowell

Richard J. McDowell

Oct 16, 2022

Richard J. McDowell, 84 of Boyne City, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Jane E. Young

Jane E. Young

Oct 16, 2022

Jane E. Young, 81 of Mackinaw City, passed away Sunday, October 16, 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.

Janice Ann Benson

Janice Ann Benson

Oct 14, 2022

Janice Ann Benson, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at home.  Born in West Allis, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of George and Margaret (Heinzelmann) Manning.

Growing up in West Allis, Janice later moved to Glendale, Wisconsin after marrying Pirie Benson.  They raised their family in Glendale and later moved to Madison, Wisconsin.  After retiring, Janice and...

Douglas Boyd Dailey

Douglas Boyd Dailey

Oct 13, 2022

 Douglas Boyd Dailey, 78 of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at McLaren Hospice House in Cheboygan, surrounded by his family.

Born March 28, 1944, in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of Donald B & Donna M (Houser) Dailey.  Doug grew up in Cheboygan and graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1962.

In 1964, he enlisted in the...

Angela Dawn Perry

Angela Dawn Perry

Oct 9, 2022

Angela Dawn Perry, 51 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Born on December 9, 1970, in Cadillac, she was the daughter of Gregory J. and Mary Ellen (Marshall) Streff.  Angela grew up in Cadillac where she graduated from high school in 1989.

Following high school, she was trained as a hairdresser...

Netty Gardner

Netty Gardner

Oct 5, 2022

Netty Gardner, 68 of Wolverine, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

John R. Paulus

John R. Paulus

Oct 3, 2022

John R. Paulus, 85 of Lewiston, passed away quietly with family on Monday, October 3, 2022.

Born in West Allis, Wisconsin; John was the son of Harry and Isabel (Miller) Paulus.  He grew up in West Allis and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and was a 1955 graduate of Wauwatosa East High School.

In 1958 he met Dorothy M. Paulus, and they were...

Judith Ann Loll

Judith Ann Loll

Oct 3, 2022

Judith Ann Loll, 81 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, October 3, 2022.

Born on July 7, 1941, in New Lexington, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert and Edith (Birkhimer) Guy.  Judy grew up there and graduated from New Lexington High School in 1959.

On September 19, 1959, she married Gerald “Jerry” Loll in Roseville, Ohio.  They...

Dennis E. Matthews

Dennis E. Matthews

Oct 1, 2022

Dennis E. Matthews, 65 of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

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

David D. Major

David D. Major

Oct 1, 2022

David Donat Major, 81 of Wolverine, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayling.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 10, 1941, he was the son of Donat and Maxine (Wilmont) Major.

An accomplished wildlife artist, his beautiful work will be remembered and cherished by many.

Surviving are his children, Michael (Kathryn) Major, Merry (Mitch)...

David J. Beattie

David J. Beattie

Sep 30, 2022

 

David J. Beattie, 80 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Wendy K. Tompkins

Wendy K. Tompkins

Sep 29, 2022

 

Wendy Kay Tompkins, 58 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 29, 2022

Born in Highland Park, Michigan on March 16, 1964, she was the daughter of Paul and Diane (Berg) Glesen.

With an associates degree in business management, Wendy worked as a secretary in the gas and oil industry.  In her spare...