Obituaries

Leonard Allen Spray

Leonard Allen Spray

Feb 2, 2022

Leonard Allen Spray, 66 of Cheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  His family will remember him privately.

Cynthia J. "Cindy" Smith

Cynthia J. "Cindy" Smith

Feb 1, 2022

Cynthia J. “Cindy” Smith, 58 of Frederic, passed away at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, due to an automobile accident on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

 Born on January 31, 1964, in Flint, she was the daughter of Richard and Sandra (Wheatley) Berlin.  Growing up in Lapeer, Cindy was a 1982 graduate of Lapeer West...

Roger N. Beckley

Roger N. Beckley

Jan 29, 2022

Roger Northon Beckley was born on August 24, 1934, and left this dimension on January 29, 2022.  The youngest of three children born to Clifford E. and Marguerite (Northon) Beckley. From the time he was a young kid, Roger preferred the out of doors as a place to spend his days. He graduated from Petoskey High School, where he excelled...

Joel Thomas Greenway

Joel Thomas Greenway

Jan 28, 2022

Joel Thomas Greenway, 75 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Lawrence J. Walraven

Lawrence J. Walraven

Jan 27, 2022

Lawrence Joseph Walraven, 64 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022.  Additional information will follow later.

Joann N. Goldsborough

Joann N. Goldsborough

Jan 27, 2022

Joann Nettie Goldsborough passed into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on January 27, 2022, at Otsego Memorial Hospital, Gaylord, MI.

Joann was born on June 7, 1947, daughter of Myrtle Lucille Linaburg and Preston W. Wallett.

She was raised by her loving mother and grew up living in one of the historic Hampden rowhouses of Baltimore, Maryland.   Joann...

Franklin H. "Dan" Newberry

Franklin H. "Dan" Newberry

Jan 26, 2022

Franklin H. “Dan” Newberry, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

Born in Frederic on March 29, 1941, he was the son of Roy and Grace (Demeray) Newberry.  On June 15, 1963, Dan was united in marriage to Patricia Schornack in Grayling.  They were longtime area residents and also lived in Michigan’s...

Dorothy L. Jasmund

Dorothy L. Jasmund

Jan 25, 2022

Dorothy L. Jasmund, 91 of Mackinaw City, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Pinecrest Village.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Clinton Grove Cemetery, 21189 Cass Avenue, Clinton Twp. MI, 48036

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her tribute wall.

Patrick D. Nowak

Patrick D. Nowak

Jan 25, 2022

Patrick D. Nowak, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Munson Medical Center.

He is survived by his son, Logan Nowak.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to Logan, through the funeral home, P.O. Box 249, Gaylord MI 49734.

Please share your memories and...

Ramona M. Bartlett

Ramona M. Bartlett

Jan 24, 2022

Ramona Grusczynski Bartlett, 92 of Gaylord, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, January 24, 2022. Born in Flint, Michigan on May 6, 1929, she was the daughter of Leonard and Lillian (Noirot) Gocha. Mona married Joe Grusczynski in 1946. For 30 years she worked on the dairy farm side by side with her husband while raising...

Bernice A. Perttu

Bernice A. Perttu

Jan 23, 2022

Bernice A. Perttu, 90 of Levering, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her daughters home with family by her side.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages on her tribute wall.

Paul  C. Halvorson

Paul C. Halvorson

Jan 23, 2022

Paul Curtis Halvorson, 70 of Gaylord, MI passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Ridgeview Waconia Hospital in Waconia, MN.  Born on October 2, 1951 in Detroit, MI, the son of Emily and Donald Halvorson. He had three sisters and one brother.

His early years were spent in Livonia, MI and their family moved to Gaylord when he was a...

James W. Tulgetske

James W. Tulgetske

Jan 19, 2022

James William Tulgetske, 87 of Pevely, Missouri and formerly of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. Born in Rogers City on December 24, 1934, he was the son of Thomas and Violet (Johnson) Tulgetske. On January 2, 1952, at the age of 17, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy and served...

Verbon  Yancy

Verbon Yancy

Jan 18, 2022

Verbon Yancy, 78 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at home with his wife by his side.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his tribute wall.

Maurice J. VanGordon

Maurice J. VanGordon

Jan 17, 2022

Maurice J. VanGordon, 98 of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Arrangements will follow later.

Valerie L. Weber

Valerie L. Weber

Jan 15, 2022

Valerie L. Weber, 58 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Onaway, MI on January 21, 1963, she was the daughter of Neil and Janet (Klein) Berry. On April 18, 1980 she married the love of her life, Rick. Together they raised three children and had a wonderful life together. Valerie...

Violet A. Erat

Violet A. Erat

Jan 15, 2022

Violet A. Erat, 97 of Vanderbilt, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

The daughter of Charles and Maria Mattson, Violet was born on March 9, 1924 in Embarrass, Minnesota, the fourteenth of fifteen children, where she grew up and graduated from high school. At home, she spoke the Finnish language until she entered school where she learned...

Richard L. Sherman

Richard L. Sherman

Jan 14, 2022

Richard L. Sherman, 78 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 24, 1943, he was the son of Glenwood and Edna (Neumann) Sherman. Rich grew up in East Detroit and graduated from Lutheran East High School in Harper Woods. Shortly after high school, he enlisted...

Chester L. Borowiak

Chester L. Borowiak

Jan 14, 2022

Chester L. Borowiak, 84 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Friday, January 14, 2022. Born in Gaylord on February 16, 1937, Chet was the son of Steven and Frances (Jonas) Borowiak. On January 14, 1964, he married Patricia Forman in Boyne City. They were long time residents of Vanderbilt where they raised their family. Chet retired from H&H Tube...

Douglas  D. Luesing

Douglas D. Luesing

Jan 12, 2022

Douglas D. Luesing, 69 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at home. Born in Petoskey on October 27, 1952, Doug was the son of Melvin and Mae (Radle) Luesing. Doug married the love of his life on August 4, 1984 in Vernon, MI. He was a very caring, loving husband. They made a beautiful life together. For over...