Obituaries

Jul 19, 2021

Scott Johanson, 54 of Petoskey, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal message with the family on Scotts tribute wall.

Jul 18, 2021

Betty L. Bayless, 95, of Alanson died July 18, 2021 at McLaren Hiland Cottage Hospice House, Petoskey. Betty was born on July 26,1925, in Ypsilanti Michigan, the daughter of George and Mary Dressell.  Betty attended Mackenzie High School in Detroit, where she met her late husband Charles (Chuck) Bayless in 1941.  She graduated in 1943 and went on to...

Jul 17, 2021

Tommie R. Crum, 78 of Wolverine, passed away at home on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Born in Thorntown, Indiana on March 26, 1943, he was the son of Charles and Irene (Taylor) Crum.

After graduating from high school, Tommie served in the U.S. Navy, serving honorably from 1960-1964.

In Indiana, he worked for...

Jul 16, 2021

Terrance James Beck, 64 of Pellston, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  His family will remember him privately.

Jul 16, 2021

Terry Lynn Moore, 71 of Wolverine, passed away at home on Friday, July 16, 2021.  His family will remember him privately.

Jul 12, 2021

Larry M. Bennett, 77 of Vanderbilt, went to be with his Savior on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Born in Ypsilanti, MI on November 11, 1943, he was the son of Donald and Ruthann (Seleska) Bennett.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, the former Eleanor Paquin Loshaw, whom he married in Gaylord at...

Jul 7, 2021

William F. Greene, 77 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Crawford Continuing Care Center.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Jul 3, 2021

Joann E. Pierce, 83 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1938 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Hubert and Virginia LaMothe.

Joann loved spending time with her family, they were number one in her life. She proudly raised four children where she was able...

Jul 2, 2021

Diane Alvena Hatley, 80 of Grayling, passed away at home on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Born in Port Huron on October 9, 1940, she was the daughter of Alfred and Jessie (Schwartz) Siewert.  She later moved with her family to Grayling.

Along with her parents, Diane was the owner of Al & Jessie’s Restaurant in...

Jul 1, 2021

Herbert F. Stanloski, 93 of Grayling, formerly of Big Rapids and Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, July 1, 2021.  At the present time, his family will remember him privately.

Jul 1, 2021

Maxine Joy Hopkins Svaluto, 91 of Grayling, passed away at home on Thursday, July 1, 2021.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Jun 30, 2021

Gail Lynn Edwards, 68 of Petoskey, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Hiland Cottage.

Born on March 27, 1953 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Leon and Lilian (Emph) Edwards. After high school, Gail went on to graduate from Central Michigan University.

On November 20, 1981 she and Michael Breen were married...

Jun 29, 2021

Joan Brown, 89 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Born in Harrisburg, IL on April 16, 1932, she was the daughter of Charles and Anna (Dudonis) Fredericks.  Joan moved from Illinois to Michigan with her family, settling in Pontiac.

Joan married Everett L. Brown.  They lived and raised their family...

Jun 28, 2021

Kenneth A. Beech, 74 of Gaylord, passed away at home at The Brook on Monday, June 28, 2021.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Jun 28, 2021

Patricia Jane Knaggs, 90 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Villa by the Bay in Petoskey.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Jun 28, 2021

After a lengthy illness, Robert (Bob) Graczyk passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021, at his home in Gaylord, MI, at age 79.

Bob was born to Stanley and Veronica (Raynis) Graczyk on 12/7/1941 in Bay City, MI. Bob retired in 1997 to his dream, lakeside home in Gaylord, with his best friend and loving wife, Judy...

Jun 27, 2021

Louis A. Tognetti, 76 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember him privately. A full obituary will be in the Gaylord Herald Times.

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

Jun 26, 2021

Kirby E. Dorius, 73 of Elmira, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Jun 24, 2021

Steven C. Reynolds, 72 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at August Haus.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Jun 20, 2021

Geraldine M. Sylvester, 94 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Born in Battle Creek, MI on July 4, 1926, she was the daughter of Earl and Myrtle (Bird) VanSyckle.

For over 20 years, Geraldine worked at Glen’s Market in Gaylord where she retired. She was an...