Obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

John Harland Kenyon III, 78 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  John was a former Harbor Springs Mayor and a staple in his community.  Additional information will follow soon.

Dec 4, 2020

Rosemarie L. Bogaert, 55 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on January 27, 1965, she was the daughter of John B. and Beverly L. (Shelifoe) Pappas.  The family lived in Hazel Park where Rosemarie graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1983.

On...

Dec 4, 2020

Emma Vieau, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, December 4, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Dec 3, 2020

Wayne Cannon, age 66 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2020.

He was born in Trenton, MI and lived in California and Idaho before settling in Gaylord in 1977.

He was a man of many talents and trades, having done tool and die work, logging, oil and gas mechanics, and...

Dec 2, 2020

Sandra “Sam” Marie Mankowski went home to be with Jesus on December 2nd, 2020.

Sam’s life may have been cut short, but she touched the hearts of many while she was with us.

Sam was born on June 9th, 1965 to Pearl and Milford Hough in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. During her childhood she called...

Dec 2, 2020

Steven A. King, 65 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at home. Born on September 28, 1955 in Beloit, Wisconsin, he was the son of Ronald and Lavonne (Morelock) King.

Steve was a humble man who loved Jesus Christ. He loved laughing and loved people. For many years, Steve worked at Symbiot Heating and Cooling...

Dec 2, 2020

Daniel Jay Hickens, 52 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Nov 27, 2020

Louis R. Krupa, 86 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Friday, November 27, 2020.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Nov 25, 2020

Edward “Mike” Burke III, 66 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in Detroit on March 9, 1954, he was the son of Edward Michael Jr and Paula Jean (Stuhlsatz) Burke.

Mike worked with his family at Burke Ceramic Tile which the family has owned and operated for...

Nov 24, 2020

Jeffery Alan Dawson, 67, of Alanson, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Born on February 14, 1953 in Kearny Township, Jeff was the son of Harmon Stanley and Frieda Elaine (Veldkamp) He grew up in Grand Blanc, MI and graduated in 1970 from Grand Blanc High School, later receiving his associates...

Nov 22, 2020

Patricia L. Reid, 75, of Sebring, Florida, and formerly of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at home. Born on October 9, 1945 in Piqua Ohio, she was the daughter of Ralph and Wilma (Fletcher) Davis.

On June 22, 1963, Pat Davis married Keith Reid, her high school sweetheart from Gaylord High, at First Methodist Church,...

Nov 22, 2020

Rodney Wood, 76 of Carp Lake, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

A full obituary will be updated.

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Nov 18, 2020

UPDATED OBITUARY INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE NEWLY LISTED SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021

Wilma May Pederson, 75, of Rockford and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Spectrum Butterworth, Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids.

Born in Mancelona, Michigan on November 3, 1945, she was...

Nov 17, 2020

Sheila Renee Bartel, 57 of Wolverine, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at home.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Nov 15, 2020

A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 AT FRIENDSHIP CHURCH IN GAYLORD.  DUE TO CURRENT PUBLIC GATHERING RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE DUE TO COVID-19, FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO GATHER WITH THE FAMILY DURING THE VISITATION PERIOD, LEAVING THE LIMITED SERVICE SEATING FOR TANA'S FAMILY AND THOSE CLOSEST TO HER.  THE FAMILY THANKS YOU FOR...

Nov 15, 2020

Richard F. Stoker, 78 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 28, 1942 in Detroit, the son of Richard and Mildred Stoker.

Richard is survived by his wife, Kaye; his children, Christine (James) Elliott of Royal Oak and Richard Jr (Pamela) Stoker; his granddaughter,...

Nov 14, 2020

Gail Ann Castle, 75 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Medical Center of Trinity in New Port Richey, Florida.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 11, 1945, Gail was the daughter of Irwin and Mary (Padzieski) Herbst.  She grew up in Livonia and was a graduate of Ladywood High School.

Gail went on to attend...

Nov 13, 2020

Allen Leonard Atkinson, 69 of Indian River, passed away at home on Friday, November 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 17, 1951 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was the son of George E. and Pearl L. (Meldrum) Atkinson.

Leonard (Allen) retired from General Motors where he worked for many years in the paint dept....

Nov 12, 2020

Alden T. "Al" Emmons, 86 of Roscommon, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Nov 12, 2020

Lavona Farthing, 79 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.