Obituaries

May 12, 2021

Samantha L. Puroll, 39 of East Jordan, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share a message or memory on her tribute wall.

May 10, 2021

Linda J. Thomas, 69 of Johannesburg, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital where she immediately went into the arms of Jesus. Born on September 10, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Wilden and Betty Lou Mefford.

Linda was baptized at the age of 6 years old and loved...

May 9, 2021

Helen Blankley, 87 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

May 9, 2021

Bonnie K. Murray, 80 of Gaylord, passed away in her sleep at Boulder Park Terrace nursing home in Charlevoix, on Mother’s Day morning, May 9, 2021.

Born in Cadillac, Michigan, August 25, 1940, the daughter of Elmer and Reta Austin. Raised in Manton and Mesick where she attended high school. She was preceded in death by her...

May 9, 2021

Mark T. Gardner Jr., 36 of Petoskey transitioned from this world to his eternal home on May 9, 2021.

He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend.

His daughter Sophie, was the pride and joy of his life. Mark was an avid golfer and skier and his number one partner was always Sophie. He...

May 6, 2021

Kenneth W. Schram, 73 of Gaylord, has soared to meet his heavenly father.  He passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Harold Junior Schram and Jean Shirley (Champagne) Schram were blessed with their only son, Ken, on November 4, 1947 in Hubbard Lake. Ken and his only sister, Bonnie, were remarkably close and looked after each other while growing up.  Ken was highly active and excelled in bowling, football, baseball, and pool. He was...

May 5, 2021

Paul Martin Kucharek, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on October 22, 1960 in Gaylord, Paul was the son of Frank and Anna (Swank) Kucharek.  A lifelong area resident, he grew up in Gaylord and was a 1979 graduate of Gaylord High School.

On June...

May 3, 2021

Virginia Kay Fahler, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Born in Flint, Michigan on October 23, 1944, she was the daughter of Jerry and Virginia (Yuhaz) Gyorkos.

A long time Gaylord resident, Virginia was known to many as the bartender at the Tip-Top Bar &...

May 2, 2021

Jessica J. Ray, 43 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  Her family will remember her privately.

Apr 29, 2021

Lynn M. Hamp, 79 of Port Orange, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 29, 2021, just 32 days after the death of his oldest son, Lynn II.

Born September 16, 1941, in Pontiac, he was the son of Phyllis Hamp who recently celebrated her 100th birthday and the late Malcolm Hamp.

Apr 28, 2021

Donald E. Hartman, 80 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Born on June 27, 1940 in Wakarusa, Indiana, he was the son of Earl Willis and Margaret Irene (Shriner) Hartman.

After moving to Michigan and graduating from Pellston High School, Don attended Western Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree...

Apr 26, 2021

Sawyer John Anthony Conway, was born an angel on April 26, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Sawyer is survived by his parents, James Conway and Alexis Peak; his big brother, Oliver Conway; grandparents, Alicia Courterier, Steven Conway, Richard (Janet)Wagner, Lizabeth peak, and Daniel Smith and Sandy Wagner; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. All of whom...

Apr 23, 2021

William Leonard Middleton, 74 of Grayling, died on Friday April 23, 2021. Born on April 2, 1947 in Detroit, he was the son of Chester and Colleen (Squire) Middleton.

A longtime truck driver, he was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed guns.

He was married to his love of life, Pamela for 55 years as...

Apr 18, 2021

David L. Edwards, 66 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at home.

He is survived by his brother, Donald (Bonnie) Edwards of Atlanta, MI.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Apr 17, 2021

Albert D. Lamontagne, 63 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan. He was born on January 8, 1958.

Albert was an Officer at the Grayling Fraternal Order of Eagles for three years. He loved watching NASCAR. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his beloved mother, Barbara;...

Apr 15, 2021

John T. Keefe, a life well lived. Work hard, play hard, love hard. The closest thing to perfect. God called home an amazing human.

A life well lived. No regrets. Live every moment. Always be nice. A life well lived means you touched many. Always the life of the party. A life well lived gives you gifts:...

Apr 15, 2021

Sally Ann Strauss, 66 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Born on October 24, 1954 in Chicago, IL., she was the daughter of Raymond and Irene (Krawiecz) Simms.

Sally enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with her family.

On July 6, 1975 in Downers Grove, IL.,...

Apr 15, 2021

Ichabud "Nick" L. Goff, 88 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born on May 23, 1932 on the family farm in Vanderbilt, he was the son of William and Eva (Holborn) Goff. He grew up in a hard-working family with 9 brothers and 8 sisters.

Nick was a...

Apr 13, 2021

Elizabeth H. Snell, 85 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Born in Houghton, MI on April 19, 1935, she was the daughter of Leo and Helen (Huhta) Leveque.

For over 30 years Elizabeth worked as a medical assistant where she enjoyed taking care of the patients....

Apr 12, 2021

David M. Duffield, 68 of Gaylord, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021.

Dave was born on September 29, 1952 in Gaylord, the son of George and Pearl (Thomas) Duffield.  He was a lifelong Gaylord resident and graduate of Gaylord High School.

Dave loved the Gaylord community and he served it...