Obituaries

Oct 11, 2020

Blanche M. Sheldon, 84 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Hiland Cottage Hospice House.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Oct 10, 2020

Catherine M. Murphy, 89 of Rocommon, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

The family has chosen to remember her privatley.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Oct 10, 2020

James (Jimmy) Michael Gottschalk of Cheboygan, Michigan passed in peace on October 10 at the age of 68.

He was a kind and loving partner to his wife, Sandy, as well as an amazing father to his four children Nolan, Armena, Krean and Cody.  He had a deep love for his grandchildren Jayce, Grady and Celia and...

Oct 9, 2020

Dolores Susan Mendham, 91 of East Jordan, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, October 9, 2020.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on November 24, 1928, she was the daughter of John H. and Sarah (Loewen) Krocker.

On February 24, 1951 Dolores married Robert W. “Bill” Mendham Sr. in Farmington, Michigan.  He preceded her...

Oct 8, 2020

Christopher O. Lockwood, 66 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Detroit on June 11, 1954, he was the son of Harold and Agnes (Solon) Lockwood.

On February 14, 1976, Chris married the loved of his life, Susan Matelski. The two enjoyed 44 years of...

Oct 4, 2020

David Loughrige, 87, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away on October 4, 2020 after a long battle with kidney failure.

David was born in River Rouge, Michigan on December 19, 1932. Upon graduating high school, he enrolled in the Army and served in the Korean war. During his tour, he was hit by shrapnel from an anti-tank shell, permanently paralyzing his left arm and...

Oct 3, 2020

Joanne Mary Meyer, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Horizons Assisted Living in St. Helen.  Additional information is pending and will follow later.

Oct 3, 2020

Robert W. “Bill” Culham, 78 of Wolverine, passed away at home on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

Born in Milford, Michigan on June 30, 1942, he was the son of Melville and Ruth (Perry) Culham.  Bill lived in White Lake for many years and worked in maintenance at General Motors Proving Grounds.  After retiring he moved to Wolverine...

Oct 2, 2020

Janet J. Serven, 80 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Janet is survived by her friends and family members.  She was preceded in death by a son, Daryl and by her companion, Floyd J. "Red" Bruce, both in 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday,...

Sep 30, 2020

Otto W. Kabelman, 76 of Carp Lake, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  Additional information is pending and will follow soon.

Sep 24, 2020

Vivian S. Moffett, 58 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privatley.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Sep 19, 2020

Robert E. Ford, 79 of Petoskey, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2020 at Villa By The Bay.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Sep 17, 2020

Richard Rider, 85 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  In keeping with his wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery.

Sep 17, 2020

Richard A. Wroblewski, 71 of Grayling, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Sep 16, 2020

Jean Ann Williams, 85 of Cheboygan and formerly of Alma, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Her family will remember her privately.

Sep 16, 2020

Baby Murrell was born an angel on September 16, 2020. Our family is clinging on to the hope and foundation we have in our faith knowing sweet Baby Murrell is with God in a perfect place where we will meet again someday. Baby Murrell leaves behind parents, David and Brandy; eight sisters and brothers, Logan, Bailey, Miriam, Michael, Giavanna,...

Sep 16, 2020

Brittany June Poirier, 22 of Vanderbilt, passed away unexpectedly, the result of an automobile accident, on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, her 22nd birthday.

She was born on September 16, 1998 in Gaylord, the daughter of Vence and Tresha (Smith) Poirier and was a lifelong Vanderbilt resident.

Brittany worked at Denali Healthcare in Gaylord.  She loved...

Sep 16, 2020

Delores Alice Matelski, 91 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born in Corwith Township on July 12, 1929, she was the daughter of Marcus and Gertrude (Crane) O’Rourke.  She was a lifelong area resident.

On August 23, 1946, Delores married Bernard P. Matelski at St. Mary Catholic Church...

Sep 14, 2020

Rebecca Michelle Hodge, 46 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, September 14, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Sep 13, 2020

Jan Egas, 82 of Wolverine, passed away at home on Sunday, September 13, 2020.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.