Obituaries

Apr 17, 2019

Wanda Jean Graham, 92, died peacefully on April 17, 2019 surrounded by loving family. She was born February 18, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald and Francis Crandall. A few short years later, the Crandall family moved back to their hometown of Petoskey, Michigan.

Wanda graduated from Petoskey High School in the spring of 1944. She...

Apr 11, 2019

Robert W. “Wally” Seelinger, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones. Wally was born on April 1, 1940 in Bay City, son of Wallace and Lillian (Schroeder) Seelinger.

Wally graduated from Bay City Central High and then attended Michigan Technological University and Ferris State University. For over 30 years,...

Apr 9, 2019

James Howard Marsh, 67 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Jim was born in Pontiac, MI on January 21, 1952.

Jim graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1970 and enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly thereafter, serving with the 20th Ordinance Detachment of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal...

Apr 9, 2019

Judith (Judy) Lee Dean, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from complications associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Judy was born in Oregon on February 24, 1942 and the family moved to Alpena, Michigan in 1957.   She is a graduate of Alpena High School and had attended Central Michigan University.    Judy...

Apr 9, 2019

Laura Jean Hoskins, 69 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.  Arrangements are pending and will follow later.

Apr 7, 2019

Evelyn Gimmell, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Medilodge in Gaylord.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 7, 2019

Frank Sukany, 83 of Waters, passed away at home on Sunday, April 7, 2019.  Additional information will follow later.

Apr 7, 2019

David Brian Hobson, 66 of Wolverine, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born in Marlette, Michigan on August 4, 1952, David was the son of William and Virginia (Jeroue) Hobson.  The family moved to Indian River in 1956 where David graduated from Inland Lakes High School in 1970.

After...

Apr 5, 2019

James LaVerne Nichols, 75 of Alanson, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born on June 28, 1943 in Saginaw, Jim was the son of Clifford and Nelsine Nichols.

Jim was a pattern maker at Nodular and Gray Iron in Saginaw for 30 years. Upon retirement, he and Gen moved Up North to Alanson....

Apr 4, 2019

Marjorie J. Kaminski, 98 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born on July 8, 1920 in Romeo, Michigan, Marjorie was the daughter of Herman and Lidia (Erdman) Dahn.  She grew up and attended school in Romeo.

On January 15, 1938, Marjorie married Joseph Kaminski in Auburn, Indiana.  They...

Apr 4, 2019

Norma Elaine Peebles, 80 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Born in Detroit on October 17, 1938, Norma was the daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Penz) Bauer.

On June 22, 1957, she married Clifford J. Peebles.  They lived for many years in Sterling Heights and moved to Gaylord in 1972. ...

Apr 1, 2019

Fred Ward Chearhart, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home with his family on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Born in Mishawaka, Indiana on October 20, 1941, Fred was the son of A. Ward and Cecelia (Rose) Chearhart.  The family lived in Granger, Indiana and moved to Allen Park when he was a year old.

Fred...

Apr 1, 2019

Harriet Boyle Lawson passed away April 1st, 2019.  Harriet celebrated 101 birthdays.

Following graduation from Walled Lake Schools Harriet graduated from Michigan State Normal College with a BS in Commercial teaching. Harriet and Ray Boyle were married July 3rd, 1941. Following the death of her beloved husband in 1967 Harriet moved to Lewiston where she met and married...

Mar 30, 2019

Randy Brooks, 64 of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at home.

He is survived by his wife, Patti; sons, Nick and his wife Abbie Brooks, Joe and his wife Sue Williams, Jeremy and his wife Cathy Williams; his grandchildren Brooklyn, Gavin and Leah; his sister Darlene (Mark); and his nephew Donnie.

Born in...

Mar 27, 2019

Marilyn Hartmann, 88 of Bellaire and formerly of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.

Born June 27, 1930 in Chicago, Marilyn was the daughter of Arnold and Dolores (Tobin) Spietz.

After a career as a social worker for Cook County, Illinois, she moved to Michigan to be closer...

Mar 25, 2019

Roger John Olds, 86 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on August 17, 1932 in Star Township, Antrim County, Roger was the son of Harold and Lillian (Emerson) Olds.  As a young man, Roger served in the U.S. Army as a medic with the 2nd Armored Division during...

Mar 22, 2019

William L. "Ducky" Kinsman V, 8 days old of Vanderbilt, passed away March 30, 2019.

Private services will take place at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

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

Mar 21, 2019

Dorothy Rose “Ditty” Harrington, 97 of Johannesburg and Atlanta, passed away at home on Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Born on November 9, 1921 in Detroit, Dorothy was the daughter of Charles and Rose (Wolff) Rumbold.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ferndale, Michigan.

On November 19, 1944 Dorothy married Herbert Lee Harrington...

Mar 20, 2019

Joyce Watkins, 83 of Gaylord, passed away March 20th, 2019 peacefully in the arms of her daughter Ina and in the comfort and care of Aspen Ridge and Hospice of Michigan staff and caregivers.

Joyce was born in Wayland, KY on March 9, 1936. She moved to River Rouge Michigan with her family where she later met...

Mar 20, 2019

Mae L. Engel, 89 of Gaylord, passed away at home at Rocking Chair Ranch AFC on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on February 13, 1930, Mae was the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Juliet) Villneff.

Mae was married to John Engel.  They raised three children living in New Baltimore, Michigan for...