Obituaries

Aug 28, 2019

David E. Laginess, 78 of Johannesburg, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on November 6, 1940 in Detroit, he was the son of Gerald and Rosalie (Russell) Laginess.  David grew up in Allen Park and attended Melvindale Schools where he graduated in 1958.

Following high school, he attended...

Aug 28, 2019

John Alfred Leithauser, 68 of Levering, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at McLaren Hospice House in Cheboygan.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Aug 26, 2019

Kenneth James Brabender Sr, 73 of Indian River, passed away at home on Monday, August 26, 2019.  Ken's family has chosen to remember him privately.

Aug 24, 2019

Lynn Alan “Boo” Greenshields, 61 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Dickinson, North Dakota on November 26, 1957, he was the son of Lemore and Rosella (Fandrich) Greenshields.  Lynn grew up in Dodge, ND and graduated from high school in...

Aug 22, 2019

Richard M. Horton, 70 of Levering, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at home.  His family will remember him privately.

Aug 21, 2019

Vernon David Copeland, 54, of Gaylord and formerly of Alpena, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 after a courageous, hard fought 21 month battle with cancer.

He was born in Alpena on October 13, 1964, the son of Lyle K. and Mabel (Nolan) Copeland. He was raised in Alpena and graduated from Alpena High...

Aug 19, 2019

Dorothy M. Nowak, 82 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Born and raised on the family farm in Elmira on May 23, 1937, she was the daughter of Walter and Mary (Fiel) Francis.  She attended Elmira School through the 8th grade before going to St. Mary School...

Aug 19, 2019

June Bobish, 103 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at The Brook.  Services are being handled by McCowen-Secord Family Funeral Home in Vicksburg.  Local arrangements through Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Aug 17, 2019

Shirley Antoinette Sewell, 79 of Gaylord, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at home.

Born in Saginaw on June 7, 1940, she was the daughter of Joseph and Antoinette (Koronka) Duhoski.  The family later moved to Gaylord where Shirley graduated from St. Mary High School in 1958.

In 1958 Shirley married Floyd Sewell in Flint, where...

Aug 17, 2019

Robert L. Thomas, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Aug 16, 2019

James “Jim” Donald Sally, 70, of Sugar Island, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, surrounded by family. He was born Feb. 16, 1949 to John and Beverly (Griffin) Sally. Jim attended Sault High and was a member of Bay Mills Indian Community. He served in the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.  When Jim returned home he...

Aug 16, 2019

William James Hartman Sr., 81 of Pellston, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Vital Care Hospice House in Cheboygan.  A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Pellston Fire Hall.

Aug 15, 2019

Phillip Slotwinski, 70 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Aug 13, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Kemp, 70 of Gaylord, passed away at home with her family on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Born in Reed City on July 5, 1949, Betty was the daughter of Homer Wesley and Nona Louise (Struble) Bailey.  When she was a child, Betty and her family moved briefly to Grand Haven and then to Spring...

Aug 12, 2019

Robert Earl Arthur Ross, 91 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Aug 7, 2019

Michael A. Kucka Sr., 66 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home.

A memorial service will take place 1:00 PM Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Gaylord Church of Christ.

Aug 1, 2019

Barry Jensen, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born in Gaylord, he was the son of Bill and Beverly (Simmons) Jensen.

Barry worked for over 40 years in the oil fields.  In his spare time he was an avid hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed camping...

Jul 31, 2019

Alan Lane Hughes, 72 of Conway, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Born in Bryan, Ohio on October 7, 1946, Alan was the son of Robert and Eileen (Beattie) Hughes.  He grew up in Bryan, graduating Bryan High School and later from radio electronics school.  From 1966-1969, Alan served honorably in the U.S. Navy. ...

Jul 31, 2019

Leroy F. “Roy” Fitzek, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born in Gaylord on December 28, 1931, Roy was the son of Frank and Cecelia (Krause) Fitzek.  He grew up in Gaylord and later attended Ferris State College,  graduating with a pharmacy degree.

After returning home, Roy worked...

Jul 30, 2019

Benedict M. Clapp, 57 of Bellaire, passed away July 30, 2019 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.