Obituaries

Feb 2, 2019

Victoria Surman, 102 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord. Born on December 19, 1916, she was the daughter of Stanley and Cecelia (Gorney) Sikorski. She was a devout Catholic. She loved cooking, baking and gardening and was very involved in activities at St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Surviving are...

Feb 1, 2019

Janet Elizabeth Wolfe, 71 of Grayling, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.  At this time, her family will remember her privately.

Jan 28, 2019

Bernard Charles "Chuck" Cornaire Jr, 82 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, January 28, 2019.  Chuck is survived by his wife, Victoria; nine children; thirteen grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.  A memorial service will be held in the spring.

Jan 27, 2019

Betty Irene Douglas, 92 of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at McLaren Hospice House in Cheboygan.  A spring memorial service at Church of the Straits in Mackinaw City is being planned.

Jan 27, 2019

Jerry Athan, 50 of Cheboygan and formerly of Gaylord, passed away January 27, 2019, at his residence in Cheboygan.

Jerry was born on Sunday, April 7, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Frances and, the late, William Athan.

Jerry enjoyed the company of family, and meeting new people. He never passed on a chance to...

Jan 19, 2019

Kim Patricia Andress, 57 of Cheboygan, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Jan 19, 2019

Elizabeth Anne Conway, 68 of Roscommon, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately with a family memorial in Washington State.

Jan 17, 2019

Princess Ariyah Sue Ballinger, infant daughter of Gerald Ballinger and Christina VanWormer of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City where she was born one day earlier.  Additional information will follow soon.

Jan 16, 2019

Carole Jean Barnes, 70 of Petoskey, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Her family will remember her at a memorial gathering in the spring.

Jan 13, 2019

Ronald W. Lamkin, 81 of Roscommon, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Autumnwood of McBain in McBain, Michigan.

Born on April 12, 1937 in Ypsilanti, Ron was the son of Edgar F. and Jesse Kathryn (Kramer) Lamkin.

He grew up in Whittaker, Michigan where he lived for many years before moving to Roscommon....

Jan 11, 2019

Rosalie Alice Blackett, age 87, passed away in the early morning on Friday, January 11, 2019, in her apartment at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village, in Gaylord, MI. Her three children were at her side. She left this world peacefully and knowing she was deeply loved by her family and friends, and those whom she treasured at Aspen Ridge.

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Jan 11, 2019

James Elliott Dearing, 91 of Boyne City, passed away at home on Friday, January 11, 2019.

Born on May 2, 1927 in River Rouge, James was the son of Harold H. and Maxine A. (Elliott) Dearing.  A graduate of Pontiac High School, James served in the United States Army as part of the Occupation Forces in Belgium...

Jan 7, 2019

John C. Staskievitz, 83 of Vanderbilt, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.

Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 14, 1935, John was the son of Clement and Elizabeth “Betty” (Wusthoff) Staskievitz.  John grew up in Ypsilanti where he attended school.

Ann L. White also grew up in Ypsilanti.  This is...

Jan 5, 2019

Don Errol Benz, 68 of East Jordan passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Don was born on June 21, 1950 in Bay Village, Ohio to Emil and Jeannie (Milinski) Benz.  Both parents and brother, Bruce, preceded him in death.  Don is survived by his wife of 42...

Jan 4, 2019

Ralph N. Nutter III, 80, of Gaylord, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  Born on June 20, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, Ralph was the son of Ralph II and Marion (Boneau) Nutter.

Ralph was an All American swimmer at Royal Oak High School and had a pool record that stood...

Jan 2, 2019

Ethel May (Skidmore) Blanz, 84 of Petoskey, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at American House in Petoskey.

Born on November 17, 1934 on Newark, Ohio, she was the daughter of Raymond Leon and Elton Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Skidmore.  After graduating high school, Ethel went on to attend Ohio State University, from where she received her  bachelor’s...

Jan 2, 2019

Frederick Lukaszewski, 72 of Petoskey, formerly of Elmira and Shelby Township, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Born in Detroit on July 13, 1946, Fred was the son of Konstanty and Angeline (Bembas) Lukaszewski.  After graduating from high school he served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970.

Fred returned to the...

Dec 31, 2018

Diane Sue (Hallett) Demaree, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on May 7, 1950 in Wellsville, NY, Sue was the daughter of Leland and Alberta (Cornell) Hallett.

Sue and her former husband, Robert had a successful business together in the Oil and Gas Industry for many years. Together,...

Dec 30, 2018

Audrey A. Mero, 89 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately at a family memorial service in the spring.  Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to 4 Paws Love, P.O. Box 1641, Gaylord, MI  49734

Dec 25, 2018

Robert L. “Butch” Guthrie, 78 of Dickinson, ND and formerly of Gaylord, passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2018 in Dickinson.

Born in Minot, ND on June 17, 1940, Butch was the son of Howard and Florence (Hendricks) Guthrie.  Growing up, Butch was childhood friends with Arlene Hoppman.  They were married in Surrey, ND on August 4,...