Obituaries

Nov 27, 2018

Douglas L. Nowlin, 83 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2018 at home. Born on November 7, 1935 in Lewisville, Texas, Doug was the son of Lewis and Dorsey Nowlin.

Doug loved helping his family, friends and neighbors in any way that he could. His generous spirit was apparent in how he served others. He was...

Nov 27, 2018

Helen Lillian Dagner, 77 of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018  at Medilodge of Cheboygan after an extended illness.

Helen was born on October 9, 1941 in Detroit, the daughter of Woodford and Josephine (Schick) Shawhan.  Helen married Wallace Dagner and spent much of her life in Rogers City raising her two children and being the owner/operator of...

Nov 25, 2018

James W. Muraszewski, 60 of East Jordan, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Nov 24, 2018

George s. Coonrod, 67 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at home.  Arrangements for a memorial service are pending and will be announced later.

Nov 21, 2018

Pamela K. Vanliew, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hemlock.

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

Nov 20, 2018

Corina A. Russell, 53 of Charlevoix passed away on Friday, November 20, 2018 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Nov 19, 2018

Norma G. Eckley, 96 of Harbor Springs, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  At the present time, her family will remember her privately.

Nov 18, 2018

Reverend Juanita Jo Ferguson, 75 of Gaylord and formerly of Detroit, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Aspen Ridge.  Retired from the United Methodist Church, a memorial service will be held in Detroit at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church.

Nov 18, 2018

David Wilson Brown, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday evening at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey with several family members comforting him at his bedside.

From two marriages, David was a father to five sons; James 52 of Bloomington,  IN, Brian 49 of Gaylord, MI, Brett 46 of  Margate, FL, Eric (deceased) and Ryan 30 of Grand Rapids, MI.  He was a father...

Nov 16, 2018

David N. Duncan, 64 of Lynn Haven, FL and formerly of Carp Lake, MI, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

David was born in Cheboygan on October 18, 1954. In 1972, he graduated from Mackinaw City High School. David proudly obtained a Bachelor degree in administration and education, a Master degree...

Nov 16, 2018

Joshua Allen Jones, age 31 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully in his home, Friday, November 16, 2018.  He was born in Gaylord on August, 31, 1987.

Joshua attended Gaylord High School.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and riding snowmobiles.  He also loved music, fishing, cooking and camping.

Joshua is survived by his parents,...

Nov 13, 2018

David Allan Patrola, 62 of Southgate, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Arrangements for a memorial service are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Nov 12, 2018

Brice Arthur Pederson, 78 of Rockford and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed into the arms of the Lord on Monday, November 12, 2018 at The Sanctuary at Saint Mary’s in Grand Rapids after a 5 ½ year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on February 5, 1940 in Elk Rapids, Brice was the son of Harold and Vera (Barnes)...

Nov 9, 2018

Sharon Rogala, 73 of Comins passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Nov 8, 2018

James B. O'Henley, 81 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, November 8, 2018.  A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Nov 6, 2018

Donald Lee Eilts, 73 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Born in Watseka, IL on May 5, 1945, Don was the son of Melvin Sr. and Evelyn (Romine) Eilts.

After graduating from high school, Don served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967.  At the completion of his military...

Nov 6, 2018

Fred E. Carl, 83 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Nov 1, 2018

Deanna Jean Webb, 72 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Detroit on September 11, 1946, Deanna was the daughter of William and Anita (Condo) Webb.  She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Osborne High School.

Deanna worked as a computer operator at J....

Nov 1, 2018

Marvin J. Federighe, 82, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at his home at Brevort Lake. He was surrounded by his family, and under hospice care.

He was born July 3, 1936, to Sebastian and Amanda (nee Pearson) Federighe in Hancock.

Mr. Federighe attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, where he earned a Bachelor of...

Oct 30, 2018

Alvin Reed Eby, 82 of Levering, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.