Obituaries

Feb 20, 2019

Mary L. Schmidt, age 87, of Grayling Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born to the late Fred & Louise Tillman on August 9, 1931.

She married Robert Schmidt on April 7, 1951 and together they had five children; Valerie (John), Janet (Bob), Robert (Deborah), Mark (Lois), Anne (Mike). Mary...

Feb 20, 2019

Elizabeth Ellen Marks, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  A family memorial gathering will be held later.

Feb 18, 2019

William R. "Billy" Stapleford Jr., 66 of Elmira, passed away at home on Monday, February 18, 2019.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Feb 15, 2019

On Friday, February 15, 2019, Sharon Lee Bozzer peacefully passed away comfortably in her own home. Sharon was born on October 6, 1936 in Highland Park, Michigan, the second child of Clair E. Snell and Elizabeth Jane Parker. Sharon graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955, and married her husband, Gino John Bozzer, in August, 1972. Sharon and Gino...

Feb 14, 2019

Mitchell F. Dipzinski, 84 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Born on November 6, 1934 in Sparr, Mitch was the son of Mitchell F. and Helen A. (Zimbicki) Dipzinski.  Mitch was a 1953 graduate of St. Mary’s High School.

After high school, Mitch attended the University of Detroit for a...

Feb 12, 2019

Pamela Jean Tolar, 65 of Vanderbilt, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Born April 11, 1953, Pam was the daughter of August Ravezzani and Virginia (Hewitt) Ravezzani. Pam graduated from Finney High School in 1971. Growing up in Detroit, she moved to northern Michigan in 1979 with her family.

Pam was a former...

Feb 12, 2019

Janice Ann Bauer, 83 of Indian River, passed away Tuesday, February12, 2019 at home.

Born in Flint on May 20, 1935, Janice was the daughter of William and Lucy (Park) Winn.  She was a graduate of Flint Northern High School.

Jan worked in data processing at General Motors and later at EDS.  She also owned...

Feb 11, 2019

David W. Kaufman, 54 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Feb 11, 2019

George A. Zaborowski Jr., 85 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at McReynolds Hall with family by his side. Born on April 24, 1933 in Gaylord, George was the son of George Sr. and Theresa (Kwapis) Zaborowski.

In 1952, George graduated from McKenzie High School in Detroit. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army where...

Feb 11, 2019

Robert Allen Van Daele, 67 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, February 11, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born on May 10, 1951 in Mt. Clemens, Bob was the son of Victor and Barbara (Jay) Van Daele.  Bob grew up in Armada and was a 1969 graduate of Armada High School.

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Feb 11, 2019

Dorothy E. Thomas, 82 of Conway, passed away February 11, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family will remember her privately.

Feb 10, 2019

Deane R. Harrier, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born in Alma on October 4, 1939, Deane was the son of Clarence and Louise (Jarvis) Harrier.

Surviving is his wife, Julie; his daughters, Cheryl (Jerry) Stiff  and Tracy Williams all of Gaylord; grandchildren, Daniel Harrier, Mary Stiff and...

Feb 10, 2019

Virginia L. Maltby, 83 of Boyne Falls passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born on July 31, 1935 in Kirkville, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Henry and Edna Harrison.

Virginia proudly worked at Greenfield Village as a Historical Interpreter for 15 years. She truly enjoyed her job and took much pride in...

Feb 10, 2019

James Quinn, 66 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

Feb 9, 2019

Edwin G. Nelson, 84 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.

A celebration of life service will take place in the spring.

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

Feb 7, 2019

Sharon Denise Duflo, 63 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Thursday, February 7, 2019.  Memorial service arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Feb 7, 2019

Mary E. Seppanen, 64 of Mio, Michigan and formerly of Westland, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at home with her husband and family by her side. Born February 10, 1954 in Mt. Clemens, she was the daughter of William and Leona (Hopman) Betsinger.

In 2002, Mary retired from General Motors. She and her husband John built...

Feb 7, 2019

Raymond John O’Dell, 62 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.

Born on August 2, 1956 in Mt. Clemens, Ray was the son of Vincent and Helen (Cuthbertson) O’Dell.  After his parent’s death’s when Ray was young, he grew up under the care of his...

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.