Obituaries

Dec 22, 2018

Megan Nicole DeForest, 33 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Saturday, December 22, 2018.  Complete arrangements and obituary information will follow at a later date.

Dec 22, 2018

Daniel Lee Wheeler, 74 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, December 22, 2018.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately and interment will take place at a later date.

Dec 20, 2018

William A. Britton, 82 of Roscommon, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Dec 18, 2018

Russell “Pete” Shorkey, 95 of Gaylord and formerly of Livonia, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2018 at Aspen Rdige Retirement Village. Born on December 31, 1922 in Swissville, PA., Pete was the son of Cyprian “Russ” and Margaret (Kidder) Shorkey.

Pete proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. For many years he worked in communication...

Dec 17, 2018

Ronald H. Smith, 77 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Detroit on July 28, 1941, Ron was the son of Henry Finn and Beatrice Elsie (Waynick) Smith.

Ron spent much of his youth in Ypsilanti and was a 1959 graduate of Ypsilanti High School.  After living...

Dec 17, 2018

Patricia Anne Pepin, 80 of East Jordan, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.  A family memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Dec 17, 2018

Robert F. Taskey, 69, formerly of Gaylord, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida.

He was born on March 3, 1949 in Gaylord, the son of Ben and Marion Taskey.

Bob worked many years at the Otsego County Road Commission before retiring.

He was married to Connie Taskey who preceded him...

Dec 16, 2018

Robert Mathew Nicol, 79, of Petoskey died at home on December 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with leukemia. His family was at his side.

On March 24, 1939 Bob was born in Saginaw, MI to Jane and Mathew Nicol. He married Mary Ellen (Ellie) Rea in 1962.

Bob graduated from Saginaw High School. He...

Dec 13, 2018

James Brewer, 86 of Kalkaska, passed away at home on Thursday, December 13, 2018.  At his request, his family will remember him privately.

Dec 9, 2018

Irving E. Manville, 89 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Irving was born on June 22, 1929 in Kingsley, Michigan.

He is survived by his wife, Rose, married 70 years; children, Irving (Debbie) Manville of East Jordan, Charlotte (Joseph) Tebo of Wentzville, MO, Patricia (Dennis) Hartley Alexander...

Dec 7, 2018

Junis L. "Lee" Bird, 89 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at home.  Service arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Dec 6, 2018

Dale Truman Wingate Jr., 53 of Pelham, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey after a brief illness.  Dale had been in Gaylord since April, working as a welder on a construction project for Birmingham, AL based Electric Controls Systems.

Born in Titusville, FL on December 12, 1964, Dale was...

Dec 5, 2018

Noma Lucille Stewart, 61 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  At this time her family will remember her privately.

Dec 4, 2018

Fredrick Klein, 65 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Arrangements for a memorial service in the spring will be announced at a later date.

Dec 2, 2018

Daniel K. Finfrock, 74 of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Arrangements are pending and will follow later.

Nov 30, 2018

Carol Jean Tomes, 75 of Frederic, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Lighthouse at Roscommon Health and Rehab.

Born on January 12, 1943 in Lincoln, Maine, Carol was the daughter of Neil Elwin and Thelma Ruth (Chambers) MacNevin.

On March 23, 1964, Carol was married to Albert James Tomes Sr.  They lived in...

Nov 30, 2018

William F. Maxwell, 86 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Friday, November, 30, 2018.  His family has chosen to remember Bill privately.

Nov 29, 2018

Hans Peter Kuehlenthal, 79 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

Born in Bad Kissingen, Germany on October 3, 1939, he was the son of Siegfried and Maria (Borst) Kuehlenthal.

Hans grew up in Germany and came to the United States in September of 1958 on military...

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...