Obituaries

Sep 25, 2017

Christine M. Spray, 69 of Cheboygan, passed away at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey on Monday, September 25, 2017.  Arrangements for a family memorial gathering are pending.

Sep 24, 2017

Arlene J. Smith, 84 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 24, 2017.  She was born on July 11, 1933 to Tony and Agnes Skiba of Alpena.  Her parents brought 14 children into the world.  In May of 1952, Arlene married her husband Glenn, the love of her life.  Glenn and Arlene were married for...

Sep 21, 2017

Carl W. Smith, 73 of Vanderbilt, known to many as “Flash”, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Born in Caraway, Arkansas on April 8, 1944, Carl was the son of Floyd and Edith (Patterson) Smith.

Carl was a longtime truck driver.  He worked for over 30 years...

Sep 20, 2017

James C. Kenny, 76 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Services will take place at a later date.

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

Sep 13, 2017

Colette L. Paget, 85 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.  Additional information will follow soon.

Sep 7, 2017

Bettie Belle Chaney, 99 of Harbor Springs, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017.  Bettie's family will remember her privately.

Sep 6, 2017

Beverly Jean Mruk, 88 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born on February 11, 1929 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Harold and Lola (Holman) Knapp.

Beverly was a member of the Cheboygan Yacht Club and the Cheboygan Hospital Auxiliary.  She was an avid longtime softball player and she...

Sep 5, 2017

Mary Lynn Clark, 77 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.  Her family will remember her privately.

Sep 4, 2017

Randy J. Rabineau, 49 of Gaylord, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on April 5, 1968, Randy was the son of Ronald H. and Marilyn J. (Bovington) Rabineau Sr. Raised in Sault Ste. Marie, he also lived in...

Sep 4, 2017

Gerald K. “Jerry” Atherholt, 76 of Levering, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

He was the loving husband of Lisa M. (Marino) Atherholt.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Price and Eleanor F. (Brotko) Atherholt; and brothers, Edward and Raymond Atherholt.

Jerry grew up in Clawson,...

Sep 4, 2017

Kristine L. Copley, 41 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, September 4, 2017.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Sep 2, 2017

Donn E. Vidosh Sr, 79 of Petoskey, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  A celebration of Donn's life will take place from 6:00-9:00 PM Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the BayHarbor Yacht Club, 4300 Vista Drive, Petoskey (Bay Harbor), MI  49770.

Aug 29, 2017

Carl A. Wise Sr. of Lewiston, MI passed away after a long illness on August 29, 2017 at his home in the presence of his family. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Aug 24, 2017

Anita L. Farr, 74 of Kalkaska, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Memorial service information is incomplete at this time and will be updated.

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

Aug 24, 2017

Joseph G. Dingman, 74 of Thessalon, Canada, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

A memorial service will take place in Canada at a later date.

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

Aug 22, 2017

Judith A. Helmke, 77 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born in Lansing on October 2, 1939, Judy was the daughter of Russell and Lucille (Canby) Herrick.

Judy was an avid gardener and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Petoskey.

Surviving are her children, Kim...

Aug 22, 2017

Patricia K. Precour, 73, of Vanderbilt, passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday August 22,2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Aug 21, 2017

Jutta A. Zastrow, 80 of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at her home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Aug 21, 2017

Charles J. Gugin, 69 of Grayling, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  His family will remember him privately.

Aug 20, 2017

Allan R. Haus, 83 of Vanderbilt, passed away at McReynolds Hall on Sunday, August 20, 2017.

Born in Avon Township on July 1, 1934, Allan was the son of James and Elizabeth Housekeeper.  Allan grew up in Pontiac and was a graduate of Pontiac High School.  Later he changed his last name to Haus.

After...