Obituaries

Aug 16, 2017

John Ruzinsky, 66 of Wolverine, passed away without warning Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Born March 7, 1951 in Petoskey, he was the son of John and Norma (Thompson) Ruzinsky.

John was a very determined, talented and intelligent individual with many personal achievements to his credit.  There was nothing he...

Aug 16, 2017

Isabella "Izzy" Williams, 18, of Grand Rapids and Gaylord, died Aug. 16, 2017, in New Baltimore.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017  at St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord, with Father Don Geyman officiating. Visitation is planned Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017  at Gaylord Community Funeral Home  & Cremation Service from...

Aug 16, 2017

Minerva M. Waterman, 83 passed away in the presence of her family at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on August 16, 2017. A family memorial is being planned over the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Please share your rememberences of Minerva with her family on our website, www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Aug 12, 2017

Clifford M. Gregware Sr, 64 of Elmira, passed away at home on Saturday, August 12, 2017.  His family will remember him at a gathering at the Hudson Township Hall, 2:00 PM Thursday, August 17, 2017.

Aug 10, 2017

Jami Engle, 66 of Petoskey, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

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

Aug 9, 2017

Nancy K. Deerfield, 84 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her sons home surrounded by her family. Born in Farmington on February 5, 1933, she was the daughter of Charles and Florence (Moore) Thornton.

She was an avid sports fan including college and NFL football and basketball. She...

Aug 2, 2017

John R. "Jack" Taylor, 84 of Alanson, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2017 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  Memorial service arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Jul 30, 2017

Duane “Mickey” Williams, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born on May 17, 1933 in Yale, he was the son of Boyne and Zaidee (English) Williams.

Mickey graduated from Peck High School in 1951 and that fall entered Eastern Michigan University on a football scholarship. He proudly served his country in...

Jul 29, 2017

Gertrud Barlick, 84 of Luzerne, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at home.

Arrangements and complete obituary information will be updated.

Jul 29, 2017

Carol L. Boik, 79 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at McReynolds Hall. Born on May 20, 1938 in East Detroit, she was the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy Hummel.

Carol graduated from East Detroit High School and met the love of her life, Richard and married him shortly after, on September 17, 1955....

Jul 25, 2017

Richard C. Schaeffer, 87 of Gaylord and formerly of Roscommon, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 28, 2017 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Roscommon where visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Pioneer Cemetery, South Branch...

Jul 24, 2017

Norris Archer, 87 of Carp Lake, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Jul 24, 2017

Dolores M. Wilcome, 64 of Cheboygan, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  Memorial service arrangements and complete obituary information are pending and will follow soon

Jul 22, 2017

Larry A. Carrick, 74 of Pellston, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  Born on July 28, 1942 in Saginaw, he was the son of Kenneth and Aletha (Cline) Carrick.  The oldest of five boys, Larry grew up and attended school in Saginaw, graduating in 1960.  That same year, Larry joined the...

Jul 21, 2017

Randy Joe Altherr, 64 of Kalkaska, passed away at home on Friday, July 21, 2017.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Jul 18, 2017

Kathryn A. Czajka, 95, of Houghton Lake, passed away July 18, 2017 at her home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Jul 17, 2017

Thomas C. Bunker, 42 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, July 17, 2017.

Born in Grayling on December 16, 1974, Tom was the son of David and Rita (Goosen) Bunker.  The youngest of ten children, Tom grew up in Vanderbilt with his three brothers and six sisters.  He was a 1993 graduate of Vanderbilt High...

Jul 16, 2017

Cobourn R. Gogarn, 65 of Millersburg, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  Her family will remember her at a family gathering.

Jul 15, 2017

Aleta J. (Rettell) Seifert, 60 of Cheboygan, passed away at her daughter’s home in Petoskey on Saturday, July 15, 2017.

Born in Belleville, Michigan on January 16, 1957, she was the daughter of Leroy and Shirley (Danner) Rettell.  Aleta spent much of her youth in Grayling and was a graduate of Grayling High School.  Later she attended...

Jul 12, 2017

Suzanne J. Letourneau, 70 of Gaylord and formerly of Grayling, passed away at Tendercare Gaylord on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Born in Flint, she was the daughter of Raymond and Laura (Buchanan) Letourneau.  A longtime resident of Grayling, Suzanne worked in housekeeping at the Holiday Inn.  She was an avid bingo player, especially at the Grayling Senior...