Obituaries

Jun 11, 2017

Willis Lee “Bill” Peters, 90 of Alanson, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Born in Homer, MI on July 28, 1926, he was the son of Henry and Martha (Isham) Peters.

On November 13, 1946 he married Helen Vandyke in Angola, IN.  Bill and Helen lived many years...

Jun 8, 2017

Seana L. Rhine, 62 of Harbor Springs, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hugoton, Kansas on December 11, 1954.

Seana was raised in Colorado and attended high school and college. She loved horseback riding and any kind of dancing, especially ballet. She was involved with making the costumers for...

Jun 8, 2017

Jimmie L. Burrow, 74 of Mackinaw City, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Corning, Arkansas on May 28, 1943, Jimmie was the son of George Lee and Etna Leona (Parker) Burrow.  He grew up in Arkansas and moved to Detroit when he was 17 years old.

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Jun 6, 2017

Gerald Ehle, 67, of Rudyard, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

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

Jun 3, 2017

Gloria Ann Gianino, 82 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  At Gloria's request, her family will remember her privately.  Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Otsego County Food Pantry.

May 31, 2017

Connie Jo Schneck, 62 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Born in Alpena June 22, 1954, Connie was the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Yandecka) Cady.  On December 31, 1978 she married Richard Schneck in Gaylord.

A homemaker, Connie enjoyed gardening and oil painting and...

May 30, 2017

Velma Marie Johnson, 50 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Velma was the daughter of George and Elta (Page) Johnson.  She had also lived in Grand Rapids and Petoskey before moving to Gaylord.

Velma operated her own home health care business.  An avid gardener,...

May 30, 2017

Robert C. “Telly” Taliaferro, 64 of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord. Born in Grosse Pointe on May 23, 1953, he was the son of Robert and Jeanne (Benignus) Taliaferro.

In 1971, Telly graduated from Harper Woods High School. In his later years, his dream was to move up north. He lived in...

May 21, 2017

Robert J. Stein, 78 of Onaway, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born March 27, 1939 in Detroit, Bob was the son of Clarence and Opal Stein.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce Smith; loving father to Robert (Joan) and Cheryl (Michael); proud grandfather of Jacob and Kyle; dear nieces...

May 16, 2017

Betta Kinsman, 94 of Lovells, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord. Betta was born in Windsor, Colorado on November 2, 1922.

For over 15 years, Betta was a nurse and enjoyed the healthcare industry. She was a former member of the Lovell’s Ladies Club and Cheerful Givers. She enjoyed working her...

May 14, 2017

Alfreda T. Gapinski, 73 of Gaylord, passed away at home being held by her children on Sunday, May 14, 2017.  She joins Carl, her husband of 55 years, who passed away two days earlier on May 12, 2017.  Born on October 29, 1943 in Johannesburg, Alfreda was the daughter of Raymond and Agnes (Long) Moore.

Alfreda attended...

May 12, 2017

Audrey P. Kyser, 85 of Petoskey, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  Memorial services will be held in Utica, MI.  Arrangements will be announced later.

May 12, 2017

Carl B. Gapinski Sr, 81 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord surrounded by his family.

Born on December 4, 1935 in Gaylord, Carl was the son of David Sr. and Rose (Skwiercz) Gapinski.  He graduated from St. Mary High School and was a lifelong resident.

Carl served honorably in...

May 12, 2017

Steven G. Lawless, 78 of Afton, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced soon.

May 10, 2017

Thelma Louise Parkman, 74 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Born on September 2, 1942 in Cheboygan, Thelma was the daughter of Thomas and Neva (Pemberton) Sackrider.  When she was young the family moved to Zilwaukee.  She attended Arthur Hill High School.

Thelma’s family had property...

May 10, 2017

Daniel George Miller, 59 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

May 10, 2017

Gerald L. “Jerry” Kline, 71 of Alanson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey with his family by his side.

Born on June 19, 1945 in Petoskey, Jerry was the son of Joseph and Thelma (Looze) Kline. When he was young, the family moved to Midland where Jerry graduated...

May 9, 2017

Sarah Reinke, 32 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Memorial service arrangements will be announced later.

May 8, 2017

Sandra K. “Sandy” Kuch, 65 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2017 surrounded by her family. Sandy was born on May 4, 1952 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Donald and Marilyn (VanEaton) Slater.

Sandy is often described as someone who had an "eye" for decorating or "crafty." She took...

May 7, 2017

Janet L. Enos, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Woodland Acres Assisted Living. Born in Cheboygan MI on November 8, 1934, Janet was the daughter of J. Martin and Isabelle (Ramsay) Enos.

For over 44 years, Janet dedicated her life to the nursing field. She worked as a floor nurse throughout MI and...