Obituaries

Feb 23, 2018

Larry L. Hollopeter, 58 of Alanson, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 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

Feb 20, 2018

Richard Lee Curtis "Dick or Dickster" 69 of Johannesburg passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Gaylord. Born on March 14, 1948 in Sumner, Dick was the son of Alvin Jr. and Betty (Jacques) Curtis.

He began working at Oldsmobile at the age of 19.  He retired after 30 years of service in Skilled Trades from General...

Feb 19, 2018

Elizabeth M.”Betty” Moyer, 93 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born on January 31, 1925 in Laingsburg, Betty was the daughter of Joseph and Iva (Kincaid) Cauchon.  As a young girl the family moved to Johannesburg where she grew up and attended school.

On December 25, 1941 Betty...

Feb 15, 2018

Beverly E. Hansen, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, February, 15, 2018 at home at The Brook.  Services and interment will take place in Scottville, Michigan.

Feb 12, 2018

Richard T. Knoth “AKA: Papa, Tweety & RTK American” age 71, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, February 12, 2018 after a long-courageous battle with cancer.

He was born January 12, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to Susiana Marie Langlois & Alvin George Knoth who preceded him in death along with his sister...

Feb 10, 2018

Kenneth H. Bellant, 93 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, February 10, 2018.

Born in Flint, MI on November 9, 1924, Ken was the son of Daniel R. and Pansy (Toms) Bellant.  As a young man, Ken left his home and family to join the U.S. Navy, serving honorably during World War II.

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Feb 7, 2018

Alan C. Near, age 70, of Johannesburg, MI, died peacefully Wednesday, February 7, 2018 following the heart-breaking loss of his Aunt, Billie (Boyer) Stoner. A private family memorial service will be held later this summer with ashes to be cast upon the Au Sable River and a final lake side burial in the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI....

Feb 7, 2018

Barbara N. Keane, 70 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Feb 6, 2018

Patricia Stahl, 83 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at home.

A full obituary will be updated shortly.

Feb 6, 2018

Lily Claire Lampman, 89 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  Her family will remember her privately.

Feb 5, 2018

Bobby L. Rush, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Tendercare Gaylord.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Feb 4, 2018

Julia M. Norris, 64 of Harbor Springs, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Hiland Cottage Hospice House.

The family will remember her privately,

Feb 3, 2018

Jeffrey LeRoy Daniels, 54 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mercy Health Saint Mary's.

Jeffrey was born on February 5, 1963 in Owosso, to Larry and Judy (Kennicott) Daniels. In 1981, he graduated from Carson City High school. Shortly after, he went to a technical school...

Jan 31, 2018

Robert Walter Fair Sr., 81 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in New Castle, PA on March 8, 1936, Bob was the son of James and Jennie (Scott) Fair.  In 1954 Bob joined the U.S. Navy where he served honorably.  After he was discharged in 1957, he returned to...

Jan 31, 2018

Kenneth R. Green, 80 of Houghton Lake, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling.  Arrangements for a memorial gathering are pending and will be announced later.

Jan 28, 2018

Delores M. Epley, 76 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Grayling Nursing & Rehabilitation Community.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Jan 28, 2018

Allen J. Beemus Jr, 32 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Born in Pontiac, MI on September 28, 1985, Allen is the son of Allen J. Beemus and Leandra Murphy.  He was raised in Clarkston, MI until he was about eight years old, then moving to Gaylord...

Jan 24, 2018

Helen A. Wheelock, 88 of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.  Her family will remember her privately.

Jan 24, 2018

Clara Webster, 85 of Brutus, passed away at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

Born in Brutus on August 17, 1932, Clara was the daughter of Carl and Frieda (Wurst) Sydow.

Clara lived in Brutus for most of her life and she was a graduate of Pellston High School.  In her...

Jan 21, 2018

Stephen Martin Bartha, of Petoskey, died peacefully at home on January 21, 2018, surrounded by those he loved.

Stephen was born on September 8, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, to Stephen W. Bartha and Dorothea L. (Hirsch) Bartha.  He was the oldest of four.  His sisters, Annemarie and Karen, live in Pennsylvania with their families; his younger brother,...