Obituaries

Sep 24, 2019

Burton Lavern Willson, 80 of East Jordan, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at home.  His family will remember him at a graveside service at Maple Hill Cemetery in Elmira.

Sep 24, 2019

Zoe W. Mattlin, 95 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Independence Village.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Sep 23, 2019

Calvin E. Baker, 67 of Traverse City, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, after a battle with Merkel Cell carcinoma.  He joins his parents, Jack and Helen Baker who preceded him in death.

He proudly served in the US Army stationed in Germany.

He enjoyed building and remodeling...

Sep 23, 2019

Sharon L. Harrison, 77 of Grayling, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Sep 21, 2019

William M. “Bill” Fury, 82 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at home.

Born in Detroit, MI on January 18, 1937, Bill was the son of Leon William and Mary Ruth (Sullivan) Fury.  He grew up in Wyandotte where he was a 1955 graduate of St. Patrick’s Catholic High School.

Bill attended...

Sep 19, 2019

Sandra Ann Snyder, née Dennison, of Pellston, Michigan, passed away on September 19, 2019 at the age of 78.

Sandy was born in Anderson, Indiana and moved to Indianapolis to attend Butler University.  She was a proud Bulldog and Vice President of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.  After graduating with Bachelors in Education and a Masters in...

Sep 18, 2019

Richard Allan Gay, 83 of Harbor Springs, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at home.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Sep 16, 2019

Leonard R. Wojtkowiak, 85 of Gaylord, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife, Joan, on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Born on September 19, 1933 in Gaylord, Leonard was the son of Julius and Julia (Kosiara) Wojtkowiak.  He grew up on the family farm and attended Big Lake School.

From 1953-1955 Leonard...

Sep 13, 2019

Sophy B. Carpenter, 96 of Harbor Springs, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born on July 1, 1923, in what she referred to as “the Pleasantview Swamp,” Sophy was the 8th child (of 11) of Clara and Benjamin Bifoss. She attended Huddleston school house through 8th grade, and graduated from Pellston High School in...

Sep 10, 2019

Randy King, 59 of Grayling, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at home.

A celebration of life will take place in Indiana at a later date.

Sep 10, 2019

Anna L. Leazier, 82 of Mancelona, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

Born at home in Thompsonville, Michigan on September 23, 1936, Anna was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Marshand) Emmons.  She grew up in Thompsonville where she also graduated from high school.

Anna went on to become a Licensed Practical...

Sep 9, 2019

Wanda Arlene Sumerix, 79 of Indian River and formerly of Wolverine, passed away at home on Monday, September 9, 2019.  A family graveside memorial service will be held at East Hickory Corners Cemetery in Kalamazoo County.

Sep 6, 2019

Rodney Park Pittman, 68 of Charlevoix, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Aug 30, 2019

Eleanore M. Piller, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at McReynolds Hall.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Aug 30, 2019

Timothy J. Gulick, 70 of Brimley, passed away unexpectedly in Gaylord on Friday, August 30, 2019.

A full obituary will be updated.

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

Aug 29, 2019

Catherine Hendricks, 95 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at McReynolds Hall.

No services are planned at this time.

Aug 29, 2019

Mary "Sandy" F. Beech, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Aug 28, 2019

David E. Laginess, 78 of Johannesburg, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on November 6, 1940 in Detroit, he was the son of Gerald and Rosalie (Russell) Laginess.  David grew up in Allen Park and attended Melvindale Schools where he graduated in 1958.

Following high school, he attended...

Aug 28, 2019

John Alfred Leithauser, 68 of Levering, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at McLaren Hospice House in Cheboygan.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Aug 26, 2019

Kenneth James Brabender Sr, 73 of Indian River, passed away at home on Monday, August 26, 2019.  Ken's family has chosen to remember him privately.