Obituaries

Judith A. Helmke

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...

Jutta A. Zastrow

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

Charles J. Gugin

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.

Allan R. Haus

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...

Lois C. Couch

Aug 18, 2017

Lois C. Couch, 74 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at home.

Born on April 15, 1943 in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Victoria (Weber) Albertson.

For over 15 years, Lois worked for Otsego Memorial Hospital in Medical Records. She had a heart for home health care and worked...

Isabella "Izzy" Williams

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...

John Ruzinsky

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...

Minereva M. Waterman

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

Clifford M. Gregware Sr.

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.

Jami Engle

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

Nancy K. Deerfield

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...

John R. "Jack" Taylor

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.

Duane B. "Mickey" Williams

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...

Gertrud Barlick

Jul 29, 2017

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

Arrangements and complete obituary information will be updated.

Carol L. Boik

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....

Richard C. Schaeffer

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...

Norris Archer

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

Dolores M. Wilcome

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

Larry Arthur Carrick

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...

Randy Joe Altherr

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.