Obituaries

Kathryn A. Czajka

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

Thomas C. Bunker

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...

Cobourn R. Gogarn

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.

Aleta J. (Rettell) Seifert

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...

Suzanne J. Letourneau

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...

Miriam L. Cotanch

Jul 12, 2017

After a full life of 96 years and with her family present, Miriam Cotanch peacefully  passed away in Petoskey Michigan.

Born in Rockford, Ill, she grew up in Carthage Ill. She was a gifted student and graduated from high school at the age of 16.  After 2 years at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA, she transferred...

Mary E. Hewitt

Jul 7, 2017

Mary E. Hewitt, 88 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at The Brook of Gaylord. Born on November 14, 1928 in Williamston, Mary was the daughter of Jean and Gladys Lockwood.

Mary loved to watch westerns while snacking on sweets and she loved to flirt. She will forever be known for her infectious giggle...

Eugene L. "Gene" Miller

Jul 7, 2017

Eugene L. “Gene” Miller, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw. Born on February 12, 1931 in Dearborn Heights, he was the son of Norman and Myrtle (Irving) Miller.

For over 20 years, Gene and his brother-in-law, Oscar, owned and operated a service station, Pappys Arco in Belleville....

Randy E. Muszynski

Jul 6, 2017

Randy E. Muszynski, 59 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Born in Alpena on November 28, 1957, he was the son of Donald and Donna (Chute) Muszynski.

In 1976, Randy graduated from Alpena High School. He worked at Cooper Standard Automotive since 1979. He loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Karen E. Butcher-Hojna

Jul 4, 2017

Karen E. Butcher-Hojna, 79 of Lewiston, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayling. Born on May 23, 1938 in Frankfort, she was the daughter of Arthur and Norma (Linkletter) Hull.

Karen and her husband, Joe were parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi for many years. They enjoyed camping and traveling. She...

Pamela S. Duczkowski

Jul 2, 2017

Pamela S. (Berlin) Duczkowski, 55 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The daughter of Charles and Patty (Daglow) Berlin, Pam was born on May 24, 1962 in Hillsdale, where the family lived until moving to Gaylord in 1971.  Pam went on to graduate from Gaylord High School in 1980.

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Eileen E. VanOosten

Jul 1, 2017

Eileen E. VanOosten, 88 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Detroit on May 14, 1929, she was the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Bitterman) Weber.

Eileen and her husband, James P. VanOosten were longtime residents of the Detroit area before moving to Canada Creek Ranch in...

Carl E. Wegner

Jun 30, 2017

Carl E. Wegner, 80 of Indian River, passed away at home on Friday, June 30, 2017.

Born on August 25, 1936 in Macomb County, he was the son of Carl Ervin and Doris Ann (Edgerton) Wegner.  He grew up in Allenton, MI and was a graduate of Allenton High School.

A skilled carpenter, Carl was...

Joan M. DeWaele

Jun 27, 2017

Joan M. DeWaele, 88 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Born in Detroit on April 17, 1929, she was the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth Friend.

Joan proudly served her country in the United States Navy. She worked for Wayne Westland Public Schools as a Bus Driver for 35 years. Upon retirement,...

Christina M. Moore

Jun 23, 2017

Christina M. Moore, 38 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.

Arrangements and complete obituary information will be updated.

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

Lucy E. Watkins

Jun 21, 2017

Lucy E. Watkins, 94 of Waters, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at McReynolds Hall.

Born in Waters on December 7, 1922, Lucy was the daughter of John and Emma (Busch) Cassidy.  On August 22, 1938 she married William Paul Watkins.  They were married for 45 years, when he preceded her in death in 1983.

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Margaret D. Gardner

Jun 20, 2017

Margaret D. Gardner, 89 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Cyrulus M. Palm

Jun 19, 2017

Cyrulus May Palm (aka Babe & Sandy), 91, of Gerrish Township, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Munson Health’s Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling, MI from Parkinson’s Disease.

Born on May 4, 1926 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Herman and Cyrulus (Ziegler) Johnson.

As a child, Cyrulus grew up with...

Marilyn H. Kuechenmeister

Jun 19, 2017

Marilyn Helen Kuechenmeister, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 19, 2017.  To honor her wishes no public funeral will be held.  Cremation has taken place and final interment will be at Albert Twp. Cemetery, Lewiston, Michigan.

She was born October 28, 1931 in Gaylord, Michigan to Mary Helen King and Albert Thomas...

Heather H. Williams

Jun 17, 2017

Heather Holli Williams began her incredible life on March 2nd, 1972 in Petoskey, MI. Early in the morning on June 17th, 2017, surrounded by family, she passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Heather was an extremely kind, caring, and compassionate woman, and anyone who had the privilege of meeting her would affirm this. She...