Obituaries

Daniel D. Zack

Jun 17, 2017

Daniel D. Zack, 61 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Born in Detroit on November 20, 1955, Dan was the son of Arthur and Cecelia (Kubiak) Zack.

Dan was a graduate of Roseville High School.  On July 24, 1976 he married Deborah Robotnik.  They lived in Roseville where they started...

Dale R. Armentrout Jr.

Jun 13, 2017

Dale R. Armentrout Jr., 61 of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

He is survived by his three loving children, Dylan, Sara and Christine.

Services will take place at a later date.

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

Phyllis A. Roberts

Jun 13, 2017

Phyllis A Roberts, 64 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 with family by her side.

Phyllis was born in Gaylord on October 6, 1952, the daughter of Joseph Grusczynski (deceased) and Ramona Grusczynski Bartlett.

Phyllis is survived by four sons; Lance, Justin, Andrew, and Adam (Alicia) Roberts, four grandchildren, her mother Ramona...

Robert A. Wheelock

Jun 11, 2017

Robert A. Wheelock, 92 of Lewiston, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

Willis L. Peters

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...

John C.G. Gray

Jun 11, 2017

John C. G. Gray, 81 of Vanderbilt passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

John was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on January 6, 1936 to Hazel Edith (Kreller) and Arthur Gray.

John moved to the Detroit area in 1954.  He served in the United States Army Airborne Division from 1958 to...

Jimmie L. Burrow

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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Seana Rhine

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...

Gerald Ehle

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

Gloria Ann Gianino

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.

Connie Jo Schneck

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...

Velma Marie Johnson

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,...

Robert C. Taliaferro

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...

Robert J. Stein

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...

Betta Kinsman

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...

Alfreda T. Gapinski

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...

Carl B. Gapinski Sr.

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...

Audrey P. Kyser

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.

Steven G. Lawless

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.

Gerald "Jerry" Kline

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...