Obituaries

Mar 13, 2018

Norma Kllian, 75 of Gaylord, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  Additional information will follow soon.

Mar 10, 2018

David F. Blouch, born in Tecumseh, Michigan on February 5, 1944, went to be with his Savior on March 10, 2018.

He is survived by 5 children, Robert Plante of Long Beach, California; Dawn Phillips of Bradenton, Florida; Dietra Blouch of Bradenton, Florida; David Blouch, Jr. of San Jose, California; and Brian Kupsov, Harrison Township, Michigan; Step-daughter Dawn...

Mar 9, 2018

Betty J. Tischler, 67 of East Jordan, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at home with her family. Born in Northville on September 9, 1950, the daughter of Paul and Ilda Kelley.

For 15 years, Betty worked as a waitress at Ottawa Casino. She enjoyed her job and loved getting to know the customers whom become her...

Mar 1, 2018

Randy A. Manhire, 57 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Born on June 8, 1960 in Highland Park, Randy was the son of Roy and Mary (Jardine) Manhire.  After graduating from Fitzgerald High School in Warren, Randy joined the U.S. Navy, serving honorably from 1978-1982.

A licensed master plumber, Randy...

Feb 28, 2018

Jerry R. Vatter, 76 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Jerry was born on July 28, 1941 and had been a Vanderbilt resident for more than 40 years.  For the last several years he enjoyed spending winters in Arkansas.

He worked for many years in construction and...

Feb 27, 2018

Patricia Ann Sweet, 80 of Boyne City, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Born in Detroit on October 10, 1937, Patricia was the daughter of Roland and Doris (Orlando) Eschedor.

Pat spent her early years in Berea, OH before the family moved to East Jordan when she was a...

Feb 26, 2018

Donald W. Bershback, 84 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, February 26, 2018.

Born in Detroit on April 13, 1933, Don was the son of Albert and Lillian (Meyer) Berschbach.

Don worked many years in roofing, remodeling and maintenance, living in Clinton Township and later in Gaylord .

He enjoyed trucks...

Feb 25, 2018

Clara Ruzinsky known as "Pattie" to her family and friends left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2018.

Clara was born on July 17, 1933 to Carl and Helen Hankins.  She married John Ruzinsky Jr. on April 17, 1995.

She was preceded in death by brothers; Jesse, Gerald, and Harold;...

Feb 24, 2018

Dorothy M. Miller, 95 of Gaylord and formerly of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Dorothy was full of life. She was very loving and giving. She enjoyed telling stories, jokes and was a feisty, full of zest kind of lady. She truly lived life 'her way', For most of her life,...

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.