Obituaries

Ernest R. Moore

Jan 18, 2017

Ernest R. Moore, 74 of Wolverine, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home. Born in Mackinaw City on November 29, 1942, he was the son of Robert and Irma (Babcock) Moore.

Ernest loved camping and country music. He will always be remembered for raising ruckus. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by...

Karrie A. Landry

Jan 18, 2017

Karrie Andree Landry, 52 of Mancelona, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 8, 1964 in Garden City, Karrie was the daughter of Joseph and Janice (Rose) Lauka.

She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Janice Lauka; her children, Jessica Landry and Kyle (Tayler Kirwan) Landry; her...

Robert D. Doemer

Jan 18, 2017

Robert Dennis Doemer, 52 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home.

Born in Royal Oak on January 31, 1964, Bob was the son of Dennis and Judith (Marshall) Doemer.  He was a graduate of Henry Ford High School.

Bob worked in several occupations throughout his life, and last worked as an...

Wayne E. Ramsey

Jan 18, 2017

Wayne Edward Ramsey, 74 of Melrose Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving wife, son, daughter, sister, grandson, and beloved Shelties.

Born in Gary, Indiana on December 3, 1942, Wayne was the son of A. Kermit and C. Eleanor Ramsey.

Wayne retired from CSX Railroad in 1998...

John F. Hall

Jan 15, 2017

John Forist Hall, 94 of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Tendercare Gaylord.

Born November 29, 1922 in Waynesville, OH, he was the son of Lloyd and Hazel (Taylor) Hall.

John grew up in Columbus, OH where he graduated high school and later attended Ohio State University where he received his Bachelors...

Doris M. Shirk

Jan 14, 2017

Doris Mae Shirk, 90 of Gaylord, passed away January 14, 2017 at home.Doris was born in Detroit to Ollie “Jack” and Margaret Brown on September 7, 1926. She attended Lake Shore High School. She married twice and divorced twice. She raised her three children. She loved her family and friends and devoted herself to them. Doris was preceded in...

Lori A. Davis

Jan 11, 2017

Lori Anne (Narva) Davis, 55 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Cadillac on May 14, 1961, she was the daughter of Bernard and Dolores (Sundell) Narva.

Lori enjoyed reading, camping, puzzles, family get-togethers and watching Lions football. Most of all, her pride and joy were her two...

Robert A. Hutton Jr.

Jan 9, 2017

Robert A. Hutton Jr., 82 of Guthrie Lakes, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at McReynolds Hall. Born on June 27, 1934 in Findley, OH, Bob was the son of Robert A. Sr. and Elizabeth (Strathman) Hutton.

A 1952 graduate of Romeo High School, Bob went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in education from Central Michigan...

Greta M. Rosebrook

Jan 9, 2017

Greta Mary (Skuggen) Rosebrook, age 76, passed away surrounded by thoughts of peace and love on January 9, 2017.  Greta was born in Hancock, MI to Clarence and Ruth Skuggen, and raised in L’anse, MI. Greta married her high school sweetheart, Darryl M. Rantanen, in 1958 and started a family in L'Anse.  As a trooper for the State of...

Stephen L. Veach

Jan 8, 2017

Stephen L. Veach, 74 of Gaylord and formerly of Berkley, passed away at home on Sunday, January 8, 2017.  His family will remember him privately and additional obituary information will follow soon.

Sharon D. Carpenter

Jan 5, 2017

Sharon D. Carpenter, 76 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Otsego Memorial Hospital;

Born on March 1, 1940 in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of Lewis and Ellen (Donaldson) Wilcox.

Sharon is survived by her children, Annette Guibard of Romulus, Russell (Sue) Carpenter of Gaylord, Bryan Carpenter of Gaylord, Troy...

Carol Lynn Styles

Jan 4, 2017

Carol Lynn Styles, 41 of Johannesburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

Born on December 31, 1975 on Cleveland, OH, Carol was the daughter of Andy and Carol (Huff) Kocur.

A longtime Gaylord and Johannesburg resident, Carol worked at Goodwill Industries and Habitat for Humanity in Gaylord.  She will be missed by her many...

Stanley E. Thompson

Jan 3, 2017

Stanley Thompson, 70 of Hillman, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  Complete obituary information is pending and will follow later.

Judith Ann Fiema

Jan 3, 2017

Judith Ann “Judi”  Fiema, 74 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Born on July 26, 1942 in Bay City, Judi was the daughter of James and Josephine (Wood) Marsh.  In her youth she lived in Bay City and Fenton.  A graduate of Fenton High School, Judi went...

DeEtta Dowker Myers

Dec 31, 2016

DeEtta Dowker Myers, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village. Born in Bellaire on August 26, 1924, DeEtta was the daughter of William and Irene (Osborne) Wiggins. She was married to Robert (Bob) Dowker in 1944. They were married for 41 happy years until Bob was taken by cancer in 1986.

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Vera A. Lewis

Dec 30, 2016

Vera A. Lewis, 91 of Houghton Lake, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

James D. Webber

Dec 29, 2016

James D. Webber, 75 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Thursday, December 29, 2016.  Arrangements for a spring memorial service will be announced later.

Dorothy Jean Burley

Dec 28, 2016

Dorothy Jean Burley, 91 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

Born in Lansing, MI on April 9, 1925, Dorothy was the daughter of Bert and Ruby (Cushman) Housel.  She grew up in St. Johns and was a 1942 graduate of St. Johns High School.

On October 8, 1944, Dorothy married...

Martha D. Finn

Dec 26, 2016

Martha D. Finn, 63 of Elmira, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced soon.

Barbara Lou Techel

Dec 26, 2016

Barbara Lou Techel, 80 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family in Gaylord.

Born in Utica, MI on July 23, 1936, she was the daughter of Joseph “Bud” and Gertrude (Thorpe) McKim.  She was a 1954 graduate of Utica High School.

On March 5, 1955,...