Obituaries

Dennis Lee Kimbler

Nov 21, 2016

Dennis Lee Kimbler, 50 of Mancelona, passed away at home on Monday, November 21, 2016.

Born in Mason, MI on March 10, 1966, he was the son of Robert J. Sr. and Irene (Megiveron) Kimbler.  The family moved to Mancelona when Dennis was a child.

Dennis worked as a welder.  He was an avid hunter...

Leonard J. Gaynor

Nov 18, 2016

Leonard J. Gaynor, 83 of Cheboygan, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at home. Born May 30, 1933 in Cheboygan, Leonard was the son of Lionel and Edna (Fluery) Gaynor.

In 1951, Leonard graduated from St. Mary Catholic School in Cheboygan. On July 5, 1954 he married Pat Newsome at St. Mary Catholic Church in Cheboygan. On...

Gerald I. Frock

Nov 18, 2016

Gerald Ivan Frock, 83 of Frederic, passed away November 18, 2016 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. Born in Detroit on July 19, 1933, he was the son of Ivan and Valera (Howe) Frock.

For many years, Gerald was employed by Duraline Industrial Tank Fabrication as a Sales Representative. He enjoyed doing home restoration, listening to classical music,...

William John Matus

Nov 17, 2016

Bill Matus passed away quietly at his home in Topinabee, MI on November  17, 2016, concluding an active and rewarding 94 years of life.  Born in a Cleveland, Ohio parsonage on June13, 1922, his family soon moved to Manhattan where his father Joseph became Pastor of the Hungarian Baptist Church. Bill had fond memories of New York, especially local characters like...

Bradley McArt

Nov 16, 2016

Bradley McArt, 54, passed away in Traverse City on November 16, 2016 at home.

Brad was born in Livonia MI to Tim and Villery (Billie) McArt on February 20, 1962, the youngest of seven children.  The family moved to Bay Shore in 1970 where Brad attended Petoskey Public Schools until he graduated in 1980.

Brad moved...

Suzanne L. Schoch

Nov 15, 2016

Suzanne L. Schoch, 65 of Engadine, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  Suzanne is survived by her daughter, son-in-law, and three grandchildren.  At her request, her family will remember her privately.

Paulette Jean Cunning

Nov 9, 2016

Paulette Cunning (Tonda) of Petoskey passed away on 11/09/2016 at the age of 63, after a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind her husband, Daniel Cunning; her brother, Michael Tonda (Kelly Mankin), sister-in-law, Susan Cunning, friends and co-workers.

Paulette was born on October, 26, 1953 and was preceded in death by her parents Tony and...

Guapalupe Rodriguez

Nov 8, 2016

Guadalupe Rodriguez, 55 of Petoskey, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  His family will remember him privately..

Deborah Jo Zelt

Nov 7, 2016

Deborah Jo Zelt, 62 of Gaylord, passed away at Otsego Memorial Hospital on Monday, November 7, 2016.

Born in Gladwin on October 17, 1954, Debbie was the daughter of Donald and Doris (Lange) Shell.  She grew up in Gladwin and was a graduate of Gladwin High School.

Debbie worked in the steel industry as a...

Lael E. Schmalzried

Nov 6, 2016

Lael Elizabeth (Sutliff) Schmalzried, age 73 of Levering, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

Lael was born on October 21, 1943 in Jackson, MI and raised by her mother, Gloria (Broesamle) Sampson and her step-father Donald Sampson.

She graduated from Pellston High School in 1961.  There she fell...

George E. Dael

Nov 6, 2016

George E. Dael, 88 of Alanson, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born on March 18, 1928 in Detroit, he was the son of Cyriel and Marie (Vandenbroucke) Dael.

In 1947, George graduated from De La Salle High School. Upon graduation, he obtained his associate degree in accounting from Walsh College. For 36...

Beverly D. Hingston

Nov 6, 2016

Beverly Dawn Hingston of Sevierville, TN and Mackinaw City, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and life-long friend, went to meet her heavenly father on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

Beverly was born August 7, 1948 in Cheboygan, MI.  Her mother, Phyllis Stemkoski, survives in Carp Lake, MI.

Beverly grew up in Mackinaw City, graduating from...

Helen Irene Lucas

Nov 5, 2016

Helen Irene Lucas, 80 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, November 5, 2016.

Born in Rapid River Township on December 29, 1935, Helen was the daughter of Forest and Gladys (Fink) Day.  She lived for many years in Mancelona, several years in Alabama and had lived in Gaylord since 1990.  Helen was well known by...

Kenneth Shute

Nov 2, 2016

Kenneth Shute, 86 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.  Ken's family will remember him privately.

Charles Sackrider

Oct 29, 2016

Charles “Charlie” Sackrider, 73 of Wolverine, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born in Abilene, Kansas on September 28, 1943, Charlie was the son of Wash and Mary Katherine Sackrider.

He retired from General Motors Company after 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, riding his motorcycle and being outdoors. He...

Stuart C. Andress

Oct 25, 2016

Stuart Colson Andress, 81 of Lewiston, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Born on March 4, 1935 in Metamora, he was the son of Carl and Alice (Colson) Andress.

Stuart grew up in Metamora and was a 1953 graduate of Lapeer High School.  After attending trade school in...

William E. Bussard

Oct 25, 2016

William E. Bussard, 93 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

Born in St. Louis, MO on February 2, 1923, Bill was the son of Don and Margery (Baldwin) Bussard.

On September 16, 1942 he married the love of his life, Donita Smith.

He was a decorated veteran,...

Michael L. Shangle

Oct 25, 2016

Michael L. Shangle, 60 of Newberry, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Gaylord in the care of family members.

Born February 28, 1956 in Midland, Mike was the son of Clifford and Flossie (Wyman) Shangle.

Mike was preceded in death by a daughter, one brother and one sister.  He is survived by one grandson...

Regina J. Plevinski

Oct 25, 2016

Regina J. Plevinski, 53 of Boyne City, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Edward L. Greene

Oct 24, 2016

Edward L. Greene, 64 of Roscommon, passed away at home on Monday, October 24, 2016.  His family will remember him at a gathering of family and friends to be held later.