Obituaries

Deborah L. Swearinger

Sep 19, 2016

Deborah L. Swearinger, 61 of Harbor Springs, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016.  Her family will remember her privately.

Dorothy M. Paulus

Sep 17, 2016

Dorothy M. Paulus, 76 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Saturday, September, 17, 2016.

Born in River Rouge, Dorothy was the daughter of Jack and Marie (Straub) Waters.  She grew up in Lincoln Park and was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln Park High School.

In 1958 she met John R. Paulus and they were...

Robert F. Kehrl

Sep 15, 2016

Robert F. Kehrl, 81 of Vienna Township, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Born on February 7, 1935 in Detroit, Bob was the son of Rev. Arnold and Juanita (Darst) Kehrl.  Bob grew up with his family in Grand Rapids, MI and graduated from Union High School.

While attending...

David W. Symons

Sep 14, 2016

David Symons, 75, passed away in his home in Cedar, Michigan on Wednesday, September 14, 2016.

Dave was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 13, 1941. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He attended Michigan State University.

Dave had a passion for his pets. His dogs were known to go everywhere with him. He...

Yolanda Jean Nelson

Sep 13, 2016

Yolanda Jean Nelson, 54 of Roscommon, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at The Lighthouse at Roscommon Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Her family will remember her at a memorial service in the near future.

Charles L. "Charlie" Van Sickle

Sep 9, 2016

Charles L. "Charlie" Van Sickle, 67 of Lovells, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.  A memorial service will be held in his hometown, Onsted, Michigan.  complete obituary information will follow soon.

Marla M. Heppner

Sep 6, 2016

Marla Marie Heppner, 55 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Toledo, OH on January 3, 1961, Marla was the daughter of Michael L and Janice M. (Burgeson) Pakosz.  Marla grew up in Pinconning and was a 1979 graduate of Pinconning...

William E. Murdock

Sep 4, 2016

William E. Murdock, 91 of Indian River, passed away at home on Sunday, September 4, 2016.

Born in Flint on December 28, 1924, Bill was the son of Claude and Edna (Beckwith) Murdock.  After spending his earliest years in Pompeii, MI, Bill returned with his family to Flint.

Bill left high school early to join...

Janet L. Stahl

Sep 2, 2016

Janet L. Stahl, 79, of Boyne City, MI passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.  She is now in Heaven where there are no more tears or pain.  She is with her Lord & Savior and the many people in her life who have passed away before her.

Janet was...

Antonio L. "Tony" Berlanga

Aug 30, 2016

Antonio L. “Tony” Berlanga, 35 of Traverse City and formerly of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at home.

Born in Lincoln Park on September 17, 1980 Tony was the son of Luis Berlanga and Pamela Corbin.

Tony moved to Gaylord with his family, graduated from Gaylord High School and served in the United...

Ferdinand A. Choss

Aug 27, 2016

Ferdinand A. Choss, 76 of San Clemente, California and formerly of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in San Clemente.  Graveside services were held at 11:30 AM Monday, September 26, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Gaylord.

Myrtle I. Abney

Aug 25, 2016

Myrtle I. Abney, 76 of Grayling, passed away at home on Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Born in Williamsburg, MI on July 5, 1940, Myrtle was the daughter of Harold and Irene (Smith) Challender.  She grew up in Yuba and was a graduate of Traverse City Central High School.  Myrtle attended Ferris State University where she received a...

Patrick T. Rider

Aug 25, 2016

Patrick Thomas Rider, 57 of Gaylord, passed peacefully in his sleep August 25, 2016.

Born February 13, 1958, Patrick was the first born son of Richard V. and Barbara M. (Thomas) Rider, also of Gaylord.

An avid fisherman, Patrick had a passion for nature, a love of cooking, gardening and music; Jimmy Buffet especially.

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Jeanette Ann Warnos

Aug 25, 2016

Jeanette Ann Warnos, 85 of Vienna Township, passed away at home on Thursday, August 25, 2016.  Jeanette was born in Evansville, Indiana on February 20, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Pauline Fahrer.  She is survived by her husband, Billy R. Warnos; 8 children; 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St....

John D. Howard

Aug 19, 2016

John D. Howard, 75 of Saint Helen, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Lindsay R. Johnston

Aug 17, 2016

Lindsay Renee Johnston passed away peacefully on August 17, 2016. Lindsay was born February 21, 1985 in Castro Valley, California and returned to the Gaylord area as a young child.  She resided in the Gaylord area for most of her life.

After graduating from Gaylord High School, Lindsay worked in the customer service industry where she made...

Ellen Suhrland

Aug 16, 2016

Ellen Suhrland, 94 of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Munson Medical Center.

A full obituary will be updated shortly.

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

Helen S. Scott

Aug 16, 2016

Helen S. Scott, 85 of Gaylord, passed away at home at Brown’s Adult Foster Care on Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Born in Minneapolis, MN on October 1, 1930, Helen was the daughter of Peter and Ellen (Hamberg) Swedlund.

Helen grew up in Minneapolis where she graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1948.  In 1954...

Nickcoal Lynn Hughey Solgot

Aug 14, 2016

Nickcoal Lynn Hughey Solgot, 34 formerly of Boyne City, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Flint.  A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016 in the Walloon Lake Pavilion on M-75, beginning at 1:00 PM.  Additional information will follow soon.

Merle E. Berden

Aug 12, 2016

Merle Edward Berden, 74 of Cheboygan passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2016. He was born in Cheboygan on April 25, 1942 to David and Genevieve (Major) Berden.

He attended Cheboygan Catholic High School. In his life time he worked for GM Truck and Coach, owned Merle’s Gulf (gas station) in Commerce Twp. After moving back to Cheboygan...