Obituaries

David C. Smith
Aug 10, 2016
David C. Smith, 57 of Gaylord, passed away, August 10, 2016 at home.
David was born on November 6, 1958 in Drayton Plains, he the son of Charles and Patricia (Hayden) Smith.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com
...Misti L. Stewart
Aug 10, 2016
Misti Lorraine Stewart, 37 of Wolverine, passed away at U.P. Health System in Marquette on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 after being involved in an automobile accident on Monday, August 8, 2016.
Born in Phoenix, AZ on December 7, 1978, Misti was the daughter of Virgil D. Fuller and Suzanne Abbe. Although she had spent much of her...

Charles S. Church
Aug 9, 2016
Charles S. Church, 61 of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, August 9th at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Lewis E. Faulkner II
Aug 5, 2016
Lewis E. Faulkner II, 62 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Friday, August 5, 2016.
The son of Lewis Edwin and Betty Jane (Osborne) Faulkner, he was born in Columbus, OH on February, 6, 1954. In 1972 Lewis enlisted in the U.S. Army.
After his honorable discharge in 1974, he returned to Ohio and...
Dallas Lee Harvey
Aug 2, 2016
Dallas Lee Harvey, 85 of Vanderbilt, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
Born on May 16, 1931 in Centerline, MI, he was the son of Lee and Carrie (Bates) Harvey. Dallas and his wife, Betty moved to Vanderbilt to live near his son, Barry in 2000 from Capac.
...Nancy C. Mcewan
Aug 2, 2016
Nancy C. Mcewan, 78 of Linden, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at her daughters home in Lake City. Born in Prudenville on December 8, 1937, Nancy was the daughter of Delbert and Beulah Akers.
Nancy enjoyed fishing and anything to do with the outdoors. She was always the one to put the last log on the...
Robert C. Ford
Jul 31, 2016
“All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16
Our Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa Robert Charles Ford passed away peacefully, quietly and in God’s perfect timing, July 31st, 2016. He was compassionate, a man of his word, guided without judgment and was devoted to...
Susan H. March
Jul 30, 2016
Susan H. March, 89 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.
Born in Detroit on March 30, 1927, Susan was the daughter of Charles and Wilhelmina (Hendricks) Werksma.
She grew up in Lincoln Park. Married to Dr. Walter R. March in 1955, they built a home in Dearborn Heights...
Pamela Marie Corbin
Jul 28, 2016
pPamela M. Corbin, 59 of Traverse City and formerly of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly in her home July 28, 2016. She was a kind, wonderful woman who brought sunshine and sun flowers where ever she went. She loved to be outside no matter the season and lived each day to the fullest. She loved every one she met but...

Dina Marie Davis
Jul 28, 2016
Dina Marie Davis, 47 of Gaylord and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Her family will remember her at a gathering to be held later.
Heather Renee Simpson
Jul 27, 2016
Heather Renee Simpson, 31 of Gaylord, passed away in Gaylord on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. A beautiful soul now at peace, Heather was a kind bubbly person with a beautiful smile and will be greatly missed.
Born on December 9, 1984 in Royal Oak, Heather was the daughter of JR and Rene M. (Fabiano) Kalamejski. A 2002...
Mark Allan Summerland
Jul 25, 2016
Mark Allan Summerland, 63, of Gaylord went home suddenly to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 25th, 2016.
Mark was born on September 24, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas. The son of Air Force parents, much of his childhood was spent on bases in Alaska, Kansas, Florida, and Texas. In Mark’s high school...
Kyle D. Russell
Jul 25, 2016
Kyle D. Russell, 38 of Gaylord, passed away at Otsego Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 25, 2016.
Kyle was born December 18, 1977 in Kalkaska and was the adopted son of Gordon T. and Nancy J. (Whitley) Russell. He was a 1996 graduate of Charlevoix High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. During...
Teresa Jean Wilson
Jul 18, 2016
Teresa Jean Wilson, 46 of Grayling and formerly of Gaylord, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Munson Healthcare, Grayling Hospital. Born November 13, 1969 in Grand Rapids, Teresa was the daughter of Jack C. and Jean S. Tripp. She moved with her family to Gaylord in her teens.
A certified nurse assistant, Teresa worked for several years...
Brian D. Wolvin
Jul 17, 2016
Brian D. Wolvin, 62 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Tendercare Gaylord.
The family has chosen to remember Brian privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com
Floyd A. Barnes
Jul 15, 2016
Floyd A. Barnes, 82 of Vanderbilt, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at Hilltop Manor Healthcare Center in Roscommon. Floyd was born in Otsego County on October 15, 1933. He was the son of Andrew and Geniva (Muma) Barnes.
For 20 years, Floyd served honorably and proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean War...

The Rev. Arlo D. Peterson
Jul 9, 2016
The Rev. Arlo D. Peterson, 68 of Manton, passed away at home on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Arrangements for a memorial service to be held later will be announced soon.
William J. "Will" Puhl Jr.
Jul 4, 2016
William J. “Will” Puhl Jr., 11 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 4, 2016.
Born in Gaylord on January 26, 2005, Will was a much loved son of William John Sr. and Bonnie Jo (Ryckman) Puhl.
Will attended Gaylord Community Schools COP program. He loved computers, computer and video games, reading...
George L. Ross
Jul 2, 2016
George Luther Ross, 91 of Gaylord, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2016 with his family at his side. Born in Reed City on December 30, 1924, he was the son of Daniel “Red” and Clara Ross. After living in Michigan’s thumb area for a few years, the family moved to an area of Shelby Township, then...

Gary L. Jewett
Jun 30, 2016
Gary L. Jewett, 77 of Indian River, passed away at home on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Born and raised in Manistique, Gary was the son of Earl and Grace (Macritchie) Jewett.
A graduate of Manistique High School, Gary received his Bachelors Degree from Michigan Tech in 1961, his Masters Degree from Virginia Polytech in 1962 and his...