Obituaries

Geraldine B. Tornquist

Jan 3, 2016

Geraldine B. Tornquist, 87 of Elmira, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at home. Born in Berrian Springs, MI on April 3, 1928, she was the daughter of Leonard and Mae (Brandt) Austin.

Geraldine owned and operated her own Bridal Shop in Kalamazoo for several years. She lived in Florida for many years before moving to...

Dennis W. DeRose

Dec 29, 2015

Dennis W. DeRose, 74 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born in Detroit on December 31, 1940, he was the son of Henry W. and Ethel M. (Gleeson) DeRose.

From 1959-1964 Dennis served in the U.S. Navy with Squadron VP-21. After returning from his Navy service, he went to work as...

James C. Dipzinski

Dec 29, 2015

James C. Dipzinski, 78 of Gaylord, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born in Pontiac on August 6, 1937, Jim is the son of Sylvester and Theresa (Koronka) Dipzinski. The family later moved to Gaylord where Jim graduated from St. Mary High School.

From 1960-1963 Jim served...

Robert E. Webb

Dec 21, 2015

Robert E. Webb, 61 of Boyne City, passed away on December 21, 2015 at Hiland Cottage. Born on November 28, 1954 in Pontiac, the son of Gerald and Doris (Groff) Webb. He lived much of his life in the Boyne City area.

Surviving are his daughter, Amy (Jason Severns) Elmy Rapid City; grandsons, Dylan and Scott;...

Olive Anderson Brown

Dec 15, 2015

Olive Anderson Brown, 94 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at home.

She is survived by her loving son, Rodman Anderson of Petoskey.

No services are planned at this time. Please share your memories with Rod at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Jerry Callaway

Dec 13, 2015

Jerry Callaway, 51 of Ellsworth, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

A full obituary will be updated later.

Linda L. Ward

Dec 12, 2015

Linda L. Ward, 73 of Grayling, passed away at home on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Her family has chosen to remember her privately. Coimplete obituary information will follow soon.

Memorial : Linda's family will remember her privately

David Allen Jenkinson

Dec 11, 2015

David Allen Jenkinson, 64 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Friday, December 11, 2015. Born on December 2, 1951 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of David Allen and Shirley Jane (Hilliker) Jenkinson.

David’s father died when he was young. His mother had remarried and David considered his stepfather, Ron Buchholz, his dad. The...

Ernest E. Jackson

Dec 9, 2015

Ernest E. "Ed" Jackson, 58 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at McReynolds Hall. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Memorial : Arrangements are pending and will be announced later

Christopher L. Kwapis

Dec 8, 2015

Christopher L. Kwapis, 51 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on April 12, 1964 in Toledo, Chris was the son of Harry and Sheree (Payne) Kwapis.

The family moved to the area when Chris was young and he attended Johannesburg-Lewiston Schools. During Chris’ senior year in high school...

Michael P. Blanzy

Dec 5, 2015

Michael P. Blanzy, 55 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Born August 16, 1960 in Oakland, he was the son of Conrad and Joan (Keefe) Blanzy.

Mike and his wife, Barb owned and operated Stream Spray Irrigation for 25 years. He was proud of the business he built...

Ellsworth D. "Al" Shankleton

Nov 30, 2015

Ellsworth D. “Al” Shankleton, 82 of Wolverine, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Born in Dundee, MI on November 4, 1933, he was the son of Ellsworth and Rhea (Spaulding) Shankleton.

Al proudly served in the United States Army while being stationed in Germany. In 1967, Al and...

Roger Craig Marshall

Nov 28, 2015

Roger C. Marshall, 56 of Gaylord, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

A full obituary will be updated.

Robert J. Dau

Nov 23, 2015

Robert Jensen Dau 84, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2015 at Independence Village of Petoskey.

Born on March 27, 1931 in Petoskey, Michigan, he was the son of Alfred and Beatrice (Schmitt) Dau.

Robert was President of Wood Welded International, the marketing arm of the Michigan Maple Block and Bally Block...

Jacqueline S. Logreco

Nov 22, 2015

Jacqueline S. Logreco, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at MediLodge of Hillman. Born on January 14, 1947 in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert and Barbara (Pinney) Hathaway.

Jacqueline proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 10 years as an Illustrator. After obtaining her Bachelor's degree she...

Joan D. King

Nov 21, 2015

Joan D. King, 74 of Trout Lake, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Memorial : Joan's family will remember her privately

Virginia Ellen Bell

Nov 18, 2015

Virginia E. Bell, 90 of Cheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at The Brook. Born on March 6, 1925 in Detroit, Virginia was the daughter of Gerald and Margaret (Lawson) Hutton.

Virginia and her husband, Roy raised four children together before his passing in 1982. She lived in Lake Orion for many years while...

Curtis Allen Sage

Nov 18, 2015

Curtis Allen Sage, 63 of Gaylord, formerly of Bloomfield Hills & Wadsworth, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Born in Detroit on June 24, 1952, he was the son of Steven N. and Mildred F. (Glanzk) Sage.

Curtis attended Oakland University where he received a bachelor’s degree in history. Well known in...

Lawrence H. DeWaele

Nov 17, 2015

Lawrence H. DeWaele, 84 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Born in Roscommon on September 6, 1931, he was the son of Howard and Helen (Manniex) DeWaele.

The family later moved to metro Detroit area where Larry graduated from Wilbur Wright High School. He had already begun working for Ford Motor...

Garey L. Reynolds

Nov 15, 2015

Garey L. Reynolds, 61 of Petoskey passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Memorial services for Garey will be held in Somerville, TN.

Memorial : Memorial services will be held in Somerville, TN