Obituaries

Rodney Duane LaLonde

Jun 13, 2015

Rodney Duane LaLonde, 68 of St. Ignace, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Hospice of the EUP Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie. In keeping with his wishes, Rodney's family will remember him with a family gathering.

Memorial : A private family memorial gathering will be held

Marie E. Quintal

Jun 6, 2015

Marie E. Quintal, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at Tendercare Gaylord on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Born in Saginaw on September 29, 1937, Marie was the daughter of Joseph L. and Mabel R. (Volz) Buyssens.

She grew up in Saginaw, lived several years in the Pontiac area where she raised her family, and then lived in...

Ryan John Riesen

Jun 5, 2015

Ryan John Riesen, 22 of Alanson and formerly of Wolverine, passed away at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on Friday, June 5, 2015. Born in Petoskey on December 11, 1992, Ryan was the son of John R. Riesen and Patricia L. Ogden. A lifelong area resident, Ryan lived in Wolverine and was a 2011 graduate of Inland Lakes High...

Joseph Thomas McCormick

Jun 5, 2015

Tom McCormick, age 83, of Gaylord and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home early Friday morning, June 5, 2015.

Tom was born September 1, 1931 to Arthur and Mary (Beucher) McCormick in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Good Shepherd Grade School, graduated from Central Catholic High School (Class of 1949) and the University Of...

Dean W. Nordberg

Jun 5, 2015

Dean W. Nordberg, 72 of Dafter, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Born on October 24, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dean was the son of Warren and Irene (Corbeil) Nordberg.

Dean proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He loved spending time with his family and making...

Angeline M. "Angie" Chiodini

Jun 4, 2015

Angeline M. “Angie” Chiodini, 96 of Bellaire passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Born on June 2, 1919 in Detroit, Angie was the daughter of Angelo and Celesta Brusatti.

Angie enjoyed working all the way into her 90’s. She enjoyed her time at Meadow Brook and the family...

Lee G. Williams

Jun 2, 2015

Lee G. Williams, 80 of Vanderbilt, passed away peacefully at Tendercare on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 with his wife Carol at his side. Born on September 10, 1934 in Gaylord, Lee was the son of Guy and Nina (Fleming) Williams.

In 1953, Lee graduated from Vanderbilt High School. Together, Lee and his wife Carol raised 3...

Dennis R. Hughey

Jun 1, 2015

Dennis R. Hughey, 57 of Boyne Falls passed away at home on Monday, June 1, 2015. Born in Petoskey on January 11, 1958, he was the son of Neil and Elaine (Rakoczy) Hughey.

Dennis’ pride and joy were his friends, family and grandchildren who will miss him dearly.

He is survived by his girlfriend...

Prudence Glee Deal

Jun 1, 2015

Prudence Glee Deal, 82 of Gaylord and formerly of Flint and Grand Rapids, passed away at Tendercare Gaylord on Monday, June 1, 2015. Her family will remember her with a family gathering at a later date.

Memorial : Her family will remember her with a family gathering at a later date.

Richard L. Sumerix

May 29, 2015

Richard L. Sumerix, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, May 29, 2015. Born on August 26, 1938 in Petoskey, Richard was the son of Clare and Margaret (Wood) Sumerix.

He grew up in Wolverine and graduated from Wolverine High School in 1956. Richard attended Central Michigan University to study education and later graduated...

Madeline M. Flack

May 29, 2015

Madeline M. Flack, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, May 29, 2015. Born in Detroit on August 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Paul and Grace (Zukowski) Schlage.

Madeline was a graduate of Shrine of the Little Flower and from Wayne State University with a degree in social work. She worked for...

David Douglas Buck

May 28, 2015

David Douglas Buck, 56 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, May 28, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Gaylord Seventh Day Adventist Church. Burial will be at Otsego Lake Township Cemetery.

Memorial : Gaylord Seventh Day Adventist Church Friday, June 5th, 2015 6:00pm...

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Williams

May 27, 2015

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Williams, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born in Copley, OH on December 20, 1938, Cindy was the daughter of Lawrence and Edith Mae (Smith) Repp Sr.

On April 12, 1958, Cindy married Elzory “Lucky” Williams at the Akron Baptist Temple in Akron,...

Karen Mary Wakeley

May 27, 2015

Karen Mary Wakeley, 63 of Grayling, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. At her request, her family will remember her privately and no services are planned.

Dale J. Kirby

May 26, 2015

Dale J. Kirby, 61 of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his home.

Robert F. Woolman

May 26, 2015

Robert F. Woolman, 85 of Lewiston, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. His family will remember him privately at a family gathering.

Memorial : His family will remember him privately with a family gathering

Carson Matthew Kasper

May 26, 2015

Carson Matthew Kasper, the son of Rebecca Lovely and Matthew Kasper, was born sleeping on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. His family will remember him privately.

Memorial : His family will remember him privately

Judith N. Sharp

May 19, 2015

Judith N. Sharp, 72 of Grayling, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Her family will remember her privately later with a gathering at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock.

Memorial : Her family will remember her privately with a gathering later at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock.

James T. "Jim" Warburton

May 19, 2015

James T. “Jim” Warburton, 66 of Levering, passed away at the Highland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

Born on September 4, 1948 in Decatur, Illinois, Jim was the son of Robert and Joanne Warburton.

A memorial service celebrating Jim’s life will take place at a later date.

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Lloyd W. VanWormer

May 16, 2015

Lloyd W. VanWormer, 53 of Gaylord passed away at home on Saturday, May 16, 2015.

Born in Lansing on September 11, 1961, he was the son of Daniel and Phyllis (Goddard) VanWormer.

Lloyd was raised in Wolverine where he also attended school. He enjoyed fishing, watching Lions football and spending time with family. For...