Obituaries

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...

Gary Eugene Eaton

Jun 29, 2016

Gary Eugene Eaton, 74 of Boyne City, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.  In keeping with Gary's wishes, his family will remember him with a private family gathering.

Shirley A. Craine

Jun 25, 2016

Shirley A. Craine, 85 of Grayling, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

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

Joyce E. Bur

Jun 24, 2016

Joyce E. Bur, 81 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, June 24, 2016.  Born in Cheboygan on January 19, 1935, Joyce was the daughter of Robert and Pearl (Hanson) Dettman.

Joyce was a graduate of Cheboygan Schools.  She attended County Normal to become a teacher, and then taught school for several years in rural public...

Lucie Nauta

Jun 23, 2016

Lucie Nauta, 88 of Petoskey, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at home.

A memorial service will take place in the near future.

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

Deborah Lynn Zack

Jun 22, 2016

Deborah Lynn Zack, 59 of Johannesburg, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her son’s home in Gaylord.

Born in Detroit on June 5, 1957, Debbie was the daughter of Harry and Theresa (Baranowski) Robotnik.

On July 24, 1976, Debbie married Daniel D. Zack.  They lived in Roseville for many years and Debbie worked at...

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Wybranowski

Jun 18, 2016

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Wybranowski, 70 of Bois Blanc Island and formerly of Kentwood and Rockford, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Hancock Haven Retirement Village in Cheboygan.

Born on September 13, 1945, Sandy was the daughter of Lee and Eula (Thren) Mayne.

She grew up in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High...

Patricia Ann Fetters

Jun 18, 2016

Patricia Ann “Pat” Fetters, 58 of Vanderbilt, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born August 16, 1957 in Ypsilanti, she was the daughter of John and Ann (White) Staskievitz.  Raised in Ypsilanti with her sister and two brothers, Pat was a 1975 graduate of Ypsilanti High School where she was class president.

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Fay F. "Buck" Vanderpool

Jun 18, 2016

Fay F. "Buck" Vanderpool, 70 of Atlanta, passed away at home on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  Additional information will follow soon.

Niki Lee Knowles

Jun 15, 2016

Niki Lee Knowles, 69 of Gaylord and formerly of Manistee, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Tendercare Gaylord.  Her family will remember her privately.

Venice Alma Jewel Smith

Jun 14, 2016

Venice Alma Smith, 85 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her daughters home in Gaylord.  Born April 9, 1931 in Rockhold, KY she was the daughter of Forester and Ada (Hill) Mackey.

A homemaker, Alma was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond on...

Gary P. Minch

Jun 12, 2016

Gary P. Minch, 69 of Tuscarora Township, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at home.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Myrna L. Shankleton

Jun 11, 2016

Myrna L. Shankleton, 78 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Born in Dundee on March 16, 1938, Myrna was the daughter of Ellsworth and Rhea (Spaulding) Shankleton.

For those that knew Myrna, know that she loved her flowers.  She took great pride in working long hours in her flowerbeds, then taking...

John F. Schroeder Jr.

Jun 11, 2016

John F. Schroeder Jr., 81 of Lockhart, TX passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his daughter and son-in-laws home while visiting Gaylord, MI.

Born on October 1, 1934 in Blue Island, IL, John was the son of John F. Sr. and Elizabeth A. (Zempke) Schroeder.  Raised in the Chicago area, John was a graduate of Chicago...

Vivian R. Scott

Jun 7, 2016

Vivian R. Scott, 82 of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Detroit on February 1, 1934, Vivian was the daughter of Charles and Kathleen (Boetticher) Liederman.  Vivian worked for many years at Consumers Power and the former G&L Industries in Mount Clemens.  She also had her own business preparing income...

Trude Bigelow Croff

Jun 6, 2016

Trude Bigelow Croff, 54 of Alanson, passed away at home on Monday, June 6, 2016.

Born in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Trude was the daughter of Clifford and Ester (Castle) Bigelow.  She grew up in Rexton and Epoufette on the shores of Lake Michigan with her five siblings.  The daughter of a commercial fisherman, Trude was raised to...

Willard J. Biallas

Jun 5, 2016

Willard J. Biallas, 93 of Walloon Lake, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Shirley Ann Churches

Jun 4, 2016

Shirley Ann Churches, 84 of Gaylord and formerly of Wolverine, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Tendercare Gaylord.

Born on March 11, 1932 in Jackson, Michigan, Shirley was the daughter of George and Myrtle (Briggs) Nichols.  Raised in Pinckney, she attended Winans Lake School.

On July 23, 1955 Shirley married Donald H. Churches in...