Obituaries

Hazel June Bliss

May 14, 2015

Hazel June Bliss, 94 of Levering, MI passed away at home on Thursday, May 14, 2015 surrounded by her family.

Born on June 30, 1920 in Port Clinton, Ohio, June was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Willard.

June was a talented florist for 36 years at Shinkels Flowers in Temperance, MI. She and...

Laura Alexander Spreeman

May 11, 2015

Laura Jean Alexander Spreeman, 56 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Monday, May 11, 2015. Born on June 12, 1958 in Gaylord, Laura was the daughter of Donald and Violet (Cantrell) Alexander. She was a 1977 graduate of Gaylord High School.

On April 19, 1980, Laura married Rick Spreeman. For many years Laura has worked...

Edith "Lorraine" Norton

May 10, 2015

Edith “Lorraine” Bennett Norton, 81 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village, with her family by her side.

Born in Wolverine on August 1, 1933, Lorraine was the daughter of Hugh and Alice (Ealy) Babcock. A lifelong area resident, Lorraine worked as a caregiver...

Doris M. Mathey

May 10, 2015

Doris M. “Dori” Mathey, 80 of Bellaire passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Born on May 11, 1934, in Leigh, Lancashire, England, she was the daughter of Albert and Alice (Farrimond) Orrell.

Dori is survived by her daughter, Debra Farrimond; son, Peter (Becky) Range; grandchildren, Gillian Gines, Jenna Pratt, Emily...

Logan James Parker

May 8, 2015

Logan James Parker was born an angel on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital, the son of Jon and Laura Parker of Gaylord.

In addition to his parents, Logan is survived by his older brothers and sisters, Aiden M.R., Cadence Marie, William Scott and Mae Isabella Parker. Also surviving are Logan’s grandparents, Renee Cross...

Dennis Muth

May 2, 2015

Dennis R. Muth, 67, of Gaylord passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his home. Born in Detroit on November 8, 1947, Dennis was the son of Lowell and Eleanor (Laude) Muth.

Dennis proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In 1997 he and his wife, Carol moved to Gaylord to enjoy living...

Robert "Duane" Phipps

May 1, 2015

Robert “Duane” Phipps, 74 of Elmira, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Riverside, California on December 20, 1940, Duane was the son of Albert and Mary (Morgan) Phipps.

Duane loved riding his motorcycle, especially with his brother, Ox. Together, they checked off on their bucket list to ride...

Barry Y. Kent

May 1, 2015

Barry Y. Kent, 56 of Pellston, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey. Born in Pellston on March 20, 1959, Barry was the son of Leonard and Isabelle Kent.

Barry fought a courageous battle of Lung Cancer for 2 1/2 years. He loved playing music, guitar, drums, and enjoyed...

Phyllis A. Lothschutz

May 1, 2015

Phyllis Ann Lothschutz, 74 of Elmira, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on the family farm in Elmira on January 31, 1941, Phyllis was the daughter of Peter and Julia (Schopieroy) Osga.

She was a graduate of Gaylord High School and a lifelong area resident. Phyllis enjoyed spending the last...

Kenneth W. Nickerson

Apr 29, 2015

Kenneth W. Nickerson, 95 of Johannesburg and Arcadia, FL, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Bayfront Health in Port Charlotte, FL.

Born on January 18, 1920 in San Antonio, TX, Ken was the son of Kenneth W. and Juanita L. (Redus) Nickerson. The family moved to Massachusetts for a number of years before returning...

Paul Cecil Skidmore

Apr 28, 2015

Paul Cecil Skidmore, 59 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Tendercare Gaylord. As was his wish, no servcies are scheduled and his family will remember him privately.

Dennis Haske

Apr 26, 2015

Dennis Haske, 65 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Born on January 16, 1950 in Detroit, Dennis was the son of Sylvester and Clara (Gouine) Haske.

Dennis worked at Wilderness Valley & Black Forest Golf Course for 20 years. He lived a very private, simple and enjoyable life.

He...

Gregory Peer Gynt Krueger

Apr 25, 2015

Gregory Peer Gynt Krueger, 67 of Boyne City, MI passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, MI. Born on February 21, 1948 in Detroit, MI, Greg was the son of Peer Gynt and Dorothy (Kalis) Krueger. After graduating from Chippewa Valley High School, Greg attended Wayne...

Julia L. Orr

Apr 25, 2015

Julia Leath Orr, 95, died peacefully on April 25, 2015 with her family at her side.

Julia was originally from Indiana, but lived her last 15 years in Northern Michigan. Prior to that she was a regular summer visitor who particularly enjoyed the birds and flowers of this area. She was an expert seamstress who made...

Robert C. Davis

Apr 20, 2015

Robert C. Davis, 89 of Wolverine, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Hospice House-Cheboygan. Born in Romeo on December 22, 1925, Robert was the son of John and Joanna (Duncanson) Davis.

Robert is survived by Joanne, his wife of over 63 years; his son James (Denise) Davis of Michigan; daughter, Cynthia (Scot) Hoverman of...

Kathleen A. Basinger-Rorye

Apr 19, 2015

Kathleen Ann Basinger-Rorye, of Gaylord MI, left us much too soon on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Born on November 10, 1954 in Gaylord, she was the daughter of Victor and Darlene (Shaff) Borowiak. Kathleen was a 1972 graduate of St. Mary High School.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Kathleen had the...

Philip L. Jose

Apr 19, 2015

Philip L. Jose, 67 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Bay City on March 2, 1948, Phil was the son of Chester L. and Frances J. (Tulloch) Jose. Phil grew up in Midland and graduated from Midland High School in 1966.

While attending a church gathering in...

Herman H. Schalkofski

Apr 17, 2015

Herman H. Schalkofski, 76, of Saint Helen and formerly of Petoskey passed away April 17, 2015 at Munson Healthcare, Grayling Hospital. He was born April 14, 1939 in Alpena, the son of Edgar and Freida Schalkofski.

Herman had a green thumb and he enjoyed to garden. He loved animals and spending time with family.

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Barbara E. Ruemenapp

Apr 16, 2015

Barbara E. Ruemenapp, 49 of Levering, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at McLaren Northern Micihigan Hospital in Petoskey. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at New Hope New Methodist Church, 4516 North US 31, Levering, MI 49755.

Memorial : New Hope New Methodist Church, 4516 N. US...

Dorothy Ann Heath

Apr 15, 2015

Dorothy Ann Heath, 97 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village. Born on December 28, 1917 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of Bert and Anna (Lennon) Woods.

Dorothy was a 1936 graduate of Gladwin High School. On December 5, 1936 she married William J. Heath in Gladwin where...