Obituaries

May Ames

Apr 13, 2015

May Ames, 89 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey. Born on May 3, 1925 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was the daughter of Andrew and Doris Banham.

It was in England that May met a young U.S. Airman, Jack J. Ames. They married in England after World...

Donald E. Putman Sr

Apr 11, 2015

Donald E. Putman Sr., 91 of Gaylord, fell asleep in death on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Born on August 25, 1923 in Gaylord, Don was the son of George Adelbert and Josephine (Wallington) Putman.

As a young man, Don entered the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He served with E...

Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Schneider

Apr 10, 2015

Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Schneider, 48 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Born on March 21, 1967 in Detroit, Jeff was the son of Bill and Lois (Klebba) Schneider. Jeff and his family lived in Detroit and Grand Rapids before moving to Farmington Hills. He graduated from Harrison High...

Kenneth D. Kuznicki

Apr 8, 2015

Kenneth D. Kuznicki, 63 of Gaylord, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Born in Rogers City on July 14, 1951, Ken was the son of Joseph and Blanche (Nowicki) Kuznicki. He was a 1971 graduate of Rogers City High School.

In 1972 Ken moved to Gaylord where he went to...

Thomas E. Rinas

Apr 5, 2015

Thomas E. Rinas, 75 of Indian River, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born in Detroit on October 11, 1939, Tom was the son of Harry and Fay (Manery) Rinas. He served in the U.S. Marines. Tom worked as a banker for Detroit Bank and Trust, National Bank of Southfield,...

David L. Clark

Apr 4, 2015

In loving memory of David L. Clark, 59, of Mancelona, Michigan. Loving father of Kathryn and Hannah; dear son of Arnold and the late Marilyn Clark; brother of Diane, Mark (Beth), Susan Justice and Nancy (Larry) Jensen; uncle of Patricia, Lauren, Natalie and Anna.

Memorial Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, Illinois...

Michael P. Pancheri

Apr 4, 2015

Michael Patrick Pancheri, Esq. was an accomplished attorney-at-law who was a recognized expert in the field of probate law; specializing in wills, trusts, and complex tax law applications. For over 35 years he practiced law in the state of Connecticut. Living for most of that time in the town of West Hartford, and later in Canton, he excelled...

Eric D. Hoxie

Apr 2, 2015

Eric Dean Hoxie, 26 of Ann Arbor and formerly of Gaylord, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 2nd after a courageous battle with synovial sarcoma. Born in Gaylord on April 27, 1988, Eric was the son of Brian D. and Mary K. (Youngman) Hoxie. A 2006 graduate of Gaylord High School, Eric played baritone and trombone...

Ernest G. "Ernie" Grocock

Apr 1, 2015

Former Gaylord mayor and city council member, Ernest G. “Ernie” Grocock, 88 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Tendercare Gaylord. Born on January 15, 1927 in Cleveland, OH, Ernie was the son of Ernest and Vashta (Humphries) Grocock.

On May 5, 1953 he married Patricia Ann Glassley in Royal Oak. Ernie worked...

Rebecca L. "Becky" Shafer

Mar 31, 2015

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Shafer, 52 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Born in Gaylord on February 13, 1963, Becky was the daughter of Dennis Lancaster and Charlotte Edwards.

She was a 1981 graduate of Gaylord High School. A resident of Gaylord for most of her life, Becky had also lived in...

James D. "Jim" Hart

Mar 28, 2015

James D. “Jim” Hart, 67 of Johannesburg passed away at home on Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by his family.

Born on March 9, 1949, in Owosso, MI, Jim was the son of Elgie and Marva (Martineau) Hart.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Frink), whom he married in Owosso on May...

Charles W. Chesher

Mar 24, 2015

Charles W. Chesher, 61 of Atlanta passed away March 24, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

His family will remember him privately.

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

Janet G. Joslin

Mar 17, 2015

Janet G. Joslin, 63 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at home. Her family will remember her at a family gathering.

Betty Ann Davie

Mar 14, 2015

Betty Ann Davie, 88 of Indian River, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born in Traverse City on September 2, 1926, Betty was the daughter of William F. and Violet M. (Brooks) Froats. Betty graduated from Flint Northern High School and attended Baker Business College.

On January 10, 1946...

Richard P. Knoch Sr

Mar 14, 2015

Richard P. Knoch Sr., 87 of Elmira passed away at home on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Born in Manton on August 1, 1927, Richard was the son of Clarence and Pheobe (Jones) Knoch.

Dick served honorably in the Army with three years of active duty service along with fighting for his country in WWII. He attended...

Betty Lou Sutter

Mar 13, 2015

Betty Lou Sutter, 81 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Tendercare of Gaylord. Born on January 30, 1934 in Vanceburg, KY, she was the daughter of Robert and Gertrude (Warren) Thomas.

Betty worked as dietician at Tendercare in Gaylord and she also worked at Rausch Jewelers in Gaylord. A master gardener, for...

Anthony "Tony" Bobish

Mar 12, 2015

Anthony Bobish, 106 of Gaylord and formerly of Schoolcraft died March 12, 2015 at The Brook of Gaylord. Anthony was born February 1, 1909 in Dollar Bay to Thomas & Catherine (Zager) Bobish. After serving our country during WWII as a Sergeant in the Army, Tony worked for the State of Michigan as a carpenter. On July 2,...

Carlene M. "Carlee" Allen

Mar 11, 2015

Carlene M. "Carlee" Allen, 49 of Frederic, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Born on December 8, 1965 in West Branch, Carlee was the daughter of Bayard (Jack) and Pauline (Booth) Cournyer.

Carlee was raised in Mio where she attended Mio Church of God. After graduating from Mio High...

Ralph A. Crandall

Feb 26, 2015

Ralph A. Crandall, 86 of Gaylord and formerly of Napoleon, passed away at home on Thursday, February 26, 2015.

Born in Grand Rapids on February 5, 1929, Ralph was the son of Wilmer and Madge (Willey) Crandall. He is survived by his children, Timothy Crandall of Jackson, Sally (Bud) Ohlerich of Grand Blanc, Jill (David) Falther...

Ann L. Staskievitz

Feb 24, 2015

Ann L. Staskievitz, 77 of Vanderbilt, passed away at Otsego Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Born on August 20, 1937 in Ypsilanti, Ann was the daughter of Sherwood and Donna (Chapelle) White. She was a member of the Ypsilanti High School Drum & Bugle Corps and a 1955 graduate.

On September 29, 1962 Ann...