Obituaries

Francis E. "Frank" Gardner

Jan 5, 2015

Francis E. “Frank” Gardner, 92 of Johannesburg, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Colchester, Ontario on December 11, 1922, Frank was the son of Harry and Ruby (Ross) Gardner.

On July 11, 1959 Frank married Margaret D. Munford. He was the longtime owner of Franks Fix-It, an auto repair...

Shirley M. Martin

Jan 3, 2015

Shirley M. Martin, 88 of Grayling and formerly of Higgins Lake, died on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Northern Pines in Grayling. No services are scheduled and Shirley's family will remember her privately.

Evelen E. Caudill

Dec 30, 2014

Evelyn E. Caudill, 70 of Johannesburg, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at home. It was Evelyn's wish that no services be held and her family will remember privately.

Kathryn M. Kociemba

Dec 29, 2014

Kathryn M. Kociemba, 61 of Gaylord, died on Monday, December 29, 2014 at home. Born on February 8, 1953 in Detroit, Kathryn was the daughter of Donald and Betty (Maxinoski) Tully.

Kathryn’s pride and joy were her grandsons. Kyle and Brandon were her life. She will be greatly missed. Kathryn is survived by her loving daughter,...

Dennis M Wheeler

Dec 28, 2014

Dennis M. Wheeler, 76 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 2, 1938. He is survived by his wife, Melinda (Singleton). Arrangements for a memorial service are pending and will be announced soon. Arrangements are by Gaylord Funeral & Cremation Service, 850 N. Center...

Donna Gosnell

Dec 17, 2014

Donna M. Gosnell, 70 of Pellston, Michigan and formerly of Casper & Glenrock, Wyoming, died at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Born in Hayward, CA, she was the daughter of Ralph “Jack” and Mona (Carpenter) Underwood. The family moved to Casper when Donna was young and she graduated from Natrona County High School. Donna worked 38 years...

Francis "Bud" K. Stearns

Dec 17, 2014

Francis K. “Bud” Stearns, 92 of Gaylord (and formerly of Alma) passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at McReynolds Hall (in Gaylord). Born on March 28, 1922 in Alma, Bud was the son of Fred and Clara (Slater) Stearns. Bud was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On February 22,...

Cynthia Mildred Manville

Dec 16, 2014

Cynthia M. Manville, 58 of Sault Ste. Marie, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Born on March 16, 1956 in Pickford, Cynthia was the daughter of Ray and Gladys (Crisp) Earl. Cynthia is survived by her son, Robert (Chasity); granddaughters, Reagan and Harper; a sister Renee Earl-Vann, (Kenneth) brother-in-law; a brother,...

Clare J. Plamondon

Dec 9, 2014

Clare J. Plamondon, 94 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Woodland Acres in Gaylord. Clare's family will remember her at a family gathering.

James W. Berry

Dec 7, 2014

ames W. Berry, 79 of Gaylord and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Born in Detroit on February 9, 1935, Jim was the son of Charles and Inez (Saarinen) Berry. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. Jim had worked in the logging industry and as a welder. He...

Larry "Bud" Pischel

Dec 5, 2014

Larry W. “Bud” Pischel, 57 of Harbor Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband and father.

Born on May 4, 1957 in Saginaw, Bud was the son of Larry Pischel and Carley Dubey. A longtime area dry wall contractor,...

Robert O. Wolf

Dec 3, 2014

Robert O. Wolf, 89 of Lakeworth, FL, passed away at his son’s home in Gaylord on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. A longtime Florida resident, Bob was born in Gaylord on June 17, 1925. He was the son of Arthur and Margaret (Clark) Wolf.

Bob grew up in Gaylord and left as a young man to join...

Henry W. Balash

Nov 23, 2014

Henry W. Balash, 93 of Guthrie Lakes, passed away at home on Sunday, November 23, 2014 with his family at his side. Arrangements and obituary information will follow soon.

Etheldene R. Jay

Nov 21, 2014

Etheldene R. Jay, 92 of Grayling and formerly of Gaylord, died on Friday, November 21, 2014 at The Brook in Grayling. He family will remember her privately and no services are planned.

Virgil R. Koronka

Nov 20, 2014

Virgil R. Koronka, 71 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Born on October 26, 1943 in Grayling, Virgil was the son of Victor and Ann (Strzynski) Koronka. He was a 1962 graduate of Gaylord High School and a lifelong area resident....

Glenn D. Stuck

Nov 20, 2014

Glenn D. Stuck, 59 of Grayling, died on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at St. Mary Hospital in Saginaw. Glenn's family will remember him privately and no services are planned.

Arline C. Dwyer

Nov 19, 2014

Arline C. Dwyer, 92 of Gaylord and Waterbury, CT, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at The Brook in Grayling. Born in Waterbury, CT on December 11, 1921, she was the daughter of Roger and Christina (Allen) Connor.

She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury. On February 15, 1947 Arline married...

Matthew J Engel

Nov 19, 2014

Matthew J. Engel, 53 of Gaylord, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at home. Born on September 13, 1961 in Royal Oak, Matt was the son of John M. Engel Sr. and Mae (Villneff) Engel.

A longtime resident of Gaylord, Matt worked as a bus driver for the Otsego County Bus System. He enjoyed the relationships...

Thomas H Buttrick

Nov 13, 2014

Thomas H. Buttrick, 52 of Gaylord and formerly of Olivet, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014 in Houghton County. Born in Bay City on September 5, 1962, Tom was the son of Benjamin and Patricia Buttrick.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah (Vahs); daughters, Hilary and Stephanie; his mother, Patricia; a brother, Scott (Pam);...

Richard Robbins

Nov 13, 2014

Richard Robbins, 52 of Gaylord, died on Monday, November 13, 2014 in Gaylord. Surviving is his mother, Carlene Steele of Pellston. Survivors include his mother, Carlene Steele of Pellston. His family will remember him privately.