Obituaries

Ronald Norman Kidder

Mar 8, 2014

Ronald Norman Kidder, 66 of Gaylord died at home on March 8, 2014. Ron served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Interment will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan

Robert H. Walters

Mar 8, 2014

Robert H. Walters, 92 of Gaylord, died on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on July 4, 1921, Robert was the son of Adam and Ida Walters. A retired ironworker, he was a member of Ironworkers Local #25. Following the death of his wife Alice, Robert moved to Gaylord from Whitmore Lake several years ago....

Dale C. Douglas

Mar 4, 2014

Dale C. Douglas, 85 of Cheboygan, died at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. The Douglas family will remember Dale privately with a family gathering this summer. A complete obituary will follow later

Brian Dancer

Mar 1, 2014

Brian Dancer, 44 of Gaylord, died at home on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Brian was born on August 21, 1969 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Willard Lee and Judith Dancer. Brian is survived by his father, Lee Dancer; his mother, Judith Warner; a brother, Anthony and sisters, Cassie, Jessica and Theresa. No services are scheduled and Brian's...

Emma M. Rade

Feb 28, 2014

Emma M. Rade, 88 of Eastport, died at home on Friday, February 28, 2014. Born on July 31, 1925 in Rutland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Birl and Madge McFarland. She is survived by her husband, Kurt whom she married on October 23, 1943 and her children, Linda Baker, Kana Wetherill and Loren Rade. Emma was preceded...

Larry Alan Bradbury

Feb 28, 2014

Larry Alan Bradbury, 70 of Mancelona, died on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Tendercare of Gaylord. Arrangements are pending and will be announced soon.

Kathryn C. Hojnacki

Feb 27, 2014

Kathryn C. Hojnacki, 88 of Briley Township, died on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Born on May 20, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, Kathryn was the daughter of Samuel and Laura Rheyn. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Hojnacki of Atlanta. At the request of her family, they will remember her privately and no services are planned.

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Pamela A. Courtright

Feb 24, 2014

Pamela A. Courtright, 50 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, February 24, 2014. Born on October 30, 1963 in Alpena, Pamela was the daughter of Duane and Sharon (Werda) Anderson. She was a 1981 graduate of Alpena High School and went on to receive both Bachelors and Masters Degrees...

Michael W. Carman

Feb 17, 2014

Michael W. Carman, 62 of Gaylord, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born on April 11, 1951 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mike worked as a painter and he enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kieth and Stacy Carman and several grandchildren. At his request,...

David J. Vasicek

Feb 16, 2014

David J. Vasicek, 66 of Gaylord, died on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at home. Born on October 22, 1947 in Reed City, he was the son of George and Anstice (Bradford) Vasicek. David served honorably in the U.S. Army, he worked as a heavy equipment operator and he was an avid hunter and fisherman. On April 21, 1993...

Salvatora "Leeanna" Vignolles

Feb 15, 2014

Salvatora "Leeanna" Vignolles, 73 of Gaylord, died at home on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Arrangements are pending and will be announced soon.

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Wilbert V. "Web" Wojnaroski

Feb 13, 2014

Wilbert V. “Web” Wojnaroski, 79 of Gaylord, died on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on July 20, 1934 in Raber, Web was the son of Henry and Lorene (Waybrant) Wojnaroski. On September 19, 1953 he married Jacquelyn F. Benson in Goetzville. Web served honorably in the Army National Guard. As a Michigan State Park...

Judy Sturtevant

Feb 10, 2014

Judy Sturtevant, 63 of Gaylord and formerly of Vanderbilt, died on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on April 12, 1950 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Raymond B. and Marian A. (Bocci) Thomas. Judy enjoyed her work as a substitute teacher at Vanderbilt Area Schools. For more than 20 years she was also...

Michael R. Keene

Feb 6, 2014

Michael R. Keene, 45 of Johannesburg, died on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at home. Born on May 1, 1968 in Belleville, Mike was the son of Robert and Susan (Posegay) Keene. A skilled carpenter, Mike was very active, especially enjoying hunting, fishing and he was a licensed diver. On October 28, 1995 he married Dana (Engelman)Spierling. He was...

Charles W. "Bud" Belt II

Feb 5, 2014

Charles W. “Bud” Belt II, 75 of Gaylord, went home, under God’s guardianship of mercy and loving kindness, on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Born in Glendale, CA on November 4, 1938, Bud was the son of Charles W. and Arnetta (Lampshire) Belt. On September 9, 1961 he married Rae Jean Hiserote in Miami, OK. With a passion to...

Christopher L. Snyder

Feb 2, 2014

Christopher L. Snyder, 37 of Roscommon, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in Roscommon. Arrangements are by Gaylord Community Funeral Home.

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Don Nolan Jamison

Jan 31, 2014

Don Nolan Jamison, 79 of Gaylord, died on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Tendercare of Gaylord. Born on October 19, 1934 in Bradford, TN, he was the son of Johnie and Cleo (Nolan) Jamison. Don was a truck driver for many years transporting automobiles. On June 19, 1954 he married Sandra Beckley in Flint. For several years in...

Mary Ann Green

Jan 29, 2014

Mary Ann Green, 58, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in Gaylord. At the request of the family, they will remember her privately.

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Christopher Alan Jay

Jan 29, 2014

Christopher A. Jan, 36, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in Gaylord. At the request of the family, they will remember him privately.

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Raymond R. Kalamayski

Jan 28, 2014

Raymond R. Kalamayski, 90 of Vanderbilt, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Tendercare of Gaylord. Born on October 1, 1923 in Wyandotte, Ray was the son of Steve and Elsie (Tuszynski) Kalamejski. In 1943 Ray married Mary Czerniakowski in Wyandotte. In 1968 the family moved from the Detroit area to Vanderbilt. Ray worked as a mechanic at...