Obituaries
Billie F. Johnson
Jun 18, 2024
Billie F. Johnson, 94 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at home.
A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Phyllis Sorkin
Jun 16, 2024
Phyllis Sorkin, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Medilodge.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Melissa D. OConnor
Jun 12, 2024
Melissa Dawn OConnor, 40 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Moose Lodge in Cheboygan, MI. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Richard W. Roeder
Jun 11, 2024
Richard W. Roeder, 78 of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at home.The family has chosen to remember him privately. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Sarah Lynn (Dowker) Pierce
Jun 9, 2024
Sarah Lynn (Dowker) Pierce, 50 of Gaylord, passed away much too soon on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Born in Gaylord on September 26, 1973, she is the daughter of Leslie and Florence (Kitchen) Dowker. She grew up in Gaylord and was a 1991 graduate of Gaylord High School. Later she received an associates degree from Davenport University.
Sarah worked...
Florence "Chickie" Borowiak
Jun 7, 2024
Florence (Chickie) Borowiak, 95 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born in Chester Township, Michigan on June 13, 1928, she was the daughter of Casmir and Rose (Olejniczak) Butka. On April 27, 1963, in Gaylord, she married her best friend and love of her life, Robert Borowiak. During their 33 wonderful years of married...
Dale L. LaBelle
Jun 6, 2024
Dale Lawrence LaBelle, 67, left this world peacefully on June 6, 2024, in Springfield, Oregon.
Born in Ypsilanti MI, Dale grew up in the metro Detroit area before moving to Gaylord as a teenager. There he met his future wife, Marina.
Dale worked for the City of Gaylord, starting when he was 18, as a public works employee and retiring as Superintendent...
Ronald D. Hees
Jun 5, 2024
Ronald Dean Hees, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at The Porches in Gaylord.
Born on August 23, 1931, in Detroit, Ron was the son of Hiram Henry and Elizabeth (Edwards) Hees. Ron grew up in Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth High School in 1949, where he was the sports editor for his school newspaper, The Pilgrim Prints, an...
Louise Sofia "Fia" Desch
Jun 3, 2024
Louise Sofia ‘Fia’ Desch, 96 of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at her home with family by her side, a loving, amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be forever missed by her family and all that knew her. She was born August 16, 1927, in Cologne (Köln), Germany. She grew up in Germany during World...
Ginger J. Daggett
Jun 2, 2024
Ginger Jean Daggett, of Gaylord, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 82. Ginger is survived by her son, Anthony and his wife Melissa; grandson Jacob, and brother Jerry Laney and his wife Michelle. She was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Eva (Fritz) Laney. Ginger graduated from Northern Michigan University...
Kaye L. Welch
Jun 1, 2024
Kaye L. Welch, 91 of Frederic, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at home. Born October 24, 1932, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Lester and Eva (Haskin) Kimball.
On September 20, 1958, Kaye married the love of her life, Dean, creating a wonderful life together. Kaye loved to read, scrapbook, cook and bake. She took great pride in her property of...
Carol J. Zybura
May 31, 2024
Carol J. Zybura, 89 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at American House.Services will take place at a later date.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Rebecca Lynn MacDonald
May 30, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn MacDonald, 60 of Frederic, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.
Born on May 17, 1964 in Port Huron, MI to William and Meredith (Rutkofske) Brown, she graduated from Davison High School in 1982. A year later, she married her lifelong-love Robert “Bob” MacDonald on May 27, 1983.
She held various positions outside...
John Edward Yeubanks
May 30, 2024
John Edward-Weyher Yeubanks, 44 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at home.A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Gaylord E-Free Church, where the family will visit with friends beginning at 10:00 AM. Pastor Scott Distler will officiate. Share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Roy W. Middleditch, Jr.
May 27, 2024
Roy W. Middleditch, Jr., born on February 24, 1942, in Detroit, MI, passed away on May 27, 2024, in Sebring, FL. He was the son of Roy W. Middleditch, Sr. and Henrietta Middleditch.
Roy was a man of many remarkable qualities, characterized by his dedication, kindness, patience, adventurous spirit. He was known for his fun-loving personality and zest for life. Roy...
Thomas F. Mankowski
May 26, 2024
Thomas Francis Mankowski, 82, of Gaylord, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. Dying of a broken heart and longing to be with his bride, Donna, he passed away just four days after his wife’s funeral. They have reunited again, and their love and commitment to each other...
Kim L. Robinson
May 26, 2024
Kim Lovera Robinson, 67, of Gaylord went to be with the Lord on Sunday 26 May 2024.
Born on 5 February 1957, she was the first of three children born to Richard and Eleanor (Bennett) Loshaw. She was married to Douglas W. Robinson, and together had two children. Kim graduated from Vanderbilt High School, then went on to college (Fayetteville...
Ingrid Irene
May 25, 2024
Ingrid Irene, 72 of Brutus, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Charlevoix Hospital Munson Healthcare.The family has chosen to remember her privately. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Shirley S. Clough
May 22, 2024
Shirley Sophia Clough, 95 of Gaylord and formerly of Grayling, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Medilodge in Gaylord. She was born in West Branch, MI on June 12, 1928, the daughter of Edward and Edna LeDuc (Hayword).
Shirley met her husband, Arthur (Boy) Clough while she was working as a nurse at the Grayling Hospital. It was love at...
Gerald J. Leismer
May 21, 2024
Gerald J. Leismer, 74 of Boyne City, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at home. Services will take place at a later date.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
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