Obituaries

Edward C. Duncan

Jul 15, 2014

Edward C. Duncan, 49 of Petoskey, formerly of Brighton and Davison, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at home. Born in Livonia on October 18, 1964, Ed was the son of Thomas and Deloris (Curd) Duncan. Ed worked at 3 Dimensional Services in Lapeer, MI as a small stamping team leader. In his younger years he was a...

Demetrius L. Spence

Jul 12, 2014

Demetrius L. Spence, loving son of Lee Hancock and Sasha Spence of Gaylord died on Saturday, July 12, 2014.

He was the nephew of Kelsea & Brittney Hancock, Melissa Griffith, Angie Lorasch, Kasi Forrester & Nikhol Ususan and grandparents, Donald Hancock, Robin Spence, Shawn Ususan and Teresa Messer. He was preceded in death by grandparents Tony...

Elaine E. Smith

Jul 5, 2014

Elaine E. Smith, 89, of Boyne City, died at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Born in Detroit on April 23, 1925, Elaine was the daughter of Judson and Viola (Colquitt) McWain. She had lived in Lincoln Park and Charlevoix before moving to Boyne City to live in Litzenberger Place. She was retired from...

Elaine E Smith

Jul 5, 2014

Elaine E. Smith, 89, of Boyne City, died at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Born in Detroit on April 23, 1925, Elaine was the daughter of Judson and Viola (Colquitt) McWain. She had lived in Lincoln Park and Charlevoix before moving to Boyne City to live in Litzenberger Place. She was retired from...

Timothy Scott Bederka

Jul 5, 2014

Timothy Scott Bederka, 37 of Taylor, died on Saturday, July 5, 2014 in Gaylord. His family will remember him with a memorial service to be held later.

C. Thomas Riegle, DDS

Jul 2, 2014

C. Thomas Riegle, DDS, 63 of Gaylord, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on August 6, 1950 in Highland Park, he was the son of Charles H. and Helen M. (Ferris) Riegle.

Dr. Riegle graduated from Farmington High School in 1968. On August 20, 1971 he married Robyn D. Rauff in...

Saundra Kae McDonald

Jun 30, 2014

C. Thomas Riegle, DDS, 63 of Gaylord, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born on August 6, 1950 in Highland Park, he was the son of Charles H. and Helen M. (Ferris) Riegle.

Dr. Riegle graduated from Farmington High School in 1968. On August 20, 1971 he married Robyn D. Rauff in...

Betty A. Moyer

Jun 23, 2014

Betty A. Moyer, 69 of Gaylord died at home on Monday, June 23, 2014 with her family at her side. Born in Mt. Clemens on November 6, 1944, Betty was the daughter of Leslie and Betty Boughner.

She spent most of her life in the Gaylord area. Betty will be remembered by those she knew as...

Carla Glynn Deloria

Jun 22, 2014

Carla Glynn Deloria, 61, of Petoskey passed away peacefully at the hand of cancer on June 22, 2014, at home in Petoskey under loving care.

Carla was born August 20, 1952, in McRoberts Kentucky, to Carl and Eleanor Brewer.

Carla grew up in East Detroit before moving to Marquette to attain her B.F.A. in...

Calvin W. Harris

Jun 19, 2014

Calvin W. Harris, 73 of Springvale Township, Petoskey, died at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Despite his four year battle with multiple myeloma, Calvin lived his life to the fullest. Born in Knoxville, TN on April 13, 1941, Cal moved to Michigan and was raised in Dearborn by his uncle and aunt, Otis...

Robert J. Lindsteadt

Jun 7, 2014

Robert J. “Bob” Lindsteadt, 82 of Gaylord, died at Otsego Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 7, 2014. To his wife, JoAnn, whom he married in Gaylord on June 20, 1998, Bob was the “love of her life”.

Born in Grosse Pointe Farms on March 21, 1932, he was the son of Walter and Florence (Fries) Lindsteadt....

Clyde L. Harcourt

Jun 3, 2014

Clyde L. Harcourt, 57 of Gaylord, died at home on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. He is a long time area resident and is survived by his brother, Robert Meloling of Gaylord. Clyde's family will remember him with a private gathering.

Riley Henry Davidson

May 23, 2014

Riley Henry “Randall” Davidson, 71 of Vanderbilt, died at Otsego Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 23, 2014. Born in Hayti, Missouri on July 7, 1942, Riley was the son of Henry and Savannah (Dye) Davidson. His family moved to Lincoln Park when Riley was young.

Riley served in the U.S. Army during 1960-1961. He worked for...

Leslie A. "Les" Taylor

May 22, 2014

Leslie A. “Les” Taylor, 55 of Gaylord, died on Thursday morning, May 22, 2014 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Detroit in July 30, 1958, Les was the son of Robert and Eleanor (Kupiec) Taylor. On March 23, 1984, Les married his wife, Mary Jo. They have been Gaylord residents for many years. He had worked as a...

George E. Lucas

May 22, 2014

George E. Lucas, 84 of Gaylord, died at home on Thursday morning, May 22, 2014. Born in Detroit on September 23, 1929, George was the son of Thomas and Florence (Paquette) Lucas. After graduating from high school, George trained as an electrician and worked in the Detroit area for a number of years. On September 15, 1950 he...

James R. Spencley

May 12, 2014

James R. Spencley, 59 of Gaylord, died at home at The Brook on Monday, May 12, 2014.

Born in Adrian, MI on May 22, 1954, Jim was the son of Louis and Doris (Spencley) Dann. The family moved to Mackinaw City when he was young and Jim graduated from Mackinaw City High School in 1972.

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Raymond "Bud" Scott

May 11, 2014

Raymond D. Scott, 87 of Gaylord, died on Sunday evening, May 11, 2014 at McReynolds Hall.

Born on December 7, 1926 in Coleraine, MN, Ray was the son of Dayton and Emma (Schmidt) Scott. Ten days after graduating from Coleraine High School, Ray joined the U.S. Army, serving during 1945-46. Following his military service he attended...

Vernon "Blackie" Pierce

May 5, 2014

Vernon H. “Blackie” Pierce, 87 of Gaylord, died on Monday morning, May 5, 2014 at Tendercare of Gaylord.

Born on December 24, 1926 in Yuba, Blackie was the son of Harvey and Margaret (DeMaliped) Pierce.

During World War II he joined the U.S. Navy, serving from 1943-1945.

Blackie was a builder, working...

Bryan W. Spaniak

Apr 28, 2014

Bryan W. Spaniak, 53 of Boyne City, died on Monday, April 28, 2014 at home. A memorial gathering in Bryan's honor will be held from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Boyne City Eagles Club, 106 River St., Boyne City, MI 49712. Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to his family....

Angus "Skip" Leask

Apr 28, 2014

Angus P. “Skip” Leask, 83 of Gaylord, died at home on Monday evening, April 28, 2014. Born in Cheboygan, Skip was the son of Thomas and Adelaide (McCoy). At age 17, Skip enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. After returning to Cheboygan, Skip worked for Borden Ice Cream. On August 6, 1951 he was...