Obituaries
Kenneth Lee Sewell
Oct 16, 2024
Obituary for Kenneth (John) Lee Sewell "Old Timer"
Kenneth (John) Lee Sewell, affectionately known as "Old Timer," passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on November 9, 1942, to Charles and Matilda “Tilly” Sewell in Sparr, Michigan, Ken was the youngest of 15 siblings. He lived in Sparr all of these years sharing a beautiful...
Katherine A. "Katie" Henderson
Oct 15, 2024
Katherine A. "Katie" Henderson, 73 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Munson Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
John L. Massey
Oct 13, 2024
John Leon Massey, 78 of Boyne Falls, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born on March 26, 1946, in Boyne Falls, the son of Marion and Beulah (Baker) Massey.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. For many years, he operated the family Moyer Trout Pond in Boyne Falls. He was a talented wood worker. Throughout the years,...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Wisniewski
Oct 12, 2024
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Wisniewski, 89 of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by family.
She was born on November 22, 1934, in Hopkins, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Fifelski) Iciek. She was raised on the family dairy farm, loved playing on the school basketball team and was proud to be the Valedictorian of her...
Richard L. "Les" Schafer
Oct 9, 2024
Richard “Les” Irving Leslie Schafer passed away peacefully in his beloved Lewiston, Michigan, home on October 9, 2024, at the age of 84.He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Violet Schafer and his brother Allan Schafer and is survived by his son Richard Schafer, daughter-in-law Pamela Schafer, grandchildren Ryan Schafer (Maureen), Nicholas Schafer, and Lisa Sheldon (Trevor),...
Ellen Darlene Vollmer
Oct 8, 2024
Ellen Darlene Vollmer, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday Oct 8, 20024 at home with family by her side.
Born in Wheeling, WV., on January 18, 1955, to John & Dora Hensley (Casto). Ellen preferred to be called Darlene and graduated from Northwestern high school in Flint, MI.
Darlene moved to Gaylord in 1993 where she wanted to raise her 4 children.
On...
David J. Roznowski
Oct 8, 2024
David J. Roznowski, 80 of Comins, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Born in Bay City, Michigan on November 28, 1943, he was the son of Chester and Victoria (Lewandowski) Roznowski. David grew up in Bay City, graduating from Handy High School in 1962. Shortly after graduating, he joined the U.S. Army, serving for three years before...
Paul R. Marciniak
Oct 3, 2024
Paul R. Marciniak, 89 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Born in Middleville, MI on February 12, 1935, he was the son of Sylvester and Lucille (Wahmhoff) Marciniak. He grew up in the Lansing area and was a long time Gaylord resident where he worked for many years as a skilled carpenter for builder Wesley Hunt.
Paul...
Kim I. Cryderman
Oct 2, 2024
Kim I. Cryderman, 59 years young, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on October 2, 2024. She lived with Multiple Sclerosis for many years and succumbed to complications from an unknown medical condition which caused swelling of the brain.
Kim was born January 21, 1965 to Irene Mitchell and Joseph Cryderman. As a child and teenager she was active...
Patricia Ann Sehr
Oct 2, 2024
Patricia Ann Sehr, 89 of Petoskey, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Her family will remember her privately. Please leave a message on the guestbook below.
Arlene L. Johnson
Oct 1, 2024
Arlene L. Johnson, 97 of Alanson, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Dianne P. Hungo
Sep 30, 2024
Dianne P. (Kaminski) Hungo, 75 of Alanson, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at home. Born in Wyandotte, MI., on May 16, 1949, the daughter of John Paul and Mary Frances (Greer) Kaminski.
Dianne grew up in Southgate, Michigan where she graduated from Southgate High School in 1968. She migrated to Northern Michigan in her 20’s. She loved being up North,...
Biogio Tumminello
Sep 30, 2024
Biogio Tumminello, 86 of Harbor Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in Lansing on February 10, 1938, to Frank and Beatrice Tumminello.
Biogios’ passion and profession was auto engineering, where he helped design the diesel engine at General Motors. He was also an avid skier...
Maryann Boike
Sep 29, 2024
Maryann Boike, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at home.
Born in Flint, Michigan on September 21, 1931, she was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Sekora) Ruhala.
Maryann devoted her life to helping and nurturing others as a registered nurse, but especially as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Among the many ways she cared for...
Monica May Sovey
Sep 28, 2024
Monica May Sovey, 76 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Her family will remember her privately.
Barbara Ruth Moore
Sep 28, 2024
Barbara Ruth Moore, 96, of Indian River, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Pineview Cottage in Harbor Springs.
Barbara was born May 21, 1928, in Ionia, Michigan. She was the daughter of Charles and Beulah Higbee. She graduated from Ionia High School and attended secretarial school in Lansing, Michigan. She met Edwin W. Moore, Jr., her future husband, at a YMCA...
Elizabeth Susan Staley
Sep 26, 2024
Elizabeth Susan Staley, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. In keeping with her wishes, please remember her in your own private way.
Dean N. Padgett
Sep 25, 2024
Dean Nickolas Padgett, 31 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at home.
Dean was born in Petoskey on February 1, 1993. He loved anything to do with motorcycles, rooting for U of M, the Detroit Lions or watching football. He enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, bowling, concerts and had a need for speed. He owned and operated a painting business, something...
Eva M. Stringfellow
Sep 24, 2024
Eva Maria Stringfellow, 73 of Atlanta and Sterling Heights, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Services will take place in Sterling Heights.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Adaleen D. Harden
Sep 22, 2024
Adaleen D. Harden, 98 of Gaylord, passed away at home at The Porches on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Born on October 25, 1925, in Detroit, she was the daughter of John and Olga (Marske) Schigoda. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Denby High School.
Adaleen’s mom, Olga, ran a boarding house from their home. Adaleen and a young tenant by...
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