Obituaries
Linda L. Wiseley
May 18, 2023
Linda L. Wiseley, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Medilodge.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Wayne L. Fairchild
May 12, 2023
On Friday, May 12, 2023, Wayne Fairchild, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 86. He was an extraordinary man.
He worked for General Motors but was an artisan at heart. He was a genius with wood. He once decided to build a banjo because somebody told him he could not do it. One thing led...
Richard Dean "Wheeldog" Wheeler
May 12, 2023
Richard Dean “Wheeldog” Wheeler, 61 of Gaylord, tragically passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.
Born in Lansing, Michigan on March 4, 1962, he was the son of Richard James and Nancy Sharon (Geahan) Wheeler. Richard grew up in Lansing, Brighton, Holt, and Williamston in Michigan, then Albany, Oregon, then finally in Gaylord, where he graduated from Gaylord High School in...
Veronica Lucy Roberts
May 11, 2023
Veronica Lucy Roberts, 92 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Born in Gaylord on April 9, 1931, she was the daughter of Albert and Lottie (Matelski) Pomarzynski. Veronica graduated from St. Mary High School in 1950.
Veronica met Glen Roberts, who had moved to Gaylord with his parents. They later married in Gaylord where they...
Sharon Lee Hamel
May 10, 2023
Sharon Lee Hamel, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 17, 1942, Sharon was the daughter of Arnold and Phyllis (Braden) Faber. After a few years in Detroit, her family moved to Roseville where Sharon graduated from Roseville High School in 1960. After graduating, Sharon...
Roger Loe
May 7, 2023
Roger Loe, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born February 25, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son of Omar and Elizabeth (Broadbeck) Loe.
In 1971, Roger proudly obtained his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University. On October 14, 1978, in Gaylord, Roger married the love of his life, Valerie...
Corine L. Daniels
May 4, 2023
Corine L. Daniels, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home.
Born on January 10, 1947, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was the daughter of Warren and Leta (Orvis) Jorgenson.
A longtime resident of Kalamazoo, Corine was married there on April 4, 1966, to Dennis C. Daniels Sr. In 1997 Corine and Dennis moved to Gaylord, where...
Carol L. Wormell
May 2, 2023
Carol L. Wormell, 89 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Medilodge of Cheboygan.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Warner B. Brown
Apr 30, 2023
Warner Bennett Brown, 91, died from Alzheimer's on April 30, 2023, at his home with family at his side. He was born December 25, 1931, in Flint, Michigan—the Only son of John Warner and Marion (Bennett) Brown.
Warner served in the Army as a Combat Engineer in the 6th Army Division in the Korean War. He earned a Purple Heart...
Patricia Ann Rowley
Apr 29, 2023
Patricia Ann Rowley, 89 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Born July 4, 1933, in Brighton, Michigan, she was the daughter of Harold and Lucille (Craig) Roush. She spent her childhood in Brighton where she was a 1951 graduate of Brighton High School.
On November 23, 1955, Patricia and Carl C. Rowley were married...
Ronald A. Wilkowski
Apr 28, 2023
Ronald A. Wilkowski, 86 of Lapeer, formerly of Gaylord, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Stonegate Health in Lapeer.
Born on August 9, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, Ron was the son of Edward and Eva (Kalan) Wilkowski.
Ron served in the United States Army for three years, receiving an honorable discharge on October 30, 1956.
On May 21, 1960,...
Deborah Kaye Slater
Apr 27, 2023
Deborah Kaye Slater, 63 of Gaylord, was called home to the Lord on April 27, 2023, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and music when she passed away in Shelby Township.
Deborah was born on August 7, 1959, in Flint, Michigan where she spent her younger years. After high school, Deb took an interest in...
Bonnie Lou Wingo
Apr 26, 2023
Bonnie Lou Wingo, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.
Her family will remember her privately.
Elizabeth A. Downing
Apr 25, 2023
Elizabeth (Beth) Anna Downing passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Medilodge in Gaylord in the presence of her daughter, Gretchen Cherry.
Beth was born on May 20, 1950, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harold Eugene Downing and Virginia Margaret (Arbick) Downing. She attended Harper Creek Elementary School in Battle Creek and then moved to East Jordan, Michigan...
Gertrude E. Fitzgerald
Apr 24, 2023
Gertrude E. Fitzgerald, 92 of Roscommon, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Kerry Buc
Apr 23, 2023
Kerry Buc, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Meridian Line Cemetery, Charlton Township.
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Janet L. Fries
Apr 22, 2023
Janet L. Fries, 78 of Elmira, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at home. Born on October 5, 1944, in Flint, she was the daughter of Leo and Ora McLain.
Janet loved spending time with her family, playing board games, singing karaoke, going to the beach, camping, and teasing her husband, Kris. He was the love of her...
Marilyn "Jane" Clute Thomas
Apr 21, 2023
Marilyn “Jane” Clute Thomas, 87 of Boyne Falls, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey. Born June 25, 1935, in Gaylord, she was the daughter of Melvin and Elna (Olstrom) Clute.
Jane was known for her love of crafting and making her beloved quilts, crocheted blankets, and creative bird houses for others. She always...
Patricia A. Kelley
Apr 18, 2023
Patricia A. Kelley, 69 of Ellsworth, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Patricia A. Motschall
Apr 16, 2023
Patricia A. Motschall, 53 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Weber's Adult Foster Care in Gaylord.
The family will remember her privately.
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