Obituaries

Lynda Ryan

Lynda Ryan

Jan 8, 2024

Lynda Ryan, 74 of Gaylord, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born May 18, 1949, in Michigan Center, Michigan, she was the daughter of Pete and Doris (Mann) Hovey.

Lynda’s greatest pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She was able to stay home while her kids were young and be a full-time...

Jessica Ann Loree

Jessica Ann Loree

Jan 5, 2024

Jessica Ann Loree, 28 of Gaylord, passed away tragically in a Genesee County car accident on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Born on December 6, 1995, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Mary Moore.  She was a high school graduate.  Jessica loved the outdoors, especially two tracking, camping, and fishing.  She enjoyed spending the summer months with her husband...

Karen Louise Rad

Karen Louise Rad

Jan 3, 2024

Karen Louise Rad, 71 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 18, 1952, she was the daughter of Allan and Carol (Walinske) Vollmer.  She grew up in Livonia and graduated from Stevenson High School in Livonia. 

On September 7, 1982, Karen and Dennis Rad were married in Plymouth, Michigan.  They...

Kenneth William Nawrot

Kenneth William Nawrot

Jan 2, 2024

Kenneth William Nawrot, 75 of Harbor Springs passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Robert Daniel Wood

Robert Daniel Wood

Jan 1, 2024

Robert Daniel Wood, 70 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at home.

Born in Newberry, Michigan, he was the son of William and Wilma (Freytag) Wood.  Rob grew up in Grayling and Gaylord, graduating from Gaylord High School in 1971.  He continued his education at Michigan State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976.  During his...

Ronald A. Gugel

Ronald A. Gugel

Jan 1, 2024

 

Ronald Arthur Gugel, aged 85, of Lewiston, MI, gracefully entered the gates of Heaven on January 1st, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born in Denmark Township on October 5th, 1938, to Emma Louise (Kneiling) and Clarence Arthur Gugel, Ron was a loving husband to Jeanne (Boughan/Dues) for 61 years. Together, they were blessed with four children, of whom he...

Wolfram "Duke" Herzog

Wolfram "Duke" Herzog

Jan 1, 2024

Wolfram B. “Duke” Herzog, 91 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 1, 2024. Born March 2, 1932, in Obersdorf, Germany, he was the son of Kurt and Kathe (Franke) Herzog.

On June 10, 1978, in Birmingham, he married the love of his life, Barbara. For many years, he worked at General Motors as an Engineer....

Susan K. Wojtkowiak

Susan K. Wojtkowiak

Dec 30, 2023

Susan K. ‘Sue’ Wojtkowiak, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Born in Grayling on August 30, 1946, the daughter of Earl and Nettie (Hamlin) Traylor. Fifty-one years ago on October 7, 1972, she married the love of her life Thomas Wojtkowiak.

Susan took great pride in raising her four children and...

Robert L. Sharrow

Robert L. Sharrow

Dec 28, 2023

Robert “Bob” Sharrow, 82 of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 28, 2023.

Bob was born on October 12, 1941, in Charlevoix, to George and Mary Sharrow. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1960. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, where he met his wife Babs, of 58 years.

Bob...

Ronald McRae

Ronald McRae

Dec 28, 2023

Ronald McRae, 73 of Harbor Springs, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at home.

A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Stutsmanville Chapel in Harbor Springs, where the family will visit with friends beginning at 10:00 AM. A luncheon will follow.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook...

Charles J. Keller

Charles J. Keller

Dec 26, 2023

Charles J. Keller, 88 of Harbor Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Scott D. McCauley

Scott D. McCauley

Dec 26, 2023

 

Scott Douglas McCauley, 48, of Wolverine passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023.  Scott was born on March 24, 1975.

Scott leaves behind parents Lyle and Sharon McCauley, siblings Amanda McCauley, Nathan McCauley, Amy McCauley and Casey Hayes, nieces and nephews Wyatt McCauley, Luke Litzner, Emily McCauley, Patrick McCauley-Curtin, Morgan McCauley, Logan McCauley, Mason McCauley, Zadin Noeske, Clinton Ogden...

Clarence R. Risner

Clarence R. Risner

Dec 26, 2023

Clarence Ray Risner, 82 of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Muson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Dolores Grish

Dolores Grish

Dec 26, 2023

Dolores Grish, 92 of Elmira, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

The family will remember her privately.

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Peggy R. Bramlet

Peggy R. Bramlet

Dec 23, 2023

Peggy Rae Bramlet, 85 of Gaylord, MI, formerly of Bellaire, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Brook.  She was born May 8, 1938, in Great CaCapon, West Virginia, to Opal and Elwood Wharton.  She was married 63 years to her loving husband, Robert Bramlet, who preceded her in death in February 2022. 

Peggy is survived by her...

Jeanice Phylis Sivak

Jeanice Phylis Sivak

Dec 22, 2023

JEANICE PHYLIS SIVAK (LUCHENBILL) 80 OF GAYLORD, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 22, 2023, AT HOME.

SHE WAS BORN MAY 2, 1943, IN FLINT MICHIGAN AND RAISED IN VERNON, MICHIGAN TO HER LATE PARENTS THELMA (PORRITT) & FORD LUCHENBILL. 

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER AUNT MYRTLE BACK, SISTER KATHLEEN ORDWAY, BROTHER MARTIN LUCHENBILL, 5 DAUGHTERS VICTORIA (KEN) FREEMAN, BETHANY...

William R. Gregory

William R. Gregory

Dec 22, 2023

William R. Gregory, 74 of Indian River, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at home.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 173rd Airborne in Vietnam.

Arrangements for a memorial gathering are pending.

Roger Louis Sova

Roger Louis Sova

Dec 21, 2023

 

Roger Sova, 81 of Cheboygan passed away at Medilodge in Gaylord on December 21, 2023.

Roger was born on June 20, 1942, to Louis and Genevieve (LeBlanc) Sova and lived his entire life in Cheboygan. He graduated from Cheboygan Catholic High in 1960.

After high school he worked at Fox Valley for a short time and later in production...

Robert Wessel

Robert Wessel

Dec 20, 2023

Robert Wessel, 68 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Robert K. Skiendzior

Robert K. Skiendzior

Dec 17, 2023

Robert K. Skiendzior, 65 of Boyne Falls, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at home.

No services are planned at this time.

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