Obituaries

Jerome E. Nowak

Jerome E. Nowak

Oct 13, 2023

Jerome E. Nowak, 73 of Vanderbilt, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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Norma Huff

Norma Huff

Oct 13, 2023

Norma Huff, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Wiesbaden, Germany on April 5, 1943, she was the daughter of Alfred and Thelma (Kasueske) Hildmann.

Norma enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, knitting, baking, gardening, and tending to her flowers. Her greatest joy was spending time with family.

On...

Margie A. Stemen

Margie A. Stemen

Oct 11, 2023

Margie A. Stemen, 72 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Margie lived at the Kucharek Adult Foster Care for many years. She was family to Tim and Agnes Kucharek; also to Bennie, Angie, Reese, Colton, Terrance, Blake, Phoenix, Jax, Jessie, Kyle, Kelsey, Konner, Martin, Erin, Noah, Gail Dibble, Edith Soper, Lindsay Gaertner, and her special friend,...

Donald H. Davidson

Donald H. Davidson

Oct 10, 2023

Donald H. Davidson, 88 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2023 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Harry Tyrpak

Harry Tyrpak

Oct 9, 2023

Harry Tyrpak, 98 of Gaylord, and a former longtime Lewiston resident, passed away at home on Monday, October 9, 2023. 

Born in Madison, Illinois, on December 3, 1924, he was the son of John and Anna (Rydgig) Tyrpak. 

While living in Lewiston, Harry met Donelda “Dee” Cameron at the former Huber House Restaurant (now Iron Kettle), where she was working. ...

Jean L. Brown

Jean L. Brown

Oct 8, 2023

Jean LaVerne Brown entered this world on February 25, 1940, in Pontiac, MI and peacefully departed to be with our Lord and Savior on October 8, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Jean is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Robert; her daughter, Renee; her son, Chris (Belinda) and grandsons, Jeffrey and Matthew....

Timothy L. Stanton

Timothy L. Stanton

Oct 7, 2023

Timothy L. Stanton, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at home.  Additional information will follow soon.

John Glenn Yinger

John Glenn Yinger

Oct 6, 2023

John Glenn Yinger, 61 of Mancelona, passed away at home on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Born in Toledo, Ohio on August 25, 1962, he was the son of David and Irene (Knapp) Yinger.  John grew up in Erie, Michigan and attended Ida Schools, graduating in 1982.

On August 14, 2015, John was married to Samantha (Waldrop) Yinger, in Monroe.

They...

Thomas R. Fahlstrom

Thomas R. Fahlstrom

Oct 5, 2023

Thomas R. Fahlstrom, 100, of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling, Michigan.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 26, 1923, he was the son of Axel Henning and Blanche Louise (Olinger) Fahlstrom.  The family moved to Otsego County, during the great depression, in 1930.  At age 17 he worked with the Civilian...

Charles Machado

Charles Machado

Sep 30, 2023

Charles Machado, 66 of Gaylord and formerly of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away at home on Saturday, September 30, 2023, with his family by his side.

Born October 7, 1956, in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of Frank and Eva (Paris) Machado. Chuck and Sherry created a beautiful life together, raising four boys. He was an avid wild boar hunter...

Rita M. Fay

Rita M. Fay

Sep 29, 2023

Rita M. Fay, 91 of Roscommon, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at home.

Memorial service details are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

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Jimmy Neel Moore

Jimmy Neel Moore

Sep 29, 2023

Jimmy Neel Moore, 86 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Born on May 26, 1937, in Detroit, he was the son of Neely and Roberta (Wamble) Moore. 

After graduating from high school, Jimmy received his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and his master’s degree in business management from Wayne State University. 

On January 21,...

Daniel L. Goldsmith

Daniel L. Goldsmith

Sep 29, 2023

Daniel Leo Goldsmith peacefully passed away at home on September 29, 2023, holding the hand of his beloved wife of 75 years, Marge. Daniel was born in Remus, Michigan, to Louis and Bertha (Daniel) Goldsmith on September 6, 1927.  He was 96 at the time of his passing. 

Dan spent his early years in Larks Lake, Michigan, and later moved...

Irene R. Hausler

Irene R. Hausler

Sep 27, 2023

Irene Rose Hausler, 92 of Boyne Falls, passed peacefully in her sleep at Grandvue Medical Care Facility on September 27, 2023.

Irene was born on July 10, 1931, to parents George and Gertrude Matelski. She graduated from Boyne Falls School and was Boyne Mountain’s first Snow Queen in 1949. She married the love of her life, Floyd Hausler Jr., on...

Shauna L. McKay

Shauna L. McKay

Sep 23, 2023

Shauna L. McKay, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2023 at her sons home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Gerald H. Noble

Gerald H. Noble

Sep 22, 2023

Gerald H. Noble, 85 of Elmira, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Nancy J. Wood

Nancy J. Wood

Sep 22, 2023

Nancy J. Wood, 75 of Carp Lake, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at My Michigan Medical Center in Alpena.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Robert Wayne Dowker II

Robert Wayne Dowker II

Sep 22, 2023

Robert Wayne Dowker II, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. Born September 25, 1945, in Grayling, he was the son of Robert Wayne and DeEtta (Wiggins) Dowker.

Wayne loved anything to do with baseball. He enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings games.

He is survived by...

Alma Jane Mapes

Alma Jane Mapes

Sep 16, 2023

Alma Jane Mapes, 77 of Boyne City, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at home.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Larry R. Williams

Larry R. Williams

Sep 15, 2023

Larry R. Williams, 82 of Alanson, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 15, 2023, at home. Born in Petoskey on June 11, 1941, he was the son of L.B. and Bessie (Schaefer) Williams.

Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Marilyn (Campbell) Williams; children, Larry D. Williams of Harbor Springs, Marcia Williams...