Obituaries
Jennifer Joyce Summers
Nov 26, 2022
Jennifer “Joyce” Summers, known to many as “Grandma Joyce”, passed away peacefully at Aspen Ridge Retirement on November 26, 2022, at the age of 80. Born to John and Audrey Kaumeyer on August 18, 1942. She married Richard Summers on June 27, 1964 and they were blessed with two children, Carol and Renee.
Jennifer is survived by her brothers, John...
John Wayne Kreger
Nov 24, 2022
John Wayne Kreger, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, in the Emergency Department at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born July 25, 1946, in Sparr, Michigan, he was the son of Walter Herman and Adelia Belle (Davis) Kreger.
Wayne served in the U.S. Army and later worked as a carpenter.
Wayne is survived by his long-time companion, Donna...
Louise F. Terpening
Nov 22, 2022
Louise F. Terpening, 91 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on June 5, 1931, in Levering, she was the daughter of Henry and Ester (Grams) Faulkner.
Louise enjoyed being a homemaker, raising her kids and foster care kids throughout the years. Later, she worked at a shoe store and ceramics store....
Marlene J. Everett James
Nov 21, 2022
Marlene Joyce Everett James, 88 of Gaylord, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 21, 2022, at The Porches in Gaylord after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born February 2, 1934, in Wells, Michigan, she was the daughter of Gaylord and Florence (Dittrich) Blake. Marlene was one of four children.
In 1960 Marlene married Gordon Everett. ...
Edwin L. "Lou" Thorne
Nov 21, 2022
Edwin L. “Lou” Thorne, 78 of Elmira, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at home. Known in the Gaylord area as “Liquid Louie”, he was a well-known long time local bartender.
Born March 11, 1944 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the son of Lawrence R. and Alma M. (Kinney) Thorne. As a young man, he worked two seasons...
Jack Donald Gerebics
Nov 18, 2022
Jack Donald Gerebics, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at August Haus in Gaylord.
A celebration of Jack's life and memorial service will be held at the Gaylord Eagle's on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM. A time for visiting will follow the service with lunch refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution...
Diane Kay Phelps
Nov 17, 2022
Diane Kay Phelps, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at The Brook in Gaylord.
Born on March 29, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, she was the daughter of Joseph J. and Bell L. (Breternitz) Jarecki. Diane grew up in Shields, a suburb of Saginaw, and was a 1969 graduate of Saginaw Arthur Hill High School. On December...
Danielle L. Dutcher Baughman
Nov 15, 2022
Danielle Lynn Dutcher Baughman, 41 of Kalamazoo, and formerly of Gaylord, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Traverse City, MI on December 21, 1980, she was the daughter of Jeffrey and Jody (Wood) Dutcher.
In 1999, Danielle graduated from Gaylord High School. Throughout her time,...
Robert H. Fox
Nov 15, 2022
Robert H. Fox, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at home. Born August 11, 1942, in Standish, Michigan, he was the son of LeRoy and Lorraine Fox.
A longtime resident of Saginaw, Bob retired from General Motors before he and his wife, Linda, moved to Gaylord, where he had a second career working in grounds maintenance at...
Duane D. Smith
Nov 13, 2022
Duane Dale Smith, 87 of Johannesburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday November 13, 2022.
Duane was born August 27, 1935, in Montmorency County and raised on the Smith family farm in Johannesburg. Like his father and all his brothers, Duane joined a branch of the armed forces. He proudly served in the Navy as a...
Freddie Sackrider
Nov 11, 2022
Freddie Sackrider, 90 of Wolverine, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wolverine on September 7, 1932, growing up on the family homestead and moving downstate as an adult seeking employment and raising his family.
Freddie retired from Consumers Energy, as a supervisor, of Sub-Station Repair and Electrical. He was an...
Claude H. Enzenauer
Nov 11, 2022
Claude H. Enzenauer, 79 of Hudson, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 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.
Barbara Browne
Nov 10, 2022
Barbara Browne, 83 of East Jordan, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Joel Elliot Riling
Nov 10, 2022
Joel Elliot Riling, 65 of Gaylord, died Thursday, November 10, 2022, in a tragic accident in the woods on his property where he loved spending time.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Melanie (Glasser); children, Katie (Ryan) LaMott, Elliot (Katherine) Riling and Justin (Chloe) Riling. He also leaves behind beloved grandchildren: Paige and Garrett LaMott, and...
Robert D. Shampine
Nov 10, 2022
Robert Dale Shampine (73) of Gaylord passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital, with family by his side.
Bob was born in Cheboygan, May 27, 1949, the son of Robert and Christina (Kolaski) Shampine.
Bob served in the United States Navy from 1969-1973 during which he was a damage control man, welder ship...
Lawrence E. Brooks Jr.
Nov 9, 2022
Lawrence E. Brooks, Jr, 50 of Vanderbilit, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Memorial service arrangements are pending and will be announced later.
Mary E. Liebner
Nov 9, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Davis Liebner, 104 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at The Brook in Cheboygan.
The family will remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Donna L. Woodworth
Nov 8, 2022
Donna Lynn Woodworth, 67 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with family by her side. She was born May 24, 1955, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of Don and Betty Roll.
She was a 1973 graduate of Atlanta High School. On September 15, 2005, in Gaylord, she married Robert (Bob) Woodworth. Donna...
Joseph P. Hanback
Nov 7, 2022
Joseph Patrick Hanback, 24 years old from Vanderbilt, Michigan, went to be with God on November 7, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph was born on April 14, 1998, to Rhonda and Raymond Joseph “Joe” Hanback. He was their youngest child, and a true blessing for them and all their family and...
Dale S. Dye
Nov 6, 2022
Dale Slater Dye believed that the most important thing in life was, and is, family. An amazing wife, mother, and Nanna, she passed away with her family by her side in Petoskey, Michigan.
Dale graduated from Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Connecticut. Although she raised her family in Okemos, Michigan, part of her heart resides along the shores of Tod’s...
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