Obituaries

Jon A. Study

Jon A. Study

Nov 6, 2022

Jon Study, 87 of Gaylord (Michaywe), Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday morning November 6, 2022, at McLaren Hospital with his wife and daughters by his side. Jon was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) on July 13, 2021. He fell in his home on October 31st breaking some bones which led to an earlier death. 

Jon was born on...

Diana M. Heidepriem

Diana M. Heidepriem

Nov 5, 2022

Diana M. Heidepriem, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  She is survived by her husband, William M. Heidepriem.  Graveside services will be held later.

Sharon Irene Joles

Sharon Irene Joles

Nov 3, 2022

Sharon Irene (Hieber) Joles, 70, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at her home in Wolverine.  The funeral service will be held at 11:00 Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3:00-7:00 PM Monday, November 7, 2022.  Internment will take...

Mary J. LaLonde

Mary J. LaLonde

Nov 3, 2022

 

Mary Joan “Mary Jo” LaLonde, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at The Brook. Born in Detroit on March 25, 1930, she was the daughter of Arthur and Vivian (Willet) Mudge.

She married Willard on July 2, 1949, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Detroit. They built a beautiful life together, being married for 71 years....

Homer H. Shook

Homer H. Shook

Oct 31, 2022

 

Homer H. Shook, of Wolverine, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Walter B. Sydow

Walter B. Sydow

Oct 31, 2022

Walter B. Sydow, 86 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

 

Robert "Bob" Rooyakker

Robert "Bob" Rooyakker

Oct 31, 2022

Robert (Bob) “Pizza Bob” Rooyakker passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan as an only child on July 22, 1945 to Peter and Viola Rooyakker. During his schooling at Austin High School, he met the love of his life Jean, whom he belovedly referred to as  “Mean...

Dwain E. Potter Sr.

Dwain E. Potter Sr.

Oct 27, 2022

Dwain E. Potter Sr., 82 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Carol Attee

Carol Attee

Oct 26, 2022

Carol Attee, 84 of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

Kenneth L. Jezowski, Sr.

Kenneth L. Jezowski, Sr.

Oct 26, 2022

Kenneth L. Jezowski Sr. 66 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Marie C. Kwiatek

Marie C. Kwiatek

Oct 23, 2022

Marie C. Kwiatek, 95 of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Medilodge of Cheboygan.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Dorothy M. Courtright

Dorothy M. Courtright

Oct 22, 2022

Dorothy Marie Courtright, 82 of Waters, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Born in Indian Prairie Township, Illinois on May 14, 1940, she was the daughter of Chloris and Freda (Milner) Hilliard.  Dorothy grew up in Rinard, IL, graduating from high school in Flora, IL in 1958. 

Dorothy met the love of her life, Gary...

Susan Carrick

Susan Carrick

Oct 18, 2022

Susan Carrick, 80 of Pellston, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Beaumont Trenton Hospital.  

Born on December 11, 1941, in Sumner, Iowa, she was the daughter of Walter and Cleone (Adams) Schult. The youngest of three daughters, Susan grew up and attended school in Sumner, IA, graduating in 1960.

After high school Susan went to St. Luke’s...

William D. Young

William D. Young

Oct 17, 2022

 

William “Bill,” “Billy” David Young, age 44, passed away October 17, 2022. Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 7, 1978, but called Michigan his home. Bill loved many and cared so much more about people than any possessions or money. The only bad thing anyone can think of about Bill is that he was a Browns fan....

Richard J. McDowell

Richard J. McDowell

Oct 16, 2022

Richard J. McDowell, 84 of Boyne City, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Jane E. Young

Jane E. Young

Oct 16, 2022

Jane E. Young, 81 of Mackinaw City, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Janice Ann Benson

Janice Ann Benson

Oct 14, 2022

Janice Ann Benson, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at home.  Born in West Allis, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of George and Margaret (Heinzelmann) Manning.

Growing up in West Allis, Janice later moved to Glendale, Wisconsin after marrying Pirie Benson.  They raised their family in Glendale and later moved to Madison, Wisconsin.  After retiring, Janice and...

Douglas Boyd Dailey

Douglas Boyd Dailey

Oct 13, 2022

 Douglas Boyd Dailey, 78 of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at McLaren Hospice House in Cheboygan, surrounded by his family.

Born March 28, 1944, in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of Donald B & Donna M (Houser) Dailey.  Doug grew up in Cheboygan and graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1962.

In 1964, he enlisted in the...

Angela Dawn Perry

Angela Dawn Perry

Oct 9, 2022

Angela Dawn Perry, 51 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Born on December 9, 1970, in Cadillac, she was the daughter of Gregory J. and Mary Ellen (Marshall) Streff.  Angela grew up in Cadillac where she graduated from high school in 1989.

Following high school, she was trained as a hairdresser...

Netty Gardner

Netty Gardner

Oct 5, 2022

Netty Gardner, 68 of Wolverine, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.