Obituaries
John R. Paulus
Oct 3, 2022
John R. Paulus, 85 of Lewiston, passed away quietly with family on Monday, October 3, 2022.
Born in West Allis, Wisconsin; John was the son of Harry and Isabel (Miller) Paulus. He grew up in West Allis and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and was a 1955 graduate of Wauwatosa East High School.
In 1958 he met Dorothy M. Paulus, and they were...
Judith Ann Loll
Oct 3, 2022
Judith Ann Loll, 81 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, October 3, 2022.
Born on July 7, 1941, in New Lexington, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert and Edith (Birkhimer) Guy. Judy grew up there and graduated from New Lexington High School in 1959.
On September 19, 1959, she married Gerald “Jerry” Loll in Roseville, Ohio. They...
Dennis E. Matthews
Oct 1, 2022
Dennis E. Matthews, 65 of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at home.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.
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David D. Major
Oct 1, 2022
David Donat Major, 81 of Wolverine, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayling.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 10, 1941, he was the son of Donat and Maxine (Wilmont) Major.
An accomplished wildlife artist, his beautiful work will be remembered and cherished by many.
Surviving are his children, Michael (Kathryn) Major, Merry (Mitch)...
David J. Beattie
Sep 30, 2022
David J. Beattie, 80 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Wendy K. Tompkins
Sep 29, 2022
Wendy Kay Tompkins, 58 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Born in Highland Park, Michigan on March 16, 1964, she was the daughter of Paul and Diane (Berg) Glesen.
With an associates degree in business management, Wendy worked as a secretary in the gas and oil industry. In her spare...
Charles A. Picot
Sep 28, 2022
Charles A. Picot, 71 of Vanderbilt, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in the Emergency Department at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born in Lexington, Michigan on June 30, 1951, Charlie was the son of Charles J. and Emma C. (Roberts) Picot. He grew up in Lexington and was a 1969 graduate of Croswell Lexington High School.
On June 4,...
Harold "Ed" Hall
Sep 25, 2022
Harold “Ed” Hall, 93 of Flint, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family. Ed was born March 31, 1929, in Flint, Michigan to the late Curtis and Lyla (Emmons) Hall. He married Janet Earns on July 11, 1959.
Ed served in the United States Army from February 20th, 1948 to November 8th, 1951. He served...
Robert G. Waun Sr.
Sep 21, 2022
Robert G. Waun Sr., 78 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Hiland Cottage.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Rick A. Schleinitz
Sep 21, 2022
Rick A. Schleinitz, 65 of Johannesburg, passed away Wednesday, September 21st.
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time and will be updated.
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Gentry T. Peevyhouse
Sep 21, 2022
Gentry Thomas Peevyhouse, 91 of Charlevoix, Michigan, and Scottsdale Arizona, passed away at home in Charlevoix on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Born on April 19, 1931 in Dyer, Tennessee, he was the son of Clyde and Lucille (Davidson) Peevyhouse. As a child he moved with his family to Gilbert, Arizona during the Great Depression. Those were difficult years and...
Frank L. Sheridan
Sep 21, 2022
Frank Leroy Sheridan passed away suddenly Sept 21, 2022. He was 63 years old. He is survived by four children Marcelle, Frank, Ivy & Gina. Grandchildren Lily, Cadence, Mya, Makya, Thor, Aaliyah, Isaiah, Maximus, Titus, Grace, Serenity, Trinity, & great granddaughter Heaven. Also both his sisters Liz Jordan and Deb Mckenzie.
Frank was something to everyone, and to everyone...
Shirley A. Henninger
Sep 21, 2022
Shirley A. Henninger, 85 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Roger D. Phaneuf
Sep 20, 2022
Roger D. Phaneuf, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at The Brook.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Debbie L. Sharow
Sep 20, 2022
Debbie L. Sharow, 62 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at home.
No services are planned at this time.
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Joseph F. Peak Sr.
Sep 18, 2022
Joseph F. Peak Sr, 67 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Larner C. and Joan M. (Friend) Peak.
Joe was a self-employed carpenter and builder. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, and collecting H.O. gauge model trains. Joe was also a talented musician,...
Brenda S. Cross
Sep 14, 2022
Brenda Sue Cross, 68 of Gaylord, born on December 5, 1953 to Attrel and Mildred (Gognon) Freeman in Dearborn, MI, died on September 14, 2022, at home. She fought a fast-moving battle with cancer.
Brenda grew up in the Onaway area and married Dennis Cross on June 8,1970. She and Dennis had four children. Brenda was a dedicated wife...
Glenn Arnold Artress
Sep 13, 2022
Glenn Arnold Artress, 90 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on February 8, 1932, he was the youngest child of eight born to George and Sarah (Coulson) Artress.
Glenn was a veteran of the United States Air Force, honorably discharged in 1950.
Before moving to Gaylord in...
Patricia Ann Prusakiewicz
Sep 12, 2022
Patricia Ann Prusakiewicz, 86 of Gaylord, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 30, 1936, she was the daughter of Julian and Cecelia (Basinski) Koblinski.
On November 10, 1956, Patricia married Edmund Prusakiewicz at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. They raised their family and made their home in Gaylord where...
Jack Blotske
Sep 12, 2022
Jack Blotske, 92 of Gaylord, passed from this life into eternal life on Monday, September 12, 2022. Born on the family farm in Selfridge, North Dakota on June 30, 1930, he was the son of Joseph and Theresa (Jochim) Blotske.
At age 19, he moved to Detroit to work with his brother, Peter, at his gas station where Jack became...