Obituaries

Jan 17, 2022

Maurice J. VanGordon, 98 of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Arrangements will follow later.

Jan 15, 2022

Valerie L. Weber, 58 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Onaway, MI on January 21, 1963, she was the daughter of Neil and Janet (Klein) Berry. On April 18, 1980 she married the love of her life, Rick. Together they raised three children and had a wonderful life together. Valerie...

Jan 15, 2022

Violet A. Erat, 97 of Vanderbilt, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

The daughter of Charles and Maria Mattson, Violet was born on March 9, 1924 in Embarrass, Minnesota, the fourteenth of fifteen children, where she grew up and graduated from high school. At home, she spoke the Finnish language until she entered school where she learned...

Jan 14, 2022

Richard L. Sherman, 78 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 24, 1943, he was the son of Glenwood and Edna (Neumann) Sherman. Rich grew up in East Detroit and graduated from Lutheran East High School in Harper Woods. Shortly after high school, he enlisted...

Jan 14, 2022

Chester L. Borowiak, 84 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Friday, January 14, 2022. Born in Gaylord on February 16, 1937, Chet was the son of Steven and Frances (Jonas) Borowiak. On January 14, 1964, he married Patricia Forman in Boyne City. They were long time residents of Vanderbilt where they raised their family. Chet retired from H&H Tube...

Jan 12, 2022

Douglas D. Luesing, 69 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at home. Born in Petoskey on October 27, 1952, Doug was the son of Melvin and Mae (Radle) Luesing. Doug married the love of his life on August 4, 1984 in Vernon, MI. He was a very caring, loving husband. They made a beautiful life together. For over...

Jan 11, 2022

Rebecca M. “Becky” Cherry, 51 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born in Wayne, MI on December 17, 1970, Becky was the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Rohraff) Vandercook. Becky loved being outside at the pool with her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards and bingo. She is...

Jan 10, 2022

Lorretta Ellen McNutt, 96 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Medilodge. Born in Clio, Michigan on May 24, 1925,Lorretta was the daughter of Ralph and Edith (Medcraft) Scott.

Lorretta married Elmer McNutt on April 4,1945 and together raised 5 children. Lorretta will be remembered for her strength, wit, stubbornness, hard work, and determination but most of all...

Jan 9, 2022

Raymond F. “Gilly” Gilmore, 73 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.Born in Grayling on August 27, 1948, Ray was the son of Wayne G. and Maude M. (Benjamin) Gilmore. He grew up in Gaylord and was a 1966 graduate of Gaylord High School. He also attended Northern Michigan University.Ray served his country...

Jan 7, 2022

David E. Pickering, 62 of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2021.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jan 6, 2022

Judith A. Woods, 82 of Harbor Springs, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2021 at Pineview Cottage in Harbor Springs.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages on her tribute wall.

Jan 5, 2022

Doris J. Banyai, 90 of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Jan 3, 2022

Aloysius J. “Al” Gapinski, 81 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Born in Gaylord on June 7, 1940, Al was the son of David Sr. and Rose (Skwiercz) Gapinski.  A lifelong resident, Al was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary High School.  He was lifelong parishioner at St. Mary Cathedral and 3rd...

Jan 2, 2022

Dennis Dee Piper, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born on September 18, 1945 in Celina, Ohio, he was the son of William Granger and Betty Piper.

Dennis was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served his country in Vietnam and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He...

Dec 31, 2021

Anne Delores Pearson, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at The Porches in Gaylord.

Born in Highland Park on January 8, 1933, she was the daughter of John and Naomi (Wolfe) Morgan.

Anne was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She loved sweets, chocolate, spending time with her family and...

Dec 30, 2021

Gary G. Heckroth, 81 of Boyne City, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at The Brook.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on Gary's tribute wall.

Dec 29, 2021

Dianne Marie Turner, 78 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at The Brook in Gaylord.

Born in Royal Oak on November 16, 1943, she was the daughter of Jack and June (Palmer) Taylor.

On March 8, 1975 she married the love of her life, Keith John Turner.  They enjoyed 40 years of...

Dec 28, 2021

Regina Theresa Peterson, 89 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at The Porches in Gaylord.

Born in Gaylord on May 2, 1932, she was the daughter of Michael and Sophia (Jozwiak) Smilowski.  Regina attended and graduated from St. Mary High School.

On December 30, 1950, Regina was united in marriage to Raymond Peterson...

Dec 26, 2021

Brian James Galac, 58 of Mio, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Born in Detroit on January 13, 1963, he was the son of Joseph and Joanne (Foster) Galac.

Brian was the proud owner of JB Fosters & Daughters Plumbing.  He dedicated his life to his family who will remember...

Dec 26, 2021

James “Jim” Raveau was born October 29, 1940 in East Detroit, MI to Bertha (Durand) and Pierre Raveau.  Jim passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on December 26, 2021 due to complications of Covid-19.

Jim is survived by his son, Pierre (Tammy) Raveau; and daughter, Renee (Rob) Gibbs; grandchildren, William Raveau, Ryan Musser and...