Obituaries
Jerry Curiak
Jan 24, 2024
8/17/1945 - 1/24/24
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many, unexpectedly left us on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. His legacy as a caring, kind, thoughtful and hilarious man had been cast in stone for decades. He laughed and loved daily and is immediately sorely missed by both those closest to him as well as long time friends...
Ted A. Dunaway, Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Ted A. Dunaway, 86 of Wolverine, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Sandra S. Saari
Jan 23, 2024
Sandra S. Saari, 74 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Medilodge of Gaylord.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Dale Pethers
Jan 22, 2024
Dale Pethers, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Arrangements are pending and will follow later.
David John Garthus
Jan 21, 2024
David (Dave) John Garthus, 77, of Cheboygan, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 21, 2024.
Dave was born on June 19, 1946, in Wrenshall, Minnesota to Oscar and Leone Garthus. He was the youngest of six children and was raised on the family farm and continued to help on the farm for many years. In 1968 he received his Bachelor...
Barbara Jean Anderson
Jan 21, 2024
Barbara Jean Anderson, 62 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Born in Traverse City, Michigan on July 14, 1961, she is the daughter of Robert and Janet (Struble) Underwood. She grew up in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1979.
In 1981, Barbara and Michael Anderson were married in Traverse City, where...
Lester J. Howard
Jan 19, 2024
On Friday, January 19, 2024, Lester James Howard, 88 of Vanderbilt, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Mabel by his side.
He was born on September 15, 1935, to Henry and Mabel Howard, and graduated in 1953 from East Jordan High School. He attended Michigan State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1957.
Les married...
Joan D. Eisenhart
Jan 18, 2024
Joan D. Eisenhart, 86 of Vanderbilt, Michigan, passed away in Spanish Fork, Utah at Beehive Care Center on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born in the family farmhouse in Vanderbilt, Michigan. on April 3, 1937.
Joan was the first born of eight children of Fred and Nancy (Damer) Gault.
Joan grew up in Vanderbilt where she attended St. Mary's school. Later graduating from...
George F. Keenan
Jan 18, 2024
When water beckoned, George Francis Keenan (b. Nov. 19,1927, Detroit) did not hesitate and wholeheartedly jumped in with both feet. George, who passed away Jan. 18, 2024, in Gaylord surrounded by family, at the age of 96, proudly served as a member of the United States Coast Guard after World War II and held a lifelong infatuation with bodies of...
Raymond H. Barker
Jan 14, 2024
Raymond H. “Ray” Barker, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born in Adrian, Michigan, Ray was the son of Harold and Eunice (Irwin) Barker. In 1972 the family moved to Frederic. Ray graduated from Grayling High School in 1974 and he moved to Gaylord.
Ray worked at Big Boy restaurant, Heartland Distributors...
Georgina Friend Hess
Jan 14, 2024
Georgina Friend Hess, 76 of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. Her family will remember her privately.
Barbara Bush
Jan 12, 2024
Barbara Bush, 59 of Barbeau, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
John Thomas Lawes
Jan 11, 2024
John Thomas Lawes, 58 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born in Rogers City, Michigan on October 29, 1965, he is the son of Robert B. and Irene W. (Balteau) Lawes. John grew up in Rogers City where he lived until moving to Gaylord.
He obtained his U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners...
Donna J. Coon
Jan 11, 2024
Donna Jean Coon, 86 of Bushnell, Florida and formerly of Gaylord, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born June 18, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of Garland and Harriet (Parker) Couch. In 1955, Donna graduated from Gaylord High School and on May 6, 1956, married the love...
Lynn E. Moeggenberg
Jan 8, 2024
Lynn E. Moeggenberg, 72 of Boyne Falls, passed away Monday, January 10, 2024 at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Lynda Ryan
Jan 8, 2024
Lynda Ryan, 74 of Gaylord, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born May 18, 1949, in Michigan Center, Michigan, she was the daughter of Pete and Doris (Mann) Hovey.
Lynda’s greatest pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She was able to stay home while her kids were young and be a full-time...
Jessica Ann Loree
Jan 5, 2024
Jessica Ann Loree, 28 of Gaylord, passed away tragically in a Genesee County car accident on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Born on December 6, 1995, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Mary Moore. She was a high school graduate. Jessica loved the outdoors, especially two tracking, camping, and fishing. She enjoyed spending the summer months with her husband...
Karen Louise Rad
Jan 3, 2024
Karen Louise Rad, 71 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 18, 1952, she was the daughter of Allan and Carol (Walinske) Vollmer. She grew up in Livonia and graduated from Stevenson High School in Livonia.
On September 7, 1982, Karen and Dennis Rad were married in Plymouth, Michigan. They...
Kenneth William Nawrot
Jan 2, 2024
Kenneth William Nawrot, 75 of Harbor Springs passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 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.
Robert Daniel Wood
Jan 1, 2024
Robert Daniel Wood, 70 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at home.
Born in Newberry, Michigan, he was the son of William and Wilma (Freytag) Wood. Rob grew up in Grayling and Gaylord, graduating from Gaylord High School in 1971. He continued his education at Michigan State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. During his...
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