Obituaries
Paul F. Buhr
Jul 20, 2023
Paul Buhr, 60, of Gaylord, died at home, July 20, 2023. He was an expert at balancing work and play to get the most out of life in Northern Michigan. For the last 18 months, he added living with cancer to that balance, equally dedicated to treatment, his clients, and his passion for everything outdoors, in every season.
He was...
Michael J. Howe
Jul 19, 2023
Michael J. Howe, 72 of Frederic, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Carol D. Palumbo
Jul 18, 2023
Carol D. Palumbo, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Services will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
James Leo Forman
Jul 18, 2023
James L. “Butch” Forman, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at home.
Born in Gaylord on August 24, 1946, Butch was the son of Leo J. and Sarah E. (Higley) Forman. He was a lifelong area resident.
After serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Butch returned home and worked 44 years at H&H...
William D. Urquhart
Jul 17, 2023
William D. Urquhart, 80 of Lewiston, gained his wings peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, Christine and four children, Billy, Brian, Rachel and Danny, on July 17, 2023.
William and Christine were joined in marriage on May 14, 1966. They celebrated 57 years together.
William came from a small family and when he met Christine it was written in...
Rhoda M. Renaud
Jul 16, 2023
With deep sadness, we announce the death of Rhoda Marie Renaud, née Gross. Our beloved Rhoda passed peacefully on July 16, 2023, of natural causes at The Porches in Gaylord, Michigan, after a long life lived fully and well. She loved life and shared her endless capacity to love unreservedly.
Rhoda Marie Renaud was born on June 25, 1938, to...
Kenneth D. Buc
Jul 15, 2023
Kenneth D. Buc, 61 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Medilodge of Gaylord. A graveside service will take place at Meridian Line Cemetery at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on the guestbook, below.
Larry Lee Bailey
Jul 13, 2023
Larry Lee Bailey, 82 of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. His family will remember him privately.
Steven E. Love
Jul 10, 2023
Steven E. Love, 73 of Grayling, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. His family will remember him privately.
Lawrence Edwin Gehringer
Jul 8, 2023
Lawrence Edwin Gehringer, 59 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at home. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Teresa Ann Tippett
Jul 7, 2023
Teresa Ann Tippett, 73, of Harbor Springs, went with Jesus to dance on Heaven's streets of gold on July 7th, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Teresa was born on November 5, 1949, in Traverse City, MI, to Charles and Norma Kellogg. She was the third of five children. On September 16, 1967, she...
Larry Arthur Pembroke
Jul 7, 2023
Larry Arthur Pembroke, age 65, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away much too soon on Friday July 7, 2023, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, surrounded by his loved ones.
Larry was born May 17, 1958, in Big Timber, MT, the son of Robert and Evelyn Pembroke. He married Toni Bjerke in September 1985. Larry and Toni had two sons,...
Esther Emma Martin
Jul 5, 2023
Esther Emma (Halsey) Martin, 94, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away in the presence of loved ones and staff on July 5, 2023, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care, in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on December 1, 1928, one of seven siblings in Troy, Michigan, to the late Samuel and Ida Halsey. Esther was preceded in death by her...
Don Szalay
Jul 3, 2023
Don Szalay, a resident of Mancelona, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on July 3, 2023, at the age of 71.
Don was born on March 11, 1952, in Wayne, Michigan to Joseph and Almeda (Chase) Szalay. Don grew up in Plymouth, Michigan, where he graduated from high school and was known for...
Elizabeth Ann "Lisa" Duczkowski
Jul 2, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Lisa” Duczkowski, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Born on June 30, 1948, in Grayling, Lisa was the daughter of Ralph and Rose (Lozon) Wilkie. She grew up in Gaylord and was a graduate of Gaylord High School.
A lifelong Gaylord resident, Lisa worked in her parent’s restaurant...
Edwin Vinecki
Jul 2, 2023
Edwin Vinecki, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Born in Gaylord on June 14, 1943, he was the son of Frank and Gertrude (Swieika) Vinecki. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1962 graduate of Gaylord High School.
Ed was a well-known local roofing contractor. He worked for Fox & Simpson...
Carolyn E. Love
Jul 1, 2023
Carolyn E. Love, 79 of Frederic, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Louis G. Maurer
Jun 26, 2023
Louis G. Maruer, 71 of Grayling, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Maryjane R. Kirby
Jun 22, 2023
Maryjane Rose (Zynewicz) Kirby passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at home in her sleep.
Maryjane was born January 2, 1943, to Stanley and Corrine (Szczepaniak) Zynewicz in Grand Rapids, MI. She grew up on a farm in Boyne City, MI with her parents and her brother David, graduating from Boyne City High School in 1961.
Maryjane married...
Crickett Lynn White
Jun 19, 2023
Crickett Lynn Comby-White, 61 of Lewiston, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

