Obituaries

Joseph F. Peak Sr.

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

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

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

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

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...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Sep 11, 2022

Richard Smith, 89 of Bay Harbor, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Additional information will follow soon.

Zigment Kucharek

Zigment Kucharek

Sep 10, 2022

 

 

Zigmund Kucharek

May 21, 1935 - September 10, 2022

Age 87

Deacon Ziggy was born in Elmira, Michigan, growing up with 14 brothers and sisters. Ziggy served in the Air Force as a Radar Mechanic for B52 Bombers for 4 years. After returning from the service, having aspirations of the priesthood he decided to move downstate to the...

Linda Faye Webb

Linda Faye Webb

Sep 7, 2022

Linda Faye Webb, 72 of Gaylord, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

She was born on October 13th, 1949, in Detroit, the daughter of Samuel and Maxine (Gaut) Hendrickson.  She graduated high school in June of 1968. Then, on November 30, 1968, she married Rodney Eric Webb Sr., the love of her life. ...

Judy A. Frost

Judy A. Frost

Sep 3, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Ann Frost, 79, of Petoskey, Michigan. She passed away peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022. Born August 6, 1943, to Frank & Phyllis Keck in Petoskey, Michigan.

After graduating from Petoskey High School in 1961 she had multiple jobs stemming from house cleaning, factory, retail, homemaker and was the...

Marcie J. Cyrul

Marcie J. Cyrul

Sep 2, 2022

Marcie J. Cyrul, 97 of Waters, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at McReynolds Hall. Born on January 19, 1935, in Detroit, MI., she was the daughter of Andrew Toth and Marcella Arne. 

Marcie’s pride and joy was raising her five children. She enjoyed making her flowers look beautiful in the summer, crocheting, Macrame, reading and baking. Family was everything...

Andrew Nobliski Sr.

Andrew Nobliski Sr.

Sep 2, 2022

Andrew Nobliski Sr., 99 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at his son’s home, with his son at his bedside. Born on September 7, 1922, in Coalton, Oklahoma, he was the son of Frank and Caroline (Hajnos) Nobliski.

Andrew proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years in the ambulance platoon. He would proudly...

William J. "Billy" Puhl Sr.

William J. "Billy" Puhl Sr.

Sep 1, 2022

William J. "Billy" Puhl Sr., 50 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Billy is survived by the love of his life, Bonnie Puhl; his son, Avery Puhl; father, Gary Puhl Sr (Kandy); brother, Gary (Jennifer) Puhl Jr; sister-in-law, Yvonne Ryckman (Dwayne Dunham); brother-in-law, Raymond (Romulus) Ryckman; numerous nieces, nephews and many great nieces and...

Murray M. Follette Jr.

Murray M. Follette Jr.

Sep 1, 2022

Murray M. Follette Jr., 81 of Boyne City, passed away at home on Thursday, September 1, 2022.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Elizabeth A. Mistura

Elizabeth A. Mistura

Aug 30, 2022

Elizabeth A. Mistura, 76 of Alanson, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on September 29, 1945, in Detroit, she was the daughter of John and Adele (Yatzek) Robertson.

Elizabeth enjoyed arts, crafts, coloring, shopping, going on car rides, and milkshakes. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived...

Joyce S. Padden

Joyce S. Padden

Aug 28, 2022

Joyce S. Padden, 83 of Saint Helen, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

 

Steven Kurburski

Steven Kurburski

Aug 27, 2022

Steven Kurburski, 70 of Alanson, passed away at home on Saturday, August 27, 2022.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Phyllis Jean Bomaster

Phyllis Jean Bomaster

Aug 26, 2022

Phyllis Jean Bomaster, 78 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Born in Alma, Michigan on October 12, 1943, she was the daughter of Arnold and Ruby (Miller) Lytle.   She was preceded in death by her five older siblings: Robert Lytle, Charles LaVern Lytle, Richard Lytle, Keith Lytle, and Joyce (Lytle)...

Katherine A. Baumer

Katherine A. Baumer

Aug 19, 2022

Katherine A. “Kathy” Baumer, 57, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness on Friday, August 19, 2022.   Kathy was cared for during her battle with cancer by her husband Terry and sister – Julie Marcotte. We would like to thank Hospice of Michigan, especially Brittney Harwood, RN. Kathy was surrounded by the love of family...

Dolores N. Mouch

Dolores N. Mouch

Aug 17, 2022

Dolores Nora Mouch, 97 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born May 24, 1925, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Edward and Helen Cain.

On October 12, 1951, she married the love of her life, Raymond. Together they created a wonderful life, raised three children and were inseparable with great love...

Gary L. Munford

Gary L. Munford

Aug 15, 2022

Gary Lee Munford, 74, passed from this world into the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father on August 15, 2022. He passed away in the home of one of his sons, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on March 13, 1948, in Fremont Michigan to George and Elizabeth (Gleason) Munford.

He grew up in Muskegon and graduated from...