Obituaries

Lawrence E. Rodgers

Jan 10, 2021

Lawrence E. Rodgers, 75 of Johannesburg, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at home. Born on October 12, 1945 in Detroit, Lawrence was the son of Francis and Mary (Hanser) Rodgers.

On March 6, 1969, Lawrence married the love of his life, Mary Ellen. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam.

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Gary W. Russell

Jan 9, 2021

On Saturday, January 9, 2021, Gary Wayne Russell passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Gary was born on August 7, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Louise Russell. Gary grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he graduated from Union High School in 1956 and was on the champion basketball team. In his young adulthood...

Duane F. Locke

Jan 8, 2021

Duane F. Locke, 83 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Friday, January 8, 2021. Born in Mt. Clemmons on April 1, 1937, Duane was the son of David and Margaret (Levillier) Locke.

On August 17, 1955, Duane married Ruth in Roseville, where they lived and raised their family until moving to Lewiston in 1987. For many...

Patricia Jane Finnigan

Jan 7, 2021

Patricia Jane Finnigan (Haas) 91, resident of Lourdes Senior Community in Waterford, MI passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Pat was born in Detroit, MI on June 17, 1929 to Walter and Katherine Haas. She grew up as the youngest of four children that included brother LaVerne (Pat) and sisters Doris and Genevieve, all of whom predeceased her....

Charles E. Westphal

Jan 7, 2021

Charles E. Westphal, 100 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Born on June 30, 1920 in Jones, Michigan, he was the son of George and Colleen Westphal.

Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy. For many years, he worked for Georgia Pacific. Once he...

Patricia M. Wilkowski

Jan 4, 2021

Patricia M. Wilkowski, 82 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on November 8, 1938, she was the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie (Dahn) Kaminski.  Pat grew up in Ferndale, Gaylord and Troy.  She graduated from Clawson High School in 1956.

On May 21, 1960, Pat married...

Carolyn F. Lott

Jan 3, 2021

Carolyn F. Lott, 74 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  Additional information will follow soon.

Sharrie Rae Ormsbee

Jan 2, 2021

Sharrie Rae Ormsbee, 72 of Afton and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Saturday, January 2, 2021.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on January 30, 1948, her parents were Donald Riness and Anne (Williams) Riness.  Sharrie grew up in the Black River area of Cheboygan County.

A short time after meeting Sherman...

Timothy James Pipkens

Jan 2, 2021

Timothy James Pipkens, 68 of Roscommon, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  Presently, his family will remember him privately.

Russell John Valeri

Jan 1, 2021

Russell J. Valeri, 72, of Gaylord, passed away on January 1, 2021.  Russ was a dear husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend.  The list of friends during his busy life is endless.

Born on June 18, 1948 in Detroit, Russ was the son of John (Giovanni) and Vera (Williams) Valeri.  He is survived by his loving...

John Patrick Neph

Dec 28, 2020

John Patrick Neph, 88 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, December 28, 2020.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on November 6, 1932, he was the son of John Richard and Mary Margaret (Crinion) Neph.  He grew up in Detroit and Lake Orion and graduated from Lake Orion High School.

While still living in Lake...

Jack Gerald Nestell Sr.

Dec 27, 2020

Jack Gerald Nestell Sr, 77 of Indian River, MI passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

He was born April 5, 1943 in Cheboygan, MI to Percy and Leola (Thomas) Nestell. At 9 months of age he was adopted by George and Edith (Ingalls) Nestell of Indian River, MI.

At the...

Dale E. Prentice

Dec 26, 2020

Dale Edgar Prentice, 61 of Gaylord, passed away at home with his family on Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Born in Lincoln Park, Michigan, he grew up in Wayne County, Michigan, and graduated from Fannin County High School in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

His father died when Dale was 10.  Eventually, his mother remarried.  His fondest memories...

Delphine Arold

Dec 26, 2020

Delphine Arold, 87 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  Additional information will follow later.

Terrence C. "Terry" Kureth

Dec 25, 2020

All our days are numbered. We now know that Terry Kureth had 30,322 days to savor, enjoy, endure, and experience. He lived his days deeply and fully; he wanted all to join him. Terry did just about everything. Falling in love and marrying his college sweetheart Ann, he enlisted in the Army where he jumped out of planes, operated...

Brian Keith Rathbun

Dec 23, 2020

Brian Keith Rathbun, 49 of Frederic, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Born on February 1, 1971, he was the son of Dean and Mary (Parks) Rathbun.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his girlfriend, Tracy Crouch;  sons, Steven and Matthew Rathbun;  grandsons, Mason and Braxton; and his sister,...

Michael A. Vroman

Dec 23, 2020

Michael A. Vroman, 74 of Wolverine, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Cynthia L. Bergey

Dec 22, 2020

Cynthia L. Bergey, 52 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Barbara Jean Hawkins

Dec 22, 2020

Barbara Jean Hawkins, 82 of Maple City, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  In keeping with her wishes, her family and friends will remember her privately.

Kevin Lee Grabowski

Dec 21, 2020

Kevin Lee Grabowski, 64 of Indian River, passed away at home on Monday, December 21, 2020.

He was born in Garden City, Michigan on March 2, 1956, the son of John and Billie Jo (Ponder) Grabowski.

Kevin was an avid NASCAR racing fan.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and mushroom hunting.

He was preceded in...