Obituaries

May 28, 2020

Our beloved father, John Stewart, 83 of Gaylord died in the early morning hours on May 28. He left peacefully with the love of all of his children beaming in his heart.

John was a U.S. Army veteran who received an honorable discharge. His other accomplishments include graduating from M.S.U. with a Bachelor’s degree in education. He...

May 25, 2020

Marvin Vincent Valade, 85 of Warner Robbins, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his son's home in Hillman, Michigan.  His family will remember him at a memorial gathering at a later date.

May 24, 2020

Jennifer Martha Hartley, 67 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on May 6, 1953, she was the daughter of Austin J. and Martha J. (Colby) Hartley.

Jennifer spent many years living in the Gaylord area, where she worked at Hidden Valley and...

May 22, 2020

John H. Taylor, 89 of Topinabee, passed away at home on Friday, May 22, 2020.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

May 21, 2020

Marion C. Day, 55 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privatley.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

May 19, 2020

Linda M. Bernard, 64 of Indian River passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Linda was born in Detroit on December 15, 1955 as the first born child to Richard and Eleanor (Martell) Blackburn.  After graduation from Redford High School, she married Ken W. Vieu and had two children.  Several years later,...

May 15, 2020

Deanna Lee Stafford, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, May 15, 2020.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

May 14, 2020

William Raymond Lyon, 83 of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at The Villa at the Bay in Petoskey.  His family will remember him privately.

May 14, 2020

Judith Marie Kolp, 70 of East Jordan, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Judie was born in Detroit on February 21, 1950 to Leonard Kolp and Deloris Kraft.  She lived there for 38 years before moving her family to East Jordan.  The last few years she has made her home with her...

May 13, 2020

Jonathan Kenneth Choss, 34 of Gaylord, passed away in Gaylord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

Born in Gaylord on October 26, 1985, he was the son of Gordon J. and Barbara L. (Herman) Choss.  Jonathan was a lifelong Gaylord resident and a graduate of Gaylord High School.

He worked in auto body repair with his...

May 12, 2020

Wilfrid J. "Willie" Rioux Jr, 86, of Elk Rapids, formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Cherry Suites AFC in Elk Rapids.  A graveside service will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Elk Rapids.

May 9, 2020

Dorothy H. McAlister, 100 of Gaylord, better known as “Bunny”, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Medilodge in Gaylord.

She was born in Passaic, New Jersey on August 30, 1919 to Kryn and Henrietta (Kwaak) Hamilton.

On June 13, 1942 she was married to James Robert McAlister at...

May 9, 2020

Kenneth Leonard Jutras, 68 of Gaylord, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Born on April 3, 1952 in Detroit, Ken was the son of Leo and Betty (Brokenshire) Jutras.

Ken lived for many years in Gaylord with his longtime companion, Sharon Mackowiak, who preceded him in death in 2012.  He...

May 9, 2020

Christine Gayle Hilliker, 66 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Born in Gaylord on March 8, 1954, she was the daughter of Willard B. and Ruth A. (Goff) O’Rourke.    On January 10, 1970, Christine married Robert A. Hilliker in Gaylord.  They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.

Christine was a devoted...

May 2, 2020

Jack L. Verduce, 19 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Petoskey.

Born on December 19, 2000 in Dearborn, he is the son of Joseph A. and Michelle C. (Thompson) Verduce.  Jack was just an infant when he moved to Gaylord with his parents and older brothers, Steven and Tony.

Jack loved...

May 1, 2020

Christine Ann Schemanske, 76 of Prudenville, passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2020.  Her family will remember her privately.

May 1, 2020

John W Bifoss Sr.,93, passed into the arms of his Lord on 1 May 2020. He was surrounded by his family who loved him.

Born, raised and lived in northern Michigan, he served his country honorably in the Army at the end of WWII.

He was a long-time educator, teaching and coaching high school sports...

May 1, 2020

Frederick L. Burgess, 72 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2020.  His family will remember him privately.

May 1, 2020

Lynn Foster Allen, 57 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Additional information is pending and will follow soon.

Apr 29, 2020

Sarah Jane Stonhouse, 91, of Alanson, formerly of Tawas, passed away Wedensday, April 29, 2020 at her sons home with family at her side

Sarah was born in Flint, Michigan on May 17, 1928, the daughter of Andrew and Lottie (Hoffman) Saiko.  On June 3, 1950, she married Robert L. Stonhouse in Flint.  She was a homemaker...