Obituaries

Dec 14, 2020

Howard Arnold Grosser of Gaylord died December 14, 2020 after having taught his children and grandchildren that a loving family and a deep faith are all a man needs to be truly rich. He was 89.

Howard was born Sept. 23, 1931 in Mount Clemens, Mich., the youngest of Hugo and Mary Alice (Dunham) Grosser's six children....

Dec 12, 2020

Robert L. “Bob” Robinson, 75 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.

Born in Yale, Michigan on August 6, 1945, Bob was the son of Donald A. and Roberta L. (Hampton) Robinson.

He grew up in Melvin and was a 1963 graduate of Yale...

Dec 11, 2020

Allysa Lyn Mischley, 31 of Hillman, died on the morning of December 11th in Petoskey. She was born March 28th, 1989 in Farmington Hills.

Allysa lived as a stay-at-home mom doing a wonderful job at raising her two boys. Family and friends were her priority. She spent her free time doing crafts and trying new cooking recipes....

Dec 10, 2020

Patrick George Kaczor, 66 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on December 10, 2020.  His family will remember him privately.

Dec 10, 2020

Charles J. Ryckman, 67 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 surrounded by his family at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privatley.

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

Dec 10, 2020

Lynda C. McDaniel, 70 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and will follow later.

Dec 9, 2020

Gary James Gardner Sr, 74, of Punta Gorda Florida, peacefully passed away at his daughter's home in Elmira, Michigan on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on May 9, 1946 in Petoskey, Michigan. Gary was the son of Emilius and Ruth(Berry) Gardner.  He lost his father at a very young age and...

Dec 5, 2020

John Harland Kenyon III, 78 of Harbor Springs, passed away at home on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  John was a former Harbor Springs Mayor and a staple in his community.  Additional information will follow soon.

Dec 4, 2020

Emma Vieau, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, December 4, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Dec 4, 2020

Rosemarie L. Bogaert, 55 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on January 27, 1965, she was the daughter of John B. and Beverly L. (Shelifoe) Pappas.  The family lived in Hazel Park where Rosemarie graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1983.

On...

Dec 3, 2020

Wayne Cannon, age 66 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2020.

He was born in Trenton, MI and lived in California and Idaho before settling in Gaylord in 1977.

He was a man of many talents and trades, having done tool and die work, logging, oil and gas mechanics, and...

Dec 2, 2020

Daniel Jay Hickens, 52 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.

Dec 2, 2020

Sandra “Sam” Marie Mankowski went home to be with Jesus on December 2nd, 2020.

Sam’s life may have been cut short, but she touched the hearts of many while she was with us.

Sam was born on June 9th, 1965 to Pearl and Milford Hough in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. During her childhood she called...

Dec 2, 2020

Steven A. King, 65 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at home. Born on September 28, 1955 in Beloit, Wisconsin, he was the son of Ronald and Lavonne (Morelock) King.

Steve was a humble man who loved Jesus Christ. He loved laughing and loved people. For many years, Steve worked at Symbiot Heating and Cooling...

Nov 27, 2020

Louis R. Krupa, 86 of Lewiston, passed away at home on Friday, November 27, 2020.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Nov 25, 2020

Edward “Mike” Burke III, 66 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in Detroit on March 9, 1954, he was the son of Edward Michael Jr and Paula Jean (Stuhlsatz) Burke.

Mike worked with his family at Burke Ceramic Tile which the family has owned and operated for...

Nov 24, 2020

Jeffery Alan Dawson, 67, of Alanson, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Born on February 14, 1953 in Kearny Township, Jeff was the son of Harmon Stanley and Frieda Elaine (Veldkamp) He grew up in Grand Blanc, MI and graduated in 1970 from Grand Blanc High School, later receiving his associates...

Nov 22, 2020

Rodney Wood, 76 of Carp Lake, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

A full obituary will be updated.

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Nov 22, 2020

Patricia L. Reid, 75, of Sebring, Florida, and formerly of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at home. Born on October 9, 1945 in Piqua Ohio, she was the daughter of Ralph and Wilma (Fletcher) Davis.

On June 22, 1963, Pat Davis married Keith Reid, her high school sweetheart from Gaylord High, at First Methodist Church,...

Nov 18, 2020

UPDATED OBITUARY INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE NEWLY LISTED SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021

Wilma May Pederson, 75, of Rockford and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Spectrum Butterworth, Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids.

Born in Mancelona, Michigan on November 3, 1945, she was...