Obituaries
Debra Ann McMahon
Feb 16, 2022
Debra Ann McMahon, 69 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Born on November 25, 1952 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Phillip and Jamelia (Habib) Thomas.
She loved “the north country”, having lived in Roscommon, Grayling, and Petoskey before moving to Gaylord, where she has lived for many years.
Debbie was married downstate,...
Suzanne Marie Parker
Feb 15, 2022
Suzanne Genix Gordon Parker was born March 24, 1949 in Jackson, MI and died February 15, 2022 of complications from ALS. She was a resident of Charlevoix, MI and Sun City West AZ.
Her creative life began with a destructive art project that involved a tube of lipstick and a new couch for a palette and graduated to...
Claude W. Eichelberger
Feb 14, 2022
Claude W. Eichelberger, 90 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at The Brook.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his tribute wall.
Lenore L. Schuck
Feb 12, 2022
Lenore L. Schuck, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at McReynolds Hall.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her tribute wall.
Russell J. Owen
Feb 11, 2022
Russell J. Owen, 63 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City on Friday, February 11, 2022.
No services are planned at this time.
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Jane T. Guisinger
Feb 10, 2022
Jane T. Guisinger, 78 of Harbor Springs, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her tribute wall.
Randolph J. Bernard
Feb 8, 2022
Randolph J. Bernard, 69 of Indian River, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at home in the comfort of both of his daughters.
Randy was born in Detroit on October 18, 1952 as one of six children to Richard and Doreen (Waterman) Bernard. After high school graduation, he became a heavy equipment mechanic. Life didn’t really begin for him until...
Gregory P. Knaggs
Feb 7, 2022
Gregory P. Knaggs, 58 of Kalkaska, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Medilodge.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his tribute wall.
Linda Kay Cole
Feb 6, 2022
Linda Kay Cole, 64 of Vanderbilt, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.
Born on May 28, 1957, Linda Kay Hill was born to Lenora Hill in Flint Michigan. Linda graduated from Vanderbilt High School as class Valedictorian in 1975 and married the love of her life Randy D. Cole on June...
Margaret A. Vanorsdal
Feb 5, 2022
Margaret A. Vanorsdal, 74 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at McReynolds Hall.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her tribute wall.
Paul Victor Mattieson
Feb 3, 2022
Paul Victor Mattieson, 77 of Gaylord and formerly of Dearborn, passed away at home in Gaylord on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Born on November 20, 1944 in Detroit, he was the son of Paul and Mary (Ciesla) Mattieson. He married Linda Denise White in Dearborn on October 26, 1963.
A longtime resident of Dearborn, Paul worked in auto sales...
Leonard Allen Spray
Feb 2, 2022
Leonard Allen Spray, 66 of Cheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. His family will remember him privately.
Cynthia J. "Cindy" Smith
Feb 1, 2022
Cynthia J. “Cindy” Smith, 58 of Frederic, passed away at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, due to an automobile accident on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
Born on January 31, 1964, in Flint, she was the daughter of Richard and Sandra (Wheatley) Berlin. Growing up in Lapeer, Cindy was a 1982 graduate of Lapeer West...
Roger N. Beckley
Jan 29, 2022
Roger Northon Beckley was born on August 24, 1934, and left this dimension on January 29, 2022. The youngest of three children born to Clifford E. and Marguerite (Northon) Beckley. From the time he was a young kid, Roger preferred the out of doors as a place to spend his days. He graduated from Petoskey High School, where he excelled...
Joel Thomas Greenway
Jan 28, 2022
Joel Thomas Greenway, 75 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.
Lawrence J. Walraven
Jan 27, 2022
Lawrence Joseph Walraven, 64 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Additional information will follow later.
Joann N. Goldsborough
Jan 27, 2022
Joann Nettie Goldsborough passed into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on January 27, 2022, at Otsego Memorial Hospital, Gaylord, MI.
Joann was born on June 7, 1947, daughter of Myrtle Lucille Linaburg and Preston W. Wallett.
She was raised by her loving mother and grew up living in one of the historic Hampden rowhouses of Baltimore, Maryland. Joann...
Franklin H. "Dan" Newberry
Jan 26, 2022
Franklin H. “Dan” Newberry, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.
Born in Frederic on March 29, 1941, he was the son of Roy and Grace (Demeray) Newberry. On June 15, 1963, Dan was united in marriage to Patricia Schornack in Grayling. They were longtime area residents and also lived in Michigan’s...
Dorothy L. Jasmund
Jan 25, 2022
Dorothy L. Jasmund, 91 of Mackinaw City, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Pinecrest Village.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Clinton Grove Cemetery, 21189 Cass Avenue, Clinton Twp. MI, 48036
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her tribute wall.
Patrick D. Nowak
Jan 25, 2022
Patrick D. Nowak, 60 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Munson Medical Center.
He is survived by his son, Logan Nowak.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to Logan, through the funeral home, P.O. Box 249, Gaylord MI 49734.
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