Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

Annette LaPlaunt, 85 of Petoskey and formerly of Rogers City, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Additional information is pending and will follow soon.

Oct 23, 2020

Carol L. Kelley Atkins, 75 of Petoskey.

Surrounded by her family, Carol departed her earthly home and entered into her eternal reward on October 23, 2020.

Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 15, 1944 to Harrison and Winifred (Coombs) Kelley. Carol’s family moved to Lansing, MI during her youth, and then later to...

Oct 22, 2020

Teddy Kotowich Jr., 68 of East Jordan, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. Born November 6, 1951 in Charlevoix, he was the son of Teddy and Thora (Garrison) Kotowich.

He is survived by his brother, Tim Kotowich of Munich, Germany; his two sisters, Niki Kenny of Petoskey and Terry Perniciaro of Monroe, NJ;...

Oct 21, 2020

David B. Lequier, 79 passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Oct 20, 2020

Twyla M. Martin, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Oct 16, 2020

Paul M. Linehan, 73 of Alanson, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Oct 15, 2020

Robert W. Blake, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 peacefully in his home. He was born on February 11, 1948 in Detroit, the son of Harold and Margaret “Betty” (Treacher) Blake.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army before thriving in his career as an Operating Engineer for Century Cement for...

Oct 11, 2020

Blanche M. Sheldon, 84 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Hiland Cottage Hospice House.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Oct 10, 2020

Catherine M. Murphy, 89 of Rocommon, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

The family has chosen to remember her privatley.

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

Oct 10, 2020

James (Jimmy) Michael Gottschalk of Cheboygan, Michigan passed in peace on October 10 at the age of 68.

He was a kind and loving partner to his wife, Sandy, as well as an amazing father to his four children Nolan, Armena, Krean and Cody.  He had a deep love for his grandchildren Jayce, Grady and Celia and...

Oct 9, 2020

Dolores Susan Mendham, 91 of East Jordan, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, October 9, 2020.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on November 24, 1928, she was the daughter of John H. and Sarah (Loewen) Krocker.

On February 24, 1951 Dolores married Robert W. “Bill” Mendham Sr. in Farmington, Michigan.  He preceded her...

Oct 8, 2020

Christopher O. Lockwood, 66 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Detroit on June 11, 1954, he was the son of Harold and Agnes (Solon) Lockwood.

On February 14, 1976, Chris married the loved of his life, Susan Matelski. The two enjoyed 44 years of...

Oct 4, 2020

David Loughrige, 87, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away on October 4, 2020 after a long battle with kidney failure.

David was born in River Rouge, Michigan on December 19, 1932. Upon graduating high school, he enrolled in the Army and served in the Korean war. During his tour, he was hit by shrapnel from an anti-tank shell, permanently paralyzing his left arm and...

Oct 3, 2020

Robert W. “Bill” Culham, 78 of Wolverine, passed away at home on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

Born in Milford, Michigan on June 30, 1942, he was the son of Melville and Ruth (Perry) Culham.  Bill lived in White Lake for many years and worked in maintenance at General Motors Proving Grounds.  After retiring he moved to Wolverine...

Oct 3, 2020

Joanne Mary Meyer, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Horizons Assisted Living in St. Helen.  Additional information is pending and will follow later.

Oct 2, 2020

Janet J. Serven, 80 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Janet is survived by her friends and family members.  She was preceded in death by a son, Daryl and by her companion, Floyd J. "Red" Bruce, both in 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday,...

Sep 30, 2020

Otto W. Kabelman, 76 of Carp Lake, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  Additional information is pending and will follow soon.

Sep 24, 2020

Vivian S. Moffett, 58 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privatley.

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Sep 19, 2020

Robert E. Ford, 79 of Petoskey, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2020 at Villa By The Bay.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Sep 17, 2020

Richard A. Wroblewski, 71 of Grayling, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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