Obituaries

Jan 22, 2020

Edith G. “Betty” Shook, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at The Brook in Gaylord.

Born on January 9, 1928 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Cecil and Hilda (Fountain) Gostlin.

On October 5, 1946, Betty was married to Earl Shook.  After some moves early in their marriage, Garden City became...

Jan 20, 2020

Lydia Esther Wegmeyer, age 87, of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at The Brook in Gaylord with family surrounding her.

She was born on June 7, 1932 in Alpena, Michigan.  Lydia was the daughter of Ralph and Olga Lobert, the second of 3 daughters.

Lydia married Willis on August 12, 1949 and...

Jan 17, 2020

Terry D. Williams, 78 of Levering, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born on May 31, 1941 in Grayling, MI. Terry was the son of Virgil and Waltine (LaMotte) Williams.

Terry served in the United States Navy from 1958-1962. Terry married Joan Schmalzried on December 14, 1963 and moved to Flat...

Jan 16, 2020

Jollie J. Wood, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.  Arrangements are pending and will follow later.

Jan 16, 2020

Robert A. Brower Jr., 60 of Elmira, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Jan 14, 2020

Charles A. Bradley, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 28, 1944, he was the son of Archie and Mary (Lozen) Bradley.

In 1962, Charlie graduated from Gaylord High School. Upon graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. On April 29, 1967,...

Jan 14, 2020

Allen Dean Schultz, 61 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, January 14, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  At this time, his family will remember him privately.

Jan 13, 2020

Robert W. Mendham Sr, 89 of East Jordan, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey on Monday, January 13, 2020.  Additional information is pending and will follow soon.

Jan 12, 2020

Matthew A. Borowiak VanHoff, 33 of Chicago, IL and formerly of Gaylord, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Born on July 28, 1986 in Gaylord, he was the son of Mitch and Karen (Bebble) Borowiak.

In 2004, Matt graduated from Gaylord High School. He was a proud graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology, graduating with...

Jan 9, 2020

Harold J. Bray Jr, 65 of Wolverine, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at home.

Born on May 11, 1954 in Rockland, Maine, he was the son or Harold J. and Irene L. (Nelms) Bray Sr.

Harold worked in construction as a project manager for many years in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona and Alaska before settling in Michigan where he worked...

Jan 6, 2020

Cindy Lou Kendziorski, 64 of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at home.  Cindy had just recently moved to Gaylord from Alpena.

Born on July 30, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of Burton and Vera (Weatherhalt) Cohoon.

A longtime resident of Alpena, Cindy worked for 16 years as a caregiver...

Jan 4, 2020

Cynthia Kay Webber, 40 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in St. Ignace.  Her family has chosen to remember privately.

Jan 3, 2020

Joan Patricia Renodin, 82 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Medilodge of Gaylord on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 30, 1937, Joan was the daughter of Harry L. and Maude E. (Smith) Corbett.  Growing up in Dearborn, Joan and her family were very active in their...

Jan 1, 2020

Helen L. Manser, 95 of Grayling, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Dec 26, 2019

Shirley Ann Summerland, 83 of Lewiston and formerly of Johannesburg, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alpena.

Born in Warren, MI on December 7, 1936, Shirley was the daughter of Glen and Lucy (Fisher) Renodin.  At a young age she moved with her family to Atlanta.

On December 19, 1953,...

Dec 25, 2019

Donald L. Nutt, 68 of Gaylord, passed away December 25, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Donald was born on May 29, 1951 in Ludington, the son of Lloyd and Wanda (Backwich) Nutt.

Donald graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1969. Upon graduation, he attended Westshore Community College. From 1970 - 1976 he was...

Dec 24, 2019

Marie L. Carrick, 83 of Petoskey, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Born in Fenwick, MI on March 15, 1936, Marie was the daughter of Orran and Ruth (Carpenter) Middleton.

After high school Marie attended Beauty College and worked for many years as a cosmetologist and instructor.

Dec 24, 2019

On December 24th, Christmas Eve, 2019, Patrica “Pat” June Masuch of Harbor springs MI, loving mother of four and grandmother of five, peacefully passed away at the age of 73 surrounded by her family.

Pat’s story began March 22, 1946 in Detroit MI. Parents Milton R. & Grace Kabel. She was the oldest of seven children. She...

Dec 22, 2019

Erika Hopkins, 82 of Conway, passed away at home on Sunday, December 22, 2019.  A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Stutesmanville Chapel, 2988 S. State St., Harbor Springs, MI  49740.  Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 AM.

Dec 21, 2019

Doris Luella Pavey, 85 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, December 21, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Born on January 8, 1934 in Royal Oak where she grew up and graduated from high school, Doris was the daughter of William and Ada (Mumford) Wride.

On April 11, 1953 Doris and Carter Pavey Jr....