Obituaries

Apr 23, 2019

James F. Lewandowski, 73, of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Jim was born in Grayling on April 23, 1946 and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Gaylord in 1964.  He attended Wayne State University for both undergraduate school and law school, earning his Juris Doctorate in 1972.  He built a private practice in...

Apr 20, 2019

Marcia R. Hodge, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born in Detroit, MI on January 14, 1943, Marcia was the daughter of Milton and Violet (Hultquist) Benson.  She grew up in Detroit and was a 1961 graduate of Mumford High School.

Marcia lived in Southfield for...

Apr 20, 2019

Robert M. Gobel. 83 of Lewiston, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at home.

Services will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.

A full obituary will be updated.

Apr 19, 2019

Betty Lou Whitman, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at The Brook. She was born November 30, 1932 in Logan, WV, the daughter of William and Virginia (Sansom) Black.

For many years, Betty and her husband owned and operated several NAPA Auto Part Stores in southern West Virginia. She was a member of Logan Church...

Apr 17, 2019

Wanda Jean Graham, 92, died peacefully on April 17, 2019 surrounded by loving family. She was born February 18, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald and Francis Crandall. A few short years later, the Crandall family moved back to their hometown of Petoskey, Michigan.

Wanda graduated from Petoskey High School in the spring of 1944. She...

Apr 11, 2019

Robert W. “Wally” Seelinger, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones. Wally was born on April 1, 1940 in Bay City, son of Wallace and Lillian (Schroeder) Seelinger.

Wally graduated from Bay City Central High and then attended Michigan Technological University and Ferris State University. For over 30 years,...

Apr 9, 2019

Judith (Judy) Lee Dean, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from complications associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Judy was born in Oregon on February 24, 1942 and the family moved to Alpena, Michigan in 1957.   She is a graduate of Alpena High School and had attended Central Michigan University.    Judy...

Apr 9, 2019

James Howard Marsh, 67 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Jim was born in Pontiac, MI on January 21, 1952.

Jim graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1970 and enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly thereafter, serving with the 20th Ordinance Detachment of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal...

Apr 9, 2019

Laura Jean Hoskins, 69 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.  Arrangements are pending and will follow later.

Apr 7, 2019

Frank Sukany, 83 of Waters, passed away at home on Sunday, April 7, 2019.  Additional information will follow later.

Apr 7, 2019

Evelyn Gimmell, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Medilodge in Gaylord.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 7, 2019

David Brian Hobson, 66 of Wolverine, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born in Marlette, Michigan on August 4, 1952, David was the son of William and Virginia (Jeroue) Hobson.  The family moved to Indian River in 1956 where David graduated from Inland Lakes High School in 1970.

After...

Apr 5, 2019

James LaVerne Nichols, 75 of Alanson, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born on June 28, 1943 in Saginaw, Jim was the son of Clifford and Nelsine Nichols.

Jim was a pattern maker at Nodular and Gray Iron in Saginaw for 30 years. Upon retirement, he and Gen moved Up North to Alanson....

Apr 4, 2019

Marjorie J. Kaminski, 98 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Born on July 8, 1920 in Romeo, Michigan, Marjorie was the daughter of Herman and Lidia (Erdman) Dahn.  She grew up and attended school in Romeo.

On January 15, 1938, Marjorie married Joseph Kaminski in Auburn, Indiana.  They...

Apr 4, 2019

Norma Elaine Peebles, 80 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Born in Detroit on October 17, 1938, Norma was the daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Penz) Bauer.

On June 22, 1957, she married Clifford J. Peebles.  They lived for many years in Sterling Heights and moved to Gaylord in 1972. ...

Apr 1, 2019

Fred Ward Chearhart, 77 of Gaylord, passed away at home with his family on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Born in Mishawaka, Indiana on October 20, 1941, Fred was the son of A. Ward and Cecelia (Rose) Chearhart.  The family lived in Granger, Indiana and moved to Allen Park when he was a year old.

Fred...

Apr 1, 2019

Harriet Boyle Lawson passed away April 1st, 2019.  Harriet celebrated 101 birthdays.

Following graduation from Walled Lake Schools Harriet graduated from Michigan State Normal College with a BS in Commercial teaching. Harriet and Ray Boyle were married July 3rd, 1941. Following the death of her beloved husband in 1967 Harriet moved to Lewiston where she met and married...

Mar 30, 2019

Randy Brooks, 64 of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at home.

He is survived by his wife, Patti; sons, Nick and his wife Abbie Brooks, Joe and his wife Sue Williams, Jeremy and his wife Cathy Williams; his grandchildren Brooklyn, Gavin and Leah; his sister Darlene (Mark); and his nephew Donnie.

Born in...

Mar 27, 2019

Marilyn Hartmann, 88 of Bellaire and formerly of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.

Born June 27, 1930 in Chicago, Marilyn was the daughter of Arnold and Dolores (Tobin) Spietz.

After a career as a social worker for Cook County, Illinois, she moved to Michigan to be closer...

Mar 25, 2019

Roger John Olds, 86 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on August 17, 1932 in Star Township, Antrim County, Roger was the son of Harold and Lillian (Emerson) Olds.  As a young man, Roger served in the U.S. Army as a medic with the 2nd Armored Division during...