Obituaries

Nov 6, 2018

Donald Lee Eilts, 73 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Born in Watseka, IL on May 5, 1945, Don was the son of Melvin Sr. and Evelyn (Romine) Eilts.

After graduating from high school, Don served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967.  At the completion of his military...

Nov 1, 2018

Deanna Jean Webb, 72 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Detroit on September 11, 1946, Deanna was the daughter of William and Anita (Condo) Webb.  She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Osborne High School.

Deanna worked as a computer operator at J....

Nov 1, 2018

Marvin J. Federighe, 82, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at his home at Brevort Lake. He was surrounded by his family, and under hospice care.

He was born July 3, 1936, to Sebastian and Amanda (nee Pearson) Federighe in Hancock.

Mr. Federighe attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, where he earned a Bachelor of...

Oct 30, 2018

Alvin Reed Eby, 82 of Levering, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Oct 29, 2018

Gary A. Hambly, 60 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, October 29, 2018.  Gary's family will remember him with a private family gathering.

Oct 28, 2018

Robert P. Traylor, 73 of Gaylord, went to heaven Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Gaylord on March 22, 1945, Bob was the son of Earl and Nettie (Hamlin) Traylor.  He grew up in Gaylord, was a graduate of Gaylord High School and was a lifelong resident.

Bob worked...

Oct 28, 2018

Nancy Anne Collins, 75 of Carp Lake and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  Her family will remember her at a family gathering at a later date.

Oct 27, 2018

Gordon P. Zagel, 72 of Johannesburg and Oxford, MI, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.  His family will remember him at a family gathering at a later date.

Oct 27, 2018

Samantha Ann Gibson, 35 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Englewood, CO on January 20, 1983, Samantha is the daughter of Donald and Kathleen (Benson) Day.

The family later moved to Gaylord and Samantha graduated from Gaylord High School in 2001.  In school, Sam excelled...

Oct 26, 2018

Alan Follette of Boyne Falls, left this world, surrounded by his family, to join our Heavenly Father, on October 26, 2018. He was born on December 17, 1931, to Murray and Verona Follette of Melrose Township. Alan was the third of fourteen children.

Alan served in the US Army from March, 1950 until March, 1953, during the Korean War. In...

Oct 25, 2018

Larry W. Smith, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at home. Born on January 28, 1950 in Flint, Larry was the son of Doug and Doris (Taylor) Smith.

He was a proud Marine who served his country in Vietnam. For many years, he worked as a Forklift Operator. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Oct 23, 2018

Roger D. Mayhew, 80 of Boyne City, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.  At Roger's request, his family will remember him privately.

Oct 20, 2018

Ronald A. Czinki, 82 of Elmira, passed away at home on Saturday, October 20, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Born on July 12, 1936 in Detroit, Ron was the son of Alexander and Helen (Der) Czinki.  He grew up in the Detroit area and was a graduate of MacKenzie High School.  He attended Henry Ford Community College...

Oct 19, 2018

Mary J. Benz, 74 of Elmira passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at home. She was born on July 9, 1944 in Elmira at her family’s farm house, the daughter of Carleton and Stella (Simon) Brooks.

Mary lived in Elmira all of her life. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, camping and fishing. She loved spending...

Oct 16, 2018

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Kim passed away peacefully shortly after a beautiful sunrise painted the sky. While we all miss her and are sad that she is no longer here with us we take great comfort in knowing that she was able to be at home surrounded by loved ones and nothing was left unsaid.

Kim was...

Oct 14, 2018

Ernest R. Huffman, 95 of Lewiston, MI, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord, MI.

He was born December 24, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, to Clyde Clifford & Zella Sophronia (Knoy) Huffman.  On June 22, 1957 he married the love of his life, Theresa (Terry) Colon in Detroit, and she preceded him in...

Oct 14, 2018

Elizabeth J. Pilley, 95 of Wolverine, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at home. Born in Lansing on February 20, 1923, she was the daughter of Paul and Imo (Overmyer) Weinert.

Elizabeth was a long time member of the Wolverine Congregational Church and had served as a trustee. At one time, she belonged to the PTO and...

Oct 6, 2018

Penne S. Naas, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord.  Arrangements for a memorial service are pending and will be announced later.

Oct 5, 2018

Gilbert Delbosque Sr, 66 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland.

Born on December 10, 1951 in Saginaw, Gilbert was the son of Leonzo and Esther (Coronado) Delbosque.  He grew up in Saginaw and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School.

Gilbert worked as a heavy equipment...

Oct 4, 2018

Charles L. Chewning, 84 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born on August 4, 1934, he was the son of Floyd and Julia (Murphy) Chewning.

Charlie proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. He worked for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. Upon retirement...