Obituaries

Jul 15, 2019

Terry Wayne French, 80 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at McReynolds Hall.

Born in Logan Township, PA on April 13, 1939, he was the son of Clyde and Emily ‘Mae’ (Stoner) French.  Terry grew up in Lakemont, PA and graduated from Hollidaysburg High School. An Eagle Scout, and strong swimmer, he enjoyed working...

Jul 12, 2019

Rose M. Manville, 91 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.

She was born in Charlevoix on December 22, 1927, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (McFadden) Bissell.

Rose was preceded in death by Irving, her husband of 71 years, on December 9, 2018.  Surviving are her children, Irving...

Jul 12, 2019

Sharon May Berney, 78 of Gaylord and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Born in Wyandotte on April 7, 1941, she was the daughter of Ray and Peggy (Coon) Rusienski

Sharon worked for several years at Lewiston Luster.  She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her...

Jul 12, 2019

Bernard G. Bentley, 76 of Roscommon and formerly of Frederic, passed away at home with his family on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Born in Grayling on May 31, 1943, he was the son of Albert and Mary (Denewett) Bentley.

After serving in the U.S Army on active duty and as a reservist, Bernard spent 20...

Jul 11, 2019

David M. Squibb, 68 of Harbor Springs, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Perry Farm Village.

Service details are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

Jul 9, 2019

Richard Keith Coeur, 67 of Elmira, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Born in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of Jack and Barbara (Howell) Coeur.

Rick worked for several years as a machine operator at a number of area auto parts manufacturing companies.  He loved anything automotive and mechanical.  He will...

Jul 6, 2019

John H. Brender, 72, of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at home. Born August 10, 1946, in Saginaw, he was the son of Dr. Friedrich and Antoinette Brender. He was raised in Frankenmuth.

John went to Ferris State Collge, graduating in 1969.  He was proud to be a member of the football team from 1967...

Jul 6, 2019

Jacob Christopher Chipman, 25 of Wolverine, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at home.

Born in Dearborn on January 21, 1994, Jacob was the son of Richard and Christine (Bigelow) Chipman.  He lived in Howell for a few years before moving north to Grayling and later to Wolverine.

To say Jacob loved fishing would not...

Jul 6, 2019

Sandra J. Jamison, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Woodland Acres Assisted Living in Gaylord.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.

Jul 5, 2019

Lawrence W. Miller, 78 of Johannesburg, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at home with his wife by his side.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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

Jul 3, 2019

Edward G. Knox III, 78 of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 in Indian River, Michigan.  Born in Hamilton, OH on February 12, 1941, he was the son of Edward Jr. and Betty (Farr) Knox.  Ed was determined to make one more trip to his favorite spot, Mullett Lake.  He had been vacationing to the same camp...

Jul 1, 2019

Felix V. Renkiewicz, 75 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Grayling on March 6, 1944, he was the son of Anthony F. and Stella E. (Sulex) Renkiewicz.  Felix grew up on the family farm in Gaylord and graduated from St. Mary High School.

The...

Jun 30, 2019

Craig Steven Yager, 68 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born on July 15, 1950 in Midland, Craig was the son of Sylvester and Marilynn (Hamilton) Yager.  He grew up in Midland and graduated from Bullock Creek High School.

Craig attended Ferris State College in Big...

Jun 29, 2019

Karen Sue (Hoskins) Lyons Derosia, 68 of Mancelona, passed away at home with her family on Saturday, June 29, 2019.

Born in Pontiac, MI on May 8, 1951, Karen was the daughter of Frank Hoskins an Audrey Crosley Hoskins.

Family came first for Karen and she also enjoyed visiting area casinos, playing bingo, Pinterest, playing...

Jun 29, 2019

Sally A. Rowland, 63 of Vanderbilt, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at home. Born in Detroit on January 8, 1956, Sally was the daughter of James and Faye Hatch.

On March 5, 1977, Sally married the love of her life, Bob. For 45 year, she poured her heart and soul into healthcare as a nurse. She...

Jun 28, 2019

Bettejune Croff Diot, 84 of Pellston, passed away at home on Friday, June 28, 2019, surrounded by her children whom she taught many valuable lessons about dignity and courage.

Born on November 5, 1934 in Flint, she was the daughter of George and Berneath (Robbins) Vesely.

A longtime resident of Pellston, Bettejune was never one...

Jun 26, 2019

Peggy Louanna Partello, 83 of Grayling, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Born in Bedford, Indiana, she was the daughter of Esthel and Susie (Mullins) Edwards.

Prior to retiring, Peggy worked for several years as a teller at Grayling State Bank.  She was a member of the Grayling Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s...

Jun 23, 2019

Rev. Edwin G. Remaly, 85 of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at home.  It was his request that his family remember him privately.

Jun 23, 2019

"Maintain your airspeed, altitude, and sense of humor" was the motto of Louis Simon who was called Lou or JR by his friends.  He was born August 27, 1922 to Elizabeth and Louis Simon, the fifth of seven children.  His younger siblings, twins, were born six years later and their father died shortly after.  Elizabeth raised her seven children...

Jun 22, 2019

Joan M. Wojtkowiak, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Detroit on October 18, 1936, she was the daughter of Harold and Marjorie (Barron) Hergenroeder. On June 16, 1956, Joan married the love of her life Leonard. Throughout the years, Joan worked as a secretary at Standard Products, transcription...