Obituaries

Jun 18, 2020

Roger Allen LaForte, 62 of Cheboygan, passed away at home on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Born in Cheboygan, Roger was the son of Nicholas and Sharon (Anderson) LaForte.

Roger worked at Wal-Mart in Cheboygan as a produce associate and at Kewadin Casino in St. Ignace as a Slot Attendant.  An animal lover, Roger enjoyed supporting...

Jun 17, 2020

Sandra E. Gess, 62 of Johannesburg, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Jun 15, 2020

Joyce M. Johnson, 96 of Petoskey, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Villa By The Bay in Petoskey.

Born in March 25, 1924 in Pentwater, MI, she was the daughter of Clark S. and Elsie M. (Treganowan) Varnum.

Joyce grew up in Hart and Farmington before the family eventually moved to Highland Park. ...

Jun 12, 2020

Kristin M. Ford, 30 of Cheboygan, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 in Gaylord.

The family will remember her privately.

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

Jun 11, 2020

Lloyd Allen “Al” Harris Jr, 71 of Alanson, passed away at home on Thursday, June 11, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Born in Petoskey on June 9, 1949, he was the son of Lloyd A. Harris Sr and Muriel A. Follette Harris

Al, as he was known, was a simple man with many talents.  He...

Jun 11, 2020

Donald “Don” Willford Tubbs Sr., 59 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born in Gaylord on October 7, 1960, Don was the son of Willford James and Jerroland Daisy (Winter) Tubbs.

He was raised in Vienna Corners attended Johannesburg Lewiston Area Schools and graduated in 1978. He began working as a...

Jun 9, 2020

Robert Alan “Bob” Cooley, 73 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

Born in Lansing, Michigan on November 22, 1946, he was the son of Erwin and Barbara (Shipman) Cooley.  When he was 13 his family moved to Harrison where Bob was class president of Harrison High School class of 1965.  He lived...

Jun 8, 2020

Ralph Dale Fahler, 78 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Monday, June 8, 2020.

Born in Detroit on August 2, 1941, Ralph was the son of Arthur and Fanny (Roberts) Fahler.

He was a long time Gaylord resident, retiring from Georgia Pacific, which was previously Champion and U.S. Plywood, after 30 years of service. ...

Jun 7, 2020

Gilbert Thomas "Tom" Nay, 85 of St. Ignace, passed away at home on Sunday, June 7, 2020.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Jun 5, 2020

Doris L. Schollenberg, 86 of Indian River, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  At this time, her family will remember her privately.

Jun 4, 2020

John G. "Otis" Hanel, 68 of Indian River, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at home.  Additional informatiion will follow later.

May 28, 2020

Our beloved father, John Stewart, 83 of Gaylord died in the early morning hours on May 28. He left peacefully with the love of all of his children beaming in his heart.

John was a U.S. Army veteran who received an honorable discharge. His other accomplishments include graduating from M.S.U. with a Bachelor’s degree in education. He...

May 25, 2020

Marvin Vincent Valade, 85 of Warner Robbins, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his son's home in Hillman, Michigan.  His family will remember him at a memorial gathering at a later date.

May 24, 2020

Jennifer Martha Hartley, 67 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on May 6, 1953, she was the daughter of Austin J. and Martha J. (Colby) Hartley.

Jennifer spent many years living in the Gaylord area, where she worked at Hidden Valley and...

May 22, 2020

John H. Taylor, 89 of Topinabee, passed away at home on Friday, May 22, 2020.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

May 21, 2020

Marion C. Day, 55 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privatley.

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

May 19, 2020

Linda M. Bernard, 64 of Indian River passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Linda was born in Detroit on December 15, 1955 as the first born child to Richard and Eleanor (Martell) Blackburn.  After graduation from Redford High School, she married Ken W. Vieu and had two children.  Several years later,...

May 15, 2020

Deanna Lee Stafford, 76 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, May 15, 2020.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

May 14, 2020

William Raymond Lyon, 83 of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at The Villa at the Bay in Petoskey.  His family will remember him privately.

May 14, 2020

Judith Marie Kolp, 70 of East Jordan, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Judie was born in Detroit on February 21, 1950 to Leonard Kolp and Deloris Kraft.  She lived there for 38 years before moving her family to East Jordan.  The last few years she has made her home with her...