All Obituaries

Colette L. Paget, 85 of Petoskey, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.  Additional information will follow soon.

Carl A. Wise Sr. of Lewiston, MI passed away after a long illness on August 29, 2017 at his home in the presence of his family. Arrangements are pending at this time

Joseph G. Dingman, 74 of Thessalon, Ontario Canada, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan. A memorial service will take place in Canada at a later date. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Anita L. Farr, 74 of Kalkaska, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Memorial service information is incomplete at this time and will be updated. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com View  

Judith A. Helmke, 77 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Born in Lansing on October 2, 1939, Judy was the daughter of Russell and Lucille (Canby) Herrick. Judy was an avid gardener and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Petoskey. Surviving are her children, Kim (Tom) Russey of Plainfield, IN., Jeffrey Helmke of Arvada, CO and Wendy Helmke of Petoskey; six grandchildren, Melissa (Zach) Ruder, Jennifer Russey,...

Clifford M. Gregware Sr, 64 of Elmira, passed away at home on Saturday, June 12, 2017.  His family will remember him at a gathering at the Hudson Township Hall, 2:00 PM Thursday, August 17, 2017.  

John R. "Jack" Taylor, 84 of Alanson, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2017 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  Memorial service arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Gertrud Barlick, 84 of Luzerne, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at home. Arrangements and complete obituary information will be updated.

Larry A. Carrick, 74 of Pellston, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.  Born on July 28, 1942 in Saginaw, he was the son of Kenneth and Aletha (Cline) Carrick.  The oldest of five boys, Larry grew up and attended school in Saginaw, graduating in 1960.  That same year, Larry joined the United States Navy, serving honorably for 20 years, retiring as Chief Quartermaster on July 31, 1980.  During his service, Larry and his...

Randy Joe Altherr, 64 of Kalkaska, passed away at home on Friday, July 21, 2017.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Kathryn A. Czajka, 95, of Houghton Lake, passed away July 18, 2017 at her home.  The family has chosen to remember her privately. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

Cobourn R. Gogarn, 65 of Millersburg, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  Her family will remember her at a family gathering.  

Aleta J. (Rettell) Seifert, 60 of Cheboygan, passed away at her daughter’s home in Petoskey on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Born in Belleville, Michigan on January 16, 1957, she was the daughter of Leroy and Shirley (Danner) Rettell.  Aleta spent much of her youth in Grayling and was a graduate of Grayling High School.  Later she attended Kirtland Community College graduating with an Associate’s Degree.  In the early 1990’s Aleta and her family moved to...

Randy E. Muszynski, 59 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Born in Alpena on November 28, 1957, he was the son of Donald and Donna (Chute) Muszynski. In 1976, Randy graduated from Alpena High School. He worked at Cooper Standard Automotive since 1979. He loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and hunting for mushrooms. He is survived by his lifelong partner, Kimberley Green of Vanderbilt; his sons, Jacob Muszynski of Wolverine, Jeff...

Karen E. Butcher-Hojna, 79 of Lewiston, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayling. Born on May 23, 1938 in Frankfort, she was the daughter of Arthur and Norma (Linkletter) Hull. Karen and her husband, Joe were parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi for many years. They enjoyed camping and traveling. She will be greatly missed. On February 15, 2003 in Sterling Heights, she married Joseph who survives. Also surviving are her two children, Alyson...