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Stevensville, Michigan Gladys Pickering 1935 — 2024 Gladys J Pickering, a lifelong resident of Michigan died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 6, 2024. Gladys was born March 27, 1935, in Alpena to the late Henry and Alda Kann. She married the love of her life, Keith Pickering on December 14, 1963 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Eastpointe. She was unmatched in her skills as a secretary and as a cradle to grave Lutheran served the Lord faithfully in this vocation both professionally and as a volunteer. Gladys brought laughter and love to all she met. She is survived by her daughter, Tracie (Marty) Berghaus, son Eugene (Cathy) Pickering and 4 grandchildren Clare and Tanner Berghaus, and Megan and Madison Pickering, a niece...

Gaylord, Michigan Laura Jane Kreger 1940 — 2023 Laura Jane Kreger, age 83, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on October 1, 2023. She was born in Gaylord on April 10, 1940, one of nine children of Ernest and Violet (Koronka) Dowker. In 1958? She married her husband, Dale Kreger, and together they owned and operated the Busy Bee Market in Johannesburg, until his passing in 2008. She is survived by her 4 children; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren, to whom she loved very much. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; and granddaughter, Lauren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral, with visitation beginning at...

Lake City, Michigan Connie Lou Stoll 1957 — 2023 On Monday April 10, 2023, the family and friends of Connie Lou Stoll said goodbye after a brief battle with lung cancer. Our mother Connie, was a shining example of hope and kindness for her family, friends, and community, and will always be a source of strength and love in the hearts of those who knew her. She had a big heart, and a kind soul. Her sense of humor and smiling eyes gave those around her a wonderful sense of peace. She was born to her parents, David and Donna Helsel (Imhausen) at their home in Pioneer Township on Jan 13, 1957. Her siblings include sisters, Carol "Susie" Holly, Sandy Bridson, Polly Essington, and brothers, David "Joe", Roddy, Dale, Randy, Neil, and Toddy...

James Bonter, Sr. 1943 — 2022 James (Jim) Ellwood Bonter, 79, of Gaylord, passed away on August 31, 2022. Jim was born in Petoskey on August 12, 1943, the son of Lydia (Brown) and Louis Bonter. He spent his early years in Harbor Springs and graduated from Mackinaw City High School in 1961. Jim served in the United States Air Force for four years as a "flying electrician" and was stationed at what is now Joint Base McChord in Tacoma, WA. Following his service, Jim joined the Tacoma Police Department for the City of Tacoma, WA. He worked first in the jail and then as a patrol and motorcycle officer. Jim especially loved his time as the officer who rode Beulah the Talking Motorcycle. His favorite years were spent as a...

Michael Harmer 1946 — 2022 Michael John Harmer, 75, of Gaylord, MI passed away on August 18, 2022 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Mike was born to Eugene and Mildred (Craft) Harmer on December 13, 1946 in Grayling, MI. Mike was a Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed watching his Lions, Tigers and Red Wings whenever he got a chance. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a funny man with a good sense of humor who was liked by most anyone he met. He is going to be missed so much. Michael is survived by his children, Corey (Jennifer) Harmer, Nick Harmer and Lance (Morgan) Harmer; grandchildren, Savanna Fiebelkorn, Brenna Gray, Kasy Harmer, Jonathan Gray, Taylor Harmer, Corbin Slaven,...

Thomas Soltis 1953 — 2022 Thomas "Tom" John Soltis, age 68 of Topinabee, MI, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Grayling, MI. A funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, May 14th at 12:00 pm at the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River, MI. Fr. James Gardiner will officiate. Tom's family will receive friends at visitation at The Cross in the Woods on Friday, May 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with a vigil service held at 7:00 pm. An additional visitation will proceed the funeral Mass at 11:00 am on May 14th. Please join Tom's family following the funeral Mass for a luncheon held at The Cross in the Woods. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to St. Mary's School in Gaylord,...

Gladwin, Michigan Douglas LaBeau 1954 — 2022 Douglas Adrian Hugh LaBeau passed away Friday April 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 24, 1954, to Ervin and Kay LaBeau. Doug was an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed tinkering with motors and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and passing along his many talents to them. Surviving Doug are his wife Sally LaBeau of Gladwin, his Mother Kay McGovern (Pat) of Cheboygan, his children Sandra Brenner (Todd) of Onaway, Heather Leigh (Donnie) of Kingsley, Tim Alexander (Monica) of Lewiston, Mitchell Shinabarger (Kate) of Gaylord, Niece's Sundee LaLonde (Neil Hill) of Cheboygan Angie Shipperley (Troy) of Birch Run, Nephew's Tom Cox (Jodi) of Paw Paw, Cody...

Lois Von Seggern 1927 — 2022 Lois Ann (Von Essen) Von Seggern, 94, of Hastings, MI, formerly of Uehling, NE, Fenton, MI, and Gaylord, MI died Thursday, April 21, 2022. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 12:00 pm at Grace Lutheran Church; Hastings, MI. To see the obituary in its entirety, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.

Jane Hewitt 1925 — 2022 Jane Hewitt passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, one month shy of her 97th birthday. Jane, born April 5, 1925 in Plymouth Township, Michigan, was the daughter of Jesse and Ruth Bryan. She grew up with loving family, four sisters and one brother. She is survived by her children Virginia (Scott) Yost, Charles (Denise) Hewitt, Thomas Hewitt, Emily (Patty Griffin) Hewitt, William (Andrea) Hewitt, along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and her sister-in-law Judy Bryan. Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Charles, and siblings Jessie (James) Murdoch, Marcia (John)...

Glenn Arnsdorff 1953 — 2022 Glenn Arnsdorff, 68, died on Monday, February 21, 2022. Memorial service was Friday, February 25, 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church Savannah. A private burial followed in Greenwich Cemetery.

George DelGrosso 1927 — 2021 George DelGrosso, 94, of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born the youngest son of Donato and Marianna (Fanzo) DelGrosso, on June 27, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. The family moved to Highland Park, Michigan in early 1930, and he remained in Michigan for the rest of his life. George was enlisted in the United States Navy, upon completion of High School. He served his country on the ship L.C.S. 20 (Landing Craft Support) and many others until he was honorably discharged on July 25, 1946. He married Eileen Kuptz on June 15, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan and were married for 59 wonderful years until her passing in 2010. George was...

Bradley "Brad" Bush 1986 — 2021 Bradley John "Brad" Bush of Grand Rapids, MI, age 35, passed away suddenly from an underlying heart condition, on October 8, 2021. He was a graduate of Gaylord High School where he was a standout athlete in football and track and field. He attended Saginaw Valley University on a football scholarship. Brad also matriculated at Northern Michigan University and Ross University. Brad worked for Schlumberger and later Halliburton as a drilling fluids engineer. In his free time, he enjoyed boating, golfing, target shooting, and hunting. But mostly he enjoyed spending time with friends and family and being an amazing partner in life to Ashley. He is survived by his partner, Ashley Ignasiak of...

Genevie Burzynski 1931 — 2021 Genevie Yvonne Burzynski, 90, of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. She was born to Harold C. and Lorena L. (Blood) Corbin on March 29, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan. Ginny graduated from Johannesburg High School in 1949. On October 21, 1950, at St. Mary Church in Gaylord, Ginny was joined in marriage to Joseph Burzynski, by Monsignor Francis Kaminski. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, doing ceramics, puzzles, gardening, bird watching especially cardinals, traveling, shopping at Hallmark, and butterflies. In her downtime, she enjoyed working on word fill-in books. Ginny was a devout Catholic, a member of St. Mary Cathedral parish, and a long-time member of St. Mary...

JoAnne Bates 1943 — 2021 JoAnne Bates, 77, of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital in Petoskey, Michigan. She was born to Theodore and Alice (Weichert) Evans on November 16, 1943, in Pontiac, Michigan. JoAnne enjoyed doing arts and crafts in her spare time. She also enjoyed cooking, especially when she was getting to spend time with her family. JoAnne loved animals. She was preceded in death by her parents. JoAnne is survived by her husband, Rickard; children, Theodore Bates and Tammy Bates; and sister, Marilyn Broders. Per JoAnne's wishes cremation has taken place and the family has chosen to remember her privately at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Gaylord, Michigan Merwyn Robert "Chum" Avery 1932 — 2021 Merwyn Robert "Chum" Avery, age 89, of Gaylord, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born to Bruce and Eathyl Leona (Burke) Avery on May 2, 1932, in Elmira, Michigan. In high school, Merwyn played various sports such as basketball, but his true love was football. Merwyn lived a full and happy life. He had several hobbies including hunting, and spending time on the lake fishing. He was a family man and would do anything for his family. That is why he worked for many years at Standard Products. He also owned a gas station and two Ski-Doo snowmobile shops. He lived and breathed for his family. Merwyn is survived by his children, Keith (Sandy) Avery of Ada, MI, Kreig Avery, Kent...

Glenn Larsen 1940 — 2021 Glenn Curtis Larsen, 81, of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born to Alfred and Norma (Sorensen) Larsen on July 9, 1940, in Johannesburg, Michigan. Glenn attended Johannesburg High School, graduating in 1958, and then attended Ferris State College where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting. His work career with Dow Chemical started in July 1963 in Midland, Michigan. The following September he married the love of his life, Joan Burzynski. He had many accounting roles at Dow, but the one he was most proud of was the Financial Forecaster and Business Analyst for the AgroSciences division. Glenn and Joan were members of Blessed Sacrament Parish in...

Gaylord, Michigan Stephen Erwin 1979 — 2021 Stephen Paul "Steve, Squatch" Erwin, 41, of Ellsworth, Michigan, went home to Jesus on September 18th, 2021, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Rachelle, for 3 amazing years. Proud father of Chloe Erwin and son, Landen McCalib. He was the beloved son of Stephen Lee and Teresa Erwin. A Friend to all, brother to many. Steve loved Harley motorcycles, classic cars, and custom trucks. Living out in the country he enjoyed hunting, riding his horse, and especially riding dirt bikes with his son and his friends. In the winter he would trailer the family, and their snowmobiles, all over the north to find new sites. Every day was an adventure in the Erwin household. Always known for his...

Mary "Beth" (Goosen) Miller 1970 — 2021 Mary Elizabeth "Beth" (Goosen) Miller, 50, of Gaylord, passed from this life, in the hospital, after an extended illness, on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born November 14, 1970, to David and Mary (Moran) Goosen, in Petoskey, Michigan. Beth graduated from Vanderbilt High School. She loved reading, playing games, and puzzles. Beth enjoyed spending time with her family and playing with her grandkids. She loved making jewelry and beading. Beth especially enjoyed traveling, going tubing, and taking cruises. Beth was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband, Steven Miller, and granddaughter, Eliza Marie Waynee. She is survived by her daughter, Sara (Mickey) Conn; grandson,...

Emila "Emily" Kucharek 1923 — 2021 Emila "Emily" Kucharek, 98, of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born to Martin and Agnes (Krys) Prusakiewicz, September 10, 1923, in Gaylord, Michigan. Emily met her husband Floyd before he joined the service. During World War II, Floyd was deployed after Pearl Harbor, and she went to Detroit and worked on U.S. Airforce bombers as "Rosie the Riveter." After the war efforts, Emily was hired at Chrysler, sewing upholstery for new vehicles. She married Floyd on January 27, 1945, and had one daughter, Sharon. Emily retired in 1981 and enjoyed her retirement by traveling to Florida, cooking, sewing, dancing, and spending time with her loving family. Emily was...

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