obituaries

Robert “Bob” Gowan, 74, of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born the son of Myron Sr. and Sophie (Pawlak) Gowan, in Hazel Park, Michigan, on August 18, 1946. Bob served two years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Okinawa for 11/2 years.  He enjoyed

Dennis Roy Rodgers Jr. of Saginaw, MI, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 51. Dennis was born on October 30, 1969, in Saginaw, MI, to his parents Dennis Roy Sr. and Ruth Ann (Nichols) Rodgers. He enjoyed many things in life, including drawing, painting, short

Angela Lynn Schroeffel, 54, of Roseville, Michigan, unexpectedly left us, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Angela was born at Outer Drive Hospital, on February 23, 1967, to her grateful parents, Anthony and Kay (Tyree) Schroeffel. Angie started her adventure in education at Gaylord St Mary’s and graduated from Gaylord High. 

**Updated Service Information** Judy R. Nizzola was born on October 22, 1927, in Hamtramck, MI, and passed away on December 30, 2020, in Gaylord, MI. Judy will be remembered for her outgoing personality, her love of life, and her endearing smile. She was a graduate of Central Michigan University, and

Frances Victoria (Jaruzel) Strzynski of Gaylord, MI, passed away at McReynolds Hall, Monday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 102. Frances was born March 19, 1919, on the family farm in Chester Township, Otsego County, MI. She was number six of eleven children born to Ignatius “Ike” and Stella

**Updated Service Information** A Memorial Mass will be held on August 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. from St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord, MI. Following Mass, there will be a luncheon at the Big Buck Brewery in Gaylord, MI. Harry Charles “Chuck” Nelson, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family

Norma Marie Marchand, 83, of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. Norma was born to Robert and Norma (Rivard) Kebbe, on March 25, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan. In 1963, she married George Marchand and in August 2021, they would have celebrated 58 years of marriage. They moved to

Marie Suzan Ross passed away quietly, at home, on May 13, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1959, to John and Emmogene (Kearbey) Ross. Marie graduated from Gaylord High School in 1978. She and Jim Smith were married briefly and remained lifelong friends. She had a heart of gold

**Updated Service Information** Pearl Geneva Myers, age 94, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Geneva was born on January 10, 1926, in Cleveland County, Arkansas to Charley and Inez (McKenzie) Parker. On August 23, 1941, Geneva married Austin Leo Myers. In 1953 they moved from Arkansas

Irene Madeline Bigeagle, 90, of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born, the daughter of Geroge and Hattie (Mixcinni) Nanigaw, on September 29, 1930, in St. James Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan. Irene was an amazing community member of St. Kateri Center in Chicago and was loved by