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Nelson Funeral Home P.O. Box 1548 135 N. Center Gaylord, MI 49734 Map |
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1-888-732-1770 989-732-6160 989-732-1770 989-732-0843 |
Welcome To Nelson Funeral Home
Nelson Funeral Home of Gaylord Michigan is a full-service funeral home providing at-need funeral arrangements, prearrangement planning, bereavement programs, and merchandise such as caskets, vaults, monuments, cremation urns and keepsakes, and memorial tribute videos.
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Obituaries & Words of Condolence
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Janet N. Dane, age 71, of Vanderbilt, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord. Janet was born on December 30, 1941 in Detroit, MI to Jesse and Ruth (Haas) Shaw. She married Leland Dane on September 8, 1962. Janet worked for the predecessors of Independent Bank for a number of years, as well as the Hale area schools. She and her husband moved to Vanderbilt after her retirement in 2003. Janet was very involved with the Gaylord Area Council of Arts, as well as was a member of the Northern Michigan Artists Guild. She liked to paint, garden, enjoyed photography, and especially liked to spend time in... Read More  |
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Charlotte R. Johnston of Lewiston, age 85, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Grand Blanc, MI. She was born February 24, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of Charles and Rose Nimock. Charlotte married Charles Johnston February 1, 1947 in Detroit Michigan. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2006. Charlotte and Charles moved to Lewiston in 1987 from Wixom. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, the Ladies Guild, Lewiston VFW Ladies Auxilliary, Lewiston Lakes Quilters Club and St. Francis bowling league. Charlotte loved her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her two sons, Gerald (Lynn) of Willis and Mark (Charlotte) of Elizabeth,... Read More
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Roy M. Benaway, 77, of Gaylord, loving husband, father, friend and grandfather, died on May 13, 2012. Roy was born on March 4, 1935 in Cheboygan, the son of Max and Marjorie Benaway. On April 5, 1958 he married Glada Jensen who survives. Roy and Glada had two sons, Gerald Roy, who preceded him in death on January 9, 2005, and Lyle (Donna) Benaway of Gaylord. Roy was a pioneer in oil and gas law in northern Michigan, an exceptional gardener and landscape artist, a dedicated, honorable, legal professional and an eloquent speaker. He was passionate in his interest of the spoken word of the English language. A favorite quote... Read More
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John (Jack) Ramsby, 85, of Alanson died on May 11, 2012 at Tendercare of Gaylord. Jack was born on November 22, 1926 to Donovan and Verna Ramsby in Alanson. He began his career with his fathers’ well drilling company, Ramsby Well Drilling when he was 10 years old. Upon returning from serving in the US Navy in WWII, he started Alanson Well Drilling and operated that company until 2000. He enjoyed fishing, mushrooming, playing his guitar, gardening, baking bread, family cookouts and coffee with long time friend Joe Parkey. He was a great procrastinator. Jack is survived by his three daughters, Rae (Robert) Barrows, Jackie (Al) Moore and Annie (Jerry)... Read More
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Imogene L. Haskill , age 87, of Vanderbilt (formerly of Johannesburg) passed away on May 8, 2012. She was born in Johannesburg on May 15, 1924 the daughter of Alfred and Cora Long. Imogene was a homemaker who loved cooking for wedding receptions. She also cooked at the Johannesburg schools for 12 years and with her husband, owned and operated The Depot Restaurant in Johannesburg. Imogene is survived by her five children, Joan (Gary) Makariewicz , Alfred (Kathy) Brown , Delores (Bill) Thomas, , Michael Dudley and Erwin Haskill; 12 grandchildren, Lynn Rypkowski, Susan Hancock, Michelle Huffman, Crystal Spencer, Renae´ Brown, Stacy Madagame, Danielle, Michelle , Samantha and Jamie Dudley,... Read More
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Winifred Marie Weiss, age 83, a long-time resident of Brevort Lake, Moran, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was born April 24, 1929 in Dickey, North Dakota to Lloyd James and Lena Wenner Dunn. Her family moved to Mount Clemens when she was 14 years old and she moved to St. Ignace 20 years later after having lived in White Pigeon, Sandusky, Redford, Wayland and Grand Rapids with her then husband Harold, a member of the Michigan State Police. Known to family and friends as one of the most independent, strong, and insightful women they ever knew, Winnie also enjoyed any situation where she could gain knowledge and... Read More
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JoAnn Carolyn (Zimmerman) Thomas, age 84, passed away May 5, 2012. Full arrangements are incomplete at this time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family through the Nelson Funeral Home PO Box 1548 Gaylord, MI 49734.... Read More |
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Hanna Quirrenbach, age 68, of Gaylord, died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at her home. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Mercy Hospice through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.... Read More
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Lloyd Phillip Stice, 86 of Gaylord passed away at his home on Friday, May 4, 2012. Born to Orville and Isis Stice on June 4, 1925 in Lawrence County, Illinois. Lloyd enjoyed time spent with his family and friends and his favorite tea-cup poodle, Poppins. A World War II veteran, Lloyd served our country for 2 years fighting in the infantry division in the Philippines. Lloyd began working at age 17 alongside his father in the oil fields. Together they moved their first oil rig by means of horse and trailer. Lloyd continued his career as a drilling supervisor in the oil industry until his retirement from Tricor at age 65. Lloyd... Read More
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Kim Jacobs, age 57, of Gaylord died Friday, May 4, 2012 at McLaren-Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Kim was born on August 3, 1954 in Ferndale, MI. to Calvin “Doug” and Beverly (Lucier) Jacobs. She attended school in Royal Oak, moved north to Vanderbilt, and graduated from Vanderbilt High School in 1972. Following graduation she attended NCMC for one year. Kim was a very giving individual and cared for many children throughout her life. She was very involved with the Michigan Democratic Party, and worked numerous elections both down state and up north. She enjoyed fishing and especially spending time with her nieces and nephews. Kim was born with Spina Bifida,... Read More
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