Obituaries
Shirley A. Larson
Jan 20, 2026
Shirley A. Larson, 94 of Roscommon, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories or personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Danny Daniels
Jan 18, 2026
Danny Daniels, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on May 30, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, Danny lived a full life dedicated to his family and his passions
Danny is survived by his devoted wife, Kristine Daniels, and their two daughters, Dawn (Harry) Colfer and Michelle (Jeff)...
Sue A. Arner
Jan 17, 2026
Sue Ann Arner, 90 of Boyne City, Michigan, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026. Sue was born and raised in Northern Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Juanita Somerville. She attended Boyne City High School and married her high school sweetheart, Donald Arner, in 1950. Sue and Don started their 49 years together...
Paul D. Ramage
Jan 16, 2026
Paul D. Ramage, 85 of Alanson, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Sherlyn O. Hogenson
Jan 16, 2026
Sherlyn O. Hogenson, 82 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Mallard Cove Assisted Living.
A memorial gathering will take place in the summer.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Jerry R. Gill
Jan 11, 2026
Jerry Ray Gill Sr., age 68, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in his home in Indian River, Michigan, surrounded by family. Born on June 16, 1957, Jerry lived a life defined by kindness, love, and a genuine selflessness that touched everyone who knew him.
Jerry was the kind of man who made people feel welcome simply by being himself....
Carol Czinki
Jan 11, 2026
Carol Ann Czinki, 87 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, January, 11, 2026. Carol was raised in Detroit, MI -- Graduated from Cody High School While working at Kinney's Shoes, Carol met the love of her life, Ron. They began dating and were later married on May 31, 1958. Later, while building their cottage on Huffman Lake near Gaylord, Ron...
Luz Del Alba Sklark
Jan 11, 2026
Luz del Alba Sklark passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 11, 2026.
She was born in Veracruz, Mexico, a city 250 miles east of Mexico City, to her parents, Santiago and Joaquina. She had one brother, Jimmy. All have preceded her in death.
Luz's life was defined by hard work, devotion, and deep involvement in her community.
In...
James W. Patton
Jan 11, 2026
James W. Patton, 69 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Sunday, January 11. 2026. Memorial services will be held later in Colorado.
Kenneth M. Young
Jan 10, 2026
Kenneth Marion Young, 68 of Pellston, MI passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 23, 1957 to Keith and Peggy (Hopkins) Young of Harbor Springs. He attended Harbor Springs Schools, graduating in 1976. He enlisted in the Army straight out of high school and was stationed in Germany before being Honorably Discharged...
Josephine Moore
Jan 10, 2026
Josephine Marie Moore, born on January 31, 1941, in Brown City, MI, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Gaylord, MI, at the age of 84 due to natural causes. Growing up in Imlay City, Josephine, fondly known as Grandma Jo, was known as the "Queen of the Roller Rink" during her teenage years. She had a vibrant spirit that...
Anthony Joseph Dreffs
Jan 9, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Dreffs, age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 9, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1930, the son of Frank and Hedwig (Silvinski) Dreffs, and was a lifelong resident of Otsego County.
Tony spent his early years helping on the family farm and attending the Big Lake one-room schoolhouse. With deep farming...
Sandra J. Bohn
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Joann Bohn, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2026.
Sandy was born April 2, 1967, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Keith and Janet Lowery and spent her early childhood in Lake George, Indiana. After the loss of her mother at a young age, she moved to Charlotte, Michigan, where she was raised by her father...
Walt "Stubbs" Moore
Jan 7, 2026
Walter Vernon "Stubbs" Moore, 50 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He is remembered as a devoted father, Cammy’s soulmate, loved son, and a loyal friend, who faced life's challenges with remarkable resilience and an unwavering spirit.
Walt was born on October 24, 1975, in Trenton, Michigan. A graduate of Calvary Baptist in 1993, Walt was deeply...
David J. Gapinski, Jr.
Jan 6, 2026
David J. Gapinski, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, veteran, and lifelong worker, David lived a life defined by service, hard work, generosity, and quiet humor.
Born and raised in Gaylord Michigan, David graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1954 and proudly served his...
Katherine Ann Knake
Jan 5, 2026
Katherine Ann Knake, 81 of Alanson, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at home. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
Jon Alan D'Agostino
Jan 4, 2026
Jon Alan D'Agostino, 77 of Lewiston, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Medilodge of Gaylord. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Phyllis M. Green
Jan 4, 2026
Phyllis M. Green, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2026, at the age of 89 in Grayling, MI. Born on January 27, 1936, in Johannesburg, MI, Phyllis was a beacon of love and warmth to those who knew her.
Phyllis graduated from Boyne City High School and married the love of her life, James....
Theresa Marie Southard
Jan 4, 2026
Theresa Marie Southard, 73 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Born on April 21, 1952, in Bethesda, MD, Theresa was the daughter of Larner and Joan Peak. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea O'Reilly of Gaylord; grandchildren, Kenneth Shubitowski, Brandon (Sarah) Clifton, Curtis Haenftling, all of Gaylord, and Susan(Gary) Slaughter from Alabama; 5 great...
Donna S. Bigness
Jan 3, 2026
Donna Susan (Campbell) Brown Bigness was born on September 1, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to William D. Campbell and Dorothy "Pat" (Nagy) Campbell. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to their home in Wayne, Michigan, where Donna grew up and graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in 1957.
In 1959, Donna married Dennis Brown in Westland, Michigan. Together they shared three beloved...
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