Obituaries
Gerald (Jerry/Red) Watkins
Aug 5, 2026
Gerald Lee Watkins, 77, also known as Jerry or Red, passed away at his daughter's home in Elmira on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. He was a long time resident of Vanderbilt.He spent his first 13 years in Bay City, then moving to Vanderbilt with his family in 1962. Jerry served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army, later returning home to...
Dennis James Doyle
Aug 4, 2026
Dennis James Doyle, 70 of Wolverine, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his daughter's home in Alanson. Complete obituary information is pending and will follow soon.
Kay Louise Smith
Aug 4, 2026
Kay Louise Smith, 90 of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Born in Durand, Michigan on February 16, 1936, she was the daughter of Bert and Helen (LaGrange) Auten. She grew up in Durand and was a graduate of Durand High School.
On July 6, 1957, Kay and Duane Smith were united...
Debra Ann Loshaw
Aug 2, 2026
Debra A. Loshaw from Vanderbilt, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 2, 2026. She was born August 1, 1957 to the late Eugene and Louisa Mae Sides. Debbie graduated in 1975 from Gaylord High School. Debbie met the love of her life, John Loshaw and they married on September 16, 1978.
Debbie's family was her pride and joy. She...
Michael Thomas Detcher
Aug 1, 2026
Michael Thomas Detcher, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Medilodge of Gaylord. Currently no services are planned, interment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
Victor L. Knowlton DDS
Aug 1, 2026
Victor L. Knowlton, DDS, 85 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at home.
There are currently no scheduled services to announce.
Krystal R. Cappelli
Jul 30, 2026
Krystal Renee Cappelli, 24, of Brimley, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2026. She was born on August 22, 2001, in Charlevoix, Michigan, to Ron and Dawn Grubaugh.
On June 20, 2026, Krystal married the love of her life, Dante Joseph Cappelli, in Brimley. They were madly in love with each other, and enjoyed spending time with their four-legge...
Blakiley Ann-Marie Stinson
Jul 30, 2026
Blakiley Ann-Marie Stinson, One day old daughter of Kilea Butts and Adrien Stinson, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service where visitation with her family will begin at 1:00 PM.
Grant James Powers
Jul 26, 2026
Grant James Powers, 86, born June 8, 1940, life-long resident of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2026.Grant is survived by his wife of 66 years, Teresa Powers (Koronka), his children, Teri Powers, Panama City Beach Florida, Randy Powers (Donna), Fredericksburg Virginia, grandchildren, Jason Wolf, Bradenton Florida, Jamie McCurley (Bryan), Panama City Beach Florida, Danielle Knezic (John),...
Janet Y. Bershback
Jul 26, 2026
Janet Y. Bershback, 94 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 26, 2026.Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 18, 1931, Jan was the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Roll) Fryer. She grew up in Detroit where she graduated from Southeastern High School in 1949.Jan was first married to Jimmie Lee Sanderson. They had four children together before they...
Dawn Hope Ferguson
Jul 25, 2026
Dawn Ferguson our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2026.
Dawn was born December 23, 1944. During her 81 years of life Dawn loved deeply, cherished family, and grew in Christ each day. Not a saint, but one who learned from some of life's hard lessons. She loved to laugh and enjoyed...
Guy Wayne Tucker
Jul 23, 2026
Guy Tucker, 77 of Lewiston passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Well known for his awesome beard, sweet suspenders, and stunning blue eyes, Guy is also known for his patriotism, love of nature, and generosity in the community he has called home for the last 46 years.
After graduating from Grand Blanc HS, he enlisted in the Army and served...
Alice C. "Chris" Price
Jul 23, 2026
Alice C. "Chris" Price, 74 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at home. Her family has chosen to remember her privately.
Carol Sue Stammer
Jul 17, 2026
Carol Stammer was born on July 30, 1944, in Farmville, Virginia the daughter of Edward and Helen Welker. Her Heavenly Father called her home on July 17, 2026, due to unexpected medical issues.She is survived by her husband, Ronald (Rocky); her sisters, Janice (Karl) Osolinski, and Laurie (Terry) Parkin; nieces, Rachel, and Kelly; a great niece, Alyssa; and nephew, Jared....
Frances B. Heckman
Jul 14, 2026
Frances B. Heckman, 76 of Harbor Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at home. The family will remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Leo Francis Sensabaugh
Jul 11, 2026
Leo Francis Sensabaugh, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2026, at home enjoying his gardens. Born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 23, 1944, to Ithiel and Martha Sensabaugh, Leo graduated High School from Saginaw Arthur Hill in 1962, and then served his country from 1964 to 1967, in the U. S. Army 1st Cavalry Division in country in...
Susan L. Hamlett
Jul 10, 2026
On July 10, 2026, our world was crushed with the loss of Susan Hamlett, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a cousin and a wonderful friend.
Sue was born July 18, 1959, and grew up in Farmington Hills. Sue married her high school sweetheart and soulmate Randy in 1981. Together they shared a life of love, fun, adventure and...
Susan Reed
Jul 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Susan Reed May 30, 1946 - July 9, 2026 Susan Reed, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026, exactly as she wished, surrounded by the love of her family and with her beloved dog close by. She will be remembered for her unwavering strength, and the deep love she had for those closest...
Terri K. Maass
Jul 8, 2026
Terri Kay Maass, born on July 15, 1957, in Petoskey, MI, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Terri's true joy came from her family, especially her daughters Melissa Ulrich, Skyler Hofbauer, and Colleen Maass, and her beloved grandkids Isannah and Ethan. She had a special place in her heart for her significant other, David Harper....
Ellen M. Walls
Jul 6, 2026
Ellen M. Walls, 72 of Indian River, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at home.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
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