Obituaries
Elizabeth C. Forshew
Jun 24, 2025
Elizabeth C. Forshew, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Webers AFC Home in Gaylord.
The family will remember her privately.
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Michael J. Mowry
Jun 24, 2025
Michael J. Mowry, 78 of Grayling, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Linda L. Stevens
Jun 23, 2025
Linda Lou Stevens, 84 of Atlanta, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Pamela L. Yarrington
Jun 21, 2025
Pamela L. Yarrington, 66 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Grayling Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Grosse Ile, Michigan she was the daughter of Billie and Matilda (Terbrack) Johnson. The family moved to Gaylord in the 1960’s where Pam graduated from Gaylord St. Mary's High School.
In 1980, Pam and David Yarrington were married at St. Mary Cathedral...
Lola Cesini
Jun 21, 2025
Lola Cesini, 80 of Levering, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Her family has chosen to remember privately.
Robert E. Schlosser
Jun 20, 2025
Robert E. Schlosser, 98 of Pellston, passed away at home on Friday, June 20, 2025. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Gary Lee Mero
Jun 18, 2025
Gary Lee Mero, 71 of Cheboygan, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan on Thursday, June 18, 2025. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Kim Delauter-Taylor
Jun 18, 2025
Kim M. Delauter-Taylor, 68 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, June 18, 2025. Her family will remember her privately.
Corey Walter Goldsmith
Jun 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Corey W. Goldsmith
With broken hearts and deep love, we share the passing of our son, brother, and friend, Corey W. Goldsmith, who left this world on June 15, 2025, at the age of 39, at our family home near Cheboygan, Michigan.
Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1985, in Petoskey, Corey was a bright light in our...
Paul E. Ratliff
Jun 15, 2025
Paul Edward Ratliff, 64, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away at home from complications due to ALS on June 15, 2025. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on November 14, 1960, Paul grew up in his hometown of Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Delta High School in 1979. Later, he attended Ball State University and graduated in 1983. He went...
Thomas L. Phelps
Jun 14, 2025
Thomas Lee Phelps, 73 of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Lori A. Szymanski
Jun 10, 2025
Lori A. Szymanski, 62 of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Medilodge.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Barbara Bella McCray
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara Bella McCray, 94 of Grayling, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.
Born in River Rouge, MI on February 3, 1931, she was the daughter of Patrick and Barbara (Clark) Shearer.
Barbara and her husband, Allen Dean McCray, have spent their retirement years in Grayling.
Surviving in addition to her husband is her son and daughter-in-law, Mark...
Michael Thomas Kerzka
Jun 8, 2025
Michael T. Kerzka, 73 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey with his daughter Heather by his side.
Born February 12, 1952, in Detroit, he was the son of Leonard J. and Eleanor B. (Darga) Kerzka. He grew up in Detroit and attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School where he enjoyed playing...
Lois J. Furness
Jun 6, 2025
Lois Jean Furness, 84 of Charlevoix passed away peacefully in her home while surrounded by her family and her Lord on June 6, 2025 from complications during her 2 year battle with cancer. Lois was born November 4, 1940 in Bad Axe, MI to her parents George and Virginia (Tschumi) Ackerman.
She grew up in Elkton, MI where she graduated high...
John E. Traylor
Jun 3, 2025
John Ellis Traylor, who devoted his life to serving others, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at his home in Gaylord, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 6, 1944, in Mancelona, the son of Joseph and Mary (Paul) Traylor.
On December 21, 1974, John married the love of his life, Jan Swadling, at Burt Lake Christian Church. They...
John MacMillan Welcher Sr.
Jun 2, 2025
John “Jack” MacMillan Welcher Sr, 94, of Gaylord passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Caretel Inn, Brighton, Michigan.
Born April 8, 1931, on Mackinac Island, John was the son of John C. and Delia E. (Donnelly) Welcher. He grew up on Mackinac Island, graduating from Mackinac Island High School in 1949. John met Miriam Uponen who was working on...
Sharon L. Fell
May 30, 2025
Sharon L. Fell, 81 of Vanderbilt, passed away Friday May 30, 2025, at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord.
Born February 15, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, she was the daughter of Raymond and Ruth (Bangert) Jepson. After growing up in Durant, Iowa, Sharon lived in Davenport as well as in New Jersey and Ohio.
After her marriage to Steve Fell, they lived in Des...
Annette M. Greene
May 30, 2025
Annette M. Greene, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Violet M. Ransom
May 29, 2025
Violet M. Ransom, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Medilodge.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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