Obituaries

Elizabeth C. Forshew

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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