Obituaries
Mary Ann Fraley
Mar 2, 2026
Mary Ann Fraley, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
DeWaine Larry Teal Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
DeWaine Larry Teal Jr, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service where visitation with the family will begin at 11:00 AM.
A complete obituary is pending and will follow soon.
Kenneth Raymond Moore
Feb 28, 2026
Kenneth Raymond Moore, 69 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Charles Anthony "Tony" Moore
Feb 28, 2026
Charles Anthony "Tony" Moore, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at home.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Moore; daughter, Nicole Moore; son, Dave (Bobbi) Moore; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements for a spring or summer celebration of Tony's life will follow later.
Jack Joseph Ventimiglia
Feb 27, 2026
Jack Joseph Ventimiglia, 90 of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at August Haus in Gaylord. Committal services will be held at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Southfield. Final details and a complete obituary will follow soon.
Larry Lee Hayes
Feb 26, 2026
Larry Lee Hayes, age 63, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Born on December 31, 1962, in Flint, Michigan, Larry was the beloved son of Lawrence Charles Hayes and Connie Jean (Larkin) Hayes of Gaylord, Michigan.
A proud graduate of New Lothrop High School, Larry excelled in baseball-earning All-District, All-Region, and All-County honors, as well as a...
Sharon L. Redies
Feb 25, 2026
Sharon L. Redies, 86 of Boyne City, passed away at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Bonnie Anne Blair
Feb 24, 2026
Bonnie Anne Blair, age 69, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at home in Gaylord. Born on August 30, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of Ronald Drost and Joyce (Grochocki) Elaine. Bonnie grew up in Union Lake and graduated from Walled Lake Central High School. She went on to receive an Associate's degree in Graphic Design from...
David R. Wind
Feb 23, 2026
David Robert Wind, 59, of Gaylord, MI, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026. David was born in Flint, Michigan, on January 1, 1967, to Kathleen (Draws) and Robert Wind.
He graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1985 and met the love of his life, Nancy, at Central Michigan University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer...
Fernando Sauro
Feb 19, 2026
Fernando Sauro, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, February 19, 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.
William Merlin Kirt
Feb 15, 2026
William M. "Bill" Kirt, 64, of Gaylord, Michigan unexpectedly passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Bill graduated in 1979 from Gaylord St. Mary's High School in Gaylord, Michigan, being a multi-varsity sports athlete. He furthered his education and achieved an associate's degree at Northwestern Michigan College majoring in Petroleum. Bill accomplished the milestone of 3,000,000+...
Carolee Ethel Motry
Feb 15, 2026
Carolee Ethel Motry, 82 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to many.Carolee was born on August 9, 1943, in Niles, Michigan, where she was raised among her 11 siblings. A proud graduate of Niles High School, Carolee carried the values of her upbringing throughout her...
William B. Jones
Feb 14, 2026
William B. Jones, 87 of Pellston, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Villa at the Bay.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Jan LeRoy Coveyou
Feb 13, 2026
We are saddened to share that Jan Leroy Coveyou, 84, of Petoskey, passed away on February 13, 2026. Jan was born on August 20, 1941, to Paul Leo and Margaret "Rozelle" (Kellogg) Coveyou. He was one of four brothers and enjoyed an active childhood as the family lived in several Michigan cities.
After high school, Jan joined the Army. He spent...
Joanne Marie Shangle
Feb 12, 2026
Joanne Marie Shangle, 69 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Medilodge of Gaylord. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
Joan Ilene Mullins
Feb 8, 2026
Joan Ilene Mullins, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Medilodge of Gaylord.Born October 23, 1939 in Troy, Michigan, she was the daughter of Clarence and Ann (Davies) Kather. Joan grew up in Troy, Michigan and graduated from Troy High School in 1957. She furthered her education at Oakland Community College, receiving her Associate Degree in Nursing.On October...
Donald Frederick Ebel
Feb 8, 2026
Donald Ebel was born in Sebewaing, MI, the eldest of eight siblings. He spent most of his life in Flint, and Burton, Michigan.He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lou Ebel; and his parents Frederick and Lydia Ebel.He is survived by his two children, Michael Elta of Petoskey, Michigan, and Kathy Boyer of Rotunda West, Florida. He...
Patricia Lynn Lawes
Feb 7, 2026
Patricia Lynn Lawes, Gaylord beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the age of 63 after lifelong battles with cancer. Born in Ishpeming, MI on January 10, 1963, to Gene & Patricia McLeod (Taylor). Her childhood was joyfully spent in Rogers City, MI with her siblings, Ricky, Buddy, & Billy. She then graduated high...
David R. Iwema
Feb 4, 2026
David R. Iwema, 64 of Atlanta, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 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.
Nancy L. Saastamoinen
Feb 4, 2026
Nancy L. Saastamoinen, 89 of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Medilodge in Gaylord.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages on her guestbook below.

