Obituaries

George M. Fletcher

George M. Fletcher

Dec 18, 2025

George M. Fletcher, 99 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, December 18, 2025.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

James R. Payne, Sr.

James R. Payne, Sr.

Dec 18, 2025

James R. Payne, Sr., 83 of Johannesburg, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at home.

A full obituary will be updated.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Gail Ellen Blair

Gail Ellen Blair

Dec 18, 2025

Gail Ellen Blair, 62 of Atlanta, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember him privately.  A complete obituary will follow soon.

Jill A. Jenkins

Jill A. Jenkins

Dec 14, 2025

Jill A. (Fitzek) Jenkins, 59, of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, surrounded by those who loved her most.

Jill was born on November 26, 1966, in Gaylord Michigan, the second youngest of four children born to Judith (Judy) and Leroy (Roy) Fitzek. From the very beginning, she...

Diane S. Livingston

Diane S. Livingston

Dec 14, 2025

Diane S. Livingston, 74 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Donna L. Seamon

Donna L. Seamon

Dec 12, 2025

Donna L. Seamon, 86, of Harbor Springs went to be with her Lord on December 12, 2025. She is survived by her husband Richard with whom she lived and loved for 68 years. 

She is survived by her 4 children, Peggy Seamon of Harbor Springs, Kenneth (Takemi) Seamon of Hawaii, Daniel (Vonda) Seamon of Harbor Springs, Julie (Joe) Kuchnicki of Brutus....

Ann Elizabeth Kureth

Ann Elizabeth Kureth

Dec 9, 2025

On February 7, 1939, Ann Kureth was born in Oakland County, Michigan. She went on to live an exuberant life for more than 86 years. She lived every color of the rainbow, with verve, determination and love. Red is for her heart. Her heart loved so big and so strong for her adored husband of 60 years, Terrence Kureth. She...

Kathleen I. Hagen

Kathleen I. Hagen

Dec 6, 2025

After a sudden illness and hospitalization, Kathleen Ilona Hagen passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at her home in the loving care of her husband Robin.

Kathy was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on September 20, 1943, to William "Red" Thomas and Goldie Papp Thomas. She spent her childhood loving butterflies—a lifelong affection—in Detroit. Her teenage years were joyful and glorious...

Gary Lee Twichell

Gary Lee Twichell

Dec 3, 2025

Gary Lee Twichell, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at The Porches in Gaylord.  His family has chosen to remember him privately.

Sharon J. Miller

Sharon J. Miller

Dec 2, 2025

Sharon Josephine Miller, a beloved wife, sister, aunt and esteemed member of her community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at The Porches in Gaylord, Michigan at the age of 87. Born on February 7, 1938, in Marathon, Wisconsin, Sharon’s journey through life was marked by dedication, warmth, and an unyielding commitment to those she loved.

As a graduate...

Shirley J. Swadling

Shirley J. Swadling

Dec 2, 2025

Shirley J. Swadling, 83 of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately. 

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Ann M. Seymour

Ann M. Seymour

Dec 1, 2025

Ann Marie Seymour, 82, of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home, with her devoted husband, Thom, by her side.

Born on December 20, 1942, in Millington, Michigan, to the late Charlie and Evelyn Muntin, Ann’s early life was shaped by a strong sense of family and community. In 1978, she married the love of...

Carol A. Bradsher

Carol A. Bradsher

Dec 1, 2025

Carol A. Bradsher, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at The Brook. 

The family will remember her privately.

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Donna J. Marshall

Donna J. Marshall

Nov 30, 2025

Donna J. Marshall, 53 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at home. 

She was known as the "friendly girl with the bandana."

She is the daughter of Curtis and Linda Marshall. 

The family will remember her privately. 

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Jerry R. Cherwinski

Jerry R. Cherwinski

Nov 30, 2025

Jerry R. Cherwinski, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at University Hospital in Ann Arbor.

A memorial gathering will take place in the spring.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

Robert G. Elam

Robert G. Elam

Nov 27, 2025

Robert G. Elam, 94 of Vanderbilt, and formerly of Florida, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his son's Vanderbilt home.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

Donald W. Sutton

Donald W. Sutton

Nov 27, 2025

Donald Wayne Sutton, 84 of Petoskey, passed away on November 27, 2025. Born on December 4, 1940, in Charlevoix, Michigan, he was a proud graduate of Charlevoix High School, completing his education in 1959.

Donald served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965, stationed in Germany. During his military service, he earned honors as a sharpshooter and was honorably...

Eileen P. Vogt

Eileen P. Vogt

Nov 25, 2025

Eileen Patricia Vogt (Devitt) was born in Detroit on September 22, 1931. She was a first-generation American, the daughter of Irish immigrants Michael and Margaret Devitt. Throughout her life she maintained a steadfast pride in her Irish heritage combined with deeply patriotic devotion to the United States. Not surprisingly, two of her favorite holidays were St. Patrick’s Day and the...

Scott L. Rigot

Scott L. Rigot

Nov 24, 2025

Scott L. Rigot, 63 of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at home. 

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Larry A. Schlak

Larry A. Schlak

Nov 24, 2025

Larry Schlak, 73 years of age, grew up in Hillman, Michigan on Edgar Rd. He was born to Otto and Marjorie Schlak in Rogers City, Michigan on January 25, 1952, as one of nine children.

Larry enlisted in the Army and served from 1972-1982. After getting out of the army he went to college to be a CPA but never finished...