Obituaries

Sherryl M. Mosley

Sherryl M. Mosley

Aug 13, 2026

Sherryl M. Mosley, 59 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at home.The family has chosen to remember her privately.A full obituary will be updated.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Norma B. LaRosa

Norma B. LaRosa

Aug 12, 2026

Norma B. LaRosa, 90 of Charlevoix, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at home.The family has chosen to remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

John E. Doud, Jr.

John E. Doud, Jr.

Aug 11, 2026

John Doud, Jr., 68, passed away on August 11, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan.

A Memorial Service is being planned for September 5, 2026. More details will follow as they are available.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on the guestbook below.

Dennis W. Murphy

Dennis W. Murphy

Aug 11, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis Walter Murphy, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Born on September 17, 1957, in Redford Township, Michigan, Dennis lived a life full of adventure, love, and laughter that touched the lives of all who knew him.Dennis graduated from Johannesburg Lewiston High School...

Roger A. Beach

Roger A. Beach

Aug 10, 2026

Roger A. Beach, 68 of Mancelona, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.A celebration of life gathering will take place at a later date.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on guestbook below.

Mary Elizabeth Klika

Mary Elizabeth Klika

Aug 7, 2026

Mary E. Klika, 105, died Friday August 7, 2026 in Gaylord, Michigan. Mary was born in 1921 to Mary E. and John G. Tindera in Cleveland, Ohio and was a devoted wife to her husband John E. Klika for 70 years. She is survived by their son John R. Klika of Gaylord, Michigan; and daughter Kathleen Roberts and her husband...

Mechelle Bartle

Mechelle Bartle

Aug 7, 2026

Mechelle Bartle, 77 of Johannesburg, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord.  In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.

Gerald Watkins

Gerald 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

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

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

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

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

Victor L. Knowlton DDS

Aug 1, 2026

Victor L. Knowlton, DDS, 85 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at home.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Vic's memory by making a donation to the charitable organization of your choice. 

A celebration of life ceremony will take place on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 1pm at Voorhies Hall, 1660 Encampment Ave, in Bay View,...

Krystal R. Cappelli

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-legged...

Blakiley Ann-Marie Stinson

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

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

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

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

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

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.