Obituaries
Cynthia Curtis
Jul 25, 2022
Cynthia Curtis, 72 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at home. A private graveside service will be held.
Wesley R. Hunt
Jul 23, 2022
Wesley Rea Hunt, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home. Born on May 19, 1936 in Atlanta, Michigan, he was the son of Ray and Marion (Corey) Hunt.
On April 13th, 1957 Wesley married Maxine Kreger. He had a long career as a builder in Gaylord. Wesley enjoyed fishing, rides in the Pigeon River...
Larry V. McBee Sr.
Jul 21, 2022
Larry “Pops” McBee Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 21, 2022 at the age of 76.
Born to and preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ardene, Larry started his journey in Monroe, Michigan. At 16, he met the love of his life, Nellie. Continuing their love story, the two ventured north, and were married on...
James Alan Kauffmann
Jul 20, 2022
James A. Kauffmann, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, he was the son of John and Violet (Weber) Kauffmann.
On April 11, 1953, Jim was married to Margaret Palchak at Sacred Heart Church in Roseville. They lived for many years in St. Clair Shores where they raised their family.
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Donald L. Leonard
Jul 20, 2022
Donald Leon Leonard, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
He was born July 18th 1935 in Scottville Michigan. His parents were Harry Leonard and Helen Pratt.
He was married to Kathleen Louise Leonard at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Muskegon Michigan in 1958.
He entered the Army in...
Russell Harold Havlatka
Jul 18, 2022
Russell Harold Havlatka, 92 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at home.
Born on October 13, 1929 in Detroit, he was the son of Harold Peter and Helen Emily (Feierabend) Havlatka.
On February 5, 1955 Russell was married in Hazel Park to Phyllis Collins. After retiring from a long career in the telephone industry, they moved to...
Robert Charles Middleton
Jul 17, 2022
Robert Charles Middleton, 81 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lewiston.
Robert A. Gregory
Jul 16, 2022
Robert A. Gregory, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born in Detroit on June 17, 1938, he was the son of Robert and Dolores (Hupbert) Gregory.
On October 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Chernowsky. Together they created a wonderful life together, raising three amazing children...
Vilma D. Ward
Jul 14, 2022
Vilma D. Ward, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Munson Medical Center.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Kenneth K. Stema
Jul 13, 2022
Kenneth J. Stema, 73 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 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 R. Brooks
Jul 12, 2022
William Richard Brooks of Johannesburg MI and previous resident of Beverly Hills MI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 12, 2022 at age 93.
He joins Jane Carol (Smith), his wife of 62 years who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Doris Salley; children, Bill Jr (Clara), Marcia (Tom), Betsy (Glen), Nancy...
Alma L. Harrison
Jul 9, 2022
Alma Lucille Harrison, 94, entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Dale O, Harrison. Loving mother of Sheryl Lamarand of Gaylord, Carolyn Monarch (Dennis) of Gaylord, and Ralph Harrison (Sharon) of Dearborn. Dearest grandmother of Tami Kolaz, Kimberly (Rob) Rose. Christine (Chris) Slesak, Robert (Lori) Harrison, Lynne (Steve) Ley and Ron (Carrie) Lamarand. ...
Karen A. Passino
Jul 8, 2022
Karen A. Passino, 62 of Indian River, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Jacklin Marie Hawkins
Jul 4, 2022
Jacklin (Jackie) Marie LeVasseur Hawkins, age 85, grew up in Ferndale, MI, the youngest of 8 children. She married on July 4, 1953 to Thomas Gerald Hawkins (Jerry).
She is survived by her spouse Jerry and her 3 children, Steve (Dee), Mike (Karen), and Lynne and her sister Loretta LeVasseur Ortballs. She has 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
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Carol Marie Arnold
Jul 4, 2022
Carol Marie Arnold, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Gaylord.
Born on May 2, 1951, in Sparr, she was the daughter of Harold and Helen (Boughner) Kidder. Carol was a graduate of Johannesburg High School.
Carol and her family lived in Florida for a few years before moving back to Michigan. They...
Jessie Christine Rogers
Jul 3, 2022
Jessie Christine Rogers, 89 of Gaylord, passed away at home at The Brook in Gaylord on Sunday, July 3, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, July 8, 2022 at Fairview Cemetery in Gaylord.
Carol Sue Reynolds
Jul 2, 2022
Carol Sue Reynolds, 72 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, after a long battle with cancer; she was a fighter to the end.
Born on October 3, 1949, in Morenci, Michigan, she grew up in Adrian and graduated from Madison High School in 1967.
On December 16, 1967, Carol and...
Alan D. Kreger
Jun 30, 2022
Alan D. Kreger, 64 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at home.
The family will remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Kenneth L. Rogers
Jun 28, 2022
Kenneth L. Rogers, 91 of Gaylord, passed away at home at The Brook in Gaylord on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, July 1, 2022 at Fairview Cemetery in Gaylord.
Colleen K. Karash
Jun 28, 2022
Colleen Kay Karash, 78 of Afton, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Villa at the Bay in Petoskey. Born in Mt. Clemens on April 4, 1944, she was the daughter of Ralph and Ardath (Ramus) Raynusch.
On March 21, 1969, Colleen married the love of her life, Frank E. Karash Jr. Together they raised two children and...
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