Obituaries
Victor Owen Briley
Mar 30, 2022
Victor Owen Briley, 67 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Born in Gaylord, Michigan on October 27, 1954, he was the son of Gordon and Joyce (Webber) Briley. After graduating high school, Victor served honorably in the U.S. Army and then in the Army National Guard for 27 years, retiring with the rank of Captain.
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Dale M. Tolman
Mar 29, 2022
Dale M. Tolman, 86 of Gaylord, went to meet our Lord Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born September 10, 1935 in Marquette Michigan, he is the son of Wesley E. and Ruth M. (Morris) Tolman.
As a boy, Dale moved with his family from the Upper Peninsula to Gaylord, where he attended and graduated from...
James G. Fox
Mar 29, 2022
James G. Fox, 62 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home.
A celebration of his life will be held beginning at 2:30 PM Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Livingston Township Hall, 3128 Old 27 North, Gaylord where the family will visit with friends beginning at 2:00 PM. A luncheon will follow.
Please share your memories and...
Janice K. Linehan
Mar 28, 2022
Janice Kay Linehan, 73 of Alanson, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Sarah Lou Higley
Mar 23, 2022
Sarah Lou Higley, 69 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Arrangements for a summer celebration of her life are pending and will follow later.
Nicholas Matthew Mazur
Mar 22, 2022
Nicholas Matthew Mazur, 13 of Gaylord, passed away in Mexico while on spring break vacation with his family on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born July 1, 2008 in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Nick loved anything to do with sports. His two greatest passions were playing baseball and soccer. He enjoyed playing basketball, snow skiing, water sports and boating. You...
Kenneth Howard Brasfield
Mar 21, 2022
Kenneth Howard Brasfield of Harbor Springs, Michigan, went to his heavenly home following a battle with Lewy Body Dementia on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the age of 83, while at home surrounded by loved ones. Kenneth was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on August 11, 1938, to Howard Davis Brasfield and Florence Pauline Brasfield (née Smith). He spent his childhood...
Lawrence William Beckett
Mar 21, 2022
Lawrence William "Larry" Beckett, 80 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan.
Larry was born in Detroit, MI on Jan. 21, 1942, to Irene and William Beckett. He graduated from Denby High School in 1960, joined the Air Force and served in Taiwan during the Vietnam War. He was a communication specialist...
Blanche A. Hankins
Mar 20, 2022
Blanche Arlene Wormell Hankins, 89 of Petoskey, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Born on July 6, 1932 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of George and Blanche (Levitt) Berger.
Blanche worked at Petoskey Steam Laundry and later in medical records at Burns Clinic. She was a member of Epsilon United Methodist Church.
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Glen G. Alsobrooks
Mar 19, 2022
Glen G. Alsobrooks, 74 of Lewiston, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born on May 31, 1947 in Detroit, he was the son of Grady Jr. and Dorothy (Reinke) Alsobrooks.
Glen was retired from Century 21 Real Estate in Lewiston, which he owned with his late wife, Mary. As a community business owner, Glen was active in many civic and...
George J. Westerman
Mar 15, 2022
George J. Westerman, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will take place 1:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Roseville Church of Christ, 17415 Eleven Mile Road, Roseville Michigan, 48066. Visitation will take place beginning at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribtions may be made to...
Floyd J. Rypkowski
Mar 13, 2022
Floyd Joseph Rypkowski, 83 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13, 2022.
Born in Gaylord on December 9, 1938, he was a lifelong resident, the son of Walter and Sophia (Wieworski) Rypkowski.
On July 3, 1985, Floyd was married to the former Gail Boughner. They always enjoyed getting together with family and friends and, in retirement, they...
Daniel F. Smith
Mar 13, 2022
Daniel Franklin Smith, of Gaylord, died on March 13, 2022. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 11, 1947, to Colleen Strong Smith and Philip Ray Smith, Sr. He was three when his family moved to Clarkston, MI and established their family home. Dan attended Clarkston Public Schools and Ferris State University, but was then drafted and sent to...
Leonard F. Mueller
Mar 13, 2022
Leonard Franklin Mueller, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at home.
Born in Tawas City, Michigan, he was the son of Ernest and Alma (Kukuk) Mueller. He grew up in Tawas City where he graduated from high school.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Leonard worked in construction and lived in Grand Rapids. He met his...
Jeffrey S. Arch
Mar 11, 2022
Jeffrey (Jeff) S. Arch (PE), 56, of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born on May 7, 1965, the son of Wilber and Darlene (Weirauch) Arch in Saginaw, MI.
He graduated from Swan Valley High School in Shields, Mi. Jeff actively participated in basketball & golf while in school. Jeff remained in contact with many...
Jeffrey Alan Jones
Mar 11, 2022
Jeffrey Alan Jones, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022 in his home.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda. Jeff will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in the hearts of his cherished friends and family.
There will be a private celebration of life held at a later date. As...
Cindy K. LaHaie
Mar 7, 2022
Cindy Kay LaHaie (Houle) 53 born October 7, 1968 to Dale and Sandy Houle, passed away March 7, 2022 in Cheboygan. Cindy married the love of her life, Derek LaHaie, on April 3, 2004.
Cindy enjoyed camping, bon fires, diamond art and spending time with her family. Cindy was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who wore...
Helen G. Wolf
Mar 5, 2022
Helen G. Wolf, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in Utica on July 13, 1929, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Altz) Parrott.
For over 20 years, Helen worked at Otsego Memorial Hospital as the Head Housekeeper. She enjoyed reading, listening to country music, doing crossword puzzles, bird watching and...
Gerald T. Gabriel
Mar 4, 2022
Gerald T. Gabrial, 79 of Grayling, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at home.
A full obituary and memorial service details will be updated.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on Gerald's guestbook below.
Elsie L. Athearn
Mar 3, 2022
Elsie L. Athearn, 83 of Bellaire, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born in Bellaire on January 28, 1939, the daughter of Verd and Eunice (Reiley) Lambert.
She married Donald L. Athearn on June 2, 1963 and they built a beautiful life together. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower...
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