Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Gerald Kenneth Glasser, life-long resident of Gaylord, MI, died on December 18, 2021 at the age of 85 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan, and his children, Laura (David) Hansmann, Kenneth (Vicky) Glasser, Ruth (Alfredo) Lorenzo of East Greenwich, RI, Melanie (Joel) Riling, Melissa (Dale) Edwards,...

Dec 16, 2021

Donald Leroy Halvorson, age 92 of Gaylord, MI passed away on Thursday December 16, 2021 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice, FL

Mr. Halvorson was born on August 25, 1929 in Wahpeton, North Dakota to Arthur and Ethel (Hedner) Halvorson. He graduated from Wayne high school near Detroit, in 1948.He married Emily Wilkins on July 25, 1948. Soon after their...

Dec 15, 2021

Cecil Charles Mills, 87 of Gaylord, Michigan died on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Petoskey, Michigan.

Born on August 17, 1934 to Lawrence and Esther (Nelson) Mills in Marinette County, Wisconsin, Cecil served as a white coat in the US Army. Married to his wife Judy, on November 22, 1973, they lived in the Coldwater, Michigan area...

Dec 14, 2021

Dennis Laur, 66 of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Medilodge of Rogers City.

Born in Cheboygan on September 11, 1955, he was the son of William and Beatrice Laur.

Dennis worked over the years at Great Lakes Tissue, Spray’s Landscaping and the Cheboygan Do It Center.  He always kept busy as a “tinkerer” who could fix anything...

Dec 14, 2021

Joyce Ellen Raveau was born on March 11th, 1950 at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in Wayne County MI. to her mother Marilyn Irene (Gordon) Smith and father Leo Melvin Smith Sr. Joyce peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at the age of 71 at Mclaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Joyce is survived by...

Dec 13, 2021

Rhonda M. Elswick, 49 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at home.

A celebration of life gathering will take place in the spring.

Please share your memories and personal messages on Rhondas' tribute wall.

Dec 10, 2021

The following is provided at the request of and as a courtesy to the family and Fields-McKinly Funeral & Cremation Services...

Alice Estelle (Hillard) Cryderman, age 99, went to her heavenly, eternal home on December 10, 2021. Alice was the only daughter, and the youngest of five siblings, born to Arthur Hamilton and Sarah Jane (Dimock) Hillard, on February 21,...

Dec 9, 2021

Christopher Joseph Hauler Jr, 70 of Wolverine, known to most as Chris, CJ or Butch, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

Born in Detroit on March 17, 1951, he was the son of Christopher J. Sr. and Ruth E. (McCarthy) Hauler.  He grew up in Roseville and was a 1969...

Dec 8, 2021

Roy W. Boyer, M.D., 80 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  He was born on May 25, 1941, in Battle Creek, the son of Hassel and Laura (Dolph) Boyer.

At age 10, Roy dreamt of being a physician and began working to achieve that goal.  His entire career was under the guidance of his...

Dec 7, 2021

Karl William Seidler, 71 of Petoskey, passed away at home, in the loving arms of his wife, surrounded by his children and listening to his favorite music, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Born in Detroit on May 26, 1950, he was the son of Robert and Hilda (Ross) Seidler. He grew up living in several areas of...

Dec 7, 2021

Everett L. “Bud” Fox, 75 of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Detroit on March 20, 1946, he was the son of Lloyd and Florence (Faber) Fox.

Bud worked as tool and die maker in Detroit before moving to Gaylord where he worked for his...

Dec 6, 2021

Baby Silas Kash Schuett, was born an angel on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Silas is survived by his mother, Kaylee Schoolcraft; his father, Brandon Schuett and his brother, Leo.

A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Thursday, December  16, 2021 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service where the family will visit with...

Dec 6, 2021

After a hard fought battle, a brief victory and sudden return of melanoma, Michael David Tarbutton, 67, of Frederic, passed away peacefully, on December 6, 2021 at home, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Trenton, Michigan on November 27, 1954, Mike is the son of Don and Jeanette (Kujala) Tarbutton of Gaylord.  He graduated from Gaylord High...

Dec 6, 2021

Ray Lewis Thatcher, 71 of Vanderbilt Michigan went to be with the Lord on Monday December 6, 2021.  Born in Flint, Michigan on November 4, 1950, he was the son of Russel and Shirley (Sickner) Thatcher.

Ray worked for 30 years at GM Truck & Bus Assembly in Flint Michigan and moved to Gaylord shortly after retiring....

Dec 5, 2021

Barbara Ann Sanderson, 59 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Detroit on January 12, 1962, she was the daughter of Jimmie Sanderson and Janet (Fryer) Sanderson Bershback.  She later moved to and was a longtime Gaylord resident.

After completing special education schooling, Barbara worked...

Dec 4, 2021

Desiree Amber Checks, born July 9, 1978 in Gaylord, MI departed this life to be welcomed into her saviors arms exactly where she would want to be surrounded by her husband, children, and loved ones on December 4, 2021.

Desi was 43 when she passed and fought one of the most courageous and painful battles with multiple...

Dec 4, 2021

Jerry Claude Sweet, 84 of Boyne City, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born in Midland, MI on June 26, 1937, Jerry was the son of Frank and Faye (Wells) Sweet.

In 1956, Jerry graduated from East Jordan High School. He met the love of his life, Patricia who also graduated the...

Dec 4, 2021

Karen M. Fox, 64 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Dec 4, 2021

Karen Marie Fox, 64 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Detroit on March 26, 1957, she was the daughter of Dale J. and Jeannette A. (Anderson) Smith.

A longtime Gaylord resident, Karen worked as an aide in healthcare.  In her spare time she enjoyed writing poetry,...

Dec 3, 2021

John E. Turkington, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  At the present time, his family will remember him privately.