Obituaries
Leonard A. Adams Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Leonard A. Adams Jr., 73 of Grayling, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Christine E. Fosdick
Jan 19, 2025
Christine Elisabeth Fosdick, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at home. Born in Linkoping, Sweden on January 23, 1948, the daughter of Torsten Nils and Anna-Lisa (Tornbom) Tengsater.
She was married to the loved of her life, Bill, for 32 ½ years. For many years, she worked in healthcare as a caregiver and also a beautician. She was...
Frank A. Ledwick
Jan 18, 2025
Frank Allen Ledwick, 72 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Frank was born May 26, 1952, to Thomas and Blanche (Lorentz) Ledwick. He was a lifelong resident of Gaylord, graduating from Gaylord High School in 1970. He played defensive lineman for the Blue Devils football team in his junior and senior years.
He was...
Paul A. Bunker
Jan 18, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Paul Alan Bunker announce his passing. Beloved son, brother, father, papa, and friend sure to be missed by all.
Paul was born December 18, 1968, to Richard Bunker and Trudy Stevens. He had 2 brothers; Michael (Suzie) and Darin, and a sister; Tracy (Connie). He had 4 daughters; Samantha (Wesley), Catrise (Jared),...
William J. Towne, Sr.
Jan 18, 2025
William Towne Sr., 75 of East Jordan, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at McLaren Northern Michigan.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Eagles Hall in Boyne City.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Edward K. Pregitzer
Jan 18, 2025
Edward Pregitzer spent 35 years as a Marketing teacher extraordinaire for Great Oaks working at Great Oaks campuses and Milford High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ed’s work went beyond the classroom—he taught real life skills as well as serving as a mentor to students pursuing various marketing fields. Many of his student found success and scholarships through competitive events at...
Stacy Ann Wright
Jan 18, 2025
Stacy Ann Wright, beloved mother, dedicated teacher, and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 56 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by her family in Gaylord, who will forever cherish the memories of the love, warmth, and joy she brought into their...
Evelyn E. Spencley
Jan 16, 2025
Evelyn Estelle (Wiseman) Spencley passed on January 16, 2025, of Brutus, formally from Grand Blanc. She was the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Kessler) Wisman of Chelsea, Massachusetts, born on July 31, 1937.
On February 1, 1964, she married Charles D. Spencley and made their home in Grand Blanc till he retired on or around 1985, then made Brutus their full...
Susan C. Greenshields
Jan 15, 2025
Susan Christine (Tapio) Greenshields, 78 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at August Haus Gaylord.
Born August 10, 1946, in Grayling, Michigan, as the daughter to Irma and Henry Tapio, longtime residents of Gaylord, Michigan. Susan spent her years growing up on a strawberry farm surrounding Perch Lake in Gaylord, Michigan. She graduated from Gaylord High School...
John W. "Jack" Jordan
Jan 15, 2025
John W. "Jack" Jordan, 82, of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
John R. Jacobson, Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
John R. Jacobson, Jr., 78 of Alanson, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at home. Born on August 27, 1946, in Hancock, MI., the son of John R. Sr. and Mary (Smith) Jacobson.
In 1964, John graduated from Hancock High School. He attended Ferris State University, obtained a Bachelor Degree in air conditioning refrigeration and heating and also got his degree...
Robert L. Janisse
Jan 12, 2025
Robert L. Janisse, 84 of Gaylord passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Aspen Ridge with his loving wife Patty by his side.
Bob was born October 28, 1940, in the Detroit area. He was the son of Orville and Mabel Janisse. Throughout his childhood and high school years he excelled in sports. His favorite sport was baseball. He played Little...
William P. Spurling
Jan 10, 2025
William Patrick Spurling Jr. (Bill) of Flint and Lewiston, MI passed away January 10, 2025, in Gaylord, MI at the age of 80.
Bill grew up in Flint and attended St. Michaels Catholic School as a boy and General Motors Institute (GMI) as a young man. He enjoyed meeting, speaking with and serving people. As a boy, you could find him...
Wallace (Wally) A. Sabin
Jan 7, 2025
Wallace (Wally) Sabin 91, of Harbor Springs, passed away January 7th, 2025, at his home.
Wally was born November 3, 1933, in Harbor Springs. He grew up in the area and lived there most of his life, except for his time in California where he served in the U.S. Navy. Wally loved working in the woods, and this was where he...
Kristin E. Horton
Jan 5, 2025
Kristin E. Horton, a beloved music teacher and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully at Villa at the Bay in Petoskey, on January 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 14, 1946, Kristin was a vibrant presence in the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Throughout the years,...
Robert Gordon Drummond
Jan 4, 2025
Robert Gordon Drummond, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on March 19, 1940, he was the son of Gordon Leroy and Marion Gertrude (Look) Drummond. Bob grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1958.
Bob married the love of his life, Sally...
Michael E. Kuras
Jan 1, 2025
Michael E. Kuras, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at home the morning of January 1, 2025. He was born to Edward and Louise (Maslowski) Kuras on January 15, 1955.
Mike was a lifelong resident of Gaylord, Michigan. He graduated from St. Mary Cathedral School in 1973. He married his loving wife, Julie Cryderman on October 3, 1981. Together they raised six...
Daniel L. Finch
Dec 30, 2024
Daniel Lee Finch, 45 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Jerry R. Madsen
Dec 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, uncle, brother and papa. Jerry Richard Madsen passed away from a heart attack on December 29, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Howard & Betty Madsen, his sisters Sherrie Cole, & Shirley Hayes.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 37 years Jackie, son...
Tina M. Hessel
Dec 27, 2024
Tina Marie Hessel (Phillips) of Pellston, MI, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 60. August 12, 1964, Tina was born in Petoskey, daughter to Linda Smyth (Clear) and later adopted by Edward Phillips. She grew up in Pellston and Levering and continued to live in Northern Michigan for her whole life choosing to be surrounded...
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