Obituaries

Julie A. Koprowicz

Julie A. Koprowicz

Dec 16, 2025

Julie A. Koprowicz, 64 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from an unexpected illness, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 16, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral where visitation with the family will begin at 12:00 noon.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  

Cynthia L. Whitman

Cynthia L. Whitman

Apr 22, 2026

Cynthia L. "Cyndi" Whitman passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, with her family by her side. She was 66 years old.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Vroon.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Patrick Whitman of Indian River; her daughter, Amy Whitman of Indian River; her son, David Whitman of Petoskey; and her mother, Virginia Vroom of Lincoln, Michigan....

Linda Lee Felton

Linda Lee Felton

Apr 22, 2026

Linda Lee Felton, 82, of Boyne City, Michigan passed away surrounded by her family on April 22, 2026. Linda was defined by her vibrant spirit, her dedication to the Boyne City community, and her unwavering love for family. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and laughter and lived her life with purpose and a true commitment to others.

Born on...

Thomas M. Allison

Thomas M. Allison

Apr 20, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas M. Allison, 88, a dearly loved and deeply respected husband and father, whose kindness, wisdom, and gentle spirit touched all who knew him.

He lived a long and meaningful life marked by hard work, devotion to his loved ones, and a generous heart. He found great joy in woodworking, creating with his...

Timothy Stuck

Timothy Stuck

Apr 19, 2026

Timothy Lee Stuck, 66, of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 27, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska, and throughout his life, he built not only a career, but a legacy defined by hard work, strong values, and a deep love for those around him.

Timothy spent many...

Fredric Ellsworth Handrich

Fredric Ellsworth Handrich

Apr 19, 2026

Fredric Handrich, 74, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Fairview, Michigan.

The family has chosen to remember him privately. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on the guestbook below.

Joyce K. Sieger

Joyce K. Sieger

Apr 19, 2026

Joyce Karen Sieger, 81, of Gaylord Michigan passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026.Born on November 9, 1944 in Detroit Michigan, Joyce lived her life with a positive and cheerful disposition toward everyone. She was a devoted mother to her only son, Ralph, despite the challenges she faced having a child with special needs.

Joyce lived with her husband, Charles (Chuck)...

Jeffrey David Collick

Jeffrey David Collick

Apr 16, 2026

Jeffrey D. Collick, 59 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti.

Born in Dearborn, Michigan on March 23, 1967, he is the son of Joan (Griggs) and David Collick. Though he was born with disabilities, Jeff embraced a life filled with curiosity and resilience. He was a lifelong learner, spending many meaningful years in...

Ralph L. Galbraith

Ralph L. Galbraith

Apr 16, 2026

Ralph Lee Galbraith, 78 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at The Porches in Gaylord.

Born in Grayling, Michigan on August 25, 1947, he was the son of Harry and Martha (Duhoski) Galbraith. Ralph grew up in Gaylord and was a 1965 graduate of St. Mary's High School.

Following high school, Ralph attended Michigan State University where he received his...

Brittanie A. Hamlin

Brittanie A. Hamlin

Apr 15, 2026

Brittanie A. Hamlin, 36, a devoted mother, faithful wife, skilled Physician Assistant, and beloved member of her community, passed away on April 15, 2026, in Bethesda, Maryland. Born on January 13, 1990, in Painesville, Ohio, Brittanie’s life was a remarkable journey marked by unwavering strength, dedication, and love.

From an early age, Brittanie demonstrated a fierce commitment to her education and...

Todd Alan Shepherd

Todd Alan Shepherd

Apr 14, 2026

Todd Alan Shepherd, 61 of Boyne Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  Memorial arrangements and a complete obituary will follow later.

Pastor Dale Alan Hammond

Pastor Dale Alan Hammond

Apr 14, 2026

Dr. Dale Hammond, long-time pastor of the First Baptist Church of Frederic, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2026. Dale was born on March 9, 1948, in Grand Rapids to Samuel Hammond and Vivian Alyea Hammond. He married the former Judy Harvey on December 20, 1969, in Muskegon.

Dale enjoyed going to garage sales with...

Catherine Ann Hutchison

Catherine Ann Hutchison

Apr 13, 2026

Catherine Ann Hutchison, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Cathy was born on August 14, 1950 to Eldon and Catherine Thompson in Alpena, MI. She grew up in Alpena and after high school, met the love of her life, Dennis "Hutch", while working at Perch's IGA. They married on April...

William Watmough Goldsborough

William Watmough Goldsborough

Apr 13, 2026

William "Bill" Goldsborough, 73, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed from this life to be with his Lord on Monday, April 13, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village following a five-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Bill was born on September 2, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, to C. Fenner and Elizabeth Watmough Goldsborough. He, along with his younger siblings, Brice and Jean, grew...

Joseph C. Wagner

Joseph C. Wagner

Apr 12, 2026

Joseph C. Wagner, 70 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.  In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.

James Bruce Keller

James Bruce Keller

Apr 11, 2026

James B. Keller, 75, of Cross Village walked on to the loving arms of Jesus, his daughter Nichole, and to all who went before him. He was surrounded by his wife of 51 years, Jeri, and his family.

Jim was born April 18, 1950, to William "Joe" and Audrey Standish Keller.

Our Jim's faith in God was deep and abiding....

Marvin Albert "Skip" Roberts, Jr.

Marvin Albert "Skip" Roberts, Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

Marvin (Skip) Roberts, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully in Boyne City, Michigan, on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife Sharon, and two daughters Nikki and April, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and unwavering guidance.

Born in 1952, Skip was the son of Marvin Roberts, Sr. and Marilyn Roberts. From an early age, he carried a...

Nancy Ann Forcier

Nancy Ann Forcier

Apr 10, 2026

Nancy Ann Forcier, 89, of Gaylord, passed away on April 10, 2026, with her beloved family at her side.

Born on June 20, 1936, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Nancy was the daughter of Leo and Mette (Mattie) Donnelly. On December 22, 1956, she married Glenn "Skip" Forcier. Together they began their marriage as students at Michigan State University. Later,...

Bernadine Whitcomb

Bernadine Whitcomb

Apr 8, 2026

On April 8, 2026, Bernadine Whitcomb, age 81, passed away quickly and peacefully at her home in Wolverine.

Bernie was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 28, 1944 and was raised on a small farm near Ravenna, Michigan, along with seven siblings. She attended Ravenna High School (class of 1962) where she met Douglas Whitcomb, whom she married in 1966 and...

Darryl Michael Taskey

Darryl Michael Taskey

Apr 7, 2026

Darryl Michael Taskey, 71 of Gaylord, went to Heaven on the Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at home. He was surrounded by loved ones.

The son of Ben and Marion (Kassuba) Taskey, Darryl was born in Gaylord on April 9, 1954, and graduated from Gaylord High School. His further education included Life.

In 2004, Darryl met the love of his life...