Obituaries

Debra Ann Loshaw

Debra Ann Loshaw

Aug 2, 2026

Debra A. Loshaw from Vanderbilt, Michigan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 2, 2026. She was born August 1, 1957 to the late Eugene and Louisa Mae Sides. Debbie graduated in 1975 from Gaylord High School. Debbie met the love of her life, John Loshaw and they married on September 16, 1978. 

Debbie's family was her pride and joy. She...

Michael Thomas Detcher

Michael Thomas Detcher

Aug 1, 2026

Michael Thomas Detcher, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  Currently no services are planned, interment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.

Victor L. Knowlton DDS

Victor L. Knowlton DDS

Aug 1, 2026

Victor L. Knowlton, DDS, 85 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at home.  

There are currently no scheduled services to announce.

Blakeiley Ann-Marie Stinson

Blakeiley Ann-Marie Stinson

Jul 30, 2026

Blakiley Ann-Marie Stinson, One day old daughter of Kilea Butts and Adrien Stinson, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor.  

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service where visitation with her family will begin at 1:00 PM.

Janet Y. Bershback

Janet Y. Bershback

Jul 26, 2026

Janet Y. Bershback, 94 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 26, 2026.Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 18, 1931, Jan was the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Roll) Fryer. She grew up in Detroit where she graduated from Southeastern High School in 1949.Jan was first married to Jimmie Lee Sanderson. They had four children together before they...

Dawn Hope Ferguson

Dawn Hope Ferguson

Jul 25, 2026

Dawn Ferguson our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2026.

Dawn was born December 23, 1944. During her 81 years of life Dawn loved deeply, cherished family, and grew in Christ each day. Not a saint, but one who learned from some of life's hard lessons. She loved to laugh and enjoyed...

Guy Wayne Tucker

Guy Wayne Tucker

Jul 23, 2026

Guy Tucker, 77 of Lewiston passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Well known for his awesome beard, sweet suspenders, and stunning blue eyes, Guy is also known for his patriotism, love of nature, and generosity in the community he has called home for the last 46 years.

After graduating from Grand Blanc HS, he enlisted in the Army and served...

Alice C. "Chris" Price

Alice C. "Chris" Price

Jul 23, 2026

Alice C. "Chris" Price, 74 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at home.  Her family has chosen to remember her privately.

Carol Sue Stammer

Carol Sue Stammer

Jul 17, 2026

Carol Stammer was born on July 30, 1944, in Farmville, Virginia the daughter of Edward and Helen Welker. Her Heavenly Father called her home on July 17, 2026, due to unexpected medical issues.She is survived by her husband, Ronald (Rocky); her sisters, Janice (Karl) Osolinski, and Laurie (Terry) Parkin; nieces, Rachel, and Kelly; a great niece, Alyssa; and nephew, Jared....

Frances B. Heckman

Frances B. Heckman

Jul 14, 2026

Frances B. Heckman, 76 of Harbor Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at home. The family will remember her privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Leo Francis Sensabaugh

Leo Francis Sensabaugh

Jul 11, 2026

Leo Francis Sensabaugh, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2026, at home enjoying his gardens. Born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 23, 1944, to Ithiel and Martha Sensabaugh, Leo graduated High School from Saginaw Arthur Hill in 1962, and then served his country from 1964 to 1967, in the U. S. Army 1st Cavalry Division in country in...

Susan L. Hamlett

Susan L. Hamlett

Jul 10, 2026

On July 10, 2026, our world was crushed with the loss of Susan Hamlett, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a cousin and a wonderful friend.

Sue was born July 18, 1959, and grew up in Farmington Hills. Sue married her high school sweetheart and soulmate Randy in 1981. Together they shared a life of love, fun, adventure and...

Susan Reed

Susan Reed

Jul 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Susan Reed May 30, 1946 - July 9, 2026 Susan Reed, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026, exactly as she wished, surrounded by the love of her family and with her beloved dog close by. She will be remembered for her unwavering strength, and the deep love she had for those closest...

Terri K. Maass

Terri K. Maass

Jul 8, 2026

Terri Kay Maass, born on July 15, 1957, in Petoskey, MI, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Terri's true joy came from her family, especially her daughters Melissa Ulrich, Skyler Hofbauer, and Colleen Maass, and her beloved grandkids Isannah and Ethan. She had a special place in her heart for her significant other, David Harper....

Ellen M. Walls

Ellen M. Walls

Jul 6, 2026

Ellen M. Walls, 72 of Indian River, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at home.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Ralph T. Godmar

Ralph T. Godmar

Jul 4, 2026

Ralph Thomas Godmar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 62 in his cherished home state of Michigan. Born on April 6, 1964, in Farmington Hills, Ralph lived a life rich in love, dedication, and unwavering strength.A proud Navy veteran, Ralph served from September 17, 1984, to...

Bonnie K. Schumaker

Bonnie K. Schumaker

Jul 4, 2026

Bonnie Schumaker, 61, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Gaylord, MI. She was from Cedar Springs and California.

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

Pamela Beasinger

Pamela Beasinger

Jul 4, 2026

Pamela Mary Beasinger, 81, of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday July 4, 2026, at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord.

Born October 9, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Gregory and Marguerite (Chandler) McDonough. She grew up in Royal Oak, MI and graduated from Shrine of the Little Flower High School.Pam married the love of her life, Wallace G. Beasinger...

Mollie A. Peterson

Mollie A. Peterson

Jul 4, 2026

Mollie Ann Peterson, 73, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home after a battle with cancer, on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Mollie was born in Bay City in 1952 to Charles and Elizabeth Shook, the second child of six. She attended Bay City All Saints Central and graduated in 1970.

Mollie moved to Gaylord with her husband, John, in 1974...

Mark M. Smith

Mark M. Smith

Jul 2, 2026

Mark Maurice Smith, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026.The family will remember him privately.Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.