Obituaries
Norman Robert Clements
Jan 2, 2026
Norman Robert Clements, 92 of East Jordan, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. A complete obituary will follow soon.
Gary Kenneth Cottrell
Jan 2, 2026
Gary Kenneth Cottrell, 78 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at McReynolds Hall.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 9, 2026, at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service, where the family will visit with friends beginning at 10:30AM.
A complete obituary will follow soon.
Carol L. Dezur
Dec 30, 2025
Carol L. Dezur, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Munson Medical Center.
A full obituary will be updated.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Jerry M. Wachter
Dec 26, 2025
Jerry M. Wachter, age 76, most recently of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on December 26, 2025 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been a cancer survivor since 1977 when he defeated Hodgkins lymphoma.
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jerry attended Ottawa Hills High School and later graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in...
Michael H. Adams
Dec 26, 2025
Michael Harvey Adams, 76, of Johannesburg, MI (formerly Alpena, MI) passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Mike was born in Hillsdale, MI, the son of Erma (Price) and Elwood Adams and beloved younger brother to Marion, Rosalie, Linda and Barbara. He graduated from North Adams High School and attended Eastern Michigan University, where he...
Kevin Whitman
Dec 25, 2025
Kevin Clinton Whitman, lovingly known as KC or Casey, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home in Indian River, Michigan.
Kevin was the ninth child of DeWitt Clinton "Bud" Whitman and Grace Fitzpatrick Whitman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers DeWitt Clinton, Mark Robert, and Christopher Fitz Whitman; his sisters Grace Dagwell and Laurel...
Mary J. Richards
Dec 24, 2025
Mary Jane Richards, 63 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Jason L. Grabowski
Dec 24, 2025
Jason Lee Grabowski, born on June 22, 1977, in Cheboygan Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Petoskey Michigan. He was the beloved son of John & Pamela Fairchild. His warmth and kindness left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
A proud graduate of Inland Lakes high school in 1997, Jason pursued a career as a handyman,...
Garry Wesley Spencer
Dec 23, 2025
Garry Wesley Spencer, 92 of Grayling, formerly of Houghton Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Crawford Continuing Care in Grayling. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Clyde E. McMichael
Dec 22, 2025
Clyde E. McMichael, 82 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Randall K. Wilhelm
Dec 18, 2025
Randy Wilhelm, of Cheboygan and formerly of Saginaw, passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born August 5, 1943. He was a cherished husband of 59 years, a devoted father, and a loyal friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born and raised in Saginaw, Randy graduated from Arthur Hill...
George M. Fletcher
Dec 18, 2025
George M. Fletcher, 99 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
James R. Payne, Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
James ‘Jim’ Robert Payne Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mayree Payne, his brother Robert ‘Rusty’ (Libby) Payne, his children James Jr. (Mary) Payne, Gary (Corrina) Payne, and Victoria (Scott) Courterier. He also has 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many...
Gail Ellen Blair
Dec 18, 2025
Gail Ellen Blair, 62 of Atlanta, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.
Born in Toledo, Ohio on January 28, 1962, she was the daughter of Clifford and Alice (Payne) Bowser.
After graduating from high school, Gail was one of just a few women who, at that time, entered the carpenter apprentice program through the Toledo Carpenters’ Union....
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. Memorial arrangements are pending and will follow soon.
Jill A. Jenkins
Dec 14, 2025
Jill A. (Fitzek) Jenkins, 59, of Gaylord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, surrounded by those who loved her most.
Jill was born on November 26, 1966, in Gaylord Michigan, the second youngest of four children born to Judith (Judy) and Leroy (Roy) Fitzek. From the very beginning, she...
Diane S. Livingston
Dec 14, 2025
Diane S. Livingston, 74 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Donna L. Seamon
Dec 12, 2025
Donna L. Seamon, 86, of Harbor Springs went to be with her Lord on December 12, 2025. She is survived by her husband Richard with whom she lived and loved for 68 years.
She is survived by her 4 children, Peggy Seamon of Harbor Springs, Kenneth (Takemi) Seamon of Hawaii, Daniel (Vonda) Seamon of Harbor Springs, Julie (Joe) Kuchnicki of Brutus....
Ann Elizabeth Kureth
Dec 9, 2025
On February 7, 1939, Ann Kureth was born in Oakland County, Michigan. She went on to live an exuberant life for more than 86 years. She lived every color of the rainbow, with verve, determination and love. Red is for her heart. Her heart loved so big and so strong for her adored husband of 60 years, Terrence Kureth. She...
Kathleen I. Hagen
Dec 6, 2025
After a sudden illness and hospitalization, Kathleen Ilona Hagen passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at her home in the loving care of her husband Robin.
Kathy was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on September 20, 1943, to William "Red" Thomas and Goldie Papp Thomas. She spent her childhood loving butterflies—a lifelong affection—in Detroit. Her teenage years were joyful and glorious...
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