Obituaries
Christopher J. Nowak
Jan 24, 2026
Christopher J. Nowak, 66 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Munson Medical Center.
Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:00 AM Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Mary Cathedral, where the family will visit with...
Dale Allen Anderson
Jan 22, 2026
Dale Allen Anderson, 72 of Elmira, passed away at home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 30, 2026 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service where visitation with the family will begin at 12:30 PM.
Carmen L. Vandenbrook
Jan 22, 2026
Carmen Lucille Vandenbrook-Webb, age 56 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on July 8, 1969, to Rodney and Linda Webb (Hendrickson).
She was a lifelong resident of the Gaylord area. Carmen worked in the Gaylord area as a waitress at various restaurants, including Big Buck Brewery, Big Boy, and Willoughby's....
Barbara Swank
Jan 21, 2026
Barbara Jean Swank, 78, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Elmira, Michigan. She was born on November 23, 1947, in Vanderbilt, MI, and spent her formative years surrounded by the natural beauty of her hometown.
Barbara's life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and a relentless spirit. After working for Boyne Mountain from 1964 to 1967, Barbara bravely transitioned...
Shirley A. Larson
Jan 20, 2026
Shirley A. Larson, 94 of Roscommon, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories or personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Danny Daniels
Jan 18, 2026
Danny Daniels, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on May 30, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, Danny lived a full life dedicated to his family and his passions
Danny is survived by his devoted wife, Kristine Daniels, and their two daughters, Dawn (Harry) Colfer and Michelle (Jeff)...
Sue A. Arner
Jan 17, 2026
Sue Ann Arner, 90 of Boyne City, Michigan, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026.Sue was born and raised in Northern Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Juanita Somerville. She attended Boyne City High School and married her high school sweetheart, Donald Arner, in 1950. Sue and Don started their 49 years together in...
Paul D. Ramage
Jan 16, 2026
Paul D. Ramage, 85 of Alanson, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Sherlyn O. Hogenson
Jan 16, 2026
Sherlyn O. Hogenson, 82 of Petoskey, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Mallard Cove Assisted Living.
A memorial gathering will take place in the summer.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Jerry R. Gill
Jan 11, 2026
Jerry Ray Gill Sr., age 68, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in his home in Indian River, Michigan, surrounded by family. Born on June 16, 1957, Jerry lived a life defined by kindness, love, and a genuine selflessness that touched everyone who knew him.
Jerry was the kind of man who made people feel welcome simply by being himself....
Carol Czinki
Jan 11, 2026
Carol Ann Czinki, 87 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, January, 11, 2026. Carol was raised in Detroit, MI -- Graduated from Cody High School While working at Kinney's Shoes, Carol met the love of her life, Ron. They began dating and were later married on May 31, 1958. Later, while building their cottage on Huffman Lake near Gaylord, Ron...
Luz Del Alba Sklark
Jan 11, 2026
Luz del Alba Sklark passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 11, 2026.
She was born in Veracruz, Mexico, a city 250 miles east of Mexico City, to her parents, Santiago and Joaquina. She had one brother, Jimmy. All have preceded her in death.
Luz's life was defined by hard work, devotion, and deep involvement in her community.
In...
James W. Patton
Jan 11, 2026
James W. Patton, 69 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Sunday, January 11. 2026. Memorial services will be held later in Colorado.
Kenneth M. Young
Jan 10, 2026
Kenneth Marion Young, 68 of Pellston, MI passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 23, 1957 to Keith and Peggy (Hopkins) Young of Harbor Springs. He attended Harbor Springs Schools, graduating in 1976. He enlisted in the Army straight out of high school and was stationed in Germany before being Honorably Discharged...
Josephine Moore
Jan 10, 2026
Josephine Marie Moore, born on January 31, 1941, in Brown City, MI, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Gaylord, MI, at the age of 84 due to natural causes. Growing up in Imlay City, Josephine, fondly known as Grandma Jo, was known as the "Queen of the Roller Rink" during her teenage years. She had a vibrant spirit that...
Anthony Joseph Dreffs
Jan 9, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Dreffs, age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 9, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1930, the son of Frank and Hedwig (Silvinski) Dreffs, and was a lifelong resident of Otsego County.
Tony spent his early years helping on the family farm and attending the Big Lake one-room schoolhouse. With deep farming...
Leona M. Baker
Jan 7, 2026
Leona Mae Baker, 93 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. The family has chosen to remember her privately. Please leave your personal memories and messages for the family on the guestbook below.
Sandra J. Bohn
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Joann Bohn, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2026.
Sandy was born April 2, 1967, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Keith and Janet Lowery and spent her early childhood in Lake George, Indiana. After the loss of her mother at a young age, she moved to Charlotte, Michigan, where she was raised by her father...
Walt "Stubbs" Moore
Jan 7, 2026
Walter Vernon "Stubbs" Moore, 50 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He is remembered as a devoted father, Cammy’s soulmate, loved son, and a loyal friend, who faced life's challenges with remarkable resilience and an unwavering spirit.
Walt was born on October 24, 1975, in Trenton, Michigan. A graduate of Calvary Baptist in 1993, Walt was deeply...
David J. Gapinski, Jr.
Jan 6, 2026
David J. Gapinski, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, veteran, and lifelong worker, David lived a life defined by service, hard work, generosity, and quiet humor.
Born and raised in Gaylord Michigan, David graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1954 and proudly served his...
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