Obituaries
Julia Marie Prusakiewicz
Apr 7, 2025
Julia Marie (Switalski) Prusakiewicz, a beloved matriarch and devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at the tender age of 103, surrounded by family at August Haus Assisted Living in Gaylord. Born on April 16, 1921, in Gaylord, she carved a remarkable life that spanned over a century, filled with love, laughter, and a deep...
Eleanor J. Francis
Apr 3, 2025
Eleanor Joan Francis, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.
Born in Vanderbilt on March 24, 1938, she was the daughter of Carl and Julia (Strzynski) Cherwinski. Eleanor was a lifelong area resident.
A longtime State of Michigan employee, Eleanor worked in food service at the former Alpine Center in Gaylord before its closing. Later...
Michael A. Stephenson
Apr 1, 2025
Michael A. Stephenson, 73 of Johannesburg, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his mothers home in Brutus.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories with personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Dennis James Fifield
Apr 1, 2025
Dennis James Fifield, 74 of Newberry passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. His family will remember him privately.
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Christopher Steven Kelley
Mar 29, 2025
Christopher S. Kelley, 57 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Services will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Ruth Ann Major
Mar 27, 2025
Ruth Ann Major, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Born in Detroit on July 4, 1943, she was the daughter of Walter and Marge (Wherlen) Shook, Ruth grew up in Roseville.
She moved to Gaylord in 1970 and later to Rogers City for a few years before settling back in Gaylord. She worked at Glen’s...
Ronald Wayne Browe
Mar 26, 2025
Ronald Wayne Browe of Munising, MI, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep March 26, 2025, in Charlevoix, MI. Ron was born to Wilfred and Florence Browe September 21, 1942, in Charlevoix, Michigan.
One of 6 children he was the “tallest” of the bunch and always held that over their heads …literally, he said. The family moved to Detroit, MI...
Diane Marie Mundt
Mar 21, 2025
Diane Marie Mundt, 80 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Born on June 29, 1944, in Detroit, Diane was the daughter of Harry and Jean (Miller) Westmore. Diane grew up in Oak Park and attended parochial school until the eighth grade. She enjoyed a very close and loving relationship with her grandparents, with whom she had...
Nancy L. Sewell
Mar 20, 2025
Nancy L. Sewell, 91 of Boyne City, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at The Brook.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Barbara J. Bowes
Mar 20, 2025
Barbara J. Bowes, 79 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Aspen Ridge.
Services will take place in Freeland, MI at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Donna A. Kurburski
Mar 19, 2025
Donna A. Kurburski, 73 of Gaylord and formerly of Pellston, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Medilodge.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Ann C. Nolf
Mar 18, 2025
Ann C. Nolf, 74 of Alanson, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at home. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
Robert Michael Supernault
Mar 17, 2025
Michael was born January 17, 1945, and was adopted at 11 months old by Gyp and Jean Supernault of Lapeer, MI. Michael later attended Central Michigan University where he met the love of his life, Peggy Murphy.
Michael was passionate about all things science – and he was just as knowledgeable. A brief conversation with him would turn into an explanation...
Kay Starlene Kabelman
Mar 17, 2025
Kay Starlene Kabelman, 59 of Carp Lake, passed away Monday, March 17th 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.
John C. Morgan
Mar 16, 2025
John C. Morgan, 57 of Lewiston, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
A celebration of life gathering will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Corinne Marie Ouellette
Mar 16, 2025
Corinne Marie McDermott Ouellette was born May 17, 1937, and lived 87 years, 10 months, and 27 days until her passing on March 16, 2025, two months shy of her 88th birthday. She was born to James Robert McDermott and Marie V. Groleau at Mercy Hospital, in Muskegon, MI. A half-sister, Gloria, and two brothers preceded her in birth with...
Elizabeth Ann Gray
Mar 14, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Gray, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Born on April 20, 1949 in Toledo, she spent much of her youth in Mio, raised by her parents, Pietro “Pete” and Rose Montani. She graduated from Mio High School in 1967.
In her high school days, she met her future husband, Jonathan...
Richard Dale Burd Jr.
Mar 12, 2025
Richard Dale “Rick” Burd Jr., 67 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his daughter’s Gaylord home, where he was checking on his grand dogs.
Born December 12, 1957, in Gaylord, Rick was the son of Richard Dale Burd Sr. and Carolyn (Sims) Burd. A lifelong Gaylord resident, Rick graduated from Gaylord High School in 1976.
He worked...
Donald Parker Fuson
Mar 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Parker Fuson who passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2025, in Petoskey, Michigan.
Don was born on December 6th, 1955, in Akron, Ohio. His family moved to Gaylord, Michigan, where he graduated from high school in 1974. He spent his life and career in Michigan, dedicated to his profession...
Dennis Stephen Monarch
Mar 8, 2025
Dennis Stephen Monarch, 74 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at The Porches in Gaylord.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Anne (Sulek) and his brother David Monarch. Dennis left behind wife Carolyn and her two daughters Tami and Kim Kolaz and granddaughter Jordan. He is survived by children Amy and Matthew (Danielle) Monarch and...
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