Obituaries
Ronald Benz
Apr 14, 2025
Ronald Benz, 80, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, with his two daughters by his side. Born on January 23, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Emil and Jennie (Milinski) Benz.
On January 28, 1966, he married the love of his life, Mary Jane (Brooks). He was a dedicated professional who spent his career working...
Scott E. Fox
Apr 13, 2025
Scott E. Fox, 57 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at home. Born June 24, 1967, in Gaylord, the son of Ronald and Hazel (Caddick) Fox.
In 1986, Scott graduated from Gaylord High School. Upon graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving for four years. Having a great wealth of respect for the military, he...
Alexandria "Elsie" Matuszak
Apr 11, 2025
Alexandria “Elsie” Matuszak, 86 of Elmira, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, while vacationing with her daughter and some of her grandchildren in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Born in Elmira on December 27, 1938, she was the daughter of Theodore and Agnes (Boris) Wallick.
Elsie graduated from Gaylord St. Mary High School in 1957 and married the love of her life, Richard...
Michael Jerome Barrette
Apr 10, 2025
Michael Jerome Barrette, 63 of Indian River, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.
Born October 27, 1961, in Cheboygan, he is the son of Jerome D. and Barbara J. (Schramm) Barrette. He was a lifelong area resident.
Mike worked in the area at Weyerhauser in Frederic, Burt Lake Marina, and last as the produce...
Kenneth J. Craig
Apr 9, 2025
Kenneth James Craig, 85 of Boyne City and Cross Village passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Munson Memorial Hospital in Charlevoix, MI.
Ken was born on April 14, 1939, in Flint, Michigan to Clinton and Wilma Craig. Before his graduation from Michigan State University, Ken spent two summers working in the state of Alaska.
Ken worked for and retired in...
Karl H. Blancke
Apr 9, 2025
Karl H. Blancke, 77 of Roscommon, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Mission Pointe Nursing.
The family will remember him privately.
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James P. VanLiew
Apr 9, 2025
James P. VanLiew, 55 of Boyne City, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
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Mary A. Karsten
Apr 7, 2025
Mary A. Karsten, 70 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
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Richard P. Evans
Apr 7, 2025
Richard P. Evans, 63 of Petoskey, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
A memorial gathering will take place at a later date.
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Darcy A. Trueworthy
Apr 7, 2025
Darcy Ann Trueworthy, 67 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at home, with her daughter by her side. Born November 29, 1957, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Richard and Jaqueline (Ashford) Trueworthy.
Darcy worked many jobs and had many different lives but once her youngest was born she took on the hardest job of a lifetime, a stay...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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