Obituaries
Barbara Joan Austin
Dec 2, 2024
Barbara Joan Austin (nee Williams), 78, passed away December 2, 2024 at August Haus, Gaylord, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter LaDon Austin. She loved her family and was a giving person, animal lover and friend to all. Barbara is survived by her sister, Carol Greene , and her brother, Richard Williams. She is also survived...
Mary Lou Crowder
Nov 30, 2024
Mary Lou Crowder, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at MediLodge of Gaylord. Her family will remember her privately.
Jacquelyn Rae Capelin
Nov 29, 2024
Jacquelyn R. Capelin, 77, of Boyne City, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Lighthouse Missionary Church in East Jordan.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Donna M. Schaeffer
Nov 29, 2024
Donna M. Schaeffer, 93 of Roscommon, passed away at home at The Brook in Roscommon on Friday, November 29, 2024.
Born in Grayling, she was the daughter of Henry and Bertha (Leline) Scott. Donna grew up in Grayling and was a graduate of Gerrish-Higgins High School.
On November 18, 1950, Donna married Richard C. Schaeffer. They were longtime residents of Roscommon, where...
Cameron L. Laug
Nov 29, 2024
Cameron L. Laug, fondly known as "Cam," was born on March 2, 1961, in Saginaw Michigan, and peacefully passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on November 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
For several years, Cam lived in Escanaba before he and his family moved to Gaylord. A graduate of Gaylord High School in 1979, Cam...
Rachel A. Marcotte
Nov 28, 2024
Rachel A. Marcotte, 80 of Wolverine, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Born on May 16, 1944, in Grayling, she was the daughter of Herman and Bertha (Body) Leese. Rachel grew up in Wolverine where she met her future husband, William H. Marcotte. Rachel and Bill were married in the Naval Training Center Chapel in...
Shannon Mark Dushane
Nov 28, 2024
Shannon Mark Dushane, 58 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, November 28th at home. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Patricia Ann Loviska
Nov 25, 2024
Patricia Ann Loviska (Klein), 77, of Oxford and Grayling, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Grayling, Michigan, surrounded by her daughters.
Pat was born on December 28, 1946, in Pontiac, Michigan to Gervase and Virginia (Brownell) Klein. She graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Pontiac in 1964. Pat married Dennis Loviska in...
David L. Fairfield
Nov 23, 2024
David L. Fairfield, 77, passed away peacefully in Petoskey on November 23, 2024. He was born in Muskegon on October 21, 1947, to Vern and Anna Jean (Marine) Fairfield.
David was a 1966 graduate of Orchard View.
He is survived by his wife, Julie; daughters, Heather (Smokey) Warner, Holly (Dan) Stewart; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Matt) Buza; sisters, Barb (Jim) Elliott; brothers, Mike (Donna)...
Carol Lynn Buxton
Nov 21, 2024
Carol Lynn Buxton Kelley, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at The Porches. Born in Bad Ave, MI., on September 11, 1948, the daughter of Morris and Irma (Raymond) Buxton.
Carol was a master gardener, loved being outside, canoeing, snowshoeing and traveling. She and David traveled in their RV extensively, driving from Alaska to Arizona and everywhere in...
Betty J. Canfield
Nov 20, 2024
Betty J. Canfield, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at home. Her family has chosen to remember her privately.
Robert Ray Olund
Nov 17, 2024
Robert Ray Olund, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, in Lewiston at his hunting cabin.
Born on November 25, 1948, in Bellaire, Bob was the son of Pardie and Elizabeth (Hale) Olund. Bob graduated from Gaylord High School in 1966, where he ran track and played coronet in the band.
Bob served honorably in the United States Navy for...
Joyce Elaine
Nov 15, 2024
Joyce Elaine (née Grochocki), age 91, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Woodland Acres Assisted Living in Gaylord, Michigan.
Forever young at heart, Joyce lived a vibrant and independent life. She was born to Frank and Pauline Grochocki on October 16, 1933, in Hamtramck, Michigan. In June of 1951 she married Ronald Drost and together they raised a beautiful...
Barbara A. Palin
Nov 13, 2024
Barbara Alice (Whitaker) Palin, 88 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Woodland Acres in Gaylord, Michigan, surrounded by her family.
Barbara was born on December 4, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, to Richard and Marion (Fuller) Whitaker. As an only child, Barbara grew up in Mt. Pleasant and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1954. She attended...
Garrett Shane Swift
Nov 13, 2024
Garrett Shane Swift, 54 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Born on December 20, 1969, in Grayling, Garrett is the son of Gerald M. and Carolyn A. (Hamler) Swift.
He recently married his longtime love, Deborah (Petersen) Swift. He loved all his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a loving son, husband, stepfather, brother,...
Thomas J. Bobish
Nov 13, 2024
Thomas Joseph Bobish, 93 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in L’Anse, Michigan, on April 26, 1931, he is the son of Matt and Mary (Mihelich) Bobish.
He worked on a Great Lakes Freighter in 1949 until he joined the United States Army and was in the Korean War. He went to...
Susan R. Grebe
Nov 11, 2024
Susan Kay Grebe, 64 of Harbor Springs, passed away on November 11, 2024, at home, after a long illness.
Susan was born on June 27, 1960, to Clinton and Carmen (Pearson) Hall in Petoskey, Michigan. She was number five of six children, outnumbered with her sister, two to four. She and her siblings grew up in Harbor Springs where she graduated...
Richard Charles Flack
Nov 9, 2024
Richard C. Flack, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.
Born on October 1, 1932, in Detroit, he was the son of Reginald and Lillian (Harlow) Flack. Richard was a graduate of Cooley High School and HFCC Trade School.
He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. After returning home he began a 33-year...
Michael J. Smith
Nov 9, 2024
Michael J. Smith, 59 of Boyne Falls, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at home.
The family will remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Charlotte Isabella McDougall
Nov 8, 2024
Charlotte Isabella McDougall, 101 of Indian River, passed away at home on Friday, November 8, 2024. Graveside services will be held in Saginaw, Michigan.
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