Obituaries
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...
John Delrick King
Mar 7, 2025
John Delrick (Rick) King passed away on March 7, 2025. Everyone knew him as Rick. He was the third son of Calvin and Gloria King of Cheboygan.
Rick was born on December 28, 1948, in Cheboygan and graduated from Cheboygan High School on June 8, 1967.
He worked at the Kroger Food store before enlisting with the Marines in 1968. He served...
Noreen May Mehlhose
Mar 6, 2025
Noreen May Mehlhose, 81 of Millersburg, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at My Michigan Health in Midland. Her family will remember her privately.
Robert L. Bodnar
Mar 5, 2025
Robert L. Bodnar, 79 of Mason, formerly of Gladwin and Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Mark Jeffrey Piasecki
Mar 4, 2025
Mark Jeffrey Piasecki, 46 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor after a lengthy illness. He was born in Gaylord and was lifelong resident.
He is survived by his children, Ethan Piasecki, Hunter Piasecki, and Abigail Boyden; and his mother, Janice Piasecki.
In keeping with his wishes, Mark's family will remember him at a...
Victoria "Vicki" L. Sharrow
Mar 3, 2025
Victoria “Vicki” L. Sharrow, 80 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 3, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.
Vicki was born in Las Animas, Colorado on August 22, 1944; the daughter of Joseph and Connie (Aragon) Baker. Vicki worked as a restaurant manager at La Señorita’s in Gaylord for many years and was well-known and loved...
Thomas K. Bauman
Mar 3, 2025
Thomas K. Bauman, 66 of Boyne City, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Judy A. Curtis
Mar 3, 2025
Judy A. Curtis, 75 of Frederic, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at home.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be private.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Carole J. Mottinger
Mar 2, 2025
Carole J. Mottinger was born on April 13, 1945, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Leon Johnson and Juanita Plunkett. Carole was a devout Christian and went home to her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2025.
Carole deeply loved her family, friends, and pets, especially Miss Muffin, with whom she spent 18 years. Miss Muffin was just recently reunited with her....
Sharon S. Dolph
Mar 1, 2025
Sharon S. Dolph, 87 of Lansing and formerly of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at McLaren Greater Lansing.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Leo Houlmont
Mar 1, 2025
Leo Houlmont, 92 of Harbor Springs, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Perry Farm Village.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.