Obituaries
Danny Houston Stafford
Apr 7, 2022
Danny Houston Stafford, 79 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, April 7, 2022. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Michelle S. Kaiser
Apr 4, 2022
Michelle S. (Lambros) Kaiser, 52 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at Munson Medical Center from complications of a car accident. She was born in Ypsilanti, MI on June 16, 1969.
Michelle is survived by her four daughters, Kaitlyn (Adam) Palmer, Taylor (Seth Lashuay) Kaiser, Alexa Kaiser and Sydney Kaiser; her mother, Carol (Dennis) Norton; her father, C....
Emma M. Grinnell
Apr 3, 2022
Emma M. Grinnell, 85 of Gaylord and formerly of South Arm, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be updated.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Larry J. LaMotte
Mar 31, 2022
Larry J. LaMotte, 74 of Grayling, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Jane E. Carlu
Mar 30, 2022
Jane E. Carlu, 76 of Harbor Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Bay Bluffs.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Victor Owen Briley
Mar 30, 2022
Victor Owen Briley, 67 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Born in Gaylord, Michigan on October 27, 1954, he was the son of Gordon and Joyce (Webber) Briley. After graduating high school, Victor served honorably in the U.S. Army and then in the Army National Guard for 27 years, retiring with the rank of Captain.
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Dale M. Tolman
Mar 29, 2022
Dale M. Tolman, 86 of Gaylord, went to meet our Lord Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born September 10, 1935 in Marquette Michigan, he is the son of Wesley E. and Ruth M. (Morris) Tolman.
As a boy, Dale moved with his family from the Upper Peninsula to Gaylord, where he attended and graduated from...
James G. Fox
Mar 29, 2022
James G. Fox, 62 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home.
A celebration of life will be updated.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family below on Jim's guestbook.
Janice K. Linehan
Mar 28, 2022
Janice Kay Linehan, 73 of Alanson, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Sarah Lou Higley
Mar 23, 2022
Sarah Lou Higley, 69 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Arrangements for a summer celebration of her life are pending and will follow later.
Nicholas Matthew Mazur
Mar 22, 2022
Nicholas Matthew Mazur, 13 of Gaylord, passed away in Mexico while on spring break vacation with his family on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born July 1, 2008 in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Nick loved anything to do with sports. His two greatest passions were playing baseball and soccer. He enjoyed playing basketball, snow skiing, water sports and boating. You...
Lawrence William Beckett
Mar 21, 2022
Lawrence William "Larry" Beckett, 80 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan.
Larry was born in Detroit, MI on Jan. 21, 1942, to Irene and William Beckett. He graduated from Denby High School in 1960, joined the Air Force and served in Taiwan during the Vietnam War. He was a communication specialist...
Kenneth Howard Brasfield
Mar 21, 2022
Kenneth Howard Brasfield of Harbor Springs, Michigan, went to his heavenly home following a battle with Lewy Body Dementia on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the age of 83, while at home surrounded by loved ones. Kenneth was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on August 11, 1938, to Howard Davis Brasfield and Florence Pauline Brasfield (née Smith). He spent his childhood...
Blanche A. Hankins
Mar 20, 2022
Blanche Arlene Wormell Hankins, 89 of Petoskey, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Born on July 6, 1932 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of George and Blanche (Levitt) Berger.
Blanche worked at Petoskey Steam Laundry and later in medical records at Burns Clinic. She was a member of Epsilon United Methodist Church.
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Glen G. Alsobrooks
Mar 19, 2022
Glen G. Alsobrooks, 74 of Lewiston, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born on May 31, 1947 in Detroit, he was the son of Grady Jr. and Dorothy (Reinke) Alsobrooks.
Glen was retired from Century 21 Real Estate in Lewiston, which he owned with his late wife, Mary. As a community business owner, Glen was active in many civic and...
George J. Westerman
Mar 15, 2022
George J. Westerman, 92 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will take place 1:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Roseville Church of Christ, 17415 Eleven Mile Road, Roseville Michigan, 48066. Visitation will take place beginning at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribtions may be made to...
Leonard F. Mueller
Mar 13, 2022
Leonard Franklin Mueller, 86 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at home.
Born in Tawas City, Michigan, he was the son of Ernest and Alma (Kukuk) Mueller. He grew up in Tawas City where he graduated from high school.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Leonard worked in construction and lived in Grand Rapids. He met his...
Daniel F. Smith
Mar 13, 2022
Daniel Franklin Smith, of Gaylord, died on March 13, 2022. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 11, 1947, to Colleen Strong Smith and Philip Ray Smith, Sr. He was three when his family moved to Clarkston, MI and established their family home. Dan attended Clarkston Public Schools and Ferris State University, but was then drafted and sent to...
Floyd J. Rypkowski
Mar 13, 2022
Floyd Joseph Rypkowski, 83 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13, 2022.
Born in Gaylord on December 9, 1938, he was a lifelong resident, the son of Walter and Sophia (Wieworski) Rypkowski.
On July 3, 1985, Floyd was married to the former Gail Boughner. They always enjoyed getting together with family and friends and, in retirement, they...
Jeffrey Alan Jones
Mar 11, 2022
Jeffrey Alan Jones, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022 in his home.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda. Jeff will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in the hearts of his cherished friends and family.
There will be a private celebration of life held at a later date. As...
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