Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Junior E. Barnes, 78 of Vanderbilt, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  At the present time, his family will remember him privately.

Nov 11, 2021

Nine year old Liam Jackson Neubert of Gaylord passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Born on August 7, 2012 in Gaylord, his parents are Kayla Lynn Neubert and Charles Chesher of Gaylord.  He was enrolled in the COPESD Special Education program at Gaylord Community Schools.

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Nov 11, 2021

Harvey Lee Sidell III, 50 of Cheboygan, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Harvey was born on October 10, 1971 to Harvey and Pearl Sidell in Cheboygan.  On October 19, 2001 he married Tina Wheeler.  Between them, they had five children.

Harvey enjoyed hunting, fishing, stock car racing, demolition derbys, and spending time with...

Nov 10, 2021

Louise I. Boger, 94 of Gladwin formerly of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Gladwin at her daughters home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her tribute wall.

Nov 9, 2021

James Allen Durrett, 49 of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Born in Madison Heights, Michigan on September 4, 1972, Jim was the son of Maxom Allen and Nelva June (Walls) Durrett.

When he wasn’t busy working as a truck driver, Jim enjoyed riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, computer...

Nov 8, 2021

Anne C. Leverich, 91 of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her tribute wall.

Nov 4, 2021

Roberta Gay Adolph, 73 of Grayling, passed away at home on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Nov 2, 2021

Richard W. "Rick" Bibb, 63 of Mackinaw City, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages on Rick's tribute wall.

Nov 2, 2021

Patricia Britton, 63 of Gaylord passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Pleases share your memories and personal messages with the family on her tribute wall.

Nov 2, 2021

Cecilia J. May, 103, of Lewiston, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at home with her family by her side. Born in Mt. Clemens on April 17, 1918, she was the daughter of Leo and Elizabeth (Brinker) Ohlert.

Cecilia was involved in the Lewiston community for many years. She was one of the original members and an...

Nov 1, 2021

Teddy D. O'Dell, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on Teddy's tribute wall.

Nov 1, 2021

Dotty June Sines, 78 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

She was born on January 2, 1943 in Bay, Arkansas to James L. and Norma F. (Underwood) Gregson.  After her father’s death when she was young, her mom later remarried and Dotty came to consider her stepfather, Howard “Jody”...

Nov 1, 2021

Fred J. Williams, 66 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on Fred's tribute wall.

Oct 31, 2021

Jon P. Hoyt, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, October 31st at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his tribute wall.

Oct 30, 2021

Nels Leroy Jensen (86), of Elmira, passed away peacefully in Gaylord, Michigan on October 30, 2021. Nels was born in Gaylord to Nels and Martha (Lozen) on July 7, 1935. Nels was the youngest of five children. He was raised with a very strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. He was most happy when spending time in the...

Oct 30, 2021

Leon Philip Schmalzried, 78 of Levering, passed away at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Phil was born on March 10, 1943, along with his twin sister, Joan, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, to Leon and Leah (Carpenter) Schmalzried.

He graduated from Pellston High School in 1961.  There, he fell in...

Oct 29, 2021

Thomas J. “Tommy” May, 47, of Lewiston passed away Friday, October 29 2021, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born in the family home – aka the “Big House” – in Lewiston on February 4, 1974, he was the son of Thomas Charles and Ellen (DeVold) May.

In 1992, Tommy graduated from Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools. He...

Oct 29, 2021

Linda A. Vreeland, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on Linda's tribute wall.

Oct 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Schondel announce his passing at the age of 85. Born March 3, 1936, in Swanton Ohio. Gary died at home on October 28, 2021, in Petoskey Michigan with his wife and soulmate of 40 years by his side.

Gary spent most of his life in Toledo, Ohio...

Oct 28, 2021

Alexander M. Wood, 78 of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.  Arrangements are pending and will follow soon.