Obituaries
John W. "Jack" Jordan
Jan 15, 2025
John W. "Jack" Jordan, 82, of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 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.
John R. Jacobson, Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
John R. Jacobson, Jr., 78 of Alanson, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at home. Born on August 27, 1946, in Hancock, MI., the son of John R. Sr. and Mary (Smith) Jacobson.
In 1964, John graduated from Hancock High School. He attended Ferris State University, obtained a Bachelor Degree in air conditioning refrigeration and heating and also got his degree...
Robert L. Janisse
Jan 12, 2025
Robert L. Janisse, 84 of Gaylord passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Aspen Ridge with his loving wife Patty by his side.
Bob was born October 28, 1940, in the Detroit area. He was the son of Orville and Mabel Janisse. Throughout his childhood and high school years he excelled in sports. His favorite sport was baseball. He played Little...
William P. Spurling
Jan 10, 2025
William Patrick Spurling Jr. (Bill) of Flint and Lewiston, MI passed away January 10, 2025, in Gaylord, MI at the age of 80.
Bill grew up in Flint and attended St. Michaels Catholic School as a boy and General Motors Institute (GMI) as a young man. He enjoyed meeting, speaking with and serving people. As a boy, you could find him...
Wallace (Wally) A. Sabin
Jan 7, 2025
Wallace (Wally) Sabin 91, of Harbor Springs, passed away January 7th, 2025, at his home.
Wally was born November 3, 1933, in Harbor Springs. He grew up in the area and lived there most of his life, except for his time in California where he served in the U.S. Navy. Wally loved working in the woods, and this was where he...
Kristin E. Horton
Jan 5, 2025
Kristin E. Horton, a beloved music teacher and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully at Villa at the Bay in Petoskey, on January 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 14, 1946, Kristin was a vibrant presence in the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Throughout the years,...
Robert Gordon Drummond
Jan 4, 2025
Robert Gordon Drummond, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on March 19, 1940, he was the son of Gordon Leroy and Marion Gertrude (Look) Drummond. Bob grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1958.
Bob married the love of his life, Sally...
Michael E. Kuras
Jan 1, 2025
Michael E. Kuras, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at home the morning of January 1, 2025. He was born to Edward and Louise (Maslowski) Kuras on January 15, 1955.
Mike was a lifelong resident of Gaylord, Michigan. He graduated from St. Mary Cathedral School in 1973. He married his loving wife, Julie Cryderman on October 3, 1981. Together they raised six...
Daniel L. Finch
Dec 30, 2024
Daniel Lee Finch, 45 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Jerry R. Madsen
Dec 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, uncle, brother and papa. Jerry Richard Madsen passed away from a heart attack on December 29, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Howard & Betty Madsen, his sisters Sherrie Cole, & Shirley Hayes.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 37 years Jackie, son...
Tina M. Hessel
Dec 27, 2024
Tina Marie Hessel (Phillips) of Pellston, MI, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 60. August 12, 1964, Tina was born in Petoskey, daughter to Linda Smyth (Clear) and later adopted by Edward Phillips. She grew up in Pellston and Levering and continued to live in Northern Michigan for her whole life choosing to be surrounded...
Patricia M. Hawkins
Dec 27, 2024
Patricia M. Hawkins, 83 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at Medilodge.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Elizabeth L. Honeysette
Dec 22, 2024
Elizabeth L. Honeysette, 93 of Alanson, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home.
The family will remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Bonnie L. Schreur
Dec 22, 2024
Bonnie L. Schreur, 93 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home.
The summer heat brought Gus and Rhoda (Gault) Olund a beautiful daughter in July 1931. A daughter whose journey would cross 93 wonderful years both starting and ending in Gaylord, MI.
Bonnie was to all who knew her kind, charming, and painfully stubborn. She loved like she played...
Pamela Jean Welsh
Dec 21, 2024
Pamela Jean Welsh, 77 of Johannesburg, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.
Born in Defiance, Ohio, Pam was the daughter of Leighton and Mildred (Keezer) Dull.
Pam and the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Welsh were married in Johannesburg on August 7, 1965, after he returned from serving in the United States Army. They raised their...
Dennis William Standen
Dec 20, 2024
Dennis William Standen, 81 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at home.
Born June 26, 1943, in Rogers City, Dennis was the son of William and Valderine (DuBois) Standen. He grew up in Rogers City, where he married his high school sweetheart, Janet Kasuba, on November 23, 1963.
Dennis served in the U.S. Navy for almost four years. He and...
Sharron Joy England
Dec 20, 2024
Sharron Joy England
Our beautiful, sweet mother passed away peacefully at home, Friday December 20, 2024. Surrounded by family and her beloved cat, Mr. Blue. She was 84 years old.
She was born January 31, 1940 in Detroit to Bert and Ethel Joy Martens.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Scott) Logan; son Donald (Wendy) DeMeulenaere II; brothers, Bruce(Susan) Martens, Richard(Mary) Martens,...
Joseph Peter Laslo Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
Joseph Peter Laslo Jr., 96 of Waters, Michigan passed away at Munson Grayling Hospital on Thursday, December 19, 2024. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Terry E. "Wrong Way" Kolean
Dec 19, 2024
Terry Eldon "Wrong Way" Kolean, 83 of Elmira, passed away at home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Kelsey Nicole Pallas
Dec 18, 2024
Kelsey Nicole Pallas, a beloved daughter, sister, friend, tragically left us on December 18, 2024, at the young age of 28. Born on July 3, 1996, in Gaylord, Kelsey was a bright light whose presence brought joy and warmth to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
A proud graduate of Gaylord High School’s Class of 2013, Kelsey pursued her passion for...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
