Obituaries

Donald L. Leonard

Donald L. Leonard

Jul 20, 2022

Donald Leon Leonard, 87 of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

He was born July 18th 1935 in Scottville Michigan. His parents were Harry Leonard and Helen Pratt.

He was married to Kathleen Louise Leonard at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Muskegon Michigan in 1958. 

He entered the Army in...

Russell Harold Havlatka

Russell Harold Havlatka

Jul 18, 2022

Russell Harold Havlatka, 92 of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at home.

Born on October 13, 1929 in Detroit, he was the son of Harold Peter and Helen Emily (Feierabend) Havlatka.

On February 5, 1955 Russell was married in Hazel Park to Phyllis Collins.  After retiring from a long career in the telephone industry, they moved to...

Robert Charles Middleton

Robert Charles Middleton

Jul 17, 2022

Robert Charles Middleton, 81 of Johannesburg, passed away at home on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 12, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lewiston.

Robert A. Gregory

Robert A. Gregory

Jul 16, 2022

 

Robert A. Gregory, 84 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Born in Detroit on June 17, 1938, he was the son of Robert and Dolores (Hupbert) Gregory.

On October 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Chernowsky. Together they created a wonderful life together, raising three amazing children...

Vilma D. Ward

Vilma D. Ward

Jul 14, 2022

Vilma D. Ward, 88 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Munson Medical Center.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Kenneth K. Stema

Kenneth K. Stema

Jul 13, 2022

Kenneth J. Stema, 73 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.

William R. Brooks

William R. Brooks

Jul 12, 2022

 

William Richard Brooks of Johannesburg MI and previous resident of Beverly Hills MI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 12, 2022 at age 93.

 

He joins Jane Carol (Smith), his wife of 62 years who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Doris Salley; children, Bill Jr (Clara), Marcia (Tom), Betsy (Glen), Nancy...

Alma L. Harrison

Alma L. Harrison

Jul 9, 2022

Alma Lucille Harrison, 94, entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2022. 

Beloved wife of the late Dale O, Harrison.  Loving mother of Sheryl Lamarand of Gaylord, Carolyn Monarch (Dennis) of Gaylord, and Ralph Harrison (Sharon) of Dearborn.  Dearest grandmother of Tami Kolaz, Kimberly (Rob) Rose. Christine (Chris) Slesak, Robert (Lori) Harrison, Lynne (Steve) Ley and Ron (Carrie) Lamarand. ...

Karen A. Passino

Karen A. Passino

Jul 8, 2022

Karen A. Passino, 62 of Indian River, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Memorial service details are incomplete at this time.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.

Jacklin Marie Hawkins

Jacklin Marie Hawkins

Jul 4, 2022

Jacklin (Jackie) Marie LeVasseur Hawkins, age 85, grew up in Ferndale, MI, the youngest of 8 children.  She married on July 4, 1953 to Thomas Gerald Hawkins (Jerry). 

She is survived by her spouse Jerry and her 3 children, Steve (Dee), Mike (Karen), and Lynne and her sister Loretta LeVasseur Ortballs. She has 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

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Carol Marie Arnold

Carol Marie Arnold

Jul 4, 2022

Carol Marie Arnold, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Gaylord.

Born on May 2, 1951, in Sparr, she was the daughter of Harold and Helen (Boughner) Kidder.  Carol was a graduate of Johannesburg High School.

Carol and her family lived in Florida for a few years before moving back to Michigan.  They...

Jessie Christine Rogers

Jessie Christine Rogers

Jul 3, 2022

Jessie Christine Rogers, 89 of Gaylord, passed away at home at The Brook in Gaylord on Sunday, July 3, 2022.  A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, July 8, 2022 at Fairview Cemetery in Gaylord.

 

Carol Sue Reynolds

Carol Sue Reynolds

Jul 2, 2022

Carol Sue Reynolds, 72 of Gaylord, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, after a long battle with cancer; she was a fighter to the end.

Born on October 3, 1949, in Morenci, Michigan, she grew up in Adrian and graduated from Madison High School in 1967.

On December 16, 1967, Carol and...

Alan D. Kreger

Alan D. Kreger

Jun 30, 2022

Alan D. Kreger, 64 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at home.

The family will remember him privately.

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Kenneth L. Rogers

Kenneth L. Rogers

Jun 28, 2022

Kenneth L. Rogers, 91 of Gaylord, passed away at home at The Brook in Gaylord on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, July 1, 2022 at Fairview Cemetery in Gaylord.

Colleen K. Karash

Colleen K. Karash

Jun 28, 2022

Colleen Kay Karash, 78 of Afton, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Villa at the Bay in Petoskey. Born in Mt. Clemens on April 4, 1944, she was the daughter of Ralph and Ardath (Ramus) Raynusch.

On March 21, 1969, Colleen married the love of her life, Frank E. Karash Jr. Together they raised two children and...

Brian D. Boleyn

Brian D. Boleyn

Jun 25, 2022

Brian D. Boleyn, 51 of Vanderbilt, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Donovan D. Royal

Donovan D. Royal

Jun 23, 2022

Donovan Royal, 69 of Harbor Springs, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. 

His family will remember him privately.

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Krean Elizabeth Gottschalk

Krean Elizabeth Gottschalk

Jun 23, 2022

Krean E. Gottschalk, 39 of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at home.

Krean was born with raven black hair and big brown eyes ready to see the world. She was the beloved daughter of James and Sandra and grew up with her siblings Nolan, Armena and Cody. Not only was she a daughter and sister, she was Aunt...

Paul E. Lagrou

Paul E. Lagrou

Jun 23, 2022

Paul E. Lagrou, 87 of Frederic, passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2022.  

Born June 15, 1935 in Detroit, he was the son of John and Helen (O'Brien) Lagrou.

Paul is survived by his wife, Carlene; their children, Susan (Timothy) Lukas of Grosse Pointe Park, Paul (Therese) Lagrou of Marquette and David Lagrou of Redford; grandchildren, Elizabeth and...