Obituaries
Kristy Maria Francis
May 6, 2022
Due to the tornado that went through Gaylord, the funeral home and many other places do not have power. The service has been moved to Vienna Township Hall. The start time has changed too. Please see information below.
Kristy Maria Francis, 41 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Gaylord.
Born on November 30, 1980, in Trenton,...
Dudley W. Jordan Jr.
May 4, 2022
Dudley W. Jordan Jr., 68 of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 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.
Samantha Ronelle Jones
May 3, 2022
Samantha Ronelle Jones, 32 of Colorado Springs Co. formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at The University of Colorado Hospital after her fight with cancer. Born July 14, 1989 in Gaylord, Michigan, she was the daughter of Michael Dudley and Cindi (James) Lambdin of Vanderbilt.
On August 8, 2015, Samantha married the love of her life Michael...
Barbara R. Dronen
May 2, 2022
Barbara Rachel (Russell) Dronen, 79, Passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 2, 2022, in Boyne City, MI. With her loving family by her side.Barb was born on November 23, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Leslie & Lillian (Giles) Russell, the sixth of seven children. She was raised by the shores of Lake Minnetonka and loved to ice...
Mary E. Miller
May 1, 2022
Mary E. Miller, 65 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, with her husband at her side at The Brook in Grayling. Born in Ypsilanti on December 11, 1956, the daughter of Lionel and Dorothy (Edwards) Zimmerman.
Mary’s pride and joy was raising her four children. She enjoyed making crafts, going to craft shows and doing needlepoint. A...
Patricia Ann Fortney
May 1, 2022
Patricia Ann Fortney, 86 of Gaylord and formerly of Walled Lake, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at home at The Porches in Gaylord.
Born July 23, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of Walter and Howardine (Shell) Dabick.
On May 21, 1955, Patricia married Paul E. Fortney in Detroit. They lived in the Detroit area for...
Suzann Lorraine Hagle
Apr 29, 2022
Suzann Lorraine Hagle, 65 of Grayling, passed away in Grayling on Friday, April 29, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on January 14, 1957, she is the daughter of Harold and Marilyn (Fort) Strouse.
On August 2, 1975, she married Glenn Hagle in Grayling. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2017.
Suzann worked in...
Karen Marie Christoff
Apr 29, 2022
Karen Marie Christoff, 73 of Gaylord, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Her family will remember her privately at a graveside service.
Bryan T. Curry
Apr 27, 2022
Bryan T. Curry, 55 of Washington and formerly of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 surrounded by his family in Phoenix, AZ. Born in Patuxent River, Maryland on December 2, 1966, he was the son of Lee and Janis Curry.
In 1985, Bryan graduated from Gaylord High School. Shortly after, he went into the United States Navy proudly serving...
Richard W. Strom, D.C.
Apr 24, 2022
Dr. Richard W. Strom 70, passed away suddenly at home in Cheboygan, Michigan on April 24, 2022.
Richard grew up in Flint and later moved to Cheboygan to continue the care and treatment of his patients.
Dr. Strom was a well-respected Chiropractor for over 40 years, in Flint and Cheboygan, MI.
He enjoyed many outdoor activities and loved spending time...
Jackie R. Andrews
Apr 24, 2022
Jackie R. Andrews, 72 of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Catherine Ann Green
Apr 23, 2022
Catherine Ann Green, 61 of Wolverine, passed away at home on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Her family will remember her privately.
Joyce Fay Moore
Apr 23, 2022
Joyce Fay Moore, 78 of Levering, passed away at home on Saturday, April 23, 2022. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
Robin Mousseau
Apr 18, 2022
Robin Mousseau, 66 of Alanson, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at Hiland Cottage.
The family will be planning a celebration this summer.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
William Anton Jr.
Apr 18, 2022
William Anton Jr., beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord after a lengthy illness on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the age of 92 years. The son of the late William and Martha Anton, William was born on February 20, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan.
On September 15, 1950, Bill married Lois...
Michelle Ward
Apr 16, 2022
Michelle Ward, 56 of Onaway, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at home.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
William F. "Bill" Rolinski
Apr 15, 2022
William F. “Bill” Rolinski, 74, of Gaylord passed away Friday, April 15 at home.
Bill was born to Edward and Violet Rolinski on July 18, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of Gaylord.
Bill was the nun’s favorite student growing up at Gaylord Saint Mary’s, and then went on to become a proud graduate of Michigan State University and the...
Margaret Legel
Apr 15, 2022
Margaret Legel, 73 of Harbor Springs, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
William R. Smith
Apr 14, 2022
William R. Smith, 57, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Munson Medical Center.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Robert W. Consani
Apr 13, 2022
Robert W. Consani, 61 of Houghton Lake, passed away at home on Wednedsay, April 13, 2022. Robert was a United States Air Force veteran. His family is planning to celebrate his life at a later date.

