Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

Ray Lewis Thatcher, 71 of Vanderbilt Michigan went to be with the Lord on Monday December 6, 2021.  Born in Flint, Michigan on November 4, 1950, he was the son of Russel and Shirley (Sickner) Thatcher.

Ray worked for 30 years at GM Truck & Bus Assembly in Flint Michigan and moved to Gaylord shortly after retiring....

Dec 6, 2021

Baby Silas Kash Schuett, was born an angel on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Silas is survived by his mother, Kaylee Schoolcraft; his father, Brandon Schuett and his brother, Leo.

A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Thursday, December  16, 2021 at Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service where the family will visit with...

Dec 6, 2021

After a hard fought battle, a brief victory and sudden return of melanoma, Michael David Tarbutton, 67, of Frederic, passed away peacefully, on December 6, 2021 at home, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Trenton, Michigan on November 27, 1954, Mike is the son of Don and Jeanette (Kujala) Tarbutton of Gaylord.  He graduated from Gaylord High...

Dec 5, 2021

Barbara Ann Sanderson, 59 of Gaylord, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Detroit on January 12, 1962, she was the daughter of Jimmie Sanderson and Janet (Fryer) Sanderson Bershback.  She later moved to and was a longtime Gaylord resident.

After completing special education schooling, Barbara worked...

Dec 4, 2021

Jerry Claude Sweet, 84 of Boyne City, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan. Born in Midland, MI on June 26, 1937, Jerry was the son of Frank and Faye (Wells) Sweet.

In 1956, Jerry graduated from East Jordan High School. He met the love of his life, Patricia who also graduated the...

Dec 4, 2021

Karen Marie Fox, 64 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Detroit on March 26, 1957, she was the daughter of Dale J. and Jeannette A. (Anderson) Smith.

A longtime Gaylord resident, Karen worked as an aide in healthcare.  In her spare time she enjoyed writing poetry,...

Dec 4, 2021

Desiree Amber Checks, born July 9, 1978 in Gaylord, MI departed this life to be welcomed into her saviors arms exactly where she would want to be surrounded by her husband, children, and loved ones on December 4, 2021.

Desi was 43 when she passed and fought one of the most courageous and painful battles with multiple...

Dec 4, 2021

Karen M. Fox, 64 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Dec 3, 2021

John E. Turkington, 68 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Medilodge of Gaylord.  At the present time, his family will remember him privately.

Dec 1, 2021

Nicole Marie Jones, 35 of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Born in Gaylord on January 11, 1986, Nicole is the daughter of Timothy J. and Annette M. (McMillin) Jones.  She graduated with honors from Gaylord High School in 2004.

Nicole worked for several years for Sally’s...

Nov 28, 2021

Carol A. Gonzales, 71 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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

Nov 26, 2021

Jean Ann Winkel, 73 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Born in Saginaw, Jean was the daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Nowak) Slivinski.  She moved to Gaylord as a child with her family, graduating from St. Mary Catholic Schools in 1965.

On June 12, 1971, Jean was united in marriage...

Nov 25, 2021

Donald Tierney, 87 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Services will take place at a later date.

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

Nov 25, 2021

Wanda E. Sprunger, 60 of Houghton Lake, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in West Branch.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Nov 25, 2021

Bo Ormsbee, 19 of Vanderbilt, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.

Bo was born on May 7, 2002 at Otsego Memorial Hospital to parents Jim and Mandi Ormsbee. Bo was there for everyone, and family and friends were important to him He had a heart of gold and was always there...

Nov 23, 2021

Raymond Paul Dreffs, 80 of Gaylord and formerly of Vanderbilt, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling.

Born on July 9, 1941 in Grayling, he was the son of Paul Anthony and Marie Virginia (Leszczynski) Dreffs.

A longtime butcher, Ray also worked at Georgia Pacific in Gaylord.  He...

Nov 23, 2021

Kenneth M. Floyd, 91 of Lewiston, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home.

The family has chosen to remember him privately.

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Nov 23, 2021

Sandra K. Thacker, 62 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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Nov 22, 2021

Daniel D. “Donny” Jaroneski, 89 of Spruce and formerly of Elmira, passed away at home on Monday, November 22, 2021.

Born and raised in Elmira, Don was the son of Thomas and Pearl (Kucharek) Jaroniewski, who emigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in the early 1900’s.  As a young man, Don moved to Flint where...

Nov 22, 2021

Evelyn D. Ostwald, 82 of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at home.

The family has chosen to remember her privately.

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