Shannon Snyder

Loretta J. Wesanen, age 93, of Vanderbilt, passed peacefully on January 25, 2024. Loretta was born in Vanderbilt, the daughter of William and Eva Goff. She was one of 17 children and is survived by one sister, Sharon Johnston of Gaylord, and one brother, Rolland Goff of Vanderbilt. She worked

Andrew Charles Koronka, better known as Andy, passed away on January 27, 2024, at the age of 62. He was born on October 6, 1961, in Gaylord, Michigan, to his parents, Bernard and Dorothy Koronka. Andy was a friendly person who had a knack for getting along with everyone he

Janet Louise Greenway, age 75, a devoted wife and mother, went to rest in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born on March 10, 1948, in Detroit, MI, to Melvin and Marie (Carey) Koch, Janet graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn,

James LaPradd, age 67, of Frederic, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Delray, Flame O, Jim, Rich, James, Woody, Mitch, whatever name you knew him by, his love of nature and riding was evident in his life. Many road trips through the beautiful countryside gave him joy. The

We are heartbroken to announce the untimely passing of Kurtis Lee Kakaviska, 58, of Gaylord MI, who quietly slipped away in his home on November 26, 2023. He was born to Sandra Jo Measell and Sheridan (Johnny) Lee Kakaviska, both of whom are preceded in his death—as well as his

Brian Joseph Shomock born on April 11, 1964, in Detroit, MI passed away on November 8, 2023, at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Brian is survived by his wife (Stefanie Shomock), 2 daughters (Molly Shomock and Kaylla Olds), 1 son (Carter Shomock), 2 brothers (Duane Shomock and Craig Shomock),

Anna (Wolak) Switalski, age 90, loving spouse of Stanley Switalski for 69 years, passed away on November 3, 2023, at August Haus Assisted Living in Gaylord, Michigan.  Ann was born on March 1, 1933, in Flint, MI to Stephen and Frances (Gorzenski) Wolak.  She married Stanley on May 29, 1954.

Janet M. Brown, age 80, of Frederic, MI, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Grayling. Janet was born on November 1, 1942, to Clare Rood and Nettie (Anscomb) Rood. Janet’s family was everything to her, which included many individuals who were not related but were

Geraldine David age 88, of Gaylord, MI passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at My Michigan Medical Center in Midland. Geraldine (Johnson) David was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 29, 1934, to Fred and Mary Johnson. Geraldine is survived by her two sisters and brother. She was preceded in

Henry “Hank” Lawerence Smolarz, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2023, from cancer. Hank was born on May 19, 1938, in Gaylord, to Ignatius and Hedwig (Dzwik) Smolarz. He attended Vanderbilt Rural Agricultural School through the 9th grade. After completing 9th grade, he worked full-time on