Obituaries

Greg Wildey, age 71, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2022, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Greg was born in Highland Park, MI, on April 23, 1951, and was a longtime resident of Lewiston, MI. He owned and operated Real Estate One for over 20 years. He was preceded in

Terry Allen Slocum, Jr., age 41, of Gaylord, MI, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2022. Terry was born March 23, 1981, the son of Terry Slocum, Sr., and Robin Lesatz. He had a big heart that was often hidden behind a huge wall. Those lucky enough to break down

Adah Patricia “Pat” Osga 81, of Elmira, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, peacefully in her home. Pat was born December 22, 1940, in Mancelona, MI the daughter of Floyd and Orrilla (Bonney) Bisard. Pat enjoyed traveling near and far as often as she could. She loved camping and everyone

Nelson Harvey Mead passed away June 21, 2022, at his home in Elmira, Michigan. He was born on July 7, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Harvey and Pauline (McBride) Mead.  In true Nelson form, he was so impatient to get into this world that he was born in the

UPDATED SERVICE INFO: A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Cemetery, Elmira, MI. A memorial luncheon will follow, immediately after the services. Kenny’s only request to his daughter, Danielle, was that he wanted ‘good food’ to be served at his funeral.

Carol Atkinson, age 66, of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022. She was born to Carroll and Evelyn (Matt) McPherson, on September 20, 1955, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Carol enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb when it came to flowers.  She was a very determined and hard-working woman. 

Patricia Kay Maciak, age 80, of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. She was born to John and Adeline (Niedzwiecki) Maciak on February 20, 1942, in Flint, MI. Patricia was a teacher for over 38 years. She enjoyed playing bingo, going on casino trips, and reading murder/mystery adventures. Most

Mary Jo Tassen, age 92, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord, Michigan. She was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky, on April 12, 1930, and was the daughter of Elmer and Ollie (Breeding) Johnson. In 1985, Mary Jo and the love of her life, David Lee

Timothy Matthew Harrington, age 72, passed away on June 19, 2022. The family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. Arrangments were entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.

Zachary Gay Moffatt, age 56, of Gaylord passed away June 17, 2022. The family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.