Obituaries

Harriet F. Bachelder, age 85, adoring wife to husband of 66 years, Theodore Bachelder, loving mother of four, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the evening of September 23, 2023. Harriet was born on October 4, 1937, in Burlington, Iowa and her family moved to Jackson, Michigan when she

In the small hours of the morning on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Spirit came and took our mother and friend, Patsy Sue Dawson, after a very long journey on life’s road. Though not classically trained, she was more than ready to go and dance among the stars. Born in Marquette, MI,

DonnaLee A. Parkinson, 86, formerly of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI. She had recently moved back to Michigan after a hip fracture in March that required additional care provided by her family. Donna was born November

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

William “Dale” Lavin, age 80, of Gaylord, Michigan, formerly of Howell, Michigan, passed away on August 28, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1943, to William E. and Verna M. (Culp) Lavin, in Chicago, IL. Dale is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda; four children, Sandy (Steve)

**Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Vanderbilt on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.** Ann Marie Kish, age 70, of Gaylord, MI, passed away on July 5, 2023, at home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Ann is survived by her siblings, Susan Carol Blasius, Michael Kish,

William Howard Kelly II, “Bill”, beloved husband of the late Beatriz F. Kelly, “Bea”, and father, passed away peacefully, at the age of 85, on August 27, 2023, at The Porches Assisted Living Community in Gaylord, Michigan. He was born on November 13, 1937, to William “Howard,” and Dorothy B.

Bryon Keith Kimbler, 65, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away at home on August 23, 2023, with loved ones by his side. He served in the United States Army from 1976 until 1983. Surviving him in death are his loving wife, Angie; three daughters, Tanja, Tia, and Megan; six grandchildren; and

Andrew Paul Sokoloski, age 59, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on August 14, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1963. Andy is survived by his step-children, Justin (Kerri) Trosper, and Jason Kelly; and his beloved grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen. At this time, the

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