Obituaries

Eugene Shaff Fleming, age 88, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and community supporter, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born September 22, 1934, in Gaylord, Michigan, on the family farm. Eugene was a gifted athlete, playing football and baseball, qualifying for the state meet

Carl W. Lord, of Otsego Lake Township, departed this good earth on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, to be reunited with Virginia, the mother of their children, Louise and Jeff, who preceded him in death in 2004.  He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Margaret. Carl was born in

Laurie Ann (Welsh) Watts, age 62, loving daughter and mother of one, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Laurie was born on August 3, 1960, in Gaylord, MI, to Vernon and Mary Ann (Strzynski) Welsh. She graduated high school from St. Mary’s and went on to Central Michigan and

Harry Math Becker, age 91 of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, with his family at his side. Harry was a loving and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who lived a full and adventurous life. Born April 27, 1931, in Glendive, Montana, to Henry Bernard and Amelia

Jeffery S. Arnett, 53 of Wolverine, M, and formerly of Rawson, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1969, to Edward and Doneta (Elsea) Arnett. Jeff was a 1988 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School.  He worked as a Millwright

After 30 long years of battling Lupus, and fighting for his earthly life, David finally sent out his own personal SOS call. In the early morning of February 20, 2023, Our Lord reached for David’s hand, gently took it into His own, and led him home, down the path David

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Dennis Arthur Turbin, age 78, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on February 17, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, to George and Octavia (Johnson) Turbin. The family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation

Louis Charles Sylvester, age 81, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away on February 17, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1941, to Henry and Virginia (Kaczorowski) Sylvester, in Alpena, Michigan. At this time the family has chosen to remember him privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation

Kevin Charles Sapp, age 57, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on February 14, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1966, to Samuel James and Betty Jean (Robertson) Sapp.  Kevin was a free-spirited, hardworking, loving father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend. His humor was one of a kind and he