Obituaries

Mark Edward Farner, 45, of Gaylord, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born in Saginaw, MI, on February 9, 1976, to Robert and Charlotte (Hegenauer) Farner. Mark attended Lansing Community College and following graduation moved to Hood River, Oregon, where he worked in the culinary field. Mark

Jean Franklin Haynes, 91, of Alba, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1930, in Alba, Michigan, to Benjamin and Clarinda (Andrews) Haynes. Jean grew up on a farm in Alba. Early on, he worked for the family’s beekeeping business and sold honey to

Joanne Marie Tracey, 79, of Gaylord, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 19, 2021. Joanne was born in Ferndale, Michigan, the only child of Frank and Vern Grum. She was an icon of vitality. After graduating from Ferndale High School, Joanne worked for GM until she married Tom Lawson, with whom she had

Marian Rosa Walker, 88, of Johannesburg, MI, passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born to Wilson and Frieda (Laib) Nickels on September 28, 1933, in Watertown Township. Marian married Willis L. Walker on October 20, 1956. She worked beside her husband on their dairy

Marjorie Louise Dipzinski, age 80, of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Mrs. Dipzinski was born in Gaylord on September 11, 1941, to Stanley and Stella (Dobleske) Latuszek.  She was a graduate of St. Mary High School and on September 1,

Craig Young, 69, of Gaylord, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1952, to Phillip and Wanda (Branthoover) Young. Craig served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was injured. He then worked for and later retired from AT&T.

Roberta Webster, age 96, passed away peacefully, at the Brook of Gaylord, on December 13, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1925, to Adelbert and Hazel (Walker) Jackson. Roberta enjoyed being a homemaker and was a wonderful cook. She cherished her bridge club and the friendships she shared with

Judith Ann Larson, 75, of Gaylord passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born the daughter of Harry and Marian (Sparre) Larson, on December 23, 1945, in Allegan, Michigan. Judy was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her passion in life was her family.

Anthony C. “Tony” Zimbicki, 95, of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born June 23, 1926, to Joseph and Antoinette (Muzyl) Zimbicki in Gaylord, Michigan. Tony married Mary Jasion July 24, 1948, and were happily married for 71 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and gardening. For

Robert Eugene “Bob” Kilbourn, 98, of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by his family. Bob had the pleasure of being married to the love of his life, Viola “Pat” (Tolles) Kilbourn, for 73 of his 98 years. He was born and raised in Capac, MI, one of