Obituaries

James Lawrence “Big Tasty” Sullivan was a man with an enormous heart who loved to make everyone in his life feel more joy. He was loved and cared for relentlessly by his family, friends, and those he served. He left far too young at the age of 32, early in

On January 13, 2023, James Howard “Jim” Mummert, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully.  Jim was born on February 7, 1941, in Petoskey, to Howard “Chuck” and Viola (Ford) Mummert, of Brutus.  Jim lived his entire life in Brutus and loved Northern Michigan. He was an avid

Reverend Chester “Chet” Collins, age 77, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.Father Chet was born on September 15, 1945, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Louis and Gladys (Conroy) Collins.He was a 1963 graduate of St. Mary High School in Gaylord. He

Vivan Keith Smith, age 94, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on January 3, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1928, to Oliver and Hazel (Earl) Smith in Barryton, Michigan. Vivan was a loving father and husband who enjoyed his large family. He never missed the Smith Family Reunion, which

Frieda Senetra, age 92, of Elmira, Michigan, passed away on December 31, 2022. She was born on November 29, 1930, in the Czech Republic to Samuel and Elizabeth (Follrich) Forster. At this time, her family has chosen to remember her privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation

Hubert Neil Hughey, age 87, of Gaylord, Michigan, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2022, at home with his family and pets by his side. He was born in Antrim, Michigan on, August 12, 1935, to George W. and Dorothy (Losey) Hughey. In 1950, the family moved to Inkster, Michigan.

Douglas Herbert Babcock, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, age 71, of Indian River, Michigan, passed away on December 26, 2022. He was born on August 20, 1951, to Herbert L. and Lenore F. (Swan) Babcock. Douglas loved fishing, gardening, beekeeping, quiet walks through the woods, reading classic western novels, and spending

Beverly Wisniewski, age 88, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on December 25, 2022. She was born on March 5, 1934, to Vincent and Josephine (Jentczak) Sopczak.  Beverly was an avid reader and supporter of the Otsego County Library. She loved living in Gaylord and being able to enjoy all the

Charles Leonard “Chad” Vest, III, loving husband and father of nine beautiful children, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at 4:44 p.m., after his valiant fight against throat cancer. Chad was born on October 21, 1973, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Charlie and Judi (Schreiner) Vest. He received a degree

Donna Marie Sopsich, age 69, of Vanderbilt, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Christmas Day with her beloved husband, Paul, by her side. She was born on August 1, 1953, to Sherry (Hudgins) and Donald Seigneurie, in Detroit, Michigan. Donna enjoyed scrapbooking and various other arts and crafts. She