Lorraine “Grams” Blazic, age 87, of Vanderbilt, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. She was born on September 11, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to Stephen and Genevieve (Jablonski) Rybicki. In her spare time, Lorraine was a Master Gardener and enjoyed tending to her many flower gardens. Most of
Rickey Lee Hooper, age 69 of Gaylord passed away on April 23, 2023. He was born on June 15, 1953 to Robert and Audrey (Curtis) Hooper in Flint, MI. On April 6, 1985 he married Cheryl (Estes) Hooper and they just celebrated 38 wonderful years together. Rickey and Cheri moved
Claudia “Dean” Collins, age 75, was known by many different names including Mom, Grammy, Deanie Bug, Sister Dean, Momma Dean, as well as just Dean to her friends. When her sweet spirit left this earth on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, she was surrounded by her loving family. The room was
William Charles Snyder was born on August 17, 1987, in Gaylord, MI. He passed away while skiing Hatcher Pass in Alaska on April 21, 2023. He was 35 years old. Will lived life to the fullest. He was an avid skier, hockey player, golfer, and best friend to everyone. He
Tara Ann (Patterson) McGraw, age 42, of Elmira, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She was the loving wife and mother of two children. Tara was born on July 4, 1980, in St. Petersburg, FL to Robert “Dennis” and Susan Carol (Sheffer) Patterson. She dropped out of high school
Donna Jean Sheridan Laug, 93, of Gaylord, died peacefully Monday, April 10, 2023, with family at her side. She was born in Allendale, Michigan, on July 4, 1929, daughter of John and Edna (Reister) Sheridan. Donna grew up on a farm before graduating from Coopersville High. She attended Western Michigan
Longtime Montrose City police officer, Kirby Stehle, lost his battle with a rare disease. Kirby passed away on April 6, 2023, at his home in Atlanta, from the effects of Lewy Body Dementia. Officer Stehle began his career with the Genesee County Parks Department. He then began working for the
April 4, 2023, at 9:33 p.m., a great celebration began, in the home of the Heavenly Father. His beloved daughter, Esther, returned into His embrace. Esther began her earthly journey of love and service on March 1, 1931, on the family farm at the corner of Schaff and Theisen roads. She was one
Francis J. “Frank” Piasecki, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Gaylord, MI. Frank was born on August 4, 1941, in Gaylord, MI, to John and Carrie (Wojciechowski) Piasecki. He graduated from St. Mary Cathedral School of Gaylord and shortly thereafter, he spent two years in the
Brent Thomas Irons, of Wolverine, MI, passed away on March 30, 2023. Brent was a 34-year-old truck driver who was loved by everyone. He made friends easily and was always trying to make people laugh. He was born on October 27, 1988, in Saginaw, where he lived for six years
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