John E. Traylor Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John E. Traylor of Gaylord, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on June 3, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John E. Traylor to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Traylor and Mary Traylor (Paul); his sister Phyllis Gardner; his brothers-in-law, Rich Gardner and Terry Kevwitch; and his parents-in-law, Albert and Emily Swadling.
He is survived by: his wife Jan Swadling; his children, Emily Dobrzelewski (Matt), Luke Traylor (Katy) and Katy Traylor (Braden); his grandchildren, Lela (Drew Parker), Ruby (Tyler Ashley), Isabel, Miles, Zenden, Reid, Emerson and Addy Kay; his siblings, Betty Kevwitch, Joe Traylor (Ann), Joann Pulaski (Al), Carol Arlt (Don), Loretta Sheets (Grant) and Vivian Gutzka (Ernie); his in-laws, Ken Swadling (Sylvia), Jerry Swadling (Barb), Sue Michalishyn (Jim) and MaryJo Majerczyk (Dale); his daughter Christy Daniels; and his grandson Bradley Ham. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Care Team, 604 W. Main Street, Suite A, Gaylord, MI 49735 or to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons, https://give.michaeljfox.org.
