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Evelyn Lucille Ely was the second of six children born to Boyd Wiborn and Leta Marie Johnson: on April 10, 1932, at home in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Evelyn married her high school sweetheart, Joseph H. Ely Senior, on December 25, 1951, while Joe was on leave from serving in the U.S. Navy. Evelyn spent several years living between Michigan and California...
Mark Randolph Potvin, Age 64, of Grayling, MI passed away on March 12, 2024 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital. Mark was born in Detroit, MI on February 12, 1960 to Norman Alfred and Bonnie Jean (Walling) Potvin. Mark loved his grandchildren and they were everything to him. He enjoyed playing guitar, being outdoors, and camping. He also enjoyed talking...
Joel Tyler Hogan, 37, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 11, 2024.Joel was born in Cincinnati, OH on March 18, 1986. He was raised by his mother and father, Daniel Hogan and Patricia (Reisenauer) Hogan in Hamilton, OH, Morgantown, WV and Huntington, WV. He attended high school at the Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA. Joel...
Gale Elizabeth Minard, Age 84, of Lovells, MI passed away at her daughter's home in Lovells on Monday, March 11, 2024 surrounded by her family.Gale was born to Harvey A. Gauthier, Sr. and Georganna K. (Weaver) Gauthier on February 10, 1940 in Grayling, MI. She was married to the late Kenneth E. Minard, Sr. Gale loved to play bingo. She...
KURTZ, David Lee - Age 74, of Grayling formerly of Fenton, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 14, 2024 at St. Jude Episcopal Church, 106 E. Elizabeth St., Fenton. The Reverend Susan A. Williams officiating. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton Wednesday...
JohnR Ockerman, 64, of Grayling, Michigan passed away on March 2, 2024. JohnR was born on December 4, 1959 in Santa Ana, California to the late Jack and Barbara (VanHorn) Ockerman. JohnR spent his early years in Owosso, Michigan and then moved to Grayling with his family. He was an Army veteran, serving at Fort Hood, Texas. His working career...
Joan Elida Kaiser 94, of Frederic, MI passed away in Traverse City, MI on February 27th, 2024 at Munson Medical Center.
She was born to Albert and Norma (Johnson) Madill on January 30th 1930 in Flint and then became a lifelong resident of Frederic. She was married to the late Eugene Albert Kaiser with whom she had five children.
Joan...
William (Bill) Albert Tompkins, 93, of Traverse City, formerly of Grayling, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2024 with his family by his side.
Bill was born on February 14, 1931 in Detroit, MI to the late William Virgil Tompkins and Ella May (Fanson) Tompkins.
Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
Sally Haven Weaver 85 of Frederic passed away with her family by her side on February 26 at Grayling Munson CCU.
Sally was born to the late Barstle and Alvina (Rose) Cross, in Kalkaska on March 1 (her father’s birthday) 1938.
Sally held many jobs in her life but her proudest accomplishment was being an EMT for the Frederic Fire...
With heavy hearts the family of Doreen Anne Baxmann, 71, of Fairview, MI announce her passing on February 24, 2024 at The Villa of Rose City. She was surrounded by her siblings and her godson, Michael, singing her songs as she passed on from this world.
Doreen was born in Detroit, MI on March 2, 1952 to Robert and Doris...
Nelson, Gregory George (aka Greg, Bart, or Rock n Roll!) was born on September 24, 1954 and passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 23, 2024 at the age of 69, after a hard fought battle following a surgery gone wrong.
Our dad had his share of challenges in life – both personally and medically. Our family would...
Donna Fay Hatfield, age 67, of Bear Lake Twp (Kalkaska), passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Donna was born in Lansing, MI to David and Emma (Berryhill) Oller on November 2, 1956. She married husband Victor Hatfield on September 17, 1976 in Lansing, MI. She worked in the Frederic Fire Department as an EMT...
James "Cowboy" Earl Walsh, 86, of Higgins Lake passed away peacefully in Grayling on February 5, 2024.
Jim was born in Boulder, CO to Francis and Phyllis (Peden) Walsh on October 15, 1937. His love of horses brought him to own and operate Lakeview Riding Stables on the north side of Higgins Lake. Everyone knew Jim as "Cowboy". He met...
Karen Luark (aka Gramcracker, Grams, PeeWee et. al.), age 82, passed away February 4, 2024 at the Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling.
Over the years, she enjoyed the annual summer canoe adventure, followed by BBQ, campfires, never-ending banter and laughter with friends. Karen was a sports fan and preferred College and High School sports (tennis, baseball, softball, hockey)....
Marilyn Bea Root, 86, of Grayling passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024 at Mission Point Nursing Home in Roscommon.
Marilyn was born to John and Beatrice (Barber) McMillen in Grayling, MI on September 10, 1937. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Per Marilyn's wishes, cremation has...
Cynthia Jean Rose, 64, of Grayling passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 27, 2024.
Cyndi was born on July 29, 1959 in Detroit to Jay and Patricia (Fallon) Nelson. She enjoyed camping and the outdoors. She was a small business owner. She enjoyed cleaning and was very happy with her well kept home. She...
Marian Jean Parkinson, 86 of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 24, 2024 at The Brook of Grayling.
Marian was born February 13, 1937 to LeRoy and Virginia (nee Skingley) Millikin in Grayling, MI. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Marian was a wonderful wife and a beautiful, loving mother. She loved...
Wilbur "Gene" Rauch, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather was a respected member of the Grayling community who passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on February 2, 1933, in Lansing, Michigan, to Ula Bertha (Butler) and Wesson J. Rauch. Gene lived a life marked by integrity, dedication and love of family.
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Patrick John Smith, 74, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024 with family by his side.
Patrick was born on November 2, 1949 in Detroit, MI to John Esper and Mary Grace (nee Lane) Smith. He served in the United States Navy from April 1969 to April 1975 and served in Vietnam. Patrick was a member of...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Catherine Hinkle. She would have been 72 years old (or 18 as she would have told you - being a leap year baby) this Feb 29.
Wendy was born to Eugene & Mildred (Craft)Harmer in Grayling on Feb 29,1952.
Wendy had a sharp wit and kind heart. She...
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