Obituaries
Nancy Darlene Steffes-Glasslee
Jan 3, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Darlene Steffes-Glasslee, age 83, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Grayling, MI. She passed on from this life on January 3, 2024.
Nancy was born on January 12, 1940, in Ionia, MI, to Emmett and Anita (Chandler) Roche. Nancy loved golfing with friends, playing Bingo and was...
Sally Lynn Yost
Nov 16, 2023
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Lynn Yost, age 73, of Grayling, MI. Sally was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and friend of many. She passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 16, 2023.
Sally was born in St. Louis, MI on October 18, 1950. The family moved to Grayling...
James Alan Krist
Apr 10, 2024
James Alan Krist, age 71, of Bear Lake Township, MI passed away very unexpectedly on April 10, 2024 at his home.James was born on September 29, 1952 to Wesley and Virginia (Hofsess) Krist in Detroit, MI. He was a hard worker, enjoyed riding dirt bikes in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter and loved trail riding in his new...
Nancy Jane Marchywka
Apr 8, 2024
Nancy Jane (Troeger) Marchywka , age 91, of Grayling, MI died on April 7, 2024 at Wellspring Lutheran in Fairview, MI after a struggle with dementia and cancer.She was born on January 16,1933 in Grand Rapids, MI to George and Marion Troeger. She graduated from Wyoming High and spent most of her life in Westland, MI. She was married to...
David Clarence Longstaff, Sr.
Apr 6, 2024
David Clarence Longstaff, Sr. age 76, of Grayling, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 6, 2024.
David was born to Clarence and Helen (Kushmaul) Longstaff in Adrian, Michigan on October 5, 1947. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Caroline (Pierce). David is survived by his wife Maria Longstaff; children, Deborah (Dan)...
Meredyth Loraine Dunnem
Apr 6, 2024
Meredyth Loraine Dunnem, age 68, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Meredyth was born on August 22, 1955 to Vernon and Oviagene (Smelly) Dunnem in Warren, MI. She was a very good person and would do anything for anyone. She lived a simple life and loved spending time with her family and loved ones. She...
Britny Leigh Schwartz
Apr 3, 2024
Britny Schwartz, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on April 3, 2024 in Maple City, MI. She was born in Grayling, MI on September 20, 1990, to her loving parents Scott Schwartz and Sabrina Schwartz.Britny was a beacon of light to all who knew her. Her kind, compassionate nature and unwavering love touched the lives of many. She...
Michael Peter Welt
Mar 31, 2024
Michael Peter Welt, age 78, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2024. He was born to Everett and Shirley (Poet) Welt on April 28, 1945 in Wayne, MI. Mike started his career at Welt Oil Company in Belleville. Later he was employed by Wayne County Road Commission as a mechanic and worked on the plow...
William J Cox
Mar 21, 2024
William J. Cox, age 90, of South Boardman, MI passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1934 to William A. and Lois R. (Coon) Cox in Frederic, MI. He loved farm animals, hunting, and guns. William was the sole survivor when all his brothers joined the military and went to war, leaving him to care...
Madeline Bernadette Heckerthorn
Mar 21, 2024
Madeline Bernadette Heckerthorn, age 95, of Grayling, MI passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her home. Madeline was born on January 27, 1929 to Leo and Mae (Sosnowski) Kaznowski in Bay City, MI. She married William Henry Heckerthorn on July 24, 1950 in Bay City, MI. She was a wonderful cook, preparing many Polish recipes that her family...
Mary Lou Peterson
Mar 16, 2024
Mary Lou Peterson, Age 71, of Grayling, MI passed away on March 16, 2024 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation.Mary was born on February 2, 1953 to Arthur and Rachel (Turner) Denewett in Grayling, MI. Mary had very strong faith and love for Jesus Christ and loved to read the Bible. She enjoyed helping family members in any way that she...
Walter Richard Pietrzyk
Mar 15, 2024
Walter Richard Pietrzyk age 89 of Grayling passed away March 15, 2024. He was born March 15, 1935, in Detroit the son of Walter and Viola (Guzik) Pietrzyk.
Walter served in the U.S. Army from 1961 until 1964. He worked in Construction most of his life and at one time owned his own Construction Company. Walter was a very skilled at...
Mark Randolph Potvin
Mar 12, 2024
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...
Kevin Francis Phillips
Mar 11, 2024
Kevin Francis Phillips, age 62, of Grayling, Michigan passed away on March 11, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1962 to Edward C. and Mary E. (Baker) Phillips in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Kevin was a licensed practical nurse for 12 years, a painter with his older brother Ed for many years, and with Fick and Sons for the...
Joel Tyler Hogan
Mar 11, 2024
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
Mar 11, 2024
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...
David Lee Kurtz
Mar 9, 2024
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
Mar 2, 2024
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
Feb 27, 2024
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 Albert Tompkins
Feb 27, 2024
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....
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