Obituaries
Delores Mae Coffeen
Sep 29, 2025
Delores Mae Coffeen, age 90, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 29, 2025.
Delores was born in Caro, MI on December 20, 1934 to Stanley A. and Olive Mary (Kelly) Putnam. Delores took pride in her work of caring for many people over the years in the adult foster care system. When she...
David Clarence Polmounter
Sep 28, 2025
David C. Polmounter, age 87, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2025 at Munson Healthcare – Grayling Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1937.
He retired from GM Willow Run Assembly Plant in 1989. He loved going camping, hunting, watching WWE wrestling, car races, and tinkering with things. Most of all, he loved spending time with his...
Richard Edward Kiessel
Sep 27, 2025
Richard Edward Kiessel, 85, of Roscommon, MI, passed away on September 27, 2025. Richard was born in Fort Wayne, IN to his parents, Edward and Helen Kiessel on October 6, 1939. He was a devoted husband to Nancy Kiessel and loving father to his sons, Kurt and Kris.
Richard taught wood shop and math at South Junior High (VanBuren Public Schools)...
Kimberly Dawn Evon
Sep 27, 2025
Kimberly Dawn Evon, 69 of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully on Sept 27, 2025 while at the Intersect Health Care courageously fighting a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born December 1, 1955 in Pontiac, Mi to Arthur and Audrey Evon. She attended Litchfield schools and while there enjoyed gymnastics. Kimberly was a devoted animal lover and raised many cats over...
John Michael Jones
Sep 26, 2025
John Jones, a beloved father, community leader, and veteran, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 18, 1946, in Belleview, Michigan, to Gertrude “Mickey”
Hendrick and John S. Jones, he lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for his family and community.
John graduated from Holy Redeemer in 1964 and...
Linda Roberts
Sep 18, 2025
Linda Roberts, age 79, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Grayling, MI.
Linda was born on June 8, 1946 in Temperance, OH to Francis and Jewel (Woodson) VanKleeck. Linda was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, having devoted her life wholeheartedly to the Lord. Her faithfulness inspired her to shape future generations by answering the...
William Hilton Nicholas
Sep 14, 2025
William Hilton Nicholas, age 90, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on September 14, 2025, with his sons by his side.
Born on January 14, 1935, in Wellsboro, PA, to Henry and Niona (née Clark) Nicholas, William was raised in Clinton Township, MI. He was a passionate outdoorsman and archer, who greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived...
Matthew Luke Farhat
Sep 10, 2025
Matthew “Luke” Farhat, 72, of Luzerne, MI, died peacefully in his sleep at home on September 10, 2025. He went to be with the Lord after prolonged suffering from multiple cancers.
He is survived by his wife, Marisa Farhat, his two daughters, Monica Farhat-Apotheker (Brian Apotheker), and Rebecca Farhat, his stepdaughter, Dana Becker (Robert Becker), and his Grandchildren, Claire and Freddie.
Luke,...
Royal Blake Shearer
Sep 9, 2025
Royal Blake Shearer, age 46, of Grayling, MI passed away September 9, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
Royal is survived by his wife Kasi Shearer of Grayling, MI; son, Royal Maxim Shearer of Grayling, MI; daughter, Eshe Shearer and fiance' Brady Snow of Bentonville, AR; mother, Robin Richardson of Grove, OK; siblings, Tom Erdwins of Bartlesville, OK, Tony Shearer...
Richard Anthony Mauch
Sep 8, 2025
Richard Anthony Mauch, age 63, of Beaver Creek Twp, passed away at his home on September 8, 2025.
Richard was born on April 22, 1962, on Easter Sunday in Detroit, MI to Richard Alan and Diane L. (Raymond) Mauch. He liked motorcycles, his pets, especially his dog, and working on cars. He was a good hearted man that loved scuba diving.
Richard...
Donald Lee Lownsbery
Sep 8, 2025
Donald Lee Lownsbery, age 74, of Maple Forest Twp, MI passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 8, 2025.
He was born on May 5, 1951 to Ora E. and Bertie L. (Miller) Lownsbery in Lansing, MI. Donald liked to tinker with outside projects. He worked on a project every weekend. He loved his grand and great-grandchildren and spent as...
Denise Marie McCleery
Sep 5, 2025
Denise Marie McCleery, age 74, of St. Helen, MI, passed away peacefully at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling, MI on September 5, 2025, after a short fight with Vulvar Cancer.
Denise was born on December 15, 1950, in Flint, MI to John and Barbara (Parks) Bell. She is survived by her children, April Mater, Roger Mater, and Jay (Judy) Kotarski;...
Gary E. Burgess
Aug 28, 2025
Gary E. Burgess, age 70, of Lake City, MI passed away on August 28, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1955. He was a 1973 graduate of Dundee High School.
Gary is survived by his sister, Barbara (Allen) Berns; nephews, Jeff Berns, Joel (Lisa) Berns, and Joshua (Renee) Berns; and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Robert Joseph Barnett
Aug 25, 2025
On August 25, 2025, Robert Joseph Barnett, age 92, of Grayling, MI was welcomed into Heaven's gates surely with a greeting full of cheering, hugs, and shouts of joy! He passed away peacefully at Munson Healthcare and continued on into eternity to be with the Lord.
Robert was born to Leota (Kolb) Barnett on March 22, 1933 in Harrisburg, IL. He...
Steven Brady Randall
Aug 24, 2025
Steven B Randall, aged 72, passed away quietly on August 24th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, determination, and quiet strength.
He is survived by his four children Aaron(Jessica) Randall, Eric(Micki) Randall, Allen Randall and Sarah(Paul) Cline, six cherished grandchildren Claudia, Aiden, Clara, Bradley, Katie, Hannah, who carry forward his spirit and values. Though separated, he shared nearly four decades...
Marlene Esther Brown
Aug 4, 2025
Marlene Esther Brown, age 90, of Beaver Creek Twp, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at The Brook of Grayling.
Marlene was born on July 14, 1935 to Randolph S. and Irene E. (Howelett) Estleman in Scio Township, MI. Marlene loved to watch NASCAR racing, enjoyed reading, working on jigsaw puzzles, and also used to play the accordion at family...
Brenden Leroy-Wilson Crowl
Jul 28, 2025
Brenden Leroy Wilson Crowl
February 27, 1989 – July 28, 2025
Brenden Leroy Wilson Crowl, 36, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away on July 28, 2025.
Born on February 27, 1989, in Ravenna, Ohio, Brenden was the beloved son of the late Randy Crowl and Patricia Pratt. He spent his early years in Ohio and then moved to Michigan before returning to Ohio during...
Rosalie Kesseler
Jul 24, 2025
June 6, 1943 - July 24, 2025
Her Legacy… Rosalie Kesseler, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 24, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1943, in Alpena Michigan to Joseph and Mary (Sobczynski) Skowronek. She graduated from Alpena Catholic Central High School in 1961. She married the love of her life James Kesseler May 2, 1964.
Rosalie...
Thomas William Cojocar
Jul 23, 2025
Thomas William Cojocar, age 67, of Grayling, MI passed away at his home on July 23, 2025. Tom was born on April 2, 1958 in Wyandotte, MI, He was a devoted husband to Marie, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage filled with love and laughter.
As a father he was our steady hand, his children were his pride and...
Donald Larry Kernstock
Jul 22, 2025
Donald Larry Kernstock, age 79, of Grayling, MI went to heaven to be with the Lord on July 22, 2025. Don passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 1, 1946 in Bay City, MI to Alfred and Arlene (Goulette) Kernstock. On June 22, 1968, he married the love of his life, Linda Gildner, and...
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