Obituaries
Frederick Neil Campbell
Nov 24, 2025
Frederick "Fred" Neil Campbell, age 86, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Fred was born on September 26, 1939 to Robert and Olive (Dickenson) Campbell in Omer, Michigan. He loved hunting, fishing, and being a member of the Masons and the Shriners. Fred enjoyed playing cards and also playing board games...
Ronald Harry Larson
Nov 23, 2025
Ronald Harry Larson, age 85, of Grayling, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
He was born on December 9, 1939 to Harold and Edna (Hannibal) Larson in Chicago, Illinois. He served his country while in the Army, Air Force, and National Guard. Ronald enjoyed bowling, fishing, shooting guns, was an avid gun enthusiast, and...
Michael Shane Hopper
Nov 22, 2025
Michael Shane Hopper, age 58, of Beaver Creek Twp., passed away on November 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born on December 16, 1966 to James and Carolyn (Carpenter) Hopper in Memphis, TN. Michael loved to kayak and to be on the river. He also loved his dog. He worked as a carpenter in his younger years and really enjoyed...
Sarah "Sally" Louise Golnick
Nov 22, 2025
Sarah “Sally” Louise Golnick, age 90, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at The Porches Assisted Living in Gaylord, MI.
Sally was born on June 30, 1935, to Frederic and Mae (Valencourt) Bishaw in Grayling, MI. She graduated as Co-Valedictorian from Grayling High School in 1953. On August 1, 1953, she married Harold “Tike” Golnick, and...
Carmen Marie Hildebrand
Nov 19, 2025
Carmen Marie Hildebrand, age 70, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI on November 19, 2025.
Carmen was the daughter of Theodore and Donna (Webber) Parkin. She was born in Flint, MI on October 26, 1955. She enjoyed travelling to craft shows all around the state selling baked goods and pies. She also liked canning...
Dan Whalen Burgess
Nov 12, 2025
Dan Whalen Burgess, age 87, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2025.
Dan was born to Charles and Anna (Whalen) Burgess in Detroit, MI on July 14, 1938. He was proud of his service in the United States Army. Dan worked as a horse breeder for the majority of his working career. In retirement, he...
Martha Schulz
Nov 12, 2025
Martha Schulz (née Lange), born December 15, 1934, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. Her life was a remarkable journey of resilience, love, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Born in Poland, Martha survived the hardships of World War II. In 1952, she immigrated from Germany to the United States, arriving in Alabama with much of her family. She later...
James Elmo Harris
Nov 11, 2025
James (Jim) Elmo Harris, known fondly as the “nice gentleman” in the little red building behind Spike’s who could answer any question about your property in Crawford County, passed away on November 11, 2025.
Jim was born on August 21, 1935, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to James P. and Vivian (Reatherford) Harris. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from April 8,...
Craig James Braun
Nov 3, 2025
Craig James Braun, age 79, of Gaylord, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.
Craig was born in Detroit, MI on October 25, 1946 to James and Ruth (Tormyn) Braun. Craig grew up in the Detroit/Redford areas. He obtained an Eagle Scout as a young man, not an easy feat. He worked at...
Donna "Sammie" Lee Williams
Nov 1, 2025
With sad hearts we announce the passing of Donna “Sammie” Williams of Grayling Michigan on Saturday 1 November 2025 at the age of 102. Sammie was born on 1 October 1923 in Grayling, Michigan, the youngest of Frank and Eva LaMotte’s five daughters.
Sammie lived most of her life in Grayling and in her early years spent many hours at the...
Michelle Louise Palmer
Oct 30, 2025
Michelle Louise Palmer, age 62, of Frederic, MI, passed away on October 30, 2025 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community surrounded by her children. She was born on January 12, 1963 in Midland, MI to Harry and Julia (Duby) Press.
Michelle loved the outdoors, her garden, and the thrill of discovering something unique to collect. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and...
Scott William Thornton
Oct 29, 2025
Scott William Thornton, age 58, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at home.
Scott was born on March 17, 1967 to Richard and Peggy (Reynolds) Thornton in Highland Park, MI. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a huge fan of Dale Earnhardt.
Scott is survived by his mother, Peggy Parks; daughters, Tabitha Starr (Mike) Hunt and Christina...
Bruce Lee Schroeder
Oct 29, 2025
Bruce Lee Schroeder was born on February 17, 1934 in Orleans Township, near Ionia, MI. His parents were William Carl Schroeder and Esther Goldie Schroeder (nee Jepson). Nearing the end of the Great Depression the Schroeders were sharecroppers north of Ionia, then worked their way up to a small farm west of town near Johnson Road. Bill worked at the...
Debra Marlene Lingle
Oct 25, 2025
Debra Marlene Lingle, age 73, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Debra was born on July 22, 1952 in South Bend, IN to Donald and Mildred Ward.
Debra loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Her grandkids were her whole world. She was a "Tiger"; strong, funny and a fighter.
Debra...
Doris J Solecki
Oct 25, 2025
Doris Joann Solecki, 88, of Grayling passed away on October 25, 2025, at The Brook in Grayling. She was born on September 2, 1937, to Edward and Nettie Donohue in Detroit, Michigan.
Doris was a devoted mother and homemaker. She worked as a bookkeeper for JCPenney and salesperson at Heslop’s, where she cultivated a love for fine china, crystal, and figurines....
Roberta "Siss" Lynn Isenhauer
Oct 24, 2025
Roberta "Siss" Lynn Isenhauer, age 64, of Frederic, MI passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Grayling surrounded by Kristine, Jordan, and best friend Nicky on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Siss was born on December 16, 1960 in Grayling, MI to Robert and Marguerite (Williams) Welch. She enjoyed crafting and rock collecting. You could always find her soaking up the...
Melvin Robert Moore
Oct 23, 2025
Melvin Robert Moore, age 83, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Melvin was born on July 17, 1942 in Dearborn, MI to Marvin "Bud" and Myrtle (Rydell) Moore. Melvin grew up in Higgins Lake, MI where he attended the local Lutheran church and became a Sunday school teacher at 16 years old...
Theodore "Jack" John Kolka
Oct 20, 2025
Theodore "Jack" John Kolka, age 91, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at Northern Pines Assisted Living on October 20, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1933 in Grayling, MI to Joseph and Clayo (Purvis) Kolka.
Jack married the love of his life Janet Mae Watson on December 17, 1966. He had a great passion for canoeing and hunting. Jack...
Diane Lee Kent
Oct 16, 2025
Diane Lee Kent, age 87, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Diane was born on March 31, 1938 in Pontiac, MI to William and Alice (Rhea) Britton. Diane was a dedicated mother and foster mother. She was a huge advocate for the children's ministry at her church, Grayling Assembly of God. She worked...
Joyce Etta Ingalls
Oct 16, 2025
Joyce Etta Ingalls, age 88, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Northern Pines Assisted Living on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
She was born on November 29, 1936 in Flint, MI to Vernon and Lenora (Peterson) Kietzman. Joyce enjoyed working HAM radio with her late husband Mike, traveling in their RV, and always having family...
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