Obituaries
Gaylord Ed Lohrer
Aug 7, 2023
Gaylord Ed Lohrer, age 86, of Grayling passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023.
Gaylord was born to Edward and Mildred Lohrer on May 13, 1937 in St. Johns, MI. He met his wife Maurita Westra and married her on August 12, 1974. Together they raised a wonderful family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Detroit Tigers games, NASCAR racing, mud racing...
Ronald James Rakoczy
Aug 5, 2023
Ronald James Rakoczy, age 81, of Grayling, passed away on August 5, 2023.
He was born in Chicago on October 5, 1941 to Stanley and Sophie Rakoczy. He grew up in the upper peninsula of Michigan.He married Carolyn on June 4, 1983 at St. Francis Episcopal Church. Ron was an outdoorsman and loved fishing and traveling. He was a man...
Kathryn Mary Ketelhut
Aug 4, 2023
Kathryn (Kathy) M. Ketelhut, age 74, formerly of Houghton Lake, passed away peacefully Friday, August 4, 2023, at The Brook in Grayling, MI.
Kathy graduated in 1967 from Cody High School in Detroit, MI. Kathy received an associate degree in finance. Kathy loved sewing, travel and spending time with Arthur. She was an active member of St. John’s Church...
James A. Madill
Aug 1, 2023
James A. Madill, age 87, of Frederic passed away on August 1, 2023.
James, or Jimmy/Jim/Wally depending on your relationship to him, was born in Frederic to Albert D Madill and Harriet "Norma" Johnson. He graduated from Frederic High School (top of his class of 3, as he’d be quick to tell you) and from Central Michigan University where he...
Nancy Lou Krey
Jul 31, 2023
Nancy Lou Krey, age 85, of Grayling passed away on July 31, 2023 surrounded by family.
Nancy was born in Lansing, Michigan to Ezra Schaibly and Pearl Foland on May 8, 1938. She loved playing games, especially Scrabble, Yahtzee and card games. Nancy enjoyed looking at flowers and watching the birds. She made many pies and treats for her family....
Robert Allen Mead
Jul 27, 2023
Robert Allen Mead, 72, of Grayling passed away on July 27, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Bob was born to Dee "Pete" and Dolores "Chub" (nee Campbell) Mead on June 26, 1951 in Grand Rapids. Bob married his wife Patty on June 6, 1970. He spent a majority of his career in the oil fields, including a...
Ashdon Duane Micheal Frisbie
Jul 23, 2023
Ashdon Duane Micheal Frisbie, 23, of Grayling, MI, currently residing in Barryton, MI, lost his life in a tragic car accident on July 23, 2023.
Ashdon was born in Clearwater, Florida to Micheal Frisbie and Katelyn Harris on March 21, 2000. His life was later enriched when Step-Parents Sarah Frisbie and Dave Harris came into and began sharing their...
Kenneth Duane Louchart
Jul 19, 2023
Kenneth Louchart, 85 of Grayling passed away on July 19, 2023.
Kenneth was born May 5, 1938 to the late Henry Louchart and Naomi Hofmeister. Kenneth was a SFC in the Navy for 6 years and 20 years in the Michigan Army National Guard. He attended CMU where he earned his Bachelors' degree and then attended Northern Michigan College...
Rosario Raigoza-De-La-Rocha
Jul 18, 2023
Rosario Raigoza-De-La-Rocha, 72, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 18, 2023.
Rosario was born on April 1, 1951 in Naranjo, Mexico to Ija de Valeriano and Ramona Raigoza-De-La-Rocha-Medina. Rosario was very hands on and involved with the children through her church's bible school and communion. Her grandchildren were very important to her...
Edward John Phillips
Jul 16, 2023
Edward John Phillips, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away on July 16, 2023 at home.
Edward was born on December 21, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Edward and Mary (Baker) Phillips.
Edward is survived by his son Edward Phillips and daughter Amy Tenerelli; siblings Russell Phillips, Kevin Phillips, and Kathleen Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother...
Bruce John Lennon
Jul 14, 2023
Bruce Lennon, 71 years old, of Grayling, MI, died unexpectedly on July 14th, 2023.
He was born in Detroit, MI on June 14th, 1952 to John B. and Irene Lennon. Bruce graduated from Grayling High School in 1970 and enlisted in the US Navy, where he served as a sonar technician on the USS W.S. Sims and Vreeland from 1970...
Larry Wayne Brown
Jul 12, 2023
Larry Wayne Bowden-Brown, 70, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI.
Larry was born in Augusta, GA to the late Paul and Evie (Glover) Bowden on June 3, 1953. You could say Larry loved life. He enjoyed traveling and especially traveling while working with carnival, and he had no problem with being called...
Donna Marie St. Germain
Jul 6, 2023
Donna Marie St. Germain, 66, of East Lansing, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.
Donna was born in Escanaba, Michigan on January 30, 1957, the daughter of the late Marie St. Germain (Kakkuri) and Thomas St. Germain. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1975 where she was an active honor student...
Rose Mary Dunlop
Jun 30, 2023
Rose Mary Dunlop, 89, of Grayling, passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born on February 2, 1934 in Detroit to the late Loren and Irene (Newman) Mathers.
Rose enjoyed singing, dancing, and going for walks. She liked visiting her family. Rose attended St. Mary Catholic Church. She was known for her clever right turn only driving skills. Rose...
Hsiu Lien Cherry
Jun 20, 2023
Hsui Lien Cherry, 74, of Grayling, passed away on or about June 20, 2023.
Hsui Lien was born September 8, 1948 in Taipei, Taiwan to the late Lai Chun and Jin Chang. Hsui Lien married Air Force Sergeant Edward Cherry and resided in Clearwater, Florida. The biggest day of her life was when she became a naturalized citizen of...
Richard Lee Lovell
Jun 18, 2023
Richard Lee Lovell, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away on June 18, 2023 at his home.
Richard was born on December 15, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Robert and Helen (Hesher) Lovell. Richard had a great love for his eternal Savior, Jesus Christ.
Richard is survived by his children, Rachel (Michael) Buchmeier and Aaron (Melinda) Lovell; brother, Ron (Elva)...
John William Canfield
Jun 15, 2023
John William Canfield of Grayling passed away June 15th, 2023.
He was born August 7th, 1933, a Grayling native and 1952 graduate. He served in the US Navy on the USS Snowden from March 1953 until December 1960. He also served the National Guard from June 1980 to June 1986. He worked for Bear Archery and then the State of...
Candace Kay Medeiros
Jun 10, 2023
Candace Kay Medeiros, 66, of Maple Forest Twp passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2023.
Candace was born to Otto and Morna (Farr) Dillon on May 16, 1957 in Charlotte, MI. Candace was an avid mushroom picker and waterfall chaser in the U.P. She enjoyed nature and canoeing down the Manistee River. She...
Carl George Hatfield
Jun 6, 2023
Carl G. Hatfield passed away on June 6, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his wife Rose, his parents Harold and Gertrude Hatfield, his 7 brothers and 1 sister. Carl was born and raised in Grayling and served as a medic in the US Air Force and was stationed in France for 4 years. Carl graduated with a...
Jeff Riker
Jun 2, 2023
Jeff Riker, 63, of Grayling died unexpectedly on June 2, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on March 20, 1960 in Fremont, MI to Mahlon Riker and Eva (Dingman) Warren. Jeff graduated from Grayling High School, Class of 78' and was employed as an auto mechanic and owner/operator of Riker Towing.
He was predeceased by both his parents, his...
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