Obituaries
Marilyn D Fick
Jan 27, 2023
Marilyn D. Fick, 86, of Grayling passed away on January 27, 2023, in Bowling Green, KY.
Marilyn Daneen LaGuire was born in Flint, Michigan on August 1, 1936, to Merrill C. and Elsie (Anderson) LaGuire. She married Charles F. Fick on May 21, 1955, and they shared 65 years together. Marilyn moved with her husband and young family to...
Donald "Jim" James Fredlund
Jan 23, 2023
Donald "Jim" James Fredlund, 94, of Grayling, MI passed away to his Heavenly home on January 23, 2023. Jim was born to Lawrence and Gladys (Sleeman) Fredlund in South Range, MI on August 8, 1928. Jim worked for 24 years as an air traffic controller for the United States Air Force until his retirement January 31, 1970. He then worked...
Sadie "Sally" Eileen McPherson
Jan 12, 2023
Sadie "Sally" Eileen McPherson, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Sally was born to Harry and Henrietta (Moneghan) Matatall on September 25, 1930 in Fremont, OH. She married her late husband, Edgar McPherson, on February 18, 1950. Sally enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers. She also...
Mary Ann Gibbons
Jan 10, 2023
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Mary Ann Gibbons, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Mary Ann was born on Beaver Island Michigan to Gerald and Elsie (Nettle) Gibbons on September 13th, 1945. Mary Ann was involved in many artistic endeavors including being an author of a published book. She was...
Melbourne Eugene Legg
Jan 5, 2023
Melbourne Eugene Legg, 84, of Roscommon, MI passed away on January 5, 2023. Mel was born on December 20, 1938 in Pontiac, MI to Carson and Thelma (Spear) Legg. After his birth, he and his mom returned to Roscommon where he lived his entire life. Mel started his working life in the Legg & Sons sawmill. He always said he...
Junior Edsel Palmer
Jan 4, 2023
Junior Edsel Palmer, 98, of Grayling, Mi passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2023. Junior was born to Sanford and Doris (Deckrow) Palmer on April 15, 1924 in Bay City, MI. Junior loved to travel, hunt, fish and go gold mining in Alaska (where he traveled 4 times by motorcycle). For many years, the last 2 weeks...
William Edward Wolfe
Jan 3, 2023
William Edward Wolfe, 74, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Willaim was born to William and Betty (Taylor) Wolfe on August 26, 1948 in Highland Park, MI. He loved to hunt, fish and do some traveling; he especially wanted to take another trip to Hawaii. He loved to laugh and have a good...
Jerry Smallwood
Jan 2, 2023
Jerry Smallwood, 64, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023.
Jerry was born to Kermit and Dortha (Cable) Smallwood in Trenton, MI on September 29, 1958. Jerry was a master carpenter. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and could build just about anything.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Terrie Smallwood; children, Jeremy (Teresa) Smallwood, Joseph (Alyson)...
Albert "Mike" Raymond Ingalls
Jan 2, 2023
Albert "Mike" Raymond Ingalls, 86, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 2, 2023. Mike was born to Clarence and Julia (Wright) Ingalls in Flint, Michigan on January 9, 1936. In Mike's younger years, he belonged to the Boy Scouts and was assistant explore leader to Vernon Kietzman. Mike was married to Joyce Kietzman on September...
Thomas Harold Beaulieu
Dec 30, 2022
Thomas Harold Beaulieu, 57, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Thomas was born to Harold and Dorothy (Olejniczak) Beaulieu on February 16, 1965 in Alpena, MI.
In accordance with Thomas's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public services at this time.
Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral...
Donald Harlan Lepper
Dec 27, 2022
Donald Harlan Lepper, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
Don was born in Ypsilanti, MI on December 27, 1949 to Harlan and Elizabeth (Duty) Lepper.
He is survived by his wife Linda (Missant) Lepper, his son Scott (Lorie - spouse) Lepper and Christopher (Amanda - spouse) Lepper, daughter Shannon (Joseph - Spouse)...
Alma Alice Mitchell
Dec 23, 2022
Alma Alice Mitchell, 98, of Frederic, MI passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 23, 2022. Alma was born on December 13, 1924 in Frederic to the late Otis and Alice (Johnson) Weaver. Survived by her children: Michele (Ron) Stanley; Mark (Sheri) Mitchell; and Martha (Pete) VanNuck all of Frederic. Grandchildren: Michael (Heather) Marelich; Marcus (Amy) Marelich; Alicia...
Kishor Kumar C Patel
Dec 20, 2022
Kishor Kumar C. Patel, 59, of Grayling, MI passed away on December 20, 2022.
Kishor was born October 27, 1963 to Jashuben Patel in India. He worked for many years as the Days Inn owner/manager in Grayling, MI.
Kishor is survived by his wife, Gita Patel; and children, Hemal Patel, Amar Patel and Ankur Patel. He is preceded in death...
Kathleen Ann Hughes
Dec 17, 2022
Kathleen Ann Hughes, 78, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Kathleen was born to Robert and Louise McCall in Port Clinton, OH on July 15, 1944. She enjoyed spending much of her time gardening. She volunteered her time to Mercy Manor and 4H. She was a member of the Garden Club and also was involved...
Dennis Russell Springer
Dec 15, 2022
Dennis Russell Springer, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Dennis was born to Russell and Madeline (Farnsworth) Springer in Mt. Pleasant, MI on December 13, 1947. Dennis was always known to be an avid fisherman and outdoors man. He was dearly loved and is going to...
Joan Lucille Miller
Dec 14, 2022
Joan Lucille Miller, 85, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 14, 2022.
Joan was born to Pearl and Sophie (Stenger) Loper in Flint, MI on July 17, 1937. She loved attending Heritage Baptist Church in Grayling and was very involved with bible study and book club. Joan also sat on the board of Crawford...
Rob Friday
Dec 13, 2022
Rob Friday - 11.2.79 - 12.13.22. Friday was born in Adrian Michigan and called St. Helen home. He was a lifelong Michigander and a graduate of Roscommon High School. He attended Kirtland Community College.
Every moment in Friday’s life he was crafting his legacy, and often spoke of what he would leave behind. He personalized everything he touched because...
Julie Marie Doremire
Dec 10, 2022
Julie Marie Doremire, 62, of Grayling passed away peacefully surrounded by her mother and her extended family at the Jones Lake AFC Home Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Julie was born to Llwyn (Tony) and Diana Doremire in Grayling, Mi on November 24, 1960. Julie attended the SMI classroom through COOR ISD in Roscommon until her graduation at the age of...
Harold "Butch" D. Adams
Dec 7, 2022
Harold "Butch" David Adams (74) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Butch was born to Donald and Shirley (Blake) Adams in Detroit, MI on November 3, 1948. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He was a proud member of the Operator's Union Local 324. He enjoyed spending...
Nicholas Thomas Harmer
Dec 6, 2022
Nicholas Thomas Harmer, 42, of Frederic, MI passed away on December 6, 2022. He was born to Maggie Schreiner and the late Michael Harmer.
Nick was a very humble giving person with a big heart. He did his best to help others. Nick's love for his family helped sustain him through everything. Nora and Bennett were a joy to...
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