Obituaries
James Ervin McGraw
Jul 7, 2022
James Ervin McGraw, 72, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 7, 2022. James was born in Flint on January 5, 1950. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and playing pool. He is going to be dearly missed. He is survived by his daughter Jenny (David) Janish and his three sons, James (Tara) McGraw Jr.,...
Peggy Jane Hamrick
Jul 6, 2022
Peggy Jane Hamrick, 95, of Grayling, Michigan passed away July 6, 2022.
Peggy was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Sexton High School and attended Michigan State University. She spent the last 40 years living in Grayling, Michigan.
Peggy was an outdoors person, and very athletic. She loved to water ski, downhill ski, and was riding...
Judy Kay Cooper
Jul 4, 2022
Judy Kay Cooper, 72, lifelong resident of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on July 4, 2022.
She was born in Grayling, Michigan on April 6, 1950 to Cecil and Clois (Barrington) Canfield. Judy loved her fur babies, whether it be a dog, cat, or rabbit. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. Judy married Robert Cooper in 1970...
Dolores "Loly" Mary Leslie
Jun 22, 2022
Dolores Mary "Loly" Leslie, 84, of Grayling, passed away on June 22, 2022. Loly was the youngest of 10 children born to Joseph and Cleo (Purvis) Kolka on May 31, 1938 in Grayling. Loly was known to be a tomboy. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, fly fishing, deer hunting, and helped to build two family homes. Loly graduated from Grayling...
David Lee Thompson
Jun 20, 2022
David Lee Thompson, 74, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on June 20, 2022. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on September 23, 1947 to the late Henry and Ruth (Glaspie) Thompson. David "Dave" married the former Lorraine "Lorrie" Pflum on August 14, 1970 in Mancelona, Michigan. He worked as an accountant at Central Michigan Community Mental Health for nearly...
Constance "Connie" "Susie" Marie Faustman
Jun 15, 2022
Constance Marie "Connie" "Susie", 80, of Grayling, passed away on June 15, 2022.
She was born in Grayling on November 7, 1941 to the late Stanley and Anna (Christiansen) Owens.
Survived by her husband Philip F. Faustman IV. Children: Philip F. (Theresa) Faustman of Gibralter, MI. Phyllis (Manny) Rodriguez of Arizona. Grandchildren: Joshua, Anthony, Leanna, Stanley, Tyler, Philip VII. Greatgrandchildren:...
Morris "Moe" James Enos
Jun 13, 2022
Morris J. Enos "Moe Daddy", 71, of Grayling passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. Moe was born to Samuel and Ann (Kennedy) Enos in Saginaw, MI on February 7, 1951. He enjoyed coaching, fishing, hunting and watching NASCAR and John Wayne movies. He loved his time spent with his grandchildren. He is dearly missed. He is survived by his...
Donald Carl Germain
Jun 13, 2022
Donald Carl Germain, 96, of Grayling, passed away on June 13, 2022.
He was born in Flint, Michigan on February 21, 1926 to Carl and Margaret Germain. He married Patricia Kucharek in August 2000. Pat preceded him in death in 2019.
Don served in the US Navy and was truly a patriotic man. He enlisted in 1944 and was honorably...
Judith Ann Kapets
Jun 12, 2022
Judith Ann Kapets, 84, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Judy was born on January 30, 1938 in Sandusky, MI to Loren and Gladys (Teets) Lee. She married her husband John Kapets on January 30, 1960. Judy enjoyed gardening and trips to the U.P. with her husband John who was originally from Ironwood, MI....
Daniel Nathan Verlinde
Jun 10, 2022
Daniel Nathan Verlinde, 64, of Frederic, passed away on June 10, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1958 in Grayling to James H. and Barbara (Clough) Verlinde. Danny worked at Dial Tool and Machine Company in Jackson, MI for several years as a forklift operator. After that, Danny owned and operated Western Horizon Lawn Care Company in Colorado with...
Beverly Jane Osbeck
Jun 8, 2022
Beverly Jane (Flynn) Osbeck, 79, of Grayling, passed away on June 8, 2022.
She was born on November 13, 1942 in Mt. Morris, Michigan to Earl and Mildred Griswold. Beverly married Paul Osbeck on April 11, 1987 in Cadillac.
Survived by her husband Paul of Grayling. Children: Rick Flynn, Tammy Flynn, Debbie Johnson, and Kevin Flynn. Beverly was also blessed...
Michael John Branch
Jun 8, 2022
Michael Branch was born December 6, 1942 to Frank and Gertrude Branch in Detroit Michigan. He went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022.
He grew up taking vacations in Higgins Lake with his beloved siblings Richard, Barbara, Christine and Timothy. He loved it so much, he eventually made up north his home.
After high school in...
Roxann SanCartier
Jun 2, 2022
Roxann SanCartier, 69, of Gaylord, MI passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2022.
Roxann was born on October 3, 1952 to Roland and Velma June (Verlinde) Wilcox in Grayling, MI. Cremation has taken place. Roxann's family will remember her privately at this time.
Roxann's ashes will be interred at Maple Forest Township Cemetery.
Condolences can be shared with...
Margaret Ruhland
Jun 1, 2022
Margaret Ruhland, 86, of Grayling, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born on May 27, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Loren Guy and Irene Rose (Newman) Mathers. She was married to Theodore Ruhland in 1970. He preceded her in death in 1993. Margaret truly enjoyed being around family and enjoyed music and dancing. Survived by her...
Thomas Oliver Blastic
May 25, 2022
Thomas Oliver Blastic, 68, of Beaver Creek Twp passed away peacefully in his home on May 25, 2022.
Thomas was born to Joseph and Hazel (Valyer) Blastic on November 8, 1953 in Lansing. Thomas was a charismatic man. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary. He enjoyed camping and was very connected with the outdoors. He...
Daniel Raymond Root
May 18, 2022
Daniel Raymond Root, 76, of Grayling, passed away on May 18, 2022.
He was born on August 30, 1945 in Detroit to Raymond and Myrtle Root. Dan married Joann Strachan on January 3, 2004 in Frederic. Dan worked at Grayling Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for nearly 35 years. Dan loved music and had collections of albums and CD's. He enjoyed...
John "Bull" Walter Mastej
May 15, 2022
John "Bull" Walter Mastej, 65, of Grayling passed away Sunday May 15, 2022.
John was born to John and Angeline Mastej on July 21, 1956 in Detroit, MI. John loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was a member of Harley Crue. Earlier in his life he enjoyed the farm he lived on and taking care of his children Joshua, Jen and...
Nichole Amber Smith
May 14, 2022
Nichole Amber Smith, 34 of Lapeer passed away unexpectedly on May 14 , 2022.
Nikki was born in Pontiac on January 17, 1988 to Richard Lee Smith, Jr. and Charlotte Ann (Jacobs) Smith.
Survived by her mother, Charlotte (Bovee) of Lapeer and father, Rick (Lori) Smith of Mio. Son: Ka'Tye Lamar Williams. Brother: Rich Smith (Lauren Lee) and...
Arelene L. Kudlas
May 13, 2022
Arelene L. Kudlas, 101, of Roscommon and formerly of Livonia, passed away on May 13, 2022. She was born in Detroit on February 16, 1921 to Herbert and Ethel (Chinnery) Lockhart. Arelene was a hairdresser. She loved antiques, her flower gardens, and cooking. Survived by her grandchildren: Patty (Brian) Stephan of Texas; Jim (Julie) Hill of Roscommon; Devin (Misty) Kudlas...
Richard Earl Green
May 11, 2022
Richard Earl Green, 78, of Lake City, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 11, 2022.
Richard had a marvelous sense of humor, which he shared with everyone he met. He worked construction most of his life and at one time owned his own construction business.
Rich loved his family and enjoyed visits; always looking...
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