Obituaries

Sandra Gayle Galvani

Sandra Gayle Galvani

Aug 29, 2022

Sandra Gayle Galvani, 65, of Grayling passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022.   Sandra was born to Domenico and Eunice (Russell) Galvani on January 19, 1957 in Grayling, MI. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.   Sandra is survived by her daughters, Libby (Chris) Rosser and RaeLeigh (Wayne) Wychopen; grandchildren, Kayla, Domenico, Andrew, Eryka and Destiny; and brothers, Domenico, Warren...

Eden MAE Niederer

Eden MAE Niederer

Aug 25, 2022

Eden "MAE" Niederer, 93, of Grayling, passed away on August 25, 2022.

She was born in Flint, Michigan to Clarence Cornelius and Eden Anna Mae (Smallwood) Small on August 12, 1929. She married Fred "Fritz" Niederer on February 16, 1951. They were married for 55 years before he preceded her in death in 2006. Mae accepted Jesus Christ as...

John Irving Edward Reynolds

John Irving Edward Reynolds

Aug 23, 2022

John Irving Edward Reynolds, 88, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022.   John was born in Toronto, Canada on February 22, 1934 to Irving and Margurette (Patiret) Reynolds. He served in the United States Army. He will be dearly missed by many.   A Celebration of John's Life will take place on September 11, 2022, 1:00...

Michael John Harmer

Michael John Harmer

Aug 18, 2022

Michael John Harmer, 75, of Gaylord, MI passed away on August 18, 2022 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Mike was born to Eugene and Mildred (Craft) Harmer on December 13, 1946 in Grayling, MI. Mike was a Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed watching his Lions, Tigers and Red Wings whenever he got a chance. Most of all he loved spending time with...

Gerald John Maher

Gerald John Maher

Aug 16, 2022

Gerald John Maher, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away on August 16, 2022.   Gerald was born to David and Catherine (Sargefield) Maher on January 14, 1945 in Emmett, MI. Gerald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.   Gerald is survived by his children, Jon Maher, Scarlett Maher, and Tiffany Maher; and grandchildren, Haileejane Lovely, Maverick John Maher, Colleen...

David Warren Johns

David Warren Johns

Aug 16, 2022

David Warren Johns, 65, of Grayling, MI passed away at Munson Grayling Hospital on August 16, 2022.   Dave was born in Adrian, MI to Cassius (Junior) and Pearl (Westgate) Johns  on February 5, 1957.    Dave enjoyed his cabin in Harrison, MI and was an avid fan of UofM football (GO BLUE), Detroit Tigers, and Dale Earnhardt (The Intimidator). He retired...

Patricia Ann Heck

Patricia Ann Heck

Aug 13, 2022

Patricia Ann Heck, 76, was called home on August 13, 2022.  She was surrounded by her children and is now reunited with her husband and parents.

She was born on October 28, 1945 in Salina, KS to the late Robert and Dolores (Sobodowski) Leonard.  Patricia married George Heck on July 24, 1965 in St. Judes Catholic Church in Detroit, MI. ...

Charlotte Marie Davis

Charlotte Marie Davis

Aug 13, 2022

Charlotte Marie Davis, of Cadillac, Michigan passed away on August 13, 2022. Char was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 11, 1935 to Charles Burleigh and Marie Burleigh Bitely (Fritsch). When Char was young her family moved to Mt. Clemens where she graduated from Mt. Clemens High School. She married Louis Charles Davis in 1953. They were happily married for...

Catherine Ann McBride

Catherine Ann McBride

Aug 9, 2022

Catherine Ann McBride, 86, of Grayling, passed away on August 9, 2022.

She was born on May 3, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Edna (McKnight) Gallagher. Cathy married Charles "Tom" McBride on September 1, 1956 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Detroit. They were married for 52 years before he preceded her in death in 2008....

Ernest Dale Hatfield

Ernest Dale Hatfield

Aug 7, 2022

Ernest Dale Hatfield (82) a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away surrounded by loved ones August 7, 2022.

Ernie was born July 27, 1940 to Orval and Vina Hatfield in Eastport, MI. Ernie loved to spend time with his family in the outdoors, hunting, camping, cutting firewood, walking Aspen and making everyone laugh. He never...

Todd Christopher Petersen

Todd Christopher Petersen

Aug 7, 2022

Todd Christopher Petersen, 56, passed away August 7, 2022 in Michigan City.

Todd loved Dogs his whole life and in his younger years even trained seeing eye dogs. He loved his family and had a warm loving heart. Worked as a Steel inspector in his later years. One of his favorite things to do was to go the casino....

Michael George Summers

Michael George Summers

Aug 5, 2022

Michael George Summers, 73, of Grayling, passed away on August 5, 2022.   He was born in Detroit on August 24, 1948 to the late Henry and Gail Summers. Michael married Georgia Maxson on November 1, 1968 in Marquette, MI. He was retired from Bensinger, Cotant, Menkes Law Firm, PC. Michael enjoyed bird hunting, fishing, and U of M football.   Survived...

William Perry Painter

William Perry Painter

Aug 3, 2022

William Perry Painter, 89, of Maple Forest Twp passed away August 3, 2022.   William was born to Joseph and Verda (Adkins) Painter in McRoberts, KY on March 1, 1933. William was always laughing and joking. He liked hunting, fishing and gardening. In his younger years he quit a job because they would not let him have time off for hunting...

Edward Joseph Wyskiel

Edward Joseph Wyskiel

Jul 27, 2022

Edward Joseph Wyskiel, 79, of Maple Forest Twp passed away peacefully July 27, 2022.   Edward was born to Edmond and Elizabeth (Nagy) Wyskiel in Detroit, MI on December 28, 1942. Edward was a very skilled sheet metal worker during his career. He will be dearly missed.   Edward is survived by his wife Kathleen; sons Eric Wyskiel, Scott (Kelly) Wyskiel and...

James "JINX" A. Parkinson

James "JINX" A. Parkinson

Jul 27, 2022

James A. (Jinx) Parkinson, 79, of Grayling, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022.

James was born November 4, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan, the son of Ethel and Arthur Parkinson. He married Kathleen Witham February 27, 1961 in Grayling, Michigan. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Jim was a self employed builder retiring in 2005. He enjoyed...

Carol Dianne Kinkle

Carol Dianne Kinkle

Jul 24, 2022

Carol Dianne Kinkle, 65, of Grayling passed away suddenly July 24, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Carol was born in Houston, TX on January 17, 1957 to Earl and Carol (Walters) Johnson. Carol enjoyed traveling to see lighthouses and doing crossword puzzles with her grandchildren. She also loved Dr. Pepper. Her faith was very important to her. She will...

Joseph Wellington Thompson

Joseph Wellington Thompson

Jul 16, 2022

Joseph Wellington Thompson, 99, of Grayling passed away peacefully at his residence on July 16, 2022.

Joseph was born to Joseph and Lorine (Earl) Thompson in Detroit, MI on July 6, 1923.

Visitation will take place July 25, 2022 at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling, MI from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. A funeral service will follow visitation starting at 2:00...

Helen Ilene Budd

Helen Ilene Budd

Jul 14, 2022

Helen Ilene Budd, 61, of Grayling, MI passed away at home July 14, 2022.   Helen was born to Robert and Margaret (Overy) Cottrill in Tecumseh, MI on April 16, 1961. She was a wonderful woman. Helen was an amazing, fun loving mother. A very compassionate person who would do anything for you. She will be dearly missed by all who...

David Weissenborn

David Weissenborn

Jul 11, 2022

David Weissenborn, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022, at home with family in Grayling Michigan.  He was born June 9, 1938, to Melvin and Helen Mertz Weissenborn in Caro, Michigan.

He was married to Janice Satchell in Caro on August 4, 1956.  They had three sons, Mark, John and Kevin.

David attended Central Michigan University where he...

James Ervin McGraw

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.,...