Obituaries
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. Â 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...
                                
Brenda Lee Morris
Dec 1, 2022
Brenda Lee Morris, 64, of Grayling left this world to be with her Lord & Savior on December 5, 2022. Â Brenda is survived by her daughter, Nerissa (Jess) Fairbotham; grandchildren, Zoey Fairbotham and Caleb Fairbotham; siblings, Corrine (Billy) Ullery, Fred (Debbie) Harlow and Sheery Evilsizer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Morris; her parents, Fred and Sheery...
Joseph Jerry Loibl
Nov 18, 2022
                                Joseph Jerry Loibl of Graying, MI, passed away Friday November 18, 2022 at age 88.
Joseph was born in Saginaw on July 8, 1934 to the late Joseph and Amanda (Wright) Loibl.  He attended Arthur Hill High School.  He was Veteran of the U.S Navy and member of the National Association of Atomic Veterans.  Joseph retired from Buick Motor Division...
                                
Michelle Kay Spicer
Nov 14, 2022
Michelle Kay Spicer, 61, of Grayling passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022. Â Michelle was born to Ronald and Linda (Sebring) Koperski in Huntsville, AL on December 17, 1960. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beautiful daughter, Rebecca Spicer. Â Michelle enjoyed arts & crafts, baking, and cooking. She worked as a restaurant manager for many years....
Matthew Carter Lewis
Nov 13, 2022
Matthew Carter Lewis, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. Â Matt was born on October 19, 1982 to Earl and Darlene (Thomas) Lewis in Pontiac, MI. Matthew grew up in the Lake Orion/Pontiac area. He was a typical boy growing up, running through the woods and shooting BB guns. He at one time had...
Daniel Ernest Stocker
Nov 11, 2022
Daniel Ernest Stocker, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2022. Daniel was born on March 10, 1942 in Pontiac, MI to Ernest and Helen (Reed) Stocker. Daniel married Ruth A Watts on August 4, 1962. The two of them just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Dan and Ruth had three children together. Â Daniel (Jessica) Stocker...
Frederick LeRoy Wolcott
Nov 10, 2022
                                Frederick L. (Fred) Wolcott of Grayling passed away on Thursday November 10th, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Fred was born in Detroit on October 13, 1943 to Elmer and Mary Wolcott. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, he was also a two sport athlete for Wayne State University where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall...
                                
Regina Ann Gould
Nov 7, 2022
                                Regina Ann Gould, 73, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2022.
Regina is survived by her daughter, Ronda Thornton; grandchildren, Katlyn, Karly, Raynee, Ty, and Rylee; great-grandson, Nolan; siblings, Curt Simmons and Paula Simmons-Boyle; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Chism; husband, Jack Gould; and parents, Joseph...
                                
Linda Ann Greenway
Nov 5, 2022
                                Linda Ann Greenway (Gonsler), 63, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Munson Medical Center.
Linda was born at McLaren Hospital in Flint, MI on October 21, 1959, the third of three children to Joseph William and Frances Constance (Glowacki) Gonsler. She was a graduate of Carman High School Class of...
                                
Edward Veselsky, Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
                                Edward Veselsky, Jr., 73, of Grayling, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. 
Ed was born on July 26, 1949 in Flint, MI to Edward and Earline Veselsky.  Ed married Debbie Hudgins on August 19, 1990 in Flint, MI.
He was a member of the Grayling Eagles, enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports, hunting, and fishing.
Survived by his...
                                
Todd Harvey Nye
Oct 13, 2022
                                Todd Nye, 60, of Grayling passed away suddenly on the morning of October 13th, 2022, in Grayling, MI. 
Todd is proceeded in death by his father, Harvey Nye and numerous extended family. 
He is survived in life by his wife Dawn Nye. Children Roger (Lori) Alvarez, Dylan (Andrea) Nye, Katlyn (Jordan) Nye, Cortnee (Joe) Nye, Molly Rinckey, and...
                                
Joan Marie Goyette
Oct 5, 2022
                                Joan Marie Goyette (nee Culpert & Barnes) age 85 passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022.
Beloved wife and best friend of the late Wallace Goyette. Daughter of the late Gordon and Ruth Culpert. Loving mother of Leanne (Rex) Whitley. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Rachel, Mary, Melissa, Jesse, Jacob, and Joshua. Great-grandmother to 11. Predeceased by son Edward Barnes...
                                
William John Bonkowski III
Oct 1, 2022
                                William John Bonkowski III, 60, of Grayling, MI passed away on October 1, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Bill was born to William and Jacqueline (Matthews) Bonkowski, Jr. on September 27, 1962 in Trenton, MI, moving with his family to Grayling in 1974.  Bill graduated from Grayling Highschool in 1980.  He went on to study Police...
                                
Joseph Francis Brown
Oct 1, 2022
Joseph F. Brown, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 1, 2022. Â Joseph was born to Joseph and Wilma Brown in Detroit, MI on June 28, 1949. Â At this time, Joseph's family will remember him privately. Â Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral home.
Helen Beverly Graf
Sep 20, 2022
Helen Beverly Graf, 82, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on September 20, 2022. Â Helen was born in Toronto, Canada on December 6, 1939 to Albert and Mabel (Yomen) Edwards. Helen was a very happy and giving person. She loved the people that she got to know over the years in the Grayling...
Thomas William Featherston
Sep 17, 2022
                                Thomas William Featherston, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home.
Thomas was born to William and Phyllis (Wallace) Featherston in Pontiac, MI on May 19, 1947. He is survived by his sisters Starr and Sally; children Brian and Starr; grandchildren Dustin, Dane and Mavrik; and his long time friend Joyce.  
He...
                                

