Obituaries
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...
Florence Catherine Keller
May 8, 2022
Florence Catherine Keller, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away May 8, 2022 at Grayling Munson Healthcare.
Florence was born to Robert and Nancy (Hardin) Scott on April 22, 1944 in Elizabethton, TN. She loved her "Little Man" furbaby and enjoyed doing puzzles and word searches. She also enjoyed listening to music and watching the Wednesday night Chicago Trilogy television shows.
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Edward Glen Ott
Apr 30, 2022
Edward Glen Ott, 67, of Grayling, MI passed away April 30, 2022. Edward was born to Stanley and Daisy (Hogancamp) Ott on July 25, 1954 in Pontiac, MI. He loved fishing, hunting, and cooking what he caught. He also enjoyed gardening and canning his harvest. He is survived by daughters Christina (Jerry) Lair, Robin (Todd) Walker and Tara Ott; grandchildren...
Virginia "Ginger" Lea Reichelderfer
Apr 26, 2022
Virginia "Ginger" Lea Reichelderfer, 76, of Grayling passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Ginger was born in Grayling on July 4, 1945 to Warner Ted and Virginia Celia (Denewett) Pratt. Ginger liked bowling, loved spending time with her family and loved her dogs. She is going to be dearly missed. Ginger is survived by her children, William Leo Jr. (Laura...
Barbara Lynn Waldorf
Apr 6, 2022
Barbara Lynn Waldorf, born April 17, 1943 in Detroit to parents Harry and Marjorie Gilman. A long-time resident of the Grayling area, Barbara passed away on April 6, 2022, after battling years of health problems.
She is survived by her children, Mathew Waldorf, Nicole Doemer and Danielle Waldorf. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren.
Barb was a proud businesswoman. She...
Leon Francis D'Amour
Apr 5, 2022
Leon Francis D'Amour, 80, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2022 in the loving arms of his wife, Jackie of 60 years and son, Monty and daughter-in-law, Patty.
Leon was born on May 8, 1941 in Saginaw to Leo and Emma Louise (Gierke) D'Amour. He enjoyed going for long car rides and making stops at Michigan...
Virginia Celia Pratt
Apr 2, 2022
Virginia Celia Pratt, 102, of Frederic, passed away on April 2, 2022.
She was born on May 22, 1919 to Henry and Emma Denewett in Grayling. Virginia married Warner (Ted) Pratt on October 28, 1937 at St Mary's Church in Grayling. They were married for 57 years before he preceded her in death.
Virginia was proud to be the matriarch...
Kay Jean Wood
Apr 1, 2022
Kay (Chatterton) Wood, 84, of Grayling, formerly of Midland and Plymouth, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 1, 2022.
Kay was born April 20, 1937, in Clare to Ronald and Josephine Chatterton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 62 years Ronald Wood and grandson Jamison Wood.
Kay spent her youth in Midland and graduated...
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