Obituaries
L. Gayle Prause
Feb 12, 2022
Gayle Prause, age 81, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Roscommon, MI.
Gayle was born on July 4, 1940, to Louise Campbell in Sandusky, MI. She is preceded in death by mother, Louise Campbell and brother, Tom Nauman. She is survived by children Susan Prause of Vadnais Heights, MN, Jeff (Pam) Prause of Grayling, MI and...
Peggy Sue Steiger
Feb 12, 2022
Peggy Sue Steiger, 64, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 12, 2022 Peggy loved her family and children. She worked right up until her final days with us. When she was able, she used to enjoy camping and going to the casino. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. ...
Phyllis Irene Bond
Feb 11, 2022
Phyllis Irene Bond, 85, of Grayling passed away peacefully Friday, February 11, 2022. Phyllis was born to Byron & Retta (Leadbeater) Randolph in Grayling on February 13, 1936. Phyllis loved her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and daughter. She had many friends in the Grayling area, who also shared time with her for many years together in...
Nancy Jane Schultz
Feb 7, 2022
Nancy J. Schultz, 91, of Grayling, passed away on February 7, 2022.
She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan to George and Jane Knight. Nancy and her husband Jim owned the Plaza Bar in Grayling for over 30 years. She volunteered at Hospice of Helping Hands by having yearly fundraisers.
Survived by her children: Barry (Joette) Cook of Allen Park; Brenda...
Lee Bob Johnson
Jan 31, 2022
Lee Bob Johnson, Sr., age 77, lifelong resident of Grayling passed away on January 31, 2022. He was born to the late Norman and Barbara (Annis) Johnson in Grayling on November 9, 1944. Lee enjoyed playing cribbage,euchre, playing pool, and bowling. He married Shirley Anglemyer on May 20, 1967 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. They were married for 48...
Nancy Kay (Sorenson) Cox
Jan 31, 2022
Nancy Kay (Sorenson) Cox, 85, a lifelong resident of Grayling, went home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2022 in a peaceful environment surrounded by loved ones and clergy. During her life she was a member of both the Danish Lutheran Church and the Roman Catholic Church. She was born in Grayling...
Joyce Leoma Fox
Jan 29, 2022
Joyce L . Fox, 87, of Grayling, Mi passed away at Munson Hospital, Grayling with family and the prayers of family and friends on January 29, 2022.
Joyce is survived by her loving children, son Gary (Denae) Fox of Grayling Daughters, Debra ( Steven ) Walker of Gaylord Mi and Kaylynn ( F.James ) Stewart of Charlevoix, MI. Grandchildren :...
Richard James Anderson
Jan 28, 2022
Richard James Anderson, 75, of Grayling passed away on January 28, 2022.
He was born in Bay City to the late James and Rita (Michalski) Anderson. Rick served our country during the Vietnam era in the US Navy. He married Nova Engel on April 15, 1972. She preceded him in death in 2018 after 46 years of marriage. Rick...
Cathy Ann McGuire
Jan 27, 2022
Cathy Ann McGuire passed away on January 27, 2022.
She was born on March 11, 1955 to Douglas and Maxine Knuth. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Survived by her husband Bruce McGuire of almost 50 years; children: Jamie (Jason) Wright, Sarah (Micheal) Frisbie, Christopher (Kim) McGuire, and Michelle (Kyle) Bond. Grandchildren: Ashdon, Hunter, Zeke, Molly,...
Deborah Sue St. Germain
Jan 27, 2022
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Deborah (Deb) Sue St. Germain, 69, of Grayling, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 27, 2022, after her courageous battle with cancer (melanoma).
Deb was born in Grayling, Michigan on February 23, 1952, the daughter of the late Donna Niederer (Perry) and Richard (Giz) Niederer. She graduated from Grayling...
William George Rutter
Jan 26, 2022
William George Rutter, 78, of Grayling, passed away on January 26, 2022.
He was born in Flint to the late William and Ruth (Rolfe) Rutter. William’s family previously owned and operated Rutter’s Lumber in Grayling. He married Linda Fisher in Las Vegas in 1999. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.
Survived by his wife Linda of...
Shirley Jean Matthews
Jan 18, 2022
Shirley Jean Matthews, 84, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Shirley was born on September 7, 1937 in Grayling, MI to Edwin and Edna (Wedger) Matthews. Shirley Matthews, our Aunt. Shirley was the most joyful person I have ever known. She was smart, well spoken and kind to all. She had a passion for reading, writing, arts...
Ramona Lynn McGraw
Jan 18, 2022
Ramona Lynn McGraw, 68, of Grayling, MI, passed away on January 18, 2022.
Ramona was born in Daggett, MI, to Elmer and Laura (Rockstead) Schwark, on October 5, 1953. She was the youngest of thirteen children.
She enjoyed gardening, crafts, collecting, and spending time with family and friends.
Ramona made a living in many different lines of work, including...
Virgil Louis Koronka
Jan 11, 2022
Virgil Louis Koronka, 79, of Gaylord, passed away on January 11, 2022.
He was born in Gaylord to the late Louis and Florence (Hull) Koronka. Virgil was patient, kind, and understanding. He enjoyed camping and fishing, and time spent with his grandchildren.Virgil was married to the former Patricia Palmer on October 17, 1986.
Survived by his wife Patricia of...
Eleanor Louise Lohr
Jan 10, 2022
Eleanor Louise Lohr, 92, of Lovells passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Monday, January 10, 2022.
Eleanor was born in Wayne, MI on August 28, 1929 to Jay and Margaret (Foster) Webster. She enjoyed watching the birds and gardening. She is going to be missed.
Eleanor is survived by her children Nancy (Larry) Tribble, Darlene (Clark)...
Yvonne Elizabeth Andersen
Jan 10, 2022
Yvonne Elizabeth Andersen ,93, of Grayling, MI, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022
Yvonne was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Urban and Hazel (White) on March 7th, 1928.
She enjoyed traveling, cooking, arts and crafts, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. She was woman of deep faith and had a spiritual outlook on life which helped in...
Clare "SKIP" Madsen
Jan 10, 2022
Clare "SKIP" Madsen, 82, of Grayling, passed away on January 10, 2022.
He was born in Grayling to the late Clare and Elma Madsen. Skip graduated from Grayling High School in 1958. He married the former Gail Lucksted on November 18, 1961 in Grayling. Skip was the owner of Skip's Sport Shop. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, woodworking,...
Evelyn Anne Kent
Jan 9, 2022
Evelyn Anne Kent, 91, of Grayling, passed away January 9, 2022. She was born to Charles and Regina Schrauben in Westphalia, Michigan. Evelyn married George Allen Kent, Jr. on August 14, 1948 in East Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Grayling Country Club, and Grayling Promotional Association (GPA). Survived by her children Marla (Greg) Chandler...
James Smith Morrow II
Jan 6, 2022
James Smith Morrow, II, 63, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 6, 2022.
Jim was born in Detroit, MI on November 10, 1958 to James and Nell (Short) Morrow. Jim was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed trapping, gunslinging, hunting and was a champion fisherman. He earned the nicknames "Snowman",...
Judy May Ahrns
Jan 2, 2022
Judy Ahrns of Grayling passed away on January 2, 2022, losing her battle with Covid.
Judy was born on February 9, 1944 to Arthur and Emma Hoffman Williams. After graduation from Grayling High School, she worked for a short time as a waitress in a couple of local establishments. It was then time to pursue her ambition of becoming a...