Obituaries

Yvonne Elizabeth Andersen

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

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

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

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

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...

Jennie May Macfarlane

Jennie May Macfarlane

Jan 1, 2022

Jennie May Macfarlane, 64, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI.   Jennie was born on March 25, 1957 to Robert and Constance (Sutliff) Allen in Alma, MI. Jennie enjoyed crafting, reading and watching her favorite show "Golden Girls". She loved all animals but most of all hummingbirds. She had a...

Phyllis Jean Krueger

Phyllis Jean Krueger

Dec 31, 2021

Phyllis Jean Krueger, 69, of Harrison, MI passed away at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital on Friday, December 31, 2021.   Phyllis was born on October 7, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI to John and Margaret Mazurkiewicz. She was a member of Resurrection Life Church for many years and even did several mission trips to the Philippines. Her faith was a very...

Janet Maxine Hale

Janet Maxine Hale

Dec 26, 2021

Janet Hale, 78, of Grayling, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2021.

Janet was raised in Maple Forest Township and graduated from Frederic High School in 1962. After graduation, she raised three children and worked as a secretary. She eventually retired from K-Mart corporation in the 90's. Some of her vacations were spent with her...

Charles Michael Draper

Charles Michael Draper

Dec 21, 2021

Charles Michael Draper, 72, of Lewiston, MI passed away Tuesday, December 21st 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. 

  Charles was born to Charles W. and Frances (Bradshaw) Draper in Hillsdale, MI on March 26th, 1949. He held many jobs in his lifetime but the most prominent were his careers as school teacher, Fire Chief, and EMT-Specialist at West Shore...

Joann Barbara Merithew

Joann Barbara Merithew

Dec 20, 2021

Joann Barbara Merithew, 84, of Grayling, passed away on December 20, 2021.

She was born in West Branch, Michigan to Xavier and Mary Diemert. Joann was a "proud wrestling grandma" of several Grayling wrestlers over the years.

Survived by children: Dianna (Curt) Hiser of Mio, Teresa (Fred) Perrin of Grayling, and William (Samantha) Merithew of Prescott. She was also blessed...

Wilbur Edward Jones, Jr.

Wilbur Edward Jones, Jr.

Dec 17, 2021

Wilbur Edward Jones, Jr., 64, of Grayling, passed away on December 17, 2021. He was born on March 7, 1957 to the late Wilbur and Violet Jones in Wheeling, West Virginia. Wilbur married Robin Myers on June 19, 1977 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He served in the US Army. Survived by his wife Robin of 44 years. Children: Wilbur (Brianna)...

Michael Edmund Duffy

Michael Edmund Duffy

Dec 16, 2021

Michael Edmund Duffy, 71, of Grayling, passed away on December 16, 2021.

He was born on May 30, 1950 to the late Edmund and Dorothy Duffy.He married Yvonne on August 23, 1991 in Las Vegas. Michael retired from Ford Motors. He was a member of Grayling Eagles.

Survived by his wife Yvonne of 30 years. Sons: Derrick (Nicole) Lake of...

Bonnie Marie Smith

Bonnie Marie Smith

Dec 14, 2021

Bonnie Marie (Small) Smith (69) a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on December 14, 2021 in Florida with family by her side.

Bonnie was born January 24, 1952 to James and Lois (Granger) Small in Wyandotte, Michigan. Bonnie loved to spend time with her family, work in her gardens, and working at Wellington Farm Park as...

Daniel Alan Peterson

Daniel Alan Peterson

Dec 7, 2021

Daniel Alan Peterson, 67, of Kentwood, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 with his family by his side.   Daniel was born on November 9, 1954 in Gaylord, MI to the late Dale Alexander & Irene Grace (Tolles) Peterson. He is survived by his sisters Dalene Susan (Jim) Corlew and Pamela Jean Bogart; daughter Brandy Sue (David) Bennett...

Julie Anne Draper

Julie Anne Draper

Dec 7, 2021

Julie Anne Draper, 68, of Lewiston, MI passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.   Julie was born to Stanley and Donna (Isham) Hanna on May 7, 1953. Julie loved to paint and make artwork. She had done many paintings for the Roscommon Zoo along with her husband. Her number one priority was her 3 boys and...

Alice Pearl Galvani

Alice Pearl Galvani

Dec 3, 2021

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Alice Galvani (87) of Grayling MI finished her journey on this earth Friday December 3rd, 2021.

She had a nurturing, and adventurous spirit. Alice' heart was always full, and encouraged that love and kindness to be shown to all. Alice was a family oriented woman, who always gave of her time for those that she loved....

Jessie Marie Isenhauer

Jessie Marie Isenhauer

Dec 3, 2021

Jessie Marie Isenhauer, 89, of Grayling passed away peacefully Friday, December 3, 2021 at Crawford Continuing Care Center.   Jessie was born on May 24, 1932 in Lake Orion, MI to George and Margaret (Kline) Gray. Jessie moved to Grayling in the early 70’s and worked many years in the Grayling Mercy Hospital emergency department.   Jessie is survived by her children...

Leo "Tony" Rozenek

Leo "Tony" Rozenek

Dec 2, 2021

Leo (Tony) Rozenek, 79, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Susan Lynn (Isenhauer) Rozenek, several nieces and nephews, two brothers and one sister.

Susan would like to thank the Munson Hospice nurse's for the specialized care Leo received during his illness and...

Robert Frank Houghton

Robert Frank Houghton

Nov 27, 2021

Robert Frank Houghton, 82, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma, MI.

Robert was born in Grayling on June 15, 1939 to Nyland and Lillian (Ahman) Houghton.  Bob was a man of strong faith in the Lord. In later years, he spent much of his time visiting with patients at the local...

Marguerite Loraine Miller

Marguerite Loraine Miller

Nov 24, 2021

Marguerite "Lori" Loraine Miller, 61, of Grayling passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021.   Lori was born in Grayling on January 3, 1960 to Edward and Jeanette (Cook) Allison.   Lori is survived by her mother Jeanette Allison; siblings Dave Allison, Randy Allison and Wendy Allison; daughter Samantha Jo Miller; granddaughter Emily Brayden; several nieces and nephews; many aunts, uncles and cousins;...