Obituaries
Michelle Renee Barber
Jun 21, 2021
Michelle Renee Barber, 54, of Grayling, passed away on June 21, 2021.
Michelle was born on October 13, 1966 to Thomas and Mary Kay (Faller) Hennessy in Flint, Michigan. She loved family vacations and time spent with her grandchildren. Michelle was for being a "Hostess of Chaos". She loved her fur babies. Michelle worked as a RN/BSN at Munson Health...
Gustav J. Preinl
Jun 18, 2021
Gustav J. Preinl, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 18, 2021. Gustav was born in Bad Nauheim, Germany on July 21, 1943 to Gustav and Rosa (Koerner) Preinl. Gustav was the proprietor of Carlisle Canoes until his retirement. Gustav had a very big heart. He was always there to help anyone that...
Joy Beverly Wright
Jun 17, 2021
Joy Beverly Wright (Reid) passed away on June 17, 2021. Joy was born in Detroit, Mi on July 24, 1942 to Alvin and Beverly Reid. Joy moved to Grayling, Mi, in 1975 where she worked in the community for many years. Joy worked at her beloved Crawford AuSable Daycare for over 20 years before she retired. She was affectionately known...
Robert Allen Prause
Jun 10, 2021
Robert Allen Prause, age 81, of Grayling, MI passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Grayling.
Robert was born on August 14, 1939 to Julius E. and Edith H. (Ward) Prause in Flint, Michigan. He is preceded in death by: Wife, Marie Prause; Parents, Julius E. and Edith H. (Ward) Prause; Brothers, David Prause and Donald Prause; Paternal grandparents, William...
Christy Fisher-Zahn
Jun 10, 2021
Christy Fisher-Zahn, 47, of Richmond, KY passed away June 10, 2021.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy Zahn and their sons, Damian and Dylan Zahn, all of Richmond, KY; mother and father, Linda and William Rutter of Grayling; and brother, Loyd (Jennifer) Fisher and their son, Gavin Fisher, all of Grayling. She is preceded in death by her sister,...
Marc Jeffery Harland
Jun 9, 2021
Marc Jeffery Harland, 66, of Grayling passed away June 9, 2021.
Marc Jeffery Harland was born May 22, 1955, third oldest son of John and Doris Harland in Flint, Michigan. Marc was one of nine children of the Harland family. They moved to Grayling in Feb of 1971 to become partners in Scheer Motors. Marc spent the remainder of...
Lucille Naomi Smith
Jun 4, 2021
Lucille Naomi Smith, 76, of Grayling, MI passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Munson Medical Center with her husband by her side.Lucille was born on December 13, 1944. Lucille is survived by her husband of 56 years, Michael Smith of Grayling, MI; daughters, Diann Smith of Wyandotte, MI and Mickie Mousseau of Gaylord, MI; grandchildren, Heather Mousseau of Chesterfield,...
Jan Rosalyn Thorne
May 17, 2021
Jan Rosalyn Thorne, 66, 0f Grayling, passed away on May 17, 2021. She was born in Grayling on October 11, 1954 to the late Ross and Phylis (Schmidt) Thompson. Jan enjoyed reading, cats, and playing darts. She was a member of Grayling Eagles for about 36 years. She also worked as a bartender at the Eagles for several years and...
Karen Marie Thomas
May 17, 2021
Karen Marie Thomas, 76, of Grayling, passed away on May 17, 2021. She was born in Detroit to the late Alroy and Evelyn (Sayen) Hermling. Karen married John Thomas on October 26, 1963 in Madison Heights, Michigan. She loved her family, good times, hunting and fishing. Survived by her husband, John of 58 years. Sons: Kirk and Karl Thomas of...
Thomas Leroy LaBean
May 15, 2021
Thomas Leroy LaBean, 84, of Roscommon, passed away on May 15, 2021 in Lincoln, Michigan. He was born in Dundee, Michigan on October 29, 1936 to the late Benjamin and Evelyn LaBean. Thomas was married to his wife Brenda for 44 years. He was well loved and had a great sense of humor. Thomas loved hunting, fishing, and looking for...
Marilynn Strouse
May 11, 2021
On Tuesday May 11, 2021, Marilynn J. (Fort) Strouse, age 83, went to meet her Lord and Savior.
She is survived by her husband Harold of 67 years. Two sisters: Linda (Andy) Quigley and Joyce (Rick) Laplow. Seven children: Shery (Clifford) Beck, Marc (Vicki) Strouse, Sue Hagle, Kendal Strouse, Philip Strouse, Dawn Strouse, and Maria Philips. Twenty plus grandchildren. Twenty...
Terry Ronald Wakeley
May 9, 2021
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Terry Ronald Wakeley, 77, of Grayling, passed away on May 9, 2021.
Terry was born in Grayling, Michigan on July 21, 1943 to the late Barton and Bonnie (Clise) Wakeley. Terry married the former Caroll Modica on March 9, 1987 in Grayling. Terry loved his family and enjoyed his family reunions. He would immediately begin planning the...
Nancy Kay Holcomb
May 8, 2021
Nancy Kay Holcomb, 62, of Clare, MI passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. Nancy was born on July 7, 1958 to Sheldon and Shirley (Gray) Holcomb in Traverse City, MI. Nancy graduated from Michigan State University after attending high school in Grayling. Nancy taught English at Kirtland Community College for a brief time...
Cynthia Ann Hummel
May 5, 2021
Cynthia Ann Hummel passed from this life into eternal life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 just days shy of her 70th birthday. Cindy passed gently in her sleep, losing her courageous battle with ALS which she faced with grace, courage and dignity. Cindy was born in Hazel Park, Michigan and the daughter of Kathy and Russ DuBois. She graduated from...
Alan Richard Peterson
May 4, 2021
Alan Richard "Pete" Peterson, passed away on May 4, 2021.
He was born on December 16 1942 on Ludington, Michigan, the only child of Richard and Helen Peterson. Shortly after Alan's birth, his father was deployed to Italy in the 2nd World War and his mother went to work for the war effort in a Muskegon factory. Alan stayed with...
Luke Francis Petrosky
Apr 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luke Francis Petrosky, 1935-2021.
Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Luke was very active in the Grayling community. He has participated in the Rotary, Grayling Sportsman Club and the Grayling Country Club. Luke came to Grayling in 1975, with his wife Pauline and his six children, to open the...
Joan Bastuba
Apr 29, 2021
Joan Bastuba, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021 in Grayling, MI.
Joan was born to Max and Florence (Coucke) Mayes on July 29, 1943 in Detroit, MI. Joan spent the majority of her life living in Macomb County, MI. She enjoyed gardening and painting ceramics earlier in her life. She is loved and will be...
Jill Marie Stephan
Apr 29, 2021
Jill Marie Stephan (Clark-Stanley)
October 2, 1971 to April 29, 2021
Life is more than a mere set of dates; but rather what you do in the dash, and oh what a life Jill led.
She was born as one-half of “twin power” to Father Jack Clark Sr. and Darlene DesRochers. Jill proudly bragged of her 2 amazing children, Tabbitha...
Mary Ella Merithew
Apr 28, 2021
Mary Ella Merithew, 55, of Grayling, MI passed away April 28, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Mary was born in Grayling, MI on February 21, 1966 to William Charles and Joann Barbara (Diemert) Merithew. Mary loved her grandchildren and family very dearly. She is going to be very missed. Mary is survived by her children, Cassie Marie Merithew, Joel James...
Carolyn Frances Rowe
Apr 26, 2021
Carolyn Frances Rowe, 81, of Grayling, stepped onto the streets of glory on April 26, 2021. She is now walking with Jesus for eternity. Carolyn is survived by her husband William B. Rowe of 65 years. Her children and extended families have been blessed with so much love and prayers from her over many years. Children: Carol (Joseph) Smothers, William...
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