Obituaries
James Scott Kehr
Jul 27, 2021
James Scott Kehr, 66, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home July 27, 2021. Â Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Teena Kehr; children Henny Kehr of Germany, Crystal Mattson of Georgia, Angelika Kehr of Germany, and Kenneth Kehr of Grayling; grandchildren Jimmy Johns, Annie Johns, Elyas, and Nelo of Germany; and siblings Ray Kehr, Tonnya Kehr, Fred...
Patricia Louise Reynolds
Jul 26, 2021
Patricia Louise Reynolds, 87, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on July 26, 2021.
She was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 29, 1934 to the late Charles and Matilda Logan. Patricia married John Reynolds on December 1, 1956 in Highland Park. She owned and operated her own cleaning company in the Grayling area. She was an excellent cook.
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Todd Earl Harwood
Jul 20, 2021
Todd Earl Harwood, 59, of Lovells Township, passed away on July 20, 2021.
He was born on August 8, 1961 to the late Patrick and Margie (Caid) Harwood in Grayling, Michigan. Todd enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, NASCAR, and WWE. He was very mechanically inclined and employed at Mayfair Plastics as a Tool and Die Machinist.
Survived by brother, Patrick (Ed)...
Robert George Brinker, Jr.
Jul 19, 2021
Robert George Brinker, Jr., 60, of Grayling, passed away on July 19, 2021. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan on August 17, 1960 to Robert George, Sr. and Delores (Broyles) Brinker. Robert married Shelly Perkins on September 21, 1979 in Lapeer. He enjoyed fishing, golf, hunting, camping, and most of all time with his family. He was always willing...
Vernon Leon LaDuke
Jul 18, 2021
Vernon Leon LaDuke, Jr., 82, of Grayling, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021.
He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on April 25, 1939 to the late Vernon and Roselynn (Coulter) LaDuke. Vernon married Cheryl Bosbous on April 23,1966 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. They were best friends, soul mates, and inseparable. Cheryl was the love of...
Edward Lee Franklin, Jr.
Jul 16, 2021
Edward Lee "Ed" Franklin, Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 16, 2021. He was born in Los Angeles, California on July 30, 1942 to Edward and Evelyn (Furstenburg) Franklin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Margery (Davison). Children: Kristin (James) Zolnierek of Rochester, Illinois; Kyle (Roberta Koss) Franklin...
Valerie Jean Wise
Jul 16, 2021
Valerie Jean Wise, 65, of Grayling, MI, previously of Grand Blanc, MI, passed away July 16, 2021. Â Valerie was born to Wesley and Elizabeth (Voorheis) Webber in Flint, MI on January 18, 1956. She married Rick Wise on November 16, 1975. Â Valerie always had a helping hand to anyone in need and wore a wonderful smile.She was a very strong...
Phyllis Joan Kesseler
Jul 13, 2021
Phyllis Joan (Ziebell) Kesseler entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her summer home in Elk Rapids, Michigan with her husband and her family by her side. She passed from this world exactly how she wanted, in her favorite chair with her Kindle and root beer barrel candies next to her.
She was born February 23, 1934...
Roy "Chum" Wayne Lovely
Jul 11, 2021
Roy "Chum" Wayne Lovely, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully July 11, 2021. Â Chum is survived by his wife Barbara (Brown) Lovely; children Shawn (Andy) Kennedy, Shannon Telly, and Shane (Lillian) Lovely; grandchildren Lauren, Stone, Emma, and Meredith; brother Gerald "Fuzz" (Gayle) Lovely; and several nieces and nephews. Chum is preceded in death by parents Roy Lovely, Sr. and...
Robert Eugene Stephan
Jul 5, 2021
Robert Eugene Stephan, 83, of Grayling passed away Monday, July 5, 2021.
Robert is survived by his wife of 51 years, Evelyn F. (Weiss) Stephan; daughter, Kimberly and step-daughter Wendy; grandchildren, Emily and Ally; siblings, Lawrence (Linda) and Zoe (John); and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eva (Smith) Stephan and siblings,...
Wayne "Fred" Fredrick Moore
Jul 2, 2021
Wayne "Fred" Fredrick Moore, 82 of Grayling Mi passed away peacefully at home Friday July 2, 2021.
Fred was born January 21, 1939 to Wayne and Helen (Madar) Moore in Alma. He graduated from Alma High School in 1956 and then enlisted in the Navy. On June 25, 1960, Fred married Nancy Curtiss. Fred and Nancy moved their family to...
Jon Alan Mueller
Jun 27, 2021
Jon Alan Mueller, 78, of Grayling, passed away on June 27, 2021 Â Jon was born in New Kensington, PA on July 6, 1942 to the late Ermin Francis and Barbara Jane (Parfitt) Mueller. Jon married Susanne Shattuck on October 6, 1962 in Wyoming, MI. The Mueller household was known to show generous hospitality to many people over the years. Jon...
Imilda Mary Stahl
Jun 26, 2021
Imilda Mary Stahl, 103, longtime resident of Lovells Township passed away June 26, 2021. Imilda was born in Monroe, Michigan on August 5, 1917 to the late Amos and Dealia (Kinne) Grassley. Imilda had a long and happy marriage to Lloyd E. Stahl, he preceded her in death in 2000.
Imilda was a volunteer at Mercy Hospital for several years...
Alice Lilly Burak
Jun 25, 2021
Alice Lilly Burak, 89, of Grayling for summers and Largo, Florida for winters, passed away on June 25, 2021.She was born in Detroit to the late Chris Levine and Lilly Kaja (Jensen) Madsen on July 17, 1931. She married George Burak on May 27, 1950. They were married for nearly 47 years before he preceded her in death in 1997.Alice...
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. Â 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:Â 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...
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