Obituaries
Louise Anne Studaker
Feb 25, 2021
Louise (LouAnne) Studaker passed away on February 25, 2021, surrounded by her family after a courageous, short battle with cancer.
She was born to Martin and Bernadine Foley in Detroit, Michigan. She was a graduate of Star of the Sea High School in Grosse Pointe and moved to Croswell-Lexington area where she made lifelong friends and memories before moving...
William John Bonkowski
Feb 22, 2021
William J. Bonkowski Jr., a.k.a. “Bill” a.ka. “Boss”, loving husband and cherished father, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 22nd. It is with heavy hearts that we say good bye to this loving man, whose love of animals, large and small brought such delight to his life. He will live on in our hearts and souls forever.
Bill was born...
Marilyn Lee Petrill
Feb 18, 2021
Marilyn Lee Petrill, 86, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home with family on February 18, 2021.
Marilyn was born to Clyde and Eleanor (Meyers) Heavlin in Garden City, MI on January 15, 1935. She was a very generous person, always helping neighbors and anyone in need. She was loving and wonderful grandmother and all around wonderful and elegant...
Alfred William 'Bill' 'Butch' Borchers, Jr.
Feb 17, 2021
Alfred William Borchers, Jr. 73, of Grayling and known as "Bill" or "Butch", passed away in Alabama on February 17, 2021.
He was born on February 1, 1948 to Alfred and Zonela Borchers in Grayling. Bill served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He continued his service to our country by being part of the team from...
Christopher Wayne Galvani
Feb 17, 2021
Christopher Wayne Galvani, 64, of Grayling passed away unexpectedly at home February 17, 2021.
Christopher was born to Orlo and Alice (Latimer) Galvani in Grayling on August 16, 1956. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed photography, whittling wooden canes, spending time outdoors, occasional camping trips, and listening to music. He loved spending time with his family,...
Richard Harr Ebert
Feb 7, 2021
Richard Harr Ebert, 90, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully at home on February 7th, 2021 with his wife of nearly 70 years at his side.
Richard (Dick) was born to Gustave and Adah (Harr) Ebert in Detroit, MI on September 24, 1930. He was a graduate of Roscommon High School where he was an outstanding athlete. Dick met his...
Russell Edwin Shepard
Feb 7, 2021
Russell Edwin Shepard, 84 of Grayling, MI passed away in the comfort of his family on February 7, 2021.
Russell was born to Gerald and Ila (Foulds) Shepard in Bath, MI on September 27, 1936. Russ received a B.A. in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University in 1955. He enjoyed helping his community through his involvement with Ducks Unlimited and...
Joanne Kaye Moomey
Feb 4, 2021
Joanne K. Moomey, 76, 0f Grayling, passed away on February 4, 2021, surrounded by loving family.
She was born in Alma on February 10, 1944 to Andrew and Harriet (Eckert) Brenner. She married Miles Moomey on June 30, 1962 in Alma. Following Miles retirement, they moved to Grayling where his love for music was shared in a karaoke business...
Lynn Vermillion Isenhauer
Jan 30, 2021
Lynn Vermillion Isenhauer, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away January 30, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.
Lynn is survived by her husband, John Isenhauer; children, Julie (Charlie) Schoen, Tim (Joan) Isenhauer, Fawn (Dix) Wright, Charlotte (Bill) Fairbotham, Connie (Steve) Olds, Michele (Paul) Kent, and Pam (Jamie) Clark; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Mike, Tom, and Wayne; four sisters,...
Joyce Mae Kolka
Jan 26, 2021
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Joyce Mae (Hoerl) Kolka, 89, of Grayling, MI went home to be with the Lord January 26, 2021.
She was born to Harry and Esther Hoerl on April 9, 1931 and spent most of her childhood in Allen Park, MI. In her sophomore year of high school, her parents moved up to Grayling, where she graduated. Her...
Arthur William Sigsbee
Jan 22, 2021
Arthur William Sigsbee, 74, of Houghton Lake, MI passed away January 22, 2021. Arthur was born to Harold and Betty Sigsbee in Detroit, MI on November 6, 1946.
Arthur is survived by his brother Daniel (Debbie) Sigsbee and sister Sharon (Mike) Frank; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...
Barbara Jane Norton
Jan 18, 2021
Barbara J Norton, born July 22, 1934, daughter of Joseph and Arlene Richmond, from Bath, Michigan, passed away January 18, 2021.
She is survived by three sisters and one brother: Edith Bedford, Marion Arrington, Ernest Richmond, and Margaret Woodbury. Also survived by eight children: Jackie and Scott Leets, John and Sara Olin, Sherry Hamrah, Kay and Gary Satori, Bobby and...
Yoko Eri Puls
Jan 15, 2021
Yoko Eri Puls, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Grayling, MI on January 15, 2021, at the age of 74. Born in Nagasaki, Japan to Gensaku and Seno (Seguchi) Eri, Yoko met the love of her life and married her husband Thomas on January 28, 1974 in Tokyo, Japan.
Those that knew Yoko witnessed...
Barbara Grace Miner
Jan 3, 2021
Barbara Grace Miner, 90, of Grayling, passed away January 3, 2021. She was born to the late Lyle and Mary (Goward) Dunckley on January 22, 1930 . Barbara married Bernie Hinkle in 1949. Bernie preceded her in death in 1981. She later married Melvin Miner who also preceded her in death.
Barbara was an excellent seamstress, she made all of...
Rosemary Boghosian
Jan 3, 2021
Rosemary Boghosian (Rosemary Whitney) age 93, passed away peacefully January 3, 2021 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grayling, Michigan. Non Covid related. Formerly of Waterford, Michigan. Born March 6, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter of the late George Boghosian and Mary Parsekian Boghosian.
Rose enjoyed Tiger’s Baseball, Golf and Horse Racing. She loved music and enjoyed seeing her...
Phillip Lee Niederer
Jan 2, 2021
Phillip Lee Niederer, 63, of Roscommon, MI went home to be with the Lord January 2, 2021.Phillip was born to Fred and Mae (Small) Niederer in Grayling, MI on November 10, 1957. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lisa Niederer; children, Phillip (Ingrid) Niederer, Jeremy (Kim) Niederer, Stephen (Cortney) Niederer, Daniel (Meghan) Niederer, Michael (Jennifer) Niederer, and...
Miles Vernon Moomey
Jan 1, 2021
Miles V. Moomey, age 79, of Grayling, died January 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alma on October 19, 1941 the son of Gerald and Wynona (Showers) Moomey. He married Joanne Brenner on June 30, 1962 in Alma at her parents’ home. They lived in Alma raising their family while Miles worked for Dow Chemical...
Max M. Jones
Dec 29, 2020
Max M. Jones, 101, of Higgins Lake, MI passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020
Max served in the United States Army during WWII and was a lifetime member and a founder of the Carson City, MI American Legion.
Max was born on November 28, 1919 in Sethton, MI on his grandparent’s family farm. He is preceded in death by...
Deanne Marie Weiss
Dec 22, 2020
Deanne Weiss, 81, of Grayling, passed away on December 22, 2020. She was born in Grayling on May 31, 1939 to the late Gerald and Marie Herrick. Deanne married Clyde Weiss on September 2, 1961 in Houghton Lake. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before Clyde preceded her in death in 2011. Deanne enjoyed golf, flower gardening, camping, reading,and family...
Catherine Vinnie Smallwood
Dec 22, 2020
Catherine Vinnie Smallwood, 88, of Grayling, passed away on December 22, 2020.
She was born on July 4, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Mark and Molly Smith. She married Ben Smallwood on March 28, 1952. They were married for 56 years before he preceded her in death in 2009.
Survived by her sons: Dale (Sandy) Smallwood...
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