Obituaries
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...
Richard Harry Thompson
Apr 25, 2021
                                Richard Harry Thompson, 65, of Grayling, passed away on April 25, 2021.
He was born in Kalamazoo on August 6, 1955 to Harry and Nanette (Judd) Thompson. Richard married Wendy Swinehart on February 2, 1974.  Wendy preceded him in death in December 2020. Richard was a devoted brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping, and woodworking. ...
                                
Andrew Stephen Pepsin
Apr 24, 2021
Andrew Stephen Pepsin, 38, of Grayling, MI passed away suddenly April 24, 2021. Andrew was born in Gaylord, MI on September 24, 1982 to Karen Porter and Stephen Pepsin. Andrew "Bigga" Pepsin is survived by his son Gabriel Smith Pepsin, and his daughters Arica and Elena, and his parents Steven Pepsin & Karen Porter. Andrew was a Great Man, a...
Gloria Jean Curtis
Apr 21, 2021
                                Gloria Jean Curtis, 66, of Grayling, passed away on April 21, 2021.
She was born in Sandusky, Michigan on October 2, 1954 to the late Ray and Mildred (Flynn) Paling. Gloria married Bruce David Curtis on June 11, 1971. They were married 33 years before he preceded her in death. Gloria was a LPN, retired from Mercy Hospital. She enjoyed...
                                
Robert Henry Dent
Apr 16, 2021
Robert Henry Dent, 85, of Grayling, passed away on April 16, 2021. He was born in Midland County, Michigan to the late Arthur and Leota (Conn) Dent on October 2, 1935. Robert had lived in Arizona for 42 years, then Colorado, and returned to Michigan in 2020. He enjoyed riding his sandrail buggy in the desert while living in Arizona....
Gregory William Lake
Apr 13, 2021
                                Gregory William Lake, 77, of Mio, MI passed away on April 13, 2021.
Gregory was born to William and Helen (Majewski) Lake on August 26, 1943 in Detroit, MI. Gregory served in the United States Air Force and worked for Ford Motor Company for many years. Gregory was an avid Harley rider/enthusiast and was a member of a motorcycle club....
                                
Daniel OK Carter
Apr 9, 2021
Daniel OK Carter, 61, of Bear Lake Twp, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 9, 2021. Daniel was born to Lyle and Lois (Wittig) Carter on April 22, 1959 in Alma, MI. Daniel was an avid outdoorsman which included activities like hunting, fishing, and gardening. Daniel is survived by daughters, Kristin (Dean) Tebo of Onaway, MI,...

