Obituaries
Victoria Lynn Gildner
Mar 12, 2025
Victoria Lynn Gildner, age 74, of Grayling, passed away on March 12, 2025 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI with family and loved ones by her side.
She was born on May 29, 1950 to Robert William and Wanda Mae (Severn) Gildner in Grayling, MI. Victoria was an avid animal lover from her love of her birds to the stray...
John Lester Haynes
Mar 12, 2025
John Lester Haynes, 75, of Grayling passed away on March 12, 2025 at home.
He was born on March 1, 1950 in Grayling to Orville L. and Elsie J. (Gibson) Haynes. John graduated from Millington High School. He was a truck driver for many years. He liked playing baseball in his younger years and watched it as well along with football. He...
Gail Patricia VanNuck
Mar 12, 2025
Gail Patricia VanNuck, 89, of Houghton Lake, MI passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 in Grayling at Crawford Continuing Care center.
Gail was born in Detroit on October 23, 1935 to David and Gloria (Keppen) Mathews. She moved to Roscommon as a child, graduated from RHS in 1954, and lived in the area for the next 70 years.
Gail retired from...
Harold LeRoy Strouse
Mar 8, 2025
Harold LeRoy Strouse, 90, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2025.
Harold was born to Willis and Mildred (Langworthy) Strouse on September 4, 1934 in Clare, MI. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Fort on November 14, 1953 in Clare, MI. Harold worked many years for the State of...
Floyd "Dusty" Herman Hughey
Mar 4, 2025
Floyd "Dusty" Herman Hughey, age 62, of Grayling, passed away at home on March 4, 2025.
Dusty was born on February 5, 1963 to Clarence and Carol (Schmidt) Hughey II, in Petoskey, Michigan. He was known for many things but most of all it was his kind heart and taking care of his loved ones and his family. He loved his...
Larry Lee VanSickle, Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
Larry Lee VanSickle, Sr., age 63, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 21, 2025 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Larry was born on March 26, 1961 in St. Louis, MI to Floyd and Nancy (Omans) VanSickle, Sr. Larry grew up as a survivalist. He served in the Army National Guard for 15 years....
Carolynn Louise Baker
Feb 20, 2025
Carolynn Louise Baker, age 80, of Traverse City, formerly of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side in Traverse City on February 20, 2025.
She was born on November 11, 1944 to Claude T. Halstead and Betty L. (Patterson) Lewis in Manistee, MI. She liked bowling, going to the casino, and enjoyed baking. She was an active...
Richard and Stephen Harland
Feb 18, 2025
A Gathering of Remembrance to celebrate the lives of brothers Richard and Stephen Harland will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling, MI. Light refreshments will be served and a time to share memories will commence.
Wendy L. Weiss Weaver Weitz
Feb 17, 2025
3.25.1956 - 2.17.2025
Wendy Weitz, 68, of Eagle River, Alaska passed away at home on February 17, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1956, in Grayling, MI and spent her life bringing love and kindness to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Michael Weitz and two daughters Emily Weaver and Ally Weitz.
Wendy grew up...
Ralph Hardin Stevens
Feb 16, 2025
Ralph Stevens, of Grayling, passed away on February 16, 2025 at the age of 94.
He was born on December 17, 1930, to Levi and Edith Stevens. He was one of ten Stevens children, raised by Levi and Edith in Alpena, Michigan.
He married Doris Rivers in 1957 and was married to her for more than 67 years. They raised six children...
Sharon Louise Collins
Feb 15, 2025
Sharon Louise Collins, age 74, of Grayling, MI passed away on February 15, 2025 at her home.
Sharon was born in Girard, Illinois on August 6, 1950 to Doreen Seehoffer (Garst). Sharon enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and liked a good action movie from time to time.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Charles Collins; sons, Richard (Katherine) Frost...
Susan Esther Smith
Feb 13, 2025
Susan Esther Smith, age 73, passed away on February 13, 2025 at the nursing home where she resided.
She was the very beloved daughter of Jan Smith & Carolyn Rakoczy, her step-father Ron Rakoczy and dear friend Carl Yost. She is survived by her mother Carolyn, sister Stacie, brother Jason, Stan Rakoczy, Joe Rakoczy, Paul Zill, and Rosanna Zill. Also other survivors...
Beatrice June Larson
Feb 8, 2025
Beatrice June Larson, age 81, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025 at her home.
She was born on June 13, 1943 in Topinabee, MI to Leonard Emory Morgan Sr. and Avis Marie (Swan). She was the eldest girl of 20 children. Beatrice enjoyed crocheting, knitting, family and her Church Family.
Beatrice is survived by her children Cathy (Bill)...
David Wayne Pettyjohn
Feb 4, 2025
*UPDATED CELEBRATION OF LIFE DETAILS*
David Pettyjohn was born in Petoskey, MI on June 3rd, 1947 to Weldon Jack and Juliene (Swanquist) Pettyjohn. Having moved with his family to Grayling at a very young age, Dave considered himself a "Life Long Resident", a fact he was very proud of. Being a Graduate of Grayling High School, Class of 1966, Dave went...
John Thomas Florida
Feb 2, 2025
John Thomas Florida, 74, of Gaylord, MI passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI on February 2, 2025.
John was born to Albert and Martha (Flick) Florida on May 26, 1950 in Flint, MI.
John's family have followed through with his wishes of cremation and there will be no immediate services.
A Celebration of John's Life with Military Honors...
Linda Ann Jeroue
Feb 1, 2025
Linda Ann Jeroue, 65, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025.
Linda was born on January 17, 1960 in St. Clair, MI to Archie and JoAnn (Shoebottom) Jeroue. She is survived by her sister, Nancy (Larry) McIntyre of Port Huron, MI; brother, Daniel Jeroue; and grandchildren Joshua Warren and Katelyn Warren. Linda is preceded in death by her...
Deborah Renee Frankel
Jan 28, 2025
Deborah Renee Frankel, age 59, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 28, 2025 in the presence of her family.
Debbie was born on November 1, 1965 to Larry and Valerie (Robitaille) Greenwood in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was a fan of horror movies, especially Stephen Kings “Silver bullet”. She loved her dogs, Bella and Dakota. She...
Edna "Jean" Johnson
Jan 26, 2025
Edna "Jean" Johnson, age 85, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Jean was born on March 17, 1939 in Detroit, MI to Donald and Evelyn (Dormer) McGregor. She was a fantastic cook and baker. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to the waterfalls and lighthouses in the U.P., taking in all...
Vivian Sue Sanner
Jan 23, 2025
Vivian Sue Sanner, age 75, of Roseville, MI passed away surrounded by her family at Ascension Healthcare in Warren, MI on January 23, 2025.
Vivian was born to Jesse and Bessie (Clark) Potts in Detroit, MI on August 22, 1949. Vivian was a very energetic and fun loving woman. Many of her children's friends could call her their mom. She was...
Cynthia Marie Kesseler
Jan 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Cynthia Marie Kesseler
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cindy Kesseler, who left us peacefully at the age of 59 on January 21, 2025. Born October 22, 1965 with special needs and disabilities, Cindy touched the hearts of everyone she met.
Although Cindy was non-verbal, she communicated her love and her great sense...
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