Obituaries
Karen Ann Doran
Dec 9, 2023
Karen Ann Doran, 89, of Grayling passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023 at Crawford Continuing Care in Grayling, MI.
Karen was born on August 31, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Alvin and Irma Borgen.
Karen is survived by her two daughters: Sheryl (Mike) Berry of Shelby Twp and Terri (Frank) Nysowy of Clarkston; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren....
Cynthia Bea Holland
Dec 2, 2023
Cynthia Bea Holland: June 16, 1957 - December 2, 2023
Cynthia Bea Holland, loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully with her husband by her side at the age of 66 on December 2, 2023.
Cindy was born in Grayling, Michigan on June 16, 1957 to Harold Root and Marilyn (McMillen) Root. She had three daughters...
Carolyn Irene Helsel
Nov 26, 2023
Carolyn Irene Helsel, loving wife, mom, grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 76 on November 26, 2023.
Carolyn was born in Grayling, Michigan on July 12th, 1947 to John and Mary Galloway in the old Grayling Hospital. Carolyn married the love of her life and best friend Ralph Helsel,...
Robert Gerald Gingerich
Nov 24, 2023
Robert Gerald Gingerich: A Life of Family, Service, Sportsmanship, and Community
Robert Gerald Gingerich “Bob”, born on July 1, 1950, in Tawas City, Michigan, to Jeanette (Featheringill) and Rudy Gingerich, lived a life marked by family, service, community, and a deep love for sports. He passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Friday, November 24, 2023, surrounded by the...
Paul Wendell Osbeck
Nov 22, 2023
Paul Osbeck, 69, of Grayling passed away November 22, 2023 at Woodland Hospice stricken with lung cancer.
Paul was born May 28th, 1954, the son of Roger and Joyce Osbeck. Paul graduated from Ravenna High School. Paul developed immense physical strength and work ethic growing up on the farm in Sullivan Township, Muskegon Co. Subsequently he had various occupations...
Richard Dean Hiatt
Nov 20, 2023
Richard Dean Hiatt, age 74, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Richard was born to Elam "Chet" and Judy (Herring) Hiatt in Marion, IN on May 7, 1949. Richard enjoyed artworks of all kinds and he was an excellent sketch artist. He also had an ability to make jewelry. Richard was...
Melissa Joleen Linkhart
Nov 11, 2023
Melissa “Missy” Joleen Linkhart (Harmer), 57 of Frederic passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Missy (as she preferred to be called), was born to Eugene and Mildred Harmer March 29, 1966.
Missy & her husband Sean’s Love story spanned Decades ( starting in 7th grade), they were married on July 1st, 1988. Together they have 2 children,...
George Michael Gebhard
Nov 8, 2023
George Michael Gebhard, 79, of Grayling, MI, formerly of Saginaw, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 8, 2023.
George was born on July 31, 1944 in Saginaw, MI to Donald and Dorcas (Watkins) Gebhard. He served in the US Navy from 1963 - 1967. Following his military service, he was the Captain for the...
R. Duane Nimke
Nov 6, 2023
Roland "Duane" Nimke, 88, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Duane was born on December 24, 1934 in Ann Arbor, MI to C. Julius and Florence Irene (Brown) Nimke. He was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School. He attended Western Michigan University and The University of Minnesota. Duane...
James Patrick McMonagle II
Oct 31, 2023
James Patrick McMonagle II, age 69, of Grayling, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI with his family by his side.
Jim was born on September 29, 1954 in Toledo, OH to his parents James and Barbara (Siegler) McMonagle.He graduated from Ida High School in 1972. That summer after graduation, James...
Scherie Ann Peever
Oct 27, 2023
Scherie Ann Peever, 72, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 27, 2023.
Scherie was born on February 27, 1951 in Grayling to Charles and Alice (Ray) DeMoines. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and a loving wife to her husband. She was a caring homemaker who raised a loving family. She enjoyed...
Patrick Donald Herta
Oct 24, 2023
Patrick Donald Herta, longtime resident of Ortonville, passed away on October 24th, 2023. He was born May 16th, 1964, the son of Patrick A. Herta and Elfriede Jackson nee Kainz. He graduated Oxford High School, class of 1982, and married the love of his life, Denise Schumacher in May, 1990. Through 59 years of life, Pat’s charisma and kind heart...
Donald Lee Welser
Oct 20, 2023
Donald Lee Welser, 86, of Grayling, MI passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home.
Don was born on June 4, 1937 to Harold and Marquerite (Talmadge) Welser in Mt. Clemens, MI. He married Lydia Davison on December 26, 1964 in Rock Island, IL. Don really enjoyed hunting and fishing. He started the Red Coat Roundup for the...
Joyce Jeanette Watros
Oct 20, 2023
Joyce Jeanette Watros, 50, of Grayling passed away unexpectedly at home on October 20, 2023.
Joyce was born to Alan and Rose (Staph) Watros in Petoskey, MI on December 2, 1972. Joyce was very artistic throughout her life and liked doing puzzles. She really loved spending time with her children and being around children in general. She often helped her...
Robert George Snyder, Sr.
Oct 18, 2023
Robert George Snyder Sr., 68, of Beaver Creek Twp passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2023 at his home.
Bob was born on January 28, 1955 to George and Wilma (Fries) Snyder in Coldwater, MI. He married Brenda Bearden on July 21, 1973. Together they raised 3 children. He served in the US Army from 1975 - 1978. Bob had...
Roberta Goupil
Oct 10, 2023
Roberta "Bobbi" Goupil, 83, of Houghton Lake passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Bobbi married Arnold Goupil and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Bobbi and Arnie owned and operated Arnie's Arts and Crafts for over 30 years along with several other businesses in the Houghton Lake area. Bobbi was artistically talented and taught a...
Douglas Vernon Fouracre
Sep 25, 2023
Douglas V. Fouracre, 82, of Grayling, MI passed away on September 25, 2023.
Preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Theresa (Bedard), and brother John Fouracre. Doug was dearly loved by his family and left behind his sister in law Denise, nephews Scott (Tracy), Jason, Luke (Tracy), and niece Michelle (Ronnie), and great nephews and nieces Keon, Julia, Abbie,...
Patricia Lee Harris
Sep 24, 2023
Patricia Lee Harris, 84, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2023 at Munson Healthcare, Grayling Hospital.
Patricia was born on March 26, 1939 in Flint, MI to Charles and Lula (Gifford) Major. Patricia married Jesse Harris on January 11, 1958. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, going to the casino, watching the Detroit Tigers, and playing cards (especially when...
Shirley Marie Rauch
Sep 22, 2023
Shirley Marie Rauch (1935 - 2023)
Shirley Marie Rauch, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of the Grayling community, passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 88.
Born on February 27, 1935, in Grayling, MI, Shirley was the daughter of the late Matilda Ziebell and Joseph Gildner. On August 24th 1956, she married her best friend,...
Bernadine A Dosch
Sep 21, 2023
Bernadine A. Dosch, age 92, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Farmington Hills. Bernie was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1931, to Ben and Ann (Pashakarnis) Loetz. In 1952, Bernadine graduated from Mundelein College in Chicago and married Dr. Paul A. Dosch. She was a resident of Grayling since 1956.
Bernie was an active promoter of the Grayling community,...
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