Obituaries
Rupert Pearsall
Oct 10, 2019
Rupert Rudolph Pearsall, 87, of Lovells Township, passed away on October 10, 2019.
He was born on July 6, 1932 in Roscommon to Rupert and Helen (Sorenson) Pearsall. He married Kathleen Ann Morris on June 6, 1953 in Lovells. They were married for 60 years before she preceded him in death. Rupert served in the US Army.
Survived by his...
Sarah "Sally" Angeline Granger
Oct 5, 2019
Sally Granger passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on January 28, 1930 in Batavia, NY, the daughter of Emil and Louise Folgado. Proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, and daughter, Christine Lobsinger. Sally is survived by 6 children; Marshall Granger, Jr., Brenda (Chauncy) Carr, Sallie Granger, David...
Nicholas Levi Bunker
Sep 28, 2019
Nicholas “Nick” Levi Bunker, 32 of Fredric MI passed away suddenly Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born in Grayling, MI April 19, 1987 to Howard Levi Bunker Jr. and Jeannine (Wilder). He spent his first years living with his paternal grandparents, Howard Bunker Sr. and Barbara in Grayling, MI; later he was raised in Fredric, MI with his father,...
Sue Ellen Abbe
Sep 27, 2019
Sue Ellen Abbe, 50, of Grayling passed away on September 27, 2019. She was born on February 12, 1969 in Caro, Michigan to the late Elmer & Dorothy (Demo) Faust. Sue married Kurt Abbe on October 21, 1988 in Caro, Michigan. Sue worked at Grayling High School Cafeteria for Crawford AuSable School District. She is survived by her husband, Kurt...
Nancy "Goscicki" Eastin
Sep 27, 2019
Nancy Lee Goscicki-Eastin, 82, of Grayling passed away peacefully September 27, 2019. Nancy was born to Lester and Ruth (Lewis) English in Pontiac on February 23, 1936. Nancy and Bennie made their home in Commerce Township Mi. where they raised their kids, Nancy loved driving school bus for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, where she retired. Nancy ran the kitchen at...
Joann Dorothy Hall
Sep 26, 2019
Joann Dorothy Hall, 84, of Grayling went home to be with the Lord September 26, 2019 while surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Dewain A. Hall; sons, Michael A. (Marybeth) Hall of Jackson and Ronald L. (Kathy) Hall of Roscommon; grandchildren, Heather (Heber) Solares, Hope "Melissa" Harkey, Stephanie (Rob) Matlock, Jessica (Jay)...
Kelly Logan Richards
Sep 25, 2019
Kelly Logan Richards, 32, of Fort Carson, Colorado and formerly of Grayling, Michigan passed away on September 25. 2019 at Camp Casey, South Korea. Kelly was born to Michelle (Hennessy) and Todd Richards on July 15, 1987 in Petoskey, Michigan. Kelly attended Grayling Schools and graduated in 2005. He was a member of the GHS ski team and attended Grayling...
Brian Michael Phillips
Sep 14, 2019
Brian Michael Phillips, 33, passed away September 14, 2019 Brian is survived by his parents Michael and Susan Phillips; Grandparents, Dr. Charles H. and Nellie Williams of Oxford, MI; Aunt and Uncle, Christine and Leo Palmer of Arkansas; and many other aunts and uncles and cousins. Brian is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Nelda Phillips. A service...
John Martin Novak
Sep 9, 2019
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John Novak started his fly-fishing journey in heaven on September 9th, 2019. A life-long fly-fisher, it's natural that he died along his beloved Au Sable River, at his house, which he and his wife Connie made their year-round residence in 2004. John worked tirelessly toward the conservation and betterment of the Au Sable, and served on the...
Thomas Ryan Denno
Sep 6, 2019
“Ryan” Thomas R. Denno 38, of Frederic, passed away on Friday, September 06, 2019.
Ryan was born in Grayling, Michigan on November 28, 1980, to Ann M. Denno (Hulbert) and Thomas A. Denno.
He attended school in Frederic and Grayling. Ryan was employed by Hilltop Marathon, Johnson Oil Company in Waters, Michigan.
Ryan loved socializing with his...
Janet Carol Gorman
Aug 20, 2019
Janet Carol Gorman 71, of Grayling went to the Lord surrounded by her family on August 20, 2019. She was born in Grayling, Michigan on December 2, 1947 to the late Henry and Eva (Smith) Stephan. Janet married the love of her life Michael Gorman on December 23, 1967. Janet was a loving woman with a heart big enough for...
Marilyn Joyce Townley
Aug 20, 2019
Marilyn Joyce Townley, 81, of Grayling went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family at home, August 20, 2019. She was born May 9, 1938 in Bad Axe, MI to Joshua and Dorothy (Tucker) Tetreau.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 62 years, Philip Townley; children, Paula (Jerry) Scheer, Patti (Brian) Barnett and Rick (Lynette) Townley; five...
Christine Ann Sayad
Aug 18, 2019
Christine Ann Sayad, 54, of Higgins Lake, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 18, 2019.
Christine (Chris) was born at Grayling Mercy Hospital on April 16, 1965 to Elizabeth (Becky) Christensen and the late Ronald C.A. Christensen.
She was a 1983 graduate of Roscommon High School and went on to attend Michigan State University.
Christine’s...
Arthur H. Taylor
Aug 12, 2019
Arthur H. Taylor, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on August 12, 2019 at the age of 67. Born in Jackson, MI to the late Arthur Taylor, Sr. and Patsy Gordon. He is also proceed in death by his grandson, Derek Owens. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Virginia (Ginny), son, Donald (Jennifer) Owens,...
Michael Malbin
Aug 11, 2019
Michael Malbin was born August 3, 1940 and died August 11, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Florence and Sam Malbin and a sister, Jacqueline. He is survived by his wife Rosemary of 53 years along with numerous friends in Houston, Grayling and Crawford County area.
Michael was a graduate of the University of Michigan and a retiree from...
James Lawless
Aug 11, 2019
James Earl Lawless, 77, of Grayling passed away peacefully August 11, 2019. James was born December 10, 1941 in Pontiac, MI. He is survived by his wife Anna Lawless.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2019 11-1 p.m. at Grayling Baptist Church followed by funeral service at 1 p.m.Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Colleen Lavonne Cox
Aug 11, 2019
Colleen Lavonne (Bolin) Cox, 49, of Grayling passed away at home Sunday, August 11, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Cox; children, Chris (Amanda) Holt, Josh Ziegler, Jordan Bolin, Samantha Bolin and Tanner Bolin; parents, Jessie (Sandy) Maness and Scharlyn Maness; sister, Brille Maness; step-brothers, David Schlak and Eric Schlak; nephew, Adam (Kaity) Duranso; niece, Arikka (Josh) Morrison;...
Virgil Lee Partin
Aug 7, 2019
Virgil Partin passed away peacefully on August 7. He was 86 years old and was married to the love of his life for 63 years.
Virgil was born in Pruden, Tennessee and passed away with family near. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lula Burton and his sister, Barbara Adams. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn Partin;...
Donald David Denton
Aug 5, 2019
Donald David Denton Jr., of Grayling, MI, peacefully passed away on August 5th, 2019.
Don was 83 years old and passed away in the home he built with his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy “Puff” Denton. Don and Puff were married in Grayling, MI, on May 4th, 1957 and raised four children.
Don started his career at the Bear...
Carole Joan Weaver
Jul 29, 2019
Carole Joan Weaver, 79, of Grayling, passed away on July 29, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1939 to the late Harry C. and Marjorie (Athens) Gilman. Carole married Dohn "Lee" Weaver in Frederic, Michigan on July 29, 1960. Lee preceded her in death on October 28, 2013 after 53 years of marriage. She enjoyed genealogy,...
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