Obituaries

Elaine Betty Coates

Elaine Betty Coates

Jul 23, 2019

Elaine Betty Coates, 81, of Omer, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Elaine was born to Peter and Reva (Owens) Failing in Grayling, MI on October 17, 1937. She worked for many years as a nurses aid. She enjoyed watching wildlife, including the birds, rabbits and deer out her window at home. She lived for and loved her...

Margaret Cecilia Case

Margaret Cecilia Case

Jul 21, 2019

Margaret Cecilia Case 87, of Grayling was born Margaret Cecilia Baker to the late Oscar and Hannah Baker of Watson, Saskatchewan on December 28, 1931. She departed her earthly body on Sunday, July 21, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family and the comfort of her home.

Marge shared her life with her late husband, Gene Case in Grayling,...

Ashley Parker

Ashley Parker

Jul 11, 2019

Ashley Lynn Parker, 33, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 24,1986 in Livonia, Michigan to Paula (Olschanski) and Tim Morgan. Ashley was an EMT with Frederic Fire Department, Care Giver at The Brook and AuSable In Home Care. Ashley was a very caring daughter, mother, and best friend.

Survived by...

Barry Jon VanGuilder

Barry Jon VanGuilder

Jul 7, 2019

Barry Jon Van Guilder passed away in Grayling Michigan Sunday, July 7th 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in his home, and surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old.Barry is the son of the late Franklin Duane Van Guilder, and is survived by his mother, Ruth Hilma (Johnson) who is 93 years old. Barry is survived by his loving wife,...

Lisa Lee Lownsberry

Lisa Lee Lownsberry

Jul 6, 2019

Lisa Lee Lownsbery, 41, of Maple Forest Township, passed away on July 6, 2019.

Lisa was born on November 1, 1977 to Donald and Nancy (Canfield) Lownsbery. Lisa is survived by her father, Don Lownsbery; brother, Lee Roy (Vivian) Lownsbery; nieces Jacquelynn and Samantha; and nephew, Edward. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death,...

Patricia Jean Germain

Patricia Jean Germain

Jul 5, 2019

Patricia Jean Germain, 79, of Grayling, gained her independence from the confines of her earthly body on July 5, 2019. She was born in Port Huron on September 19, 1939, the fourteenth child to the late Leo and Edna (Barden) Keeler. Pat married William Kucharek on March 1, 1958 in Roscommon. He preceded her in death in 1997 after nearly...

Patsy Wiseman-Snider

Patsy Wiseman-Snider

Jul 3, 2019

Patsy “Putts” Wiseman-Snider  June 10, 1943 - July 3, 2019

Patsy Karen Wiseman-Snider entered into eternal life on July 3, 2019 in Ocala, Florida after complications suffered from a fall in May.  She was loved by so many and once you were a friend of hers, you were for life.  She had friends who were family and her family were...

Jacqueline Marie Cass

Jacqueline Marie Cass

Jul 2, 2019

Jacqueline Marie Cass, 68, of Beaver Creek Twp, passed away July 2, 2019 at her home.Jacqueline was born to Leland and Loeta (Spindler) Graves in Ypsilanti, MI on June 15, 1951. She worked her entire career and retired from the United States Post Office. Jacqueline loved her pets, watching the birds and camping every year.Jacqueline is survived by her husband,...

Laura Jean Larson

Laura Jean Larson

Jul 2, 2019

Laura Jean Larson, 46, of Grayling, passed away on July 2, 2019.She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ronald and Diane (Boehm) Larson. Survived by her children: Glen Larson of Grayling and Diane Larson of Roscommon. Grandchildren: Eliot and Ava. Father: Ronald Larson of Grayling. Sisters: Karie (Brian) Naumiec of Grayling and Julie (Tom) Conforti of Grayling. Brother: Ronald (Patty)...

Martin Kniespeck

Martin Kniespeck

Jun 30, 2019

Martin Matthew Kniespeck, 70 of Higgins Lake, MI, formerly of Sterling Heights, MI passed away June 30, 2019 at home.Marty was born to Matthew and Hedwig (Biernik) Kniespeck in Hamtramck, MI on July 26, 1948. Martin worked many years for the Railroad company and Chrysler. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and collecting firewood. He also enjoyed bowling...

Mark Samuel Mikulin

Mark Samuel Mikulin

Jun 19, 2019

Mark Samuel Mikulin, Sr., of Frederic, passed away on June 19, 2019. He was born on August 19, 1953 in Hamtramck, Michigan to the late Samuel Arthur and Kathleen (Egroff) Mikulin. Mark is survived by Wife: Nancy Mikulin of Frederic. Children: Mark (Samantha) Mikulin and grandchildren, Hannah, Mia, and Mark Samuel Mikulin, III,of Frederic; Becky Sylvester and grandchildren, Brittany, Adam,...

Larry D. Baynham

Larry D. Baynham

Jun 18, 2019

Larry D. Baynham, Sr. 79, of Maple Forest Township, passed away on June 18, 2019. Larry was born in Grayling on August 1, 1939 to the late Carrie (Feldhauser) and Ted Baynham. He graduated from Frederic High School , Class of 1957. Larry married Rebecca Sworthwood on October 7, 1957 in Grayling. They were married for 52 years before she...

Betty Jane Palmer

Betty Jane Palmer

Jun 18, 2019

Betty Jane Palmer, 93, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Clio, MI to Floyd Tobias and Georgiana Saunders, November 18, 1925. She enjoyed traveling. Most of all, she loved her family very much and enjoyed time spent with them. Betty is survived by her husband, Junior E....

Bernadette Ann DeHart

Bernadette Ann DeHart

Jun 15, 2019

Bernadette Ann DeHart, 79, of Grayling, passed away on June 15, 2019. She was born on January 13, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Bernard and Anna(Demenov) Payne. Survived by her children: Doug (Karen) DeHart of Grayling; Tammy (Tony) Henning of Grayling; Michelle (Tim) Padgett of Grayling; Russell DeHart of Grayling, and Chris DeHart of Bay City. Grandchildren: Lena,...

John Henry Root

John Henry Root

Jun 10, 2019

John Henry Root passed away from lung cancer on Monday June 10th at the age of 59. He has left behind his two daughters Autumn and Shyanne and his son Jonathon Root. Along with his mother (Marilyn Root), sisters (Cynthia Holland and Trina Root), his step children (Chelsey, Alizabeth, Paul and Dalton Ferris), as well as twelve grand kids with...

Thomas Gerald Miller

Thomas Gerald Miller

Jun 6, 2019

Thomas Gerald Miller, 91, of Grayling, passed away on June 6, 2019. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Chester and Grace (Downs) Miller on August 9, 1927. In July 1945 he enlisted and served in the US Navy during WWII Era. Thomas worked 33 years for Ohio Bell in Dayton, Ohio, as an Installation Technician and later...

Loretta Lou Tobin

Loretta Lou Tobin

Jun 3, 2019

Loretta Lou Tobin, 81, of Grayling, passed away at her home on Monday, June 3, 2019. She was born March 29, 1938, in Beaver Creek Twp to parents Norman and Laura (Moon) Johnston. Loretta first married Fritz Williams and later married Willard Tobin. She worked at Bear Archery and was also a dispatcher for Dial-A-Ride. She loved spending time with...

Lois Lavina Kesteloot

Lois Lavina Kesteloot

May 27, 2019

Lois Lavina Kesteloot, 91, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully May 27, 2019. She grew up in "Berry Farm" in Wildwood near Indian River. She worked at Bear Archery for many years, always had a coffee pot on for anyone to stop and chat,and loved her grandchildren dearly. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and a sewing...

David "SKIP" Hanson

David "SKIP" Hanson

May 26, 2019

Colonel David "Skip" Hanson, 86, loving husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on May 26th. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sherry; six children Mark (Candice), Scott (Patty), Curt (Pati), Karen (Linda), and Rob Dillenbeck (Emmy), Rick Dillenbeck (Dawn); 10 grandchildren Heather (Adam Marrow), Amy (Joel Wright) Hanson, Craig Hanson, Chelsea (Ethan Studer),...

Martha Jean (Fox) Gauthier

Martha Jean (Fox) Gauthier

May 25, 2019

Martha Jean (Fox) Gauthier, 69, of Grayling, passed away on May 25, 2019. Martha was the daughter of the late Marion "Foxie" and Mildred Fox. She was married to James Gauthier of Lovells in 1968 and divorced after 35 years in 2002. She worked at Mercy Hospital in Grayling for over 30 years, retiring in 2008. She loved her work...