Obituaries
Thomas Alexander Eldridge
Mar 25, 2019
Thomas Alexander Eldridge, 74, of Frederic, MI passed away peacefully March 25, 2019 at his home. Thomas was born in Grayling, MI on November 13, 1944 to Wilbert and Doris (Cool) Eldridge. Thomas is survived by his children, Kari Lyn (James) Kistler, Thomas Alan (Chrissy) Eldridge, and Joshua Edward (Joleen) Eldridge; 15 grandchildren; and sisters, Rose Jean Goddard, Isabel Bergey,...
Walter Robert Tilson
Mar 25, 2019
Walter Robert Tilson, Jr., 66, of Grayling, passed away on March 25, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1952 in Detroit to the late Walter and Evelyn (Bess) Tilson. He married Nannette Huff on March 29, 1996 in Royal Oak. Walt graduated with a law degree from University of Detroit Mercy but later pursued a career in education. He...
Larry James Farley
Mar 20, 2019
Larry James Farley, Jr., 53, of Grayling passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Larry was born to Larry Farley, Sr. and Rose Owen in Alpena, MI on April 15, 1965. He loved fishing and canoeing. He will be greatly missed by his family. Larry is survived by his children, Larry (Sara) Farley III and Amber Farley; grandchildren, Tori, Megan, Jessica,...
Wilford A. Rock
Mar 19, 2019
Wilford A. Rock, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather, passed away on 3/19/2019 at home, under Hospice Care, with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his wife & the love of his life Helen (Kish) Rock in June of 2000. He was survived by his Daughter Roselyn & Son-in-law Richard Snyder, Son Arnold Rock...
Barbara Ellen Epperson
Mar 18, 2019
Barbara Ellen Epperson, 70, of Grayling, passed away on March 18, 2019. She was born to the late Milton and Mattie (Baugh) Griffin on March 21, 1948 in Flat Rock, Michigan. Barbara Enjoyed spending time with family and springtime. Survived by her sons Lowell Griffin of the Philippines and Billy Griffin of Indiana and 9 grandchildren. Brothers: Tom and Ray...
Nancy L. Lownsbery
Mar 17, 2019
Nancy L. Lownsbery, 66, of Maple Forest Township, passed away on March 17, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1952 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Harry and Edna (Wilber) Canfield. Nancy married Donald Lownsbery on June 5, 1971 in Grayling. Survived by her husband Donald of 47 years. Children: Lee Roy (Vivian) Lownsbery of Frederic and Lisa Lee...
Gail Marie Decker
Mar 14, 2019
Gail Marie Decker (Lyons) of Higgins Lake, passed peacefully Thursday morning, March 14th. Gail was the 7th born to Estle and Theresa Lyons (Mesh), December 8, 1944 in Midland, Michigan. She graduated from St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. She married James Decker, also from Midland, and they were married for 38 years. They traveled to various naval...
Maricele Katherine Gates
Mar 14, 2019
Maricele "Mary" Gates, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019, after a long struggle with dementia. Mary was a resident of Grayling, Michigan since 1970 and of Bradenton, Florida since 1990. Mary was born on January 21, 1929 in Albion, Michigan to G. Russell and Marian Leora Gillispie Zimmerman. She grew up in Albion and attended Albion College,...
Marvin Elwood Hallett
Mar 14, 2019
Marvin E. Hallett, 88, passed away March 14, 2019 at Munson Healthcare in Grayling, Michigan. Marv, as he was known to his many friends, was born in Seneca Township, Michigan on July 29, 1930 to Arnold and Maxadore Harbaugh Hallett. He married Carole Bosley in 1952, who preceded him in death in 2013. Marv worked for General Telephone Company for...
Nannette Tilson
Mar 12, 2019
Nannette Tilson, 62, of Grayling, passed away on March 12, 2019 due to complications of Huntington's Disease. She was born on April 24, 1956 in Kalamazoo to the late Robert and Joanne (Houghton) Huff and grew up in Mio. She married Walter Tilson on March 29, 1996 in Royal Oak. She proudly worked as an LPN in Grayling and Grand...
Tawny Lee Struble
Mar 6, 2019
Tawny Lee Struble, 51, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully at home March 6, 2019. She was born to George Brown and Anna (Johnson) Bellanger in Cadillac, MI on April 29, 1967. Tawny is survived by her husband of almost 12 years, Patrick Struble; son, Gerry Good; step-children Jade Struble, Ravyn Struble, and Jacob Robinson; two step grand-children; brother, Paul...
Phillip L. Frantz
Mar 6, 2019
Phillip L. Frantz, 87, of Grayling (formerly of Cheboygan) passed away on March 6, 2019. Phillip was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 12, 1931 to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Odette) Frantz. Phillip proudly serving in the US Navy and retired after 22 years as a Lt. Commander. Some of the awards he earned were China Service Medal, Korean...
Linda Marie Speese
Mar 6, 2019
Linda Marie Speese, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away March 6, 2019. Linda was born to John and Fern (Coget) Dixon in Harrisburg, MI on June 30, 1943. She married John L. Speese on June 5, 1964 in Walled Lake, Michigan. He preceded her in death in August of 2018 after 54 years of marriage. Linda worked as a cashier...
Laurine Rosemary Kraus
Mar 4, 2019
Laurine Rosemary Kraus (age 80) of Grayling, Michigan passed away on March 4, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Albert and Alida Keller. She married Emil L. Kraus in Detroit in 1968, and they were married for 40 years. He preceded her in death in 2008. Laurine worked as a...
Jim Lee Brown
Mar 1, 2019
Jim Lee Brown, 68, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away n March 1, 2019. He was born in Brown City, Michigan to the late Ralph and Edna (Zimmerman) Brown on May 21, 1950. Jim previously owned and operated GG Pizza in Higgins Lake. Survived by Maureen Verbruggen, long time companion. Children: Curt, Corey, and Jennifer Step children: Tiffany, Kathy, Brian,...
Elizabeth "Bette" H. Phillips
Feb 22, 2019
Elizabeth "Bette" H. Phillips, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2019. Bette was born December 20, 1926 in Terre Haute, IN to William and Charlotte (Crooks) Jardine. Bette is survived by children, Becky (Dick) Walrath of Grayling, MI, Marty Phillips of Grayling, MI, and Cheryl (Charlie) Stanfill of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and...
Clarence Ojala
Feb 17, 2019
Clarence John Ojala - (2/21/40 - 2/17/19) Devoted husband to his wife of almost 52 years, loving father to 2 daughters, proud father-in-law, super grandpa, son, brother and most importantly, Man of Deep Faith went home to His Father's House in Heaven on February 17, 2019. Clarence is survived by his wife Mary (Fegan) Ojala of Grayling, MI, daughter Jennifer...
Melvyn Douglas Aguillon
Feb 13, 2019
Melvyn Douglas Aguillon, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 at home. Melvyn was born January 5, 1939 in Warrington, England to Bonifacio and Edith (Lightfoot) Aguillon. Melvyn is survived by his wife of 58 years, Junell (Frederick) Aguillon; children, Tina (Larry) Klump and Tony (April Gugin) Aguillon; grandchildren, Jared (Natasha) Klump, Trevor (Savannah) Klump, Hailey...
Naomi May Mihaescu
Feb 1, 2019
Naomi May Mihaescu(98) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully February 1, 2019. She was born October 20, 1920 in Lewiston, MI to George and Gladys (Streeter) Mansfield. Naomi had been a Grayling resident since 1947 and worked at the "little Ben Franklin" for 24 years. She was also a long-time Eagles Club member. Naomi is survived by her son, Bob...
Ruby May Huffman
Jan 31, 2019
Ruby May Huffman(95) of Grayling, passed away on January 31, 2019. She was born in Flint, Michigan on December 16, 1923 to Floyd and Georgia (Saunders) Tobias. Ruby was a beautiful lady inside and out! She graduated from Clio High School, Class of 1942. She married the love of her life, Arthur Huffman, and together they had two amazing children,...
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