Obituaries
Donald James Yelinek
Apr 29, 2019
Donald James Yelinek, 73, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on April 29, 2019. He was born on November 3, 1945 in Durand, Michigan to the late Jerry and Emma (Nechvil) Yelinek. Don began coming to Grayling as a young boy. He moved here in 1999, after retiring from General Motors, where he pursued his life long passion of deer...
Phyllis Tackett
Apr 23, 2019
Phyllis Tackett (88) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home April 23, 2019 surrounded by members of the family she held so dear. Phyllis is survived by her children, Stephanie (Roy) Rose of Port Charlotte, FL, Deborah (Rick Wright) Tackett of Harrison, MI, Gregory (Colleen) Tackett of Warren, MI, Michael (Beverly) Tackett of Waterford, MI, Faye Tackett of Grayling,...
Kirk Alan Wakefield
Apr 16, 2019
Kirk Alan Wakefield, 68, of Grayling, passed away on April 16, 2019. He was born on June 5, 1950 to the late Robert and Shirley (Murdock) Wakefield. Kirk grew up in Milford, Michigan. Kirk started working at a young age at his Uncle Buds gas station. He also worked for GM. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam...
Marilyn Ruth Dorrance
Apr 13, 2019
Marilyn Ruth Dorrance, 80, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on April 13, 2019. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 12, 1938. She married Richard L. Dorrance on January 18, 1956 in Keego Harbor, Michigan. They were married for 58 years before he preceded her in death in 2014. Marilyn was a member of Bear Lake Christian Church...
Richard Joseph Gildner
Apr 6, 2019
Richard Joseph Gildner (91) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully April 6, 2019. Richard is survived by children, Linda (Don) Kernstock, Betty Warren, Carl Gildner, and Paul (Sherry) Gildner; step-sons, Jody Ball and Dan Ball; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Gene) Rauch; brother, Bill (Barb) Gildner; long-time friend and neighbor, Kay Hunter; and many nieces and nephews....
Linda Lee Pelton
Apr 4, 2019
Linda Lee Pelton (Knuth) of Grayling, passed away in her home surrounded by family on April 4th, 2019. She did not lose her battle with cancer, as the cancer died too. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years George Pelton, her four daughters, Heather Lippard (w.), Leslie (Marc) McKee, Nicole (Richard) Myers, Stacey (Cory) Moshier, her grandchildren,...
Dolores Norton
Apr 4, 2019
Dolores Norton, 83, of Grayling, passed away on April 4, 2019. She was born in Kankakee, Illinois on May 23, 1935 to the late Wilfred and Cecelia (McConnahay) Pippin. Dolores had lived in Grayling for about 20 years. Her smile and kindness were known to many that visited the Crawford County Commission on Aging. She generously gave of her time...
David Bruce Babbitt
Apr 3, 2019
David Bruce Babbitt, 89, of Grayling, MI (formerly of Escanaba, MI) passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Grayling. David was born June 2, 1929 in Maple Forest Twp., MI to Richard and Pearl Babbitt. In 1956 he married Rosemary Jane Wiltgen who preceded him in death 10 years later. They had five children together. He married Alta Almeda Walker...
Roger Dale Osmun
Mar 30, 2019
Roger Dale Osmun, 67, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 30, 2019. Roger was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 15, 1951, to the late Arthur and Frances (Morrison) Osmun. He was retired from General Motors. Roger's genuine kindness is fondly remembered by the family he cherished. Survived by his daughters, Kristan Osmun of Grayling and Kellie (Rob) Ryeson...
Lori Therese Palmer
Mar 26, 2019
Lori Therese Palmer, 65, of Grayling MI, passed Tuesday March, 26, 2019. Lori was born to John and Irene Lennon, January 23, 1954 in Detroit, MI. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1972. Lori married the love of her life, Kerry Palmer, in 1978, and they lived together in Gaylord, MI. She leaves as her legacy her husband, Kerry...
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...
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