Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
Robert Otis Weaver
May 20, 2019
Robert Otis Weaver 88 of Frederic, died Monday, May 20, 2019. Bob was born in Frederic to Alice (Johnson) and Otis Weaver as a twin to Richard (Dick). As a life-long resident of Frederic, he made the most of the surroundings. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He was remarkable in...
Arlene G. Halstead
May 19, 2019
Arlene G. Halstead, 93, of Grayling, MI passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born on May 14, 1926 in Marion, Indiana to Joe and Esther (Hayes) Dilling. Arlene married Claude Halstead, Jr. on March 31, 1947 in Manistee, MI. He preceded her in death n 2000 after 53 years of marriage. Arlene attended Michelson Memorial United Methodist...
Michael Patrick Robertson
May 14, 2019
Michael Patrick Robertson, 64, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home May 14, 2019. Survived by fiance of 12 years, Winnie Gilligan; children, Angel Drake, Michael Robertson, Raymond Robertson and Jinger Pierson; grandchildren, Alexia, Alyssa, Jayde, Kyler and Konnor; and many Devils Disciples brothers - "LYNS". Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling, MI, Wednesday, May 22,...
Laurence Francis Collins
May 12, 2019
Laurence Francis Collins, 85, of Grayling, passed away on May 12, 2019. He was born in Queens, New York on July 27, 1933 to Laurence and Inga (Pearson) Collins. Laurence served in the US Army. An architect, he designed the family home of 32 years in Garrison, New York. He was a renaissance man, with a great love of music,...
Dennis Martin Peterson
May 9, 2019
Dennis Martin Peterson, 57, of Grayling, passed away of May 9, 2019. Dennis was born in Grayling, on February 14, 1962,. to Martin and Beverly (Barber) Peterson. He was always willing to help others, as a taxi, as a Mr. Fixit, and was known as a "jack of all trades with many talents'. Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Annette...
Deborah Lynn Gregory
May 5, 2019
Deborah Lynn Gregory, 62, of Grayling, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was born on May 31, 1956 in Pontiac, Michigan to Richard and Sharon (Pietz) Garrison. She enjoyed attending the "Sample" Family Reunions. Deborah retired from Mercy Hospital in Grayling. She was a member of Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. Deborah enjoyed working on the Community Dinners that...
John "Gus" William Matthews
May 4, 2019
John "Gus" William Matthews, 78, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2019. Gus was born June 26, 1940 in Pontiac, MI to Edwin and Edna (Wedger) Matthews. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Marines. Gus was a collector of many things. He liked cars, motorcycles, western movies, books, American history, the outdoors,...
Terrell Leon Warrington, Jr.
May 3, 2019
Terrell Warrington 78 of Grayling, formerly of Chassell Township, Houghton County, in the U.P. passed away 05/03/19. A Chemistry Prof at Mich. Tech for 30 years, Terry was also swim coach and Science Olympiad advisor at Hancock High School and mentored the Gaylord swim teams. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
David Joe Brown
May 2, 2019
David Joe Brown (80) of Grayling, MI passed away at his home Thursday, May 2, 2019. Dave was born May 28, 1938 in Harlan County, KY, to Willard and Leona (Lasley) Brown. He loved nature, and the Kentucky mountains and enjoyed golfing. He is retired from Chrysler and a member of the Grayling Eagles Club. He is survived by his...
Catherine Marie Hoffman
Apr 30, 2019
Catherine Marie Hoffman, 94, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019. Catherine was born to Solomon D. Dunham and Edith (Rose) Dunham in Grayling, MI, December 22, 1924. She worked for the Crawford Ausable School District for many years in the school lunch program. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Alaska, to spend summers with family that she...
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,...
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