Obituaries
Anita Marie Laurent
Sep 3, 2018
Anita Marie Laurent, 83, of Grayling passed away on the morning of September 3, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by four children, Debra Canfield (Leonard Gower), Jeanie (Steve) Smith, Terri Laurent and James (Brooke) Laurent; six grandchildren, Chris (Brittany) Potter, Dane (Raven) Potter, Cade Laurent, Jed Laurent, Jenna Haring and Ashley Haring; two great grandchildren,...
William "Bill" Dale Deline
Aug 30, 2018
William "Bill" Dale Deline, 66, of Grayling, MI passed away August 30, 2018. He was born on September 16, 1951 to Marjorie and Dale Deline of St. Louis, MI. He married Pam Williams May 5, 1972 in St. Louis, MI. Bill worked as a crane operator for Alma Iron Metal Co. and after moving to Grayling, worked for A &...
Martin "MARTY" Joseph Kengel
Aug 19, 2018
Martin Joseph "MARTY" Kengel, 53, of Lovells, passed away on August 19, 2018. Marty was born on September 1, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Joyce (Kalvaitis) Kengel. He was the beloved husband of Tamara Kengel (Duby), married on June 22, 2002. Marty was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a hand to help...
Josephine Kersch
Aug 14, 2018
Josephine Kersch, 87, of Grayling, passed away on August 14, 2018. Josephine was born in Austria on April 11, 1931 to Josef and Maria (Kobilar) Dicka. Josephine married Franz Kersch on May 10, 1950 and came to the United States in August of 1950. Josephine enjoyed being around children, (called "Omi" by many), sewing and baking. Survived by her children:...
Patsy Smith
Aug 6, 2018
Patsy Ann (Julian) Smith, 76, of Grayling passed away on August 6, 2018. She was born on September 23, 1941 in Bay City to the late Dallas Virgil and Betty Ruth (Snyder) Julian. She married Marvin 'Dean' Smith II on April 28, 1962 in Bay City, Michigan. He preceded her in death in 2013 after 51 years of marriage. Patsy...
Neil Franklin Longworth
Aug 1, 2018
Neil Franklin Longworth of Lovells passed away suddenly on August 1, 2018. He was born in Beardsley, Minnesota to George and Marian (Struss) Longworth on September 27, 1940. On December 27, 1965, Neil married Linda Duncan and the couple had two daughters, Carol and Cari. Following his divorce, Neil married Shirley (Proulx) Evon on August 1, 1981 and added two...
Gerald John Graham
Jul 16, 2018
Gerald John Graham, 83, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home. Gerald is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marian (Kronner) Graham; children, Leslee Graf and Gregg Graham; grandchildren, Robert and Nathan Napolitano, Aidan, Lucas, and Grace Graham; brother, Clayton Graham; honorary grand and great granddaughters, Mara Lapradd and Myley Terry ; and...
Helen Henrietta Keeler
Jul 13, 2018
Helen Henrietta Keeler, 84, of Grayling passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018. Helen is survived by sister, Patricia (Don) Germain of Grayling and several nieces and nephews and their extended families. She is preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters and 6 brothers. Helen was born on July 14, 1933 to Leo and Edna (Barden) Keeler in St....
Mark Joseph Kolka
Jul 9, 2018
Mark Joseph Kolka 'Big Fellar/Kolka-Nut', 57, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 9th, 2018. Born on August 29th, 1960 to Theodore 'Jack' & Carol (Korhonen) Kolka. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Grayling High School. He married Mary Rutkowski on July 11th, 1981 and they raised one daughter, Andrea Marie Kolka. Mark's work ethic compared to none, he never...
Harry Prieskorn
Jul 7, 2018
Harry Eugene "Nubby" Prieskorn, age 90, of Grayling, passed away on July 7, 2018. He was born in Ypsilanti on April 24, 1928 the son or Fred and Georgia (Smith) Prieskorn. Harry was raised in the Detroit area and attended Detroit Public and Wayne County Schools. He graduated in 1946 and then attended Wayne State University. Harry married Jacquelyn Marie...
Dennis Wayne Everson
Jul 7, 2018
Dennis Wayne Everson, 64, of Frederic, passed away on July 7, 2018. He was born in Grayling on April 8, 1954 to Lloyd and Kay (Kimball) Everson. He served in United States Marine Corp. Survived by his mother Kay Welch of Frederic. Children: Kimberly Everson of Arizona, Eric Everson of Frederic, and Eddie Everson of Roscommon. Grandchildren: Hayley and John...
Nova J. Anderson
Jul 3, 2018
Nova J. Anderson, 65, of Grayling, passed away on July 3, 2018. She was born to the late Ferris and Norma (Hyslop) Engel on September 26, 1952 in West Branch, Michigan. Nova was raised on the Engel Homestead in West Branch. She married Richard J. Anderson on April 15, 1971 in West Branch. Nova enjoyed her grandchildren and family, flowers,...
Russell Kenneth Smith
Jul 1, 2018
Russell Kenneth Smith, 90, of Grayling passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018. Russell is survived by sons, Steve (Judy) Smith of Traverse City and Alan (Darlene) Smith of Macomb Twp.; grandchildren, Cortney Smith of Traverse City, Stephanie (Kevin) Endres of Traverse City and Derek (Heather) Smith of Traverse City; and 12 great grandchildren. Russell is preceded in death by his...
Tracy Alana Mace
Jun 22, 2018
Tracy Alana Mace, 47, of Grayling, passed away on June 22, 2018. She was born on August 8, 1970 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Cheryl and Alan Brenneman. Tracy married Daniel Mace on January 7, 1989 in Roseville, Michigan. She was "Nana" to Angel, Jayden, and Ava, they were the joy of her life. Tracy was a member of Grayling...
Kelly Ronald Peters
Jun 20, 2018
Kelly Ronald Peters, 52, of Kalkaska, passed away on June 20, 2018 surrounded by his family. Kelly was born in Dearborn, Michigan on September 22, 1965 to the late Ronald and Alison Peters. He married Holly Revord on June 11, 1988 in Turner, Michigan. Kelly was an avid fisherman. Survived by his wife Holly of 30 years; Children: Kyle and...
Cecilia Ann Diedrich
Jun 16, 2018
Cecilia Ann Diedrich, 81, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Traverse City, Michigan, with her family by her side holding her hand. She is survived by her husband of 35 wonderful years, William Diedrich; Children, Ann Cecilia Benson, Susan Diedrich, Catherine (Marius) Katilius, William (Michelle) Diedrich; Grandchildren, Michelle Willing, Maxine Miller, Daniel Raad, Jessica Raad, Alyte Katilius, Kristina Katilius,...
Betty L. McPhee
Jun 13, 2018
Betty L. McPhee ,83, of Grayling passed away June 13, 2018. Betty was married to the late John McPhee and the mother of late son, Ricky McPhee. She is survived by her sons: Robert (Cathy) McPhee, Russell (Kellie) McPhee and Ronald (Vicki) McPhee; grandchildren, Angela (Dave), Robert Allan, Tiffany and Clarissa McPhee; great grandchildren, Jade, Lohr, Misty Dawn, Devan, and...
Daniel Henry Thomas Rice
Jun 12, 2018
Daniel "Dan" Rice joined his wife Sharon in everlasting life on June 12th, 2018. Dan was born in Jackson, MI to Frank and Mary Rice. He left home and moved north to Grayling at 16 where he fell in love with the area and a short little lady. He was a devoted family man and is survived by his daughters...
David Paul Bourgeois
Jun 9, 2018
David Paul Bourgeois, 71, of Bear Lake Township passed away peacefully Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Traverse City after bravely fighting cancer. David was born in Monroe, MI on March 20, 1947 to Francis & Cecilia Bourgeois. David lived the majority of his youth in Wyandotte, MI and moved away to serve his Country during the Vietnam War where he...
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