Obituaries
Howard Richard Madsen
Dec 14, 2018
Howard Richard Madsen, 91, of Grayling, passed away on December 14, 2018. Howard was born March 5, 1927 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Stanley and Bernice Madsen. He never resided anywhere but Grayling with the exception of wintering in Florida in a few of his senior years. Howard was an only child and grew up with a deep love...
Marjorie Florence Roper
Dec 11, 2018
Marjorie F. Roper, 94, of Grayling passed away peacefully December 11, 2018. Marge was born in Grayling Mercy Hospital in 1924. She was the daughter of Edward and Mary Sisco who had a farm near Higgins Lake. She married the late Roy C. Roper Jr. in 1948. Roy passed away in 1976 of a terminal illness. Marjorie is survived by...
Robert Bruce Golnick
Dec 3, 2018
Robert Bruce Golnick, 84, lifelong resident of Grayling, passed away December 3, 2018. Bob was born on August 12, 1934 to the late William and Ruth (Lovely) Golnick in Grayling. He graduated from Grayling High School. Bob served in the United States Air Force. Bob married the former Jerimae Harwood on July 14, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He...
Josephine Ann Edelmann
Nov 27, 2018
Josephine Ann Edelmann, 78, of Grayling, passed away on November 27, 2018. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 18, 1939 to the late James Radford and Mamie (Albritten) Waldrop. Josephine was a lifelong member of Church of Christ. She was active in Wisdom of Women group in Grayling. Josephine was retired from Clintondale Community Schools. Survived by her...
Jon Steven Olson
Nov 27, 2018
Jon Steven Olson, 51, of Petoskey (and formerly of Frederic), passed away on November 27, 2018. Jon was born on April 19, 1967 in Grayling, Michigan to Steven and Helen (Doonan) Olson. Jon graduated from Grayling High School class of "85" and attended CMU. He enjoyed cooking, playing the guitar, and woodworking. Jon was always ready and willing to help...
Thomas Alan Sorenson
Nov 23, 2018
Thomas Alan Sorenson, 53, of Grayling passed away November 23, 2018. Survived by his wife Shannon (Kraycs) Sorenson; daughters, Betty Jean Sorenson and Jessica (Elvis Johnson) Sorenson; grandchildren, Thomas James Sorenson, Mckenze Johnson, Karli Revord and Keith Revord Jr.; siblings, Dawn Howell, James Sorenson, Jr. and Terry Sorenson; and many nieces and nephews. Tom had a love for the woods,...
Roger John Phillips
Nov 23, 2018
Roger John Phillips, 84, of Lovells, MI passed away on November 23, 2018. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joanne (Simpson) Phillips; children, Debra Lynn Rank and Roger D. Phillips; grandchildren, Joshua Phillips, Terese Marie Remelts, Alexander Rank, Jessica Lyn Whitney, Nathan Rank and Caitlin Marie Phillips; 7 great grandchildren; and sister, Esther Jacobson of Vassar, MI. Roger is preceded...
Kathleen Ann Burkley
Nov 21, 2018
Kathleen Ann Burkley, 75 of Grayling passed away peacefully November 21, 2018. Survived by husband Donald D. Burkley of Grayling; children, Michael Burkley of Grayling and Andrew (Tricia) Burkley of Ada; and grandchildren Zoe and Aidan. Kathy grew up in Three Rivers, Michigan living on Corey Lake where she developed her life long passion for outdoor activities, including fishing, boating,...
Arvilla Ann Pepsin
Nov 4, 2018
Arvilla (Arby) Pepsin passed away in her home on Nov. 4, 2018 with loved ones by her side. She had a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her spirit continued that battle even though her body failed. She was born on September 9, 1955 in Grayling MI. Arvilla loved and embraced the community in many ways from the profession she...
Paul Hill
Nov 1, 2018
Paul John Hill, 77, joined his wife Pat (Patricia Ellen) in Heaven, on November 1, 2018. Paul was born and raised in Detroit Michigan, graduating from Cody High School in 1961. He and Pat married in 1962, creating a beautiful family in children Patty (Patricia Jean) and Jim (James Paul). In school years, he enjoyed many sports, his favorites being...
Doris Jean Orser
Oct 31, 2018
Doris Jean Orser (Parks)- July 08, 1929 died peacefully surrounded by family on October 31, 2018 in Grayling, MI at the age of 89. Doris is survived by her son, Fred Orser (Sally), sister Judith Seals (Donald), Nephews Sidney and Michael Seals, Nieces Sue Hofer, Pamela Macreary , and Kimberly Cummons, Granddaughters Melissa Antio and Lynn Maginity, great grandchildren Mercury...
Leslie W. Birk
Oct 31, 2018
Leslie W. Birk, Jr., 80, of Grayling, passed away on October 31, 2018. He was born in Baraga, Michigan to the late Faye (Godmere) and Leslie W. Birk, Sr. He graduated from Garden City High School. Leslie married Theresa Kalstad on May 14, 1983 in Grayling. Leslie worked in management for Armada Corporation. After retiring from corporate life, he worked...
Roy Lucian Hull
Oct 28, 2018
Roy L. Hull, 93, of Grayling, passed away on October 28, 2018. Roy was born in Oneal, Arkansas on May 2, 1925 to the late Edgar Lloyd and Lillian Alma (Gunther) Hull. Survived by his children: Richard (Linda) Hull of Virginia; Kathlene Hull of Texas; and Earla Hollon of Texas. Roy was preceded in death by his wife Alma (Ervin)...
Hermione Mai Smith
Oct 27, 2018
Hermione Mai Smith, 5 months old, passed away on October 27, 2018. She was born on May 16, 2018 in Grayling to Nick and Heather (Robinson) Smith. Survived by her parents, Nick and Heather Smith and brother, Talen Smith. Grandparents: Ed and Barb Robinson of Grayling; Penny Smith of Grayling. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Great grandmother: June Jungnitsch of...
James Lee Bond
Oct 27, 2018
James Lee Bond, 83, of Grayling, passed away on October 27, 2018. He was born on August 16, 1935 in Olivet, Michigan to the late Frank and Alice (Taylor) Bond. James retired from Lansing Public Schools as a Driver's Education Teacher. He married Phyllis Irene Randolph on June 16, 1956 in Grayling at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. James and...
Craig "Rusty" Allen
Oct 11, 2018
Craig "Rusty" Allen was born on March 18, 1947 and passed away on October 12, 2018. He was so loved as a husband, father, grandfather ("Papa"), brother, uncle, friend, teacher and more to those he leaves behind. Craig led an extraordinary life. As a boy, he showed remarkable talent as a trumpet player, performing professionally at an early age with...
Larry Howard Ruark
Oct 6, 2018
Larry Howard Ruark, 76, of Grayling, passed away on October 6, 2018. Larry was born on June 22, 1942 in Wayne, Michigan to the late Howard and Gertrude (Dunbar) Ruark. He married Judy Decker on April 24, 1999 in Grayling. Larry was a member and faithfully served at Grayling Assembly of God. He retired from Crawford AuSable School District as...
Jacqueline Anne Bonkowski
Sep 30, 2018
Jacqueline Anne Bonkowski, 78, of Grayling, passed away on September 30, 2018. She was born on April 15, 1940 in Riverview, Michigan to the late William and Anne (Bozynski) Matthews. Jacqueline was the first homecoming queen ever at Trenton High. She married William John Bonkowski, Jr. on September 3, 1960 in Trenton, Michigan. Jacqueline worked at Friend of the Court...
Floyd "Buddy" Johnson
Sep 28, 2018
Floyd "Buddy" Johnson 93, of Grayling, MI(and formerly of LaFayette, Alabama) went to be with his Lord Friday September 28, 2018 surrounded by his daughters. He was born in Summit Arkansas on July 25, 1925 to the late Jess and Ivon (Keeter) Johnson. Floyd married Marian Pauley in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Marian preceded him in death in 2007 after...
Dale Clair Ruckle
Sep 22, 2018
Dale Clair Ruckle, 70, of Frederic, MI passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 with his family near him. Dale was born May 3, 1948 in Evart, MI to Richard and Alice (Miller) Ruckle. Dale was an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. Dale always had something to say, always talked to anyone and if you were a...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
