Obituaries
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...
Gregory Richard Ashton
Jun 4, 2018
Gregory Richard Ashton, 67, of Grayling passed away on June 4, 2018. He was born on March 16, 1951 in Grayling to Richard and Betty Ashton. Survived by his daughter, Andrea Ashton and the anticipated birth of his grandchild in November; Brother: Gil (April) Ashton of Grayling and Sister: Gayle (Dave) Hall of Grayling; Uncles: Larry Ashton and Brian (Rene)...
Leonard Joseph Szajner
Jun 3, 2018
Leonard Joseph Szajner, 79, of Grayling passed away on June 3, 2018. Leonard was born in Detroit, on December 9, 1938, to the late Joseph and Anna (Niezgoda) Szajner. Leonard married the former Christine Haranczak on October 19, 1974 at Gaylord St. Mary Church. He valued his family above all else and made family his highest priority. Survived by his...
Alice Reavie Terrio
Jun 2, 2018
Alice (Reavie) Terrio, 89 of Grayling passed away peacefully June 2, 2018. Loving mother of Linda (Ronald), Patricia (Douglas), Steven, Alan (Susan), Bruce (Patricia). Also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At a future date, a private memorial for immediate family will take place. Donations may be made to Munson Hospice of Grayling. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Joseph Robert Segler
May 28, 2018
Joseph Robert Segler, Sr., of Grayling passed away peacefully on May 28, 2018 at Crawford Continuing Care Center at the age of 85. Joe was born in Detroit, April 21, 1933 to Joseph and Helen Segler. He married Sally Sak in 1959 in Brighton where they resided for 34 years before moving to Grayling. Joseph enjoyed golfing, fly fishing, cooking...
Eunice Irene Galvani
May 21, 2018
Eunice Galvani passed away on May 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Domenico J. Galvani, II. she is survived by four children, three granddaughters, and seven great grandchildren. Graveside memorial service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery on June 6, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Ronald William Spencer
May 14, 2018
Ronald William Spencer, 76, of Oscoda, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born in Flint, Michigan on September 23, 1941 to the late Irving W. and Beverly (Smiley) Spencer. Ron served in the US Navy and retired from General Motors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was known as "Road Map" because he...
Lois C. Fleeger
May 12, 2018
Lois C. Fleeger, 93, of Grayling, passed away on May 12, 2018. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 20, 1924 to the late Harry J. and Alta (Hoffman) Steusloff. She graduated from Sylvania High School and attended the University of Toledo. On June 19, 1948 she married Walter H. Fleeger. They celebrated 68 years of marriage before he...
Norman Bancroft
May 9, 2018
Norman J. Bancroft, 53, of Roscommon, passed away on May 8, 2018. He was born on April 16, 1965 in Grayling to the late Norman and Audra Bancroft,Jr. He married Sheila Gass on April 28, 1989. Survived by his wife Sheila; daughter, Ashley (John Beaulieu) Bancroft and her son Tommy of Grayling. Also survived by his brothers Steve and Nick...
Garwin Clinton "GARRY" Churchill
Apr 26, 2018
Garwin Clinton "GARRY" Churchill, 60, of Grayling and formerly of Flushing, passed away on April 26, 2018. He was born in North Branch, Michigan on February 13, 1958 to the late Byron and Normagene (Hunt) Churchill. Garry married Tawnya Sims on September 25, 1992 in Flint. Garry absolutely loved collecting guns. He was a member of the Flushing, Grayling and...
Joyce Elaine (Sims) Peterson
Apr 25, 2018
Joyce Elaine Peterson, 77, of Grayling passed away peacefully April 25, 2018 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born to the late Donald & Thelma (Wisebaker) Sims in Findlay, OH on October 20, 1940. Joyce always had a smile on her face, known for her comical nature and quick way of responding. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister...
Dee Alan "PETE" Mead
Apr 24, 2018
Dee Alan "PETE" Mead, 88, of Grayling, passed away on April 24, 2018. He was born in Ferndale, Michigan on January 15, 1930 to the late Harold and Anna (Wright) Mead. Pete was raised in Merritt, Michigan and graduated from Merritt High School in 1948. He was a basketball star in high school that married a cheerleader, Dolores Campbell, on...
Marion Lucille DeCraene
Apr 20, 2018
Marion Lucille DeCraene, 99, of Grayling passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018. Marion was born in Deckerville, MI to George & Amy (Lambert) Noble on September 14, 1918. She grew up in Detroit and came to Grayling in 1978. Marion was very family oriented and always had a baby on her lap. Her animated voice will be remembered by...
Gerald "Jerry" Lewis
Apr 8, 2018
Gerald Arthur "Jerry" Lewis, 81, of Grayling and formerly of Saginaw and Tawas, passed away on April 8, 2018. he was born on February 18, 1937 in Saginaw to the late Vernon and Ruby (Coombs) Lewis. Jerry married the former Vivian Marquiss on April 6, 1957. He worked at Saginaw Steering Gear as a Senior Project Engineer where he worked...
Dean Louis Goss
Apr 4, 2018
Dean Louis Goss, 70, of Grayling passed away peacefully April 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Dean was born January 30, 1948 in Grayling to Oscar & Claribell (Lovely) Goss. Dean unselfishly served the Grayling community for many years. He loved being a Sheriff Deputy (Ret) for Crawford County and Captain (Ret) for the Grayling Fire Department serving...
Susan Evans Amman
Apr 4, 2018
Susan Evans Amman, 74, of Grayling passed away peacefully April 4, 2018. Susan was born in Royal Oak, MI to Donald & Lucy (Smith) Evans on April 24, 1943. Susan was a very strong, independent and loving mother, grandmother and wife. Retired from Mercy Health Care, she worked as a social worker. Susan was known to be a social justice...
Phyllis Marie Pfaff
Apr 1, 2018
Phyllis Pfaff of Grayling, MI passed away in her sleep on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, after a long battle with health issues. She was born February 8, 1942 in Roscommon, MI to the late Avery and Rosemary Babcock - one of 14 kids. Growing up the daughter of a farmer and square dance caller, work was important, but, square...

