Obituaries
Phyllis Ann Erb
Dec 14, 2017
Phyllis M. Erb, 85, of Grayling, Ann Arbor & Brooklyn, Michigan died December 14, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was most widely known as a pioneer in her field of wound care, teaching physicians and nurses at University of Michigan Hospitals and across the country. She often treated patients on her own time who could not afford to pay...
Janet Lynn Pahssen
Dec 12, 2017
Janet Lynn Pahssen peacefully departed this world, and was called to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Janet's last breaths were taken with her loving husband Paul and son Jeffrey right beside her on December 12th, 2017 at their home in Grayling Michigan. Janet fought an incredibly courageous battle against Colon Cancer for 10 ½ years....
Michelle Ann Kukulski
Dec 7, 2017
Michelle Ann Kukulski, 46, of Grayling, passed away tragically on or after December 7, 2017. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 5, 1971 to the late John and Jean (Bielman) Kukulski. Michelle was a CNA at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation. Survived by her children: Christopher (Barbara) Kukulski; Shaun O'Connor; and Trista O'Connor, all of Grayling. Step children: Jamie...
Michael Lee Okray
Dec 3, 2017
Michael Lee Okray, 60, of Grayling, passed away on December 3, 2017. He was born on September 12, 1957 in Garden City, Michigan to the late Edward and Janet (Goich) Okray. Michael had lived in Grayling since about 1995 and enjoyed hunting and his two beloved dogs. Survived by his sons: Michael (Kristi) and Jason Okray, both of Texas. Grandchildren:...
Betty Jane Cde Baca
Nov 28, 2017
Betty Jane Cde Baca, 77, of Grayling passed away peacefully November 28, 2017 in Rose City. Betty was born to Oscar and Ethel Horning in Grayling on December 11, 1939. She was married to Dolores Victor Cde Baca of La Cienega, New Mexico on November 9, 1959 in Frederic. Betty worked for many years as the head of the Grayling...
Michael James Brackenbury
Nov 25, 2017
Michael James Brackenbury, 55, of Rapid City, passed away November 25, 2017 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Mike was a Quality Manager at Airway Automation in Grayling, MI. Mike is survived by his parents, James and Joyce (Best) Brackenbury of Rapid City; Brothers: Paul Brackenbury (Grayling) and Jim Brackenbury (Arizona); sisters: Susan Brackenbury (Port Huron) and...
Jerry Harrison "JAY" Bland
Nov 22, 2017
Jerry Harrison "JAY" Bland, 54, of Waterford, passed away on November 22, 2017. Jay was the firstborn son of the late Jerry and Carolyn Bland, born on December 5, 1962, in Pontiac, Michigan. He married Renee Beach on April 23, 1988. Jay was a proud family man with many friends. Jay was deeply committed and involved in management and coaching...
Cheryl Lynette Cottrell
Nov 14, 2017
Cheryl Cottrell,53, of Grayling, passed away on November 14, 2017. Cheryl was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 20, 1963. Her parents were the late Bernard and Betty (Brown) Phelps. Cheryl married Colin Cottrell on June 4, 1983 in Bay City, Michigan. Cheryl worked as a caregiver at Wargo Manor. The joy of her life was her children and grandchildren....
Rose Marie Dumas
Nov 11, 2017
Rose Marie Dumas, 88, of Grayling and New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home in Grayling, with her family by her side. Rose was born on December 19, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Frank and Mary Capo. She married Joseph Cyril Dumas on October 29, 1947. They were married for 68 years before he preceded her in...
Kenneth Leonard Winarski
Nov 10, 2017
Kenneth Leonard Winarski, 73, of Grayling, passed away on November 10, 2017. He was born on February 29, 1944 in Detroit to Irene (Kaminski) Winarski and the late Leonard Winarski. Kenneth married Mary Kathleen Evans on June 26, 1965 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 2001. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic...
Florence Ardis Hough
Nov 10, 2017
Florence Ardis Hough, 74, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away on November 10, 2017, at her home, with her family around her. She was and is a beloved friend, life partner, mother, grandmother, aunt, and teacher, who believed that teaching was a sacred calling. She loved to create art, to work and play in her gardens, spend time with friends, and...
Nathan Andrew Haskel
Nov 10, 2017
Nathan Andrew Haskel January 26, 1984 to November 9, 2017 On November 9, 2017, Nathan Andrew Haskel, beloved son of Thomas and Tina Haskel, passed from this earth on his own terms. Nathan's memory will be evoked every time a shooting star appears in the nighttime sky, with his vibrant persona shining brightly in the minds and thoughts of those...
Jack Gordon Metiva
Nov 4, 2017
Jack Gordon Metiva, 85, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on November 4, 2017. He was born in Tuscola County to the late Ivan and Antone (Zelenka) Metiva. He married Mary Ellen Crosby on April 30, 1955 in Akron, Michigan. Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and hunting. He served in the US Army in Europe during the...
Catherine Joyce Hunter
Oct 27, 2017
Catherine Joyce Hunter, 86, of Grayling, Michigan passed away peacefully Friday, October 27, 2017. Catherine was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Chester and Jessie Nelson on September 28, 1931. She is survived by children, Sandra (Cameron) Greig of Westland, MI, Donna (Joseph) Elrod of Kalkaska, MI, Charles "Bill" Hunter of Kalkaska, MI, and Cathy (Duane) Witherspoon of Rochester Hills,...
Norman Ward Schmoock
Oct 22, 2017
Norman Ward Schmoock, 86, of Grayling, passed away on October 22, 2017. Norman was born in Detroit, MI on July 20, 1931, a son of the late Clara B. (Brandt) and Waldemar Schmoock. Norman married Shirley Dianne Newland on December 19, 1983. He served 34 years in the US Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Some of Norm's activities...
Francis "Grumpy" Kammer
Oct 15, 2017
Francis Stephen "Grumpy" Kammer, 86, of Frederic, passed away on October 15, 2017. He was born on January 1, 1931 in Whiting, Indiana to Francis and Amelia Kammer. Francis married Bunny Kimball on August 19, 1988 at Camp Grayling. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer III, after 42 years of Civil Service for the US Army and Army Reserves....
Joseph Melvin Grass
Oct 13, 2017
Joseph Melvin Grass, 72, of Luzerne, passed away on October 13, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1945 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Phillips) Grass. Joseph served in the US Army as a Corporal in The Vietnam War. He was retired from General Motors. Joseph married Donna Mills on October 20, 1995 in Waterford, Michigan....
Fleda Anne McWatters
Oct 3, 2017
Fleda Anne McWatters, 67, of Grayling, passed away on October 3, 2017. She was born on March 5, 1950 to the later Walter, Sr. and Clara (Dalton)Wilson. Fleda married Mike McWatters on October 5, 1974. They were married for 26 years before he preceded her in death in 2001. Spending time with her family and grandchildren meant a lot. Fleda...
Lillian "WARD" Parker
Sep 29, 2017
Lillian Ward Parker, beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt, died Sept. 29, 2017 at home in Grayling after a long battle with cancer. Born Jan. 30, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, Ward was preceded in death by her parents, Christine Gray and John Lake Parker, a retired U.S. Army major. Ward, as she was known all her life, graduated from Talawanda High...
Jason William Walker
Sep 21, 2017
Jason William Walker, 48, of Grayling (formerly of Grand Ledge), passed away on September 21, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan to Gary and Ginger (Belcik) Walker. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1987. Following high school, he attended local community college and then began his career working in the construction trades. He...
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