Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betsy" Whitney
Jul 21, 2017
Elizabeth (Betsy) Whitney , Grayling, Michigan Born in Greenville, Michigan on January 19, 1954 to Elmer and Muriel Bigler. She died on July 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband Greg, 3 children, 7 grandchildren. Her daughter Emily (Mark) Mullins lives in Anchorage, Alaska with 2 sons. Sarah (Dustin) Ingham lives in Indio, California with one daughter and 4...
Alma Ridenour
Jul 18, 2017
Alma M. Ridenour, 92, passed away on July 18, 2017. She was born to the late Joseph and Mary Pfefferkorn on January 26, 1925 in Oran, Missouri. Alma is survived by her son, Robert Tarpley, her daughter, Mary (Gregory Dulkowski), her grandchildren; Leokesh (Anthony Santistevan), Mistey (Edward Rayl), Deya Tarpley, Kaitlin (John Curtis Schneider III), Krista Dulkowski (Alex McNamara), great-grandchildren;...
Willie Martin
Jul 14, 2017
Willie O'vera Martin, 95, passed away on July 14, 2017. She is survived by her children: Zelma McNeal, Willie Martin,Jr., and Karen Herrera. Preceded in death by her husband Willie, brother Norman, and sister Roselend. No public services will be held locally. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Wilber John Near
Jul 14, 2017
Wilber John Near, Jr., 61, of Roscommon, MI passed away on July 14, 2017. Wilber was born in Standish, MI on May 10, 1956, a son of the late Nola Carol (Sims) and Wilber John Near, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army. Wilber married Cynthia Guilfoil on December 21, 2002 in Roscommon. Survived by his wife Cynthia Guilfoil. Daughters:...
William M. Flannery
Jul 13, 2017
William M. Flannery, 67, of Grayling, MI., passed away on July 13, 2017. William was born in Detroit, MI on June 12, 1950, a son of the late Lois Jean (Wells) and William Donald Flannery. He served in the U.S. Marines in the Vietnam War Era. He wife Lucy preceded him in death on July 6, 2016. Bill was retired...
Matthew James Leshkevich
Jul 12, 2017
Matthew James Leshkevich, 45, of Grayling, MI., and formerly of Westchester, Ohio, passed away on July 12, 2017. Matthew was born in Caro, Michigan on January 6, 1972, a son of Linda (Wright) and Walter Leshkevich. He served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm. Matthew traveled to Sweden and England as an engineer. Matthew was passionate about playing volleyball....
Walter "WAYNE" Brooks
Jul 11, 2017
Walter "WAYNE" Brooks, 78, of Grayling, passed away on July 11, 2017. He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas on February 5, 1939 to the late Albert and Jewell (Sparkman) Brooks. Wayne married Judith Rankin on June 7, 1958 in East Lansing. He retired from the United States Postal Service after serving as Postmaster of Laingsburg Post Office in 1992. Survived...
Mitchell Edward Greene
Jul 7, 2017
Mitchell Edward Greene, Jr.,37, of Grayling, passed away on July 7, 2017. Mitchell was born on October 9, 1979 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Mitchell and Karen Greene. He married Michele Pratt on November 10, 2012 in Frederic, Michigan. Mitchell loved Ford and semi trucks, fishing, hunting, and camping. Survived by his wife Michele; Father: Mitchell Edward (Cindi) Greene, Sr....
Ricky Arlee Reed
Jun 22, 2017
Ricky Arlee Reed, 66, of Grayling, passed away on June 22, 2017. Rick was born in Yakima, Washington on September 7, 1950 to the late Mary Francis (Tindall) and Keith Arlee Reed. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1968. Rick served in the US Navy. He has owned and operated R & R Repair and Refinish for over 30...
Patsy Irene Lawe
Jun 18, 2017
Patsy Irene Lawe, 84, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 18, 2017 at her daughter, Dianne Lawe's, home in Roscommon. She was born October 17, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio, to Sherman Joseph Holey and Grace Irene Patterson. She married Allan Cecil Lawe on March 1, 1952. She was the loving mother of 10 children. She loved bowling,...
Wendy Kim Boyk
Jun 16, 2017
Wendy Kim Boyk, 49, of Michigan City, Indiana, and formerly of Grayling, passed away on June 16, 2017.She was born on March 25, 1968 to Margaret (Morris) and Gary Graham in Dearborn, Michigan. Wendy previously worked as a cosmetologist at Shawono Center. Grondin's in Gaylord, and The Cuttage. Wendy had a heart of gold and was loved by many. Survived...
Pamela Jean Medsker
Jun 14, 2017
Pamela Jean "PAMMY" Medsker, 59, of Grayling, passed away on June 14, 2017. Pam was born on July 20, 1957 in Petoskey to the late Edward and Betty Lou Medsker. She resided at Wargo Manor for 20 years and enjoyed her family there. Pammy was always in a good mood and a happy person that touched the heart of many...
Joyce Diana (O'Halloran) Krueger
Jun 11, 2017
Joyce Diana (O'Halloran) Krueger passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Roscommon on June 11th, 2017 at the age of 76. Joyce is predeceased by her children Marie Isabel and Robert Edward Irving, her brother Edward and her parents Marie Isabel and Edward Sylvester O'Halloran as well as her beloved husband Ronald Captain Ron' Krueger, who filled...
Sandra Lee Fekete
Jun 10, 2017
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Fekete, 58, of Grayling passed away on June 10, 2017. Sandy was born in Ithaca, NY on March 19, 1959 to Charles and Patricia (German) Ditmars of Trumansburg, NY. She was a 1977 graduate of Charles O. Dickerson High School in Trumansburg, NY and went on to receive her bachelor's degree from Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster,...
Mikel Seth Stanley
Jun 10, 2017
Mikel Seth Stanley, 52, of Grayling, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in a tragic drowning accident. He was born in Carson City, Michigan on April 11, 1965 to Daryl and Ruthann (Bailey) Stanley. Mikel married Jill Clark on August 28, 1999 at St. John Lutheran Church in Grayling. He enjoyed the great outdoors especially fishing with my Jill....
Carl Henry Neilson
Jun 10, 2017
Carl H. Neilson passed away on June 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Gloria, his children Jeani Charters (Tom), Louie, Larry and Karen Lawe (Mark). He was preceded in death by his oldest son Doug. He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Neilson enlisted in the Marines Corp in July 1943 and...
Helen "JANE" Haller
Jun 5, 2017
Helen "JANE" Haller, 80, of Grayling, passed away on June 5, 2017/ Jane was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 8, 1937 to the late Charles and Helen Theresa (O'Connor) Meyer. Jane married Joseph Thomas "TOM" Haller on September 20, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. They moved to Grayling in 1990. Jane enjoyed her grandchildren, golfing, and flowers. She was also...
Allen D. DeLoge
May 31, 2017
Allen Deloge, age 73, 0f Grayling went to be with the Lord May 31, 2017. He was the son of Andrew and Hilda DeLoge and was born March 30, 1944 in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was raised in Alpena, Michigan where he graduated from Alpena High School in 1962 and from Alpena Community College in 1964. He was the beloved...
Marion Lucille Thompson
May 29, 2017
Marion Lucille Thompson, 94, of Grayling, passed away on May 29, 2017. Marion was born in Detroit on March 16, 1923 to the late Ralph and Lucille (Suida) Redhead. She married Joseph Thompson on May 19, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. They have been married for 67 years. Survived by daughter Carol (Richard) Knight of Chesterfield, Michigan. Daughter in law, Lillian...
Bernard "Bernie" Miller
May 23, 2017
Bernard "Bernie" James Miller, 66, of Frederic, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2017, surrounded by his wife of 48 years and his children. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 27, 1950, a son of the late Vera (Curtis) and Maynard Miller. Bernie married Marilyn Allen on August 8, 1968 in Lansing. He was employed by General Motors...
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