Obituaries
Edward John Phillips
Jul 16, 2023
Edward John Phillips, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away on July 16, 2023 at home.
Edward was born on December 21, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Edward and Mary (Baker) Phillips.
Edward is survived by his son Edward Phillips and daughter Amy Tenerelli; siblings Russell Phillips, Kevin Phillips, and Kathleen Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother...
Bruce John Lennon
Jul 14, 2023
Bruce Lennon, 71 years old, of Grayling, MI, died unexpectedly on July 14th, 2023.
He was born in Detroit, MI on June 14th, 1952 to John B. and Irene Lennon. Bruce graduated from Grayling High School in 1970 and enlisted in the US Navy, where he served as a sonar technician on the USS W.S. Sims and Vreeland from 1970...
Larry Wayne Brown
Jul 12, 2023
Larry Wayne Bowden-Brown, 70, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI.
Larry was born in Augusta, GA to the late Paul and Evie (Glover) Bowden on June 3, 1953. You could say Larry loved life. He enjoyed traveling and especially traveling while working with carnival, and he had no problem with being called...
Donna Marie St. Germain
Jul 6, 2023
Donna Marie St. Germain, 66, of East Lansing, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.
Donna was born in Escanaba, Michigan on January 30, 1957, the daughter of the late Marie St. Germain (Kakkuri) and Thomas St. Germain. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1975 where she was an active honor student...
Rose Mary Dunlop
Jun 30, 2023
Rose Mary Dunlop, 89, of Grayling, passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born on February 2, 1934 in Detroit to the late Loren and Irene (Newman) Mathers.
Rose enjoyed singing, dancing, and going for walks. She liked visiting her family. Rose attended St. Mary Catholic Church. She was known for her clever right turn only driving skills. Rose...
Hsiu Lien Cherry
Jun 20, 2023
Hsui Lien Cherry, 74, of Grayling, passed away on or about June 20, 2023.
Hsui Lien was born September 8, 1948 in Taipei, Taiwan to the late Lai Chun and Jin Chang. Hsui Lien married Air Force Sergeant Edward Cherry and resided in Clearwater, Florida. The biggest day of her life was when she became a naturalized citizen of...
Richard Lee Lovell
Jun 18, 2023
Richard Lee Lovell, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away on June 18, 2023 at his home.
Richard was born on December 15, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Robert and Helen (Hesher) Lovell. Richard had a great love for his eternal Savior, Jesus Christ.
Richard is survived by his children, Rachel (Michael) Buchmeier and Aaron (Melinda) Lovell; brother, Ron (Elva)...
John William Canfield
Jun 15, 2023
John William Canfield of Grayling passed away June 15th, 2023.
He was born August 7th, 1933, a Grayling native and 1952 graduate. He served in the US Navy on the USS Snowden from March 1953 until December 1960. He also served the National Guard from June 1980 to June 1986. He worked for Bear Archery and then the State of...
Candace Kay Medeiros
Jun 10, 2023
Candace Kay Medeiros, 66, of Maple Forest Twp passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2023.
Candace was born to Otto and Morna (Farr) Dillon on May 16, 1957 in Charlotte, MI. Candace was an avid mushroom picker and waterfall chaser in the U.P. She enjoyed nature and canoeing down the Manistee River. She...
Carl George Hatfield
Jun 6, 2023
Carl G. Hatfield passed away on June 6, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his wife Rose, his parents Harold and Gertrude Hatfield, his 7 brothers and 1 sister. Carl was born and raised in Grayling and served as a medic in the US Air Force and was stationed in France for 4 years. Carl graduated with a...
Jeff Riker
Jun 2, 2023
Jeff Riker, 63, of Grayling died unexpectedly on June 2, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on March 20, 1960 in Fremont, MI to Mahlon Riker and Eva (Dingman) Warren. Jeff graduated from Grayling High School, Class of 78' and was employed as an auto mechanic and owner/operator of Riker Towing.
He was predeceased by both his parents, his...
Robert Allen Howden
May 27, 2023
Robert Allen Howden, 62, of Grayling passed away on May 27, 2023 after a long series of illnesses.
He was born in Standish to Charles & Luanah (Rood) Howden. Robert loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his daughter, granddaughter, and dogs. He also enjoyed playing pool, euchre and watching old westerns.
He is survived by his wife Vicki of...
Robert Edward Bloye
May 25, 2023
Robert Edward Bloye, 84, of Lewiston, MI passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023 in Grayling, MI.
Robert was born on January 1, 1939 in Detroit, MI to Wilfred and Lillian (Cowan) Bloye. Robert grew up in Taylor, MI and graduated from high school there. He served in the United States Navy.
Robert is survived by children,Tarne (Ann) Bloye, Lisa...
Roxie Elizabeth Fernelius
May 19, 2023
Roxie Elizabeth Fernelius of Roscommon, MI passed away on May 19, 2023 at the age of 97 with family by her side.
Roxie was born August 11, 1925 to Ovell (Underwood) and Arshak (Sogomonian) Summers. She married Carl Fernelius in Detroit on January 20, 1951. He preceded her in death in 2014.
After graduating from Cass Technical High School in...
Emma "Marie" Mahaney
May 17, 2023
Emma Marie Mahaney, 94, resided in Grayling, Michigan, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2023, in her home surrounded by love from her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Emma was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and later resided in Grayling for 53 years.
Emma graduated from Bay Ridge High School after which she obtained her bachelor's degree in nursing...
Todd Alan Messerschmidt
May 13, 2023
Todd Alan Messerschmidt, 58, of Grayling passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Todd was an avid hunter, fisherman, kayaker, forager and overall outdoor enthusiast. He bonded with many over his pudding stone collections. His love for the outdoors carried over into his lifetime career with construction. He was always proud of the work he did,...
Marion Isalona Warner
May 11, 2023
Marion Isalona Warner, 101, of Grayling, passed away on May 11, 2023. She was born in Deerfield Township of Livingston County on August 14, 1921 to the late Glen and Opal (Harp) Coleman. Marion grew up in Northville, lived in Plymouth and Westland, and eventually settled in Grayling. She married Roy Arnold Warner on June 20, 1941. He preceded her...
Kimberly Ann Allen
May 9, 2023
Kimberly Ann Allen, 52, of Grayling, MI sadly passed away surrounded by her family on May 9, 2023. Kim was born on December 23, 1970 in Bay City, MI to Kenneth and Glenda (Briggs) Jacobs. She enjoyed fishing, camping, crafting, taking care of her yard, going on weekend getaways and spending time with her grand babies. Her favorite place to...
Elinor Jean Dibble
May 2, 2023
Elinor Jean Dibble, 90, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023. Elinor was born to James and Walton (Pryor) Evans in Sylvania, GA on January 17, 1933. She married her husband, James Dibble, on September 1, 1950. Elinor was an amazing artist. She could make just about anything as a seamstress/sewing, painting, and ceramics. She...
Richard Alan Engel
May 1, 2023
Richard Engel, of Grayling, passed away on May 1, 2023.
He was born on September 14, 1942. Richard enjoyed the outdoors and nature. Survived by his wife Pam and his 5 children; Tonia (Tony) Silveri, Heidi (Troy) Jundt, Kristy (Nathan Strong) Furgeson, Jason (Melissa) Gomez, Brian (Nicole) Gomez; his brother Gary (Sue) Engel; and his 12 grandchildren.
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