Obituaries
Richard Samuel Lippard
Mar 29, 2013
Richard Samuel Lippard, IV, 51, of Grayling, MI, passed away Friday March 29, 2013 at his home. He was a beloved son, husband, and father. He is survived by his wife Heather Lippard; children Rachel Lippard, Miranda Indorf, Alex Indorf, Shannen Lippard, Kaylynn Indorf and Samantha Lippard; grandson Kolt Lippard-Miley; mother Darla (David) Moore; brothers and sisters Michael Lippard, Daneen...
Joseph Lynn Dedafoe
Mar 21, 2013
Joseph Lynn Dedafoe, 76, of Grayling MI, passed away at his home on March 21, 2013. He was born in Lansing, MI on October 28, 1936. He is survived by his lifetime partner, Helen Dedafoe, son, Larry (Cindy) Dedafoe, daughters, Penny Alimenti and Terrie (Louis) Kehr and son Darreld Dedafoe. He had 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He is...
Dennis Robert Wakely
Mar 20, 2013
Dennis Robert Wakeley, 56, of Grayling, MI passed away on Wednesday March 20, 2013. Dennis was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 7, 1956, a son of Marjorie Marie (Eichenger) Wakeley and the late Robert Keith Wakeley. He served in the US Navy. He married the former Roberta McCormack on August 10, 2011. He was a member of the...
Gregory Douglas Warren
Mar 20, 2013
Gregory Douglas Warren, 27, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday March 20, 2013. Greg married the former Kristi Wargo on October 31, 2006. Greg was born on August 19, 1985 in Port Huron to Linda Ann Jeroue and the late Douglas Charles Warren. Greg was employed at Grayling McDonald's for 6 years. Survived by his wife Kristi and children Joshua...
Aloise "Al" Cherven
Mar 19, 2013
Aloise B. Cherven, 96, passed away at his home at Lake Margrethe on March 19, 2013. He was born in Roscommon, MI on June 7, 1916, the son of Andrew and Justine Glusak Cherven. Al was the oldest surviving graduate of Gerrish-Higgins High School in Roscommon (Class of 1933) He attended business school in Traverse City, MI and began his...
Charlene Graybill
Mar 18, 2013
Charlene Graybill, 58, of Lovells, MI, passed away Monday March 18, 2013. Charlene was born June 6, 1954 to Euphenna (Moore) Ogans and Charles Edward Ogans. She is survived by her husband Rex Graybill; daughter Reanna Graybill of CO and son Anthony Graybill of Oxford, MI; brother Steve (Terri) Ogans, sister Beverly Ogans and brother Michael Ogans. She is preceded...
Karen Sue Greene (Dangler)
Mar 18, 2013
Karen Greene of Frederic, MI, passed away on March 18th, 2013. That morning at 1:00 the lord was able to take another angel home. Karen was born in Jackson, MI, in 1958. Leaving this world at a very young age of 54. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed going to the casino. She is survived by three...
Henry Allen Dierolf
Mar 7, 2013
Henry Allen Dierolf, 75 of Grayling passed away March 7, 2013. He was born September 28th, 1937 to Henry C. and Alma (Keller) Dierolf. Henry loved to go fishing, garden and travel. He was active with the D.A.V. and Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his wife Beverly, children Sherry of Clinton Twp., Henry S. of Warren, Richard of...
Shirlee Ann Lambert
Mar 1, 2013
Shirlee Ann Lambert, 70, of Grayling, MI passed away on Friday March 1, 2013. Shirlee was born in Grayling, MI on May 13, 1942, a daughter of the late Marie Elizabeth (McCormick) and Ray John Duby. Shirlee enjoyed kayaking, fishing, playing pool, cards and scrabble, and loved reading books. She is survived by son Troy Lambert, daughter Shelly Lambert, 4...
Eunice B. Slusser
Mar 1, 2013
Eunice Beatrice Slusser, 96, of Grayling, MI passed away Thursday February 28, 2013. She was born October 4, 1916 to the late Mabel (Griffith) and Wilbur Benroth. Eunice was a member of the Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, was a member of the Grayling Country Club for many years, and enjoyed working in...
Clarence Dean Foulk
Feb 27, 2013
Clarence Dean Foulk, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away February 27, 2013. Clarence was born September 21, 1932 to Leslie Foulk and Dora (Strait) Foulk. He enjoyed collecting guns, old engines, and tinkering with small engines. He was a jack of all trades. Clarence is survived by his wife Claudine; children Roseann (Steve) Gawilk of Recine, WI, Phyllis (Jim) Oulch...
Nicolae Mihaescu
Feb 19, 2013
NICOLAE MIHAESCU, JR. Nicolae "Nick" Mihaescu, Jr. age 82, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away peacefully February 19th, 2013. He was born August 2nd, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Nicolae "Nick"and Theresa Mihaescu, Sr. Mr. Mihaescu was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister, Arlene Sammons, brother Ronald Mihaescu, and step-daughters, Sandy Kelly-Boersma and Kathy Kelly. He...
Kalla Jade Fisher
Feb 16, 2013
On Saturday February 16, 2013, Kalla Jade Fisher passed on from our world and into the next realm. She died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 19 months old. For such a short time on this Earth, Kalla Jade touched family, friends, neighbors and strangers, old and young alike, with her rambunctious laughter, unmatched cunning and the luster...
Ruth Elizabeth Moilanen
Feb 12, 2013
Ruth Elizabeth Moilanen, 84, passed away February 12, 2013. She is survived by sisters Doris Hayrynen of Christmas, MI, Janet Taylor of Houston, TX, and Sally Arnold of Westminster, MA; and brother Dr. Marvin Makinen of Chicago, IL. She's preceded by husband Arnold Moilanen and son Michael Moilanen. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
William Charles Stenglein
Feb 11, 2013
William C. Stenglein passed away peacefully on December 11, 2013 following a brief battle with cancer. With the guidance and assistance of the compassionate staff of Mercy Hospice of Grayling, MI his family was able to be with him and comfort him in his home during his final days. We know that he's with his parents, brothers and friends and...
Virginia L. Kraus
Feb 9, 2013
Miss Virginia Kraus, 94, passed away peacefully February 9, 2013. Born in Grayling on June 28, 1918, she was one of six children of the late Emil and Leone Kraus and granddaughter of Albert and Fritze Kraus. Preceded in death by her brothers, Emil, William and John Kraus and beloved sister Yvonne Fitzpatrick. She will be forever remembered by her...
George Ronald Roby
Feb 7, 2013
George Ronald Roby, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away Thursday February 7, 2013 at his home. George was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late George Laumel Roby and Dorothy Ida (Dresch) Roby. George served in the Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed going to tractor shows, loved reading books, and riding motorcycles. George is survived by his wife...

