Obituaries
Raymond H. Folkmier
Oct 17, 2024
Raymond H. Folkmier, 89, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 17, 2024 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Ray was born in Detroit, MI to Ernest and Sarah (Cortright) Folkmier on September 29, 1935. Ray married Evelyn Andersen on August 30, 1958. Together they raised 4 children, Lori, Dave, Linda and Tom. Ray proudly served...
Curtis James Casemier
Oct 13, 2024
Curtis James Casemier, 77, of Petoskey passed away peacefully at The Brook in Grayling Michigan on October 13, 2024 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Curt was born on May 14,1947 in Grand Rapids to Kenneth and Virginia (Glanton) Casemier. Curt grew up in Holland Michigan until the summer before his senior year in high school when his family moved to...
Sandra K. Coe
Oct 10, 2024
Sandra K. Coe (Sandy) passed away on October 10, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.Sandy was born on October 20, 1947 in Mt Pleasant, Michigan. She moved to Grayling in 2000. She co-owned and operated Fay’s Motel until 2020, when the business was sold. Sandy served on local boards, volunteered with AuSable Valley Snowmobile Association, sponsored many Canoe Marathon...
Kathryn Emma Turner
Oct 8, 2024
A celebration of life for Kathryn E. Turner (Walter), 91, of Gaylord will be held at 11 am, Thursday, November 21, 2024, at St James Cornelius & Cyprian, 1010 S Lansing St, Mason MI. A luncheon will be provided by the Women’s Club immediately following the service.
Kathryn returned home to the lord on October 8th shortly after hip surgery. She...
Scott Coleman Wells
Oct 6, 2024
Scott Coleman Wells, 60, of Grayling, MI passed away at his home on October 6, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Scott was born on December 14, 1963 in Paintsville, KY to Ronald and Peggy Jean (Stapleton) Wells. He was a man who loved motorcycles and belonged to numerous motorcycle clubs over the years which resulted in meeting many biker friends. He...
Theresa-Ann Minor
Oct 3, 2024
Theresa-Ann Minor, 55, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Theresa was born on November 29, 1968 to William James and Marjorie Elizabeth (Houghton) Cooper in Butler, PA where she resided until she moved to Traverse City, Mi and met the love of her life, Jim! They married in 1988 at Neahtawanta Point...
Suzanne Marie Brett
Oct 2, 2024
Suzanne “Sue” (Rysso) Brett, age 80, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 with her family by her side.
Sue was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on March 14, 1944, the daughter of Reuben and Ilmi (Saastamoinen) Rysso. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Al Brett, parents Reuben and Ilmi Rysso, and brothers William and John...
David Michael Vandenboss
Sep 30, 2024
David Michael Vandenboss, 58, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2024 at his home.
He was born on August 9, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI to Stanley and Clara (Duncan) Vandenboss. David was a huge Tigers fan. Every year when his birthday was coming around, he planned a trip to a Tiger's game no matter where they were...
Dale Edward Rohde
Sep 18, 2024
Dale Edward Rohde, 86, of Grayling, MI passed away suddenly at home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Rohde and Wilda (Leline) Rohde, his two brothers Bud and Ken Rohde and his sister Patty Dunham.
Dale was a lifelong resident of Grayling and he always...
Mitchell "Mitch" Alan Linendoll
Sep 9, 2024
Mitchell “Mitch” Alan Linendoll, 62, of Roscommon, originally of Grayling, Mich., passed away quietly on Monday, September 9, 2024 and has gone to be with his Lord.
Mitch was born to John and Shirley Linendoll on November 25, 1961 in Grayling, Mich. He lived with spina bifida but never let it hold him back.
Mitch was baptized and confirmed at Mount Hope...
Dale Elgin Gauthier
Aug 30, 2024
Dale Elgin Gauthier, Sr, 84, of Lovells MI passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI.
A Celebration of Dale's Life will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 1:00 PM at Lovells Twp Hall in Lovells, MI. A luncheon will follow the Celebration of Life at...
Deborah Lou Helsel
Aug 30, 2024
Deborah Lou Helsel, or as many knew her as “Deb”, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Deb was born on July 24, 1959 to Jacob and Ellen (Snyder) Helsel in Grayling Michigan, where she remained a lifetime resident and influenced the lives of so many.
In her younger years, Deb spent most of her time with her siblings: Luke, Virginia,...
Gregory Allen Pielak
Aug 29, 2024
Gregory Allen Pielak, 65, of Manton, MI passed on from this world on August 29, 2024.
Greg was born on December 1, 1958 in Detroit, MI to Walter and Sharon (Hoover) Pielak. Greg enjoyed traveling, his mother's cooking, and hunting with his family. He also loved to go gambling at the casino.
Greg will be dearly missed by his family, including his...
Wilma Lee Case
Aug 21, 2024
Wilma Lee Case, 91, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital on August 21, 2024.
She was born on March 11, 1933 to William B. and Letha W. (Leech) Freytag in McMillan Twp, MI. Wilma did volunteer work with the local hospices, sitting in and visiting with patients and also patients that were veterans. She would...
Eugene William Brown
Aug 18, 2024
Eugene William Brown, 89, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Grayling, MI.
A Celebration of Eugene's Life will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Beaver Creek Twp Hall, 8888 S Grayling Rd, Grayling, MI. A graveside burial will follow at Beaver Creek Twp Cemetery at 4:30...
Steven J Wood
Aug 17, 2024
Steven J. Wood started a new adventure on the morning of August 17, 2024. He resided in Grayling, MI after becoming a full-time artist, self-appointed canoe guide, and Twin Pine Rd. taxi driver in 2015. He also found good company while dwelling in Mound, MN and Lima, OH after moving on from his beloved hometowns of Alma and St. Louis,...
Ray Paul Reeder
Aug 13, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ray Paul Reeder, 15, of Luzerne, MI. Ray passed away in a tragic accidental drowning at Smith Lake in Mio, MI on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Ray was born on January 6, 2009 in Royal Oak, MI. He was a very rambunctious and energetic young man, always having a "great idea". He was...
William "Earl" Jensen
Aug 11, 2024
William “Earl” Jensen 90 Lake Orion Mi.
Earl passed on August 11 2024.
He was born in Gaylord Mi to Leonard and Helen (Widrig) Jensen on March 2 1934. Earl was raised in State parks where his father was a Park Manager at Hartwick Pines. He graduated from Grayling High school in 1952. Earl retired as Senior Manager of Body in White...
J Warren Grooters
Aug 10, 2024
J Warren Grooters, known to many as J, John, or Warren, 96, was born on July 24, 1928, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Ethel (Haskins) and John Grooters. J lived his life as a happy bachelor, loved music, especially classical and old Broadway show tunes, as well as keeping up his home and yard until he could no longer do...
Douglas Lee Wilson
Aug 10, 2024
Douglas Lee Wilson, 74, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Visitation for the community he loved and served will take place Friday, August 16, 2024, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling, MI. Funeral services for family and friends will be held at St....
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