Obituaries
Patrick John Smith
Jan 21, 2024
Patrick John Smith, 74, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024 with family by his side.
Patrick was born on November 2, 1949 in Detroit, MI to John Esper and Mary Grace (nee Lane) Smith. He served in the United States Navy from April 1969 to April 1975 and served in Vietnam. Patrick was a member of...
Wendy Catherine Hinkle
Jan 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Catherine Hinkle. She would have been 72 years old (or 18 as she would have told you - being a leap year baby) this Feb 29.
Wendy was born to Eugene & Mildred (Craft)Harmer in Grayling on Feb 29,1952.
Wendy had a sharp wit and kind heart. She...
Stephen Thomas Harland
Jan 11, 2024
Stephen Thomas Harland, 65, of Grayling passed away on January 11, 2024 at his home. He was born in Flint, MI to John G. and Doris Ann (Hansen) Harland on November 22, 1958. He loved muscle cars and would have been a car salesman his entire life if possible. He enjoyed playing the drums and harmonica. In his earlier years,...
Barbara Faye (Clough) Verlinde
Jan 9, 2024
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Barbara Faye (Clough) VerlindeOctober 15, 1932 - January 9, 2024
October 15, 1932 in the small, Northern Michigan town of Grayling, a beautiful baby girl was born. Barbara Faye Clough, the third child of Arthur George and Lilian Azildia (Lamotte) Clough. She was a precocious child with sparkling, blue, half-moon eyes which she would one day pass on to...
Virginia Loraine Buehner
Jan 9, 2024
Virginia Loraine Buehner of Grayling, MI passed away on January 9th, 2024 at the age of 82 with her family by her side. She was born in Detroit, MI to Allan and Loraine (nee Harer) Fraser on March 17th, 1941.
Virginia is survived by her beloved Daughters: Robin (Larry) King, Heidi (Joe) Rebar, Lynn (Tony) Barbera; Son-in-law: Dave Strother (Connie);...
Nancy Darlene Steffes-Glasslee
Jan 3, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Darlene Steffes-Glasslee, age 83, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Grayling, MI. She passed on from this life on January 3, 2024.
Nancy was born on January 12, 1940, in Ionia, MI, to Emmett and Anita (Chandler) Roche. Nancy loved golfing with friends, playing Bingo and was...
Richard Marvin Miner
Jan 2, 2024
Richard Marvin Miner passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024 at the age of 75.
Richard was born in Detroit, MI to Melvin and Ruth (Ferry) Miner on August 20, 1948. He had a wonderful sense of humor and had many names for everyone. He had a strong character and purpose. He was an influential man who was strong,...
Amber Nichole Smith
Jan 1, 2024
Amber Nichole Smith passed away peacefully from this earth on January 1, 2024 surrounded by her family at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital at the age of 37 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Amber was born to Terry and Donna (Horning) Smith on February 25, 1986 in Grayling, MI. Amber loved the outdoors, especially hammocking outside. She...
Karen Ann Doran
Dec 9, 2023
Karen Ann Doran, 89, of Grayling passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023 at Crawford Continuing Care in Grayling, MI.
Karen was born on August 31, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Alvin and Irma Borgen.
Karen is survived by her two daughters: Sheryl (Mike) Berry of Shelby Twp and Terri (Frank) Nysowy of Clarkston; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren....
Cynthia Bea Holland
Dec 2, 2023
Cynthia Bea Holland: June 16, 1957 - December 2, 2023
Cynthia Bea Holland, loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully with her husband by her side at the age of 66 on December 2, 2023.
Cindy was born in Grayling, Michigan on June 16, 1957 to Harold Root and Marilyn (McMillen) Root. She had three daughters...
Carolyn Irene Helsel
Nov 26, 2023
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Carolyn Irene Helsel, loving wife, mom, grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 76 on November 26, 2023.
Carolyn was born in Grayling, Michigan on July 12th, 1947 to John and Mary Galloway in the old Grayling Hospital. Carolyn married the love of her life and best friend Ralph...
Robert Gerald Gingerich
Nov 24, 2023
Robert Gerald Gingerich: A Life of Family, Service, Sportsmanship, and Community
Robert Gerald Gingerich “Bob”, born on July 1, 1950, in Tawas City, Michigan, to Jeanette (Featheringill) and Rudy Gingerich, lived a life marked by family, service, community, and a deep love for sports. He passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Friday, November 24, 2023, surrounded by the...
Paul Wendell Osbeck
Nov 22, 2023
Paul Osbeck, 69, of Grayling passed away November 22, 2023 at Woodland Hospice stricken with lung cancer.
Paul was born May 28th, 1954, the son of Roger and Joyce Osbeck. Paul graduated from Ravenna High School. Paul developed immense physical strength and work ethic growing up on the farm in Sullivan Township, Muskegon Co. Subsequently he had various occupations...
Richard Dean Hiatt
Nov 20, 2023
Richard Dean Hiatt, age 74, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Richard was born to Elam "Chet" and Judy (Herring) Hiatt in Marion, IN on May 7, 1949. Richard enjoyed artworks of all kinds and he was an excellent sketch artist. He also had an ability to make jewelry. Richard was...
Sally Lynn Yost
Nov 16, 2023
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Lynn Yost, age 73, of Grayling, MI. Sally was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and friend of many. She passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 16, 2023.
Sally was born in St. Louis, MI on October 18, 1950. The family moved to Grayling...
Melissa Joleen Linkhart
Nov 11, 2023
Melissa “Missy” Joleen Linkhart (Harmer), 57 of Frederic passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Missy (as she preferred to be called), was born to Eugene and Mildred Harmer March 29, 1966.
Missy & her husband Sean’s Love story spanned Decades ( starting in 7th grade), they were married on July 1st, 1988. Together they have 2 children,...
George Michael Gebhard
Nov 8, 2023
George Michael Gebhard, 79, of Grayling, MI, formerly of Saginaw, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 8, 2023.
George was born on July 31, 1944 in Saginaw, MI to Donald and Dorcas (Watkins) Gebhard. He served in the US Navy from 1963 - 1967. Following his military service, he was the Captain for the...
R. Duane Nimke
Nov 6, 2023
Roland "Duane" Nimke, 88, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Duane was born on December 24, 1934 in Ann Arbor, MI to C. Julius and Florence Irene (Brown) Nimke. He was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School. He attended Western Michigan University and The University of Minnesota. Duane...
James Patrick McMonagle II
Oct 31, 2023
James Patrick McMonagle II, age 69, of Grayling, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI with his family by his side.
Jim was born on September 29, 1954 in Toledo, OH to his parents James and Barbara (Siegler) McMonagle.He graduated from Ida High School in 1972. That summer after graduation, James...
Scherie Ann Peever
Oct 27, 2023
Scherie Ann Peever, 72, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 27, 2023.
Scherie was born on February 27, 1951 in Grayling to Charles and Alice (Ray) DeMoines. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and a loving wife to her husband. She was a caring homemaker who raised a loving family. She enjoyed...
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