Obituaries
Kent Gilbert Hanert
Dec 29, 2025
Kent G. Hanert was born August 2, 1935. Our cherished and beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and friend to so many, passed away into the arms of our Lord & Savior after a prolonged illness. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 29, 2025.
He was a long term resident of Moran, Michigan with a house on Brevort...
Betty May Jones
Dec 29, 2025
Betty May Jones
October 25, 1930 - December 29, 2025
Betty May Jones, a woman defined by her gift of gab, love for a good story, and her dedicated work ethic, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born and raised in Detroit, Betty was a proud graduate of Redford High School, class of 1948. She spent her...
Lovada Diane Reisinger
Dec 28, 2025
Lovada Diane Reisinger, age 81, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Lovada was born in York, PA on December 20, 1944 to James and Kathryn (Randle) Flinchbaugh. Her family was the most important thing to her. Lovada married David Reisinger on October 25, 1964. She was very proud...
James Albert Dibble
Dec 25, 2025
James Albert Dibble, age 96, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 at Northern Pines Assisted Living.
James was born on December 1, 1929 in Adrian, MI to his parents Clarence and Lucille (Wilnow) Dibble. James went into the United States Airforce out of school when he was just 17 years old with his...
Becky Sue Doremire
Dec 22, 2025
Becky Sue Doremire, age 78, of Grayling, passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1947 to Llwyn and Nina ( Lovely) Doremire in Grayling, MI.
Becky Sue Doremire was a woman before her time!! She LOVED life. She was an avid animal lover. She had the biggest...
Jerry William Walker
Dec 19, 2025
Jerry William Walker of Grayling, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 at The Brook of Grayling. He was born on March 3, 1936 to James W. and Suvilla (Fondren) Walker in Eudora, AR.
Jerry moved from Arkansas to Houston, TX at a very young age. He graduated from Galena Park High School where he enjoyed playing all the...
John Lovell Harrison, Jr.
Dec 16, 2025
John Lovell Harrison of Grayling, formally of Manton, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, unexpectedly. He was 72.
John was born November 1, 1953, in Cadillac, Michigan to J. Lovell Harrison and Joanne (Bailey) Harrison.
John grew up in the Manton Area and graduated from Manton High School. He served in the Michigan Army National Guard for 32 years. He worked...
Billy D. Kent
Dec 12, 2025
Billy D. Kent, age 93, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with his family near during the evening of Friday, December 12, 2025 at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Grayling. Billy was born in Atlanta, MI on May 22, 1932 to Bruce and Opal (Cumper) Kent.
Billy married the love of his life, Diane Lee Britton, on August 18, 1956. He...
David John Harland
Dec 5, 2025
David John Harland, age 72 of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Dave was born on September 25th, 1953 to John and Doris (Hansen) Harland in Flint, MI. His family moved to Grayling in 1971 when Dave was a teenager. His life long passion was all about music. An accomplished guitar player that was self-taught and never...
William Nessley Dowden
Dec 1, 2025
William Nessley Dowden, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 1, 2025.
William was a proud member of the NRA and found joy and love in shooting. A lifelong enthusiast of martial arts, a devoted Michigan football fan. Go Blue! He was an admirer of John Wayne and loved western movies. He had a spirited personality shaped...
Gloria Jean Moore
Nov 28, 2025
Gloria Jean Moore, age 67, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Gloria was born on July 11, 1958 to Chester and Betty Jo (Nease) Patton in Jenkins, KY. She worked at Crawford AuSable School District as a Paraprofessional with preschool students. She was called "Miss Gloria" to the students and...
Kenneth Douglas Zalenski
Nov 27, 2025
Kenneth Douglas Zalenski, age 75, of Frederic Township, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his home.
He was born on May 28, 1950 to Joseph and Dorothy (Ravary) Zalenski in Detroit, MI. Kenneth liked deer hunting, fishing, tinkering in woodworking, and was an avid outdoors man. He worked for the Allen park police department for 24 years...
Norma Lee Secord
Nov 27, 2025
Norma Lee Secord, age 95, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Crawford Continuing Care Center.
Norma was born on February 7, 1930 in Inkster, MI to the late Kenneth and Leona (Pillsbury) Bailey.
Norma is survived by her six children, Alllen Secord, Kenneth Secord, Ilene Hanes, Clyde Secord, Paul Secord, and Sheri Secord; 9 grandchildren; several...
Mark Edward Smallwood
Nov 25, 2025
Mark Edward Smallwood, age 67, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Mark was born on June 17, 1958 to Ben and Catherine (Smith) Smallwood in Detroit, MI. He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He also loved his cats, enjoyed good food, cooking, and camping with his brother Jim. Mark had quite a...
Frederick Neil Campbell
Nov 24, 2025
Frederick "Fred" Neil Campbell, age 86, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Fred was born on September 26, 1939 to Robert and Olive (Dickenson) Campbell in Omer, Michigan. He loved hunting, fishing, and being a member of the Masons and the Shriners. Fred enjoyed playing cards and also playing board games...
Ronald Harry Larson
Nov 23, 2025
Ronald Harry Larson, age 85, of Grayling, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
He was born on December 9, 1939 to Harold and Edna (Hannibal) Larson in Chicago, Illinois. He served his country while in the Army, Air Force, and National Guard. Ronald enjoyed bowling, fishing, shooting guns, was an avid gun enthusiast, and...
Michael Shane Hopper
Nov 22, 2025
Michael Shane Hopper, age 58, of Beaver Creek Twp., passed away on November 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born on December 16, 1966 to James and Carolyn (Carpenter) Hopper in Memphis, TN. Michael loved to kayak and to be on the river. He also loved his dog. He worked as a carpenter in his younger years and really enjoyed...
Sarah "Sally" Louise Golnick
Nov 22, 2025
Sarah “Sally” Louise Golnick, age 90, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at The Porches Assisted Living in Gaylord, MI.
Sally was born on June 30, 1935, to Frederic and Mae (Valencourt) Bishaw in Grayling, MI. She graduated as Co-Valedictorian from Grayling High School in 1953. On August 1, 1953, she married Harold “Tike” Golnick, and...
Carmen Marie Hildebrand
Nov 19, 2025
Carmen Marie Hildebrand, age 70, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI on November 19, 2025.
Carmen was the daughter of Theodore and Donna (Webber) Parkin. She was born in Flint, MI on October 26, 1955. She enjoyed travelling to craft shows all around the state selling baked goods and pies. She also liked canning...
Dan Whalen Burgess
Nov 12, 2025
Dan Whalen Burgess, age 87, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2025.
Dan was born to Charles and Anna (Whalen) Burgess in Detroit, MI on July 14, 1938. He was proud of his service in the United States Army. Dan worked as a horse breeder for the majority of his working career. In retirement, he...
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