Obituaries
Mitchell "Mitch" Alan Linendoll
Sep 6, 2024
Mitchell “Mitch” Alan Linendoll, 62, of Roscommon, originally of Grayling, Mich., passed away quietly on Friday, September 6, 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....
Patricia Ann Ford
Aug 7, 2024
Patricia Ann Ford, 70, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on August 7, 2024.
Patricia was born on April 17, 1954 in Dayton, OH to Harold and Vivian (Murphy) Ward. She enjoyed playing Bingo at the senior center and was a member of the Grayling American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She deeply loved...
Georgina "Beverly" Wilcox
Aug 7, 2024
Georgina "Beverly" Wilcox, 90, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Beverly was born on May 3, 1934 to Arthur and Rachel Denewett in Saginaw, MI. She married the late John M Wilcox, Jr on May 4, 1957 in Grayling. They were married for 51 years until his passing in...
Donald Francis Brigham
Aug 6, 2024
Donald Francis Brigham, age 76, of Grayling went home to be with his heavenly Father on August 6, 2024. Don was born on August 31, 1948 in Cass City, MI to the late Edwin A. Brigham and Ruth (Van) Desjardans.
Don married his "honey" Sylvia on February 22, 1969 and they moved their family to Grayling where Don started work at...
Roger Joseph Weatherly, Jr.
Aug 2, 2024
Roger Joseph Weatherly, Jr., 59 of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on August 2, 2024.
Roger was born on October 2, 1964 in Detroit to Roger, Sr. and Mary Weatherly. He married Cindy Patnode in 1988. Roger served the Beaver Creek Fire Department for over 30 years, retiring as the Fire Chief. He liked hunting and beer camp and loved spending...
Thomas Russell Wellman
Aug 2, 2024
Thomas Russell Wellman, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away on August 2, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1948 to Russell and Barbara Wellman in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife Katharine in 2023. Tom served in the US Navy. He loved guns, hunting, fishing, and snow plowing.
Survived by his children: Angela (Robert) Curns,...
John William Rolfe
Aug 1, 2024
John William Rolfe, 89, of Grayling, MI passed away on August 1, 2024. He is survived by his son John (Sue) Rolfe of Topeka, KS, daughter Anne Kubo of Traverse City, MI, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
A Michigan resident his entire life, predominantly in the Maple Forest area, John loved the land, forests, and waterways...
Barbara Mary McIntyre
Jul 31, 2024
Barbara Mary McIntyre
December 8, 1951 – July 31, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Barbara Mary McIntyre, who left us on July 31, 2024, to be with our heavenly father. She passed away peacefully at Bishop Noa Home, in Escanaba, MI, surrounded by loved ones.
Barbara Mary Roach was born to Eva and Patrick Roach, II, on December 8,...
Philippa Jane Jones
Jul 31, 2024
Philippa "Pippa" Jane Jones, of Frederic, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 31, 2024. She was born in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England on March 23, 1943 to Philippus and Ellen Flohil. Pippa moved to London in 1961 where she began her training as a registered nurse at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. In 1966 she moved to...
Michelle Marie Springer
Jul 30, 2024
The family of Michelle will remember her privately at this time with no public services.
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