Obituaries
Marcia Anne Kuypers
Apr 14, 2025
Marcia Anne Kuypers went to be with our lord on April 14, 2025. Prayers for perpetual light upon her and final peace in Christ.
Marcia was born on April 16, 1937, the daughter of Mark and Anne C. (Brunner) Loush. Marcia was raised in Grosse Pointe Woods. Marcia met the "True Love" of her life (in her words) William Theodore Kuypers....
David Carl Krumnauer
Apr 2, 2025
David Carl Krumnauer, 79, of Grayling, MI was unexpectedly called home to his Savior on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 with his wife by his side.
David was born in Saginaw, MI on February 15, 1946, to Jacob and Wanda (Bodeis) Krumnauer. On March 3rd of that year, he was reborn as a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism...
Betty Rose Brunger
Mar 28, 2025
Betty Rose Brunger, 94, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025 at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Holly, MI.
Betty is survived by her sons, Mark Brunger of Swartz Creek, Robert (Roxanne) Brunger of Flushing, Bruce Brunger of Lennon, and Kenneth Brunger of Grayling; grandchildren, Katie, Josh, and Kenneth II, and great-grandchildren, Jackie, Max, and Abby. She is...
Donald "Eagle" Brian Eaton
Mar 28, 2025
Donald "Eagle" Brian Eaton, 70, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Eagle was born on June 30, 1954 in Detroit, MI to Jesse and Lillian (Adamson) Eaton. Eagle married the love of his life, Cynthia L. Kelm in September of 1978. Together they shared every adventure life had to offer. They...
David William Richards
Mar 16, 2025
David William Richards, age 75, son to Donald William and Mary Louise Richards died on Sunday, March 16th, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Michele “Mickey” Richards,and his 3 children Derek William Richards, Jodi (Joe) Angelo, and Penny (Tarron) Adams, as well as his sister, Judith (Gary) Tarr. He leaves behind 5 grandsons, who were...
Pamela Ann Engel
Mar 15, 2025
Pamela Ann Engel, 72, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025 with her sons by her side.
Pam was born on December 6, 1952 to Andrew and Lois (Doom) Hymers in Detroit, MI. Pam was a well known and beloved member of the community. No matter where you went in town you were sure to find someone...
Floyd Arthur Gagnon
Mar 14, 2025
Floyd Arthur Gagnon, 69, of Lovells died Friday, March 14, at his home.
He was born on January 21, 1956 to Marie (Thelen) and James Gagnon in Alpena. He is survived by his son Zachary (Catherine) Gagnon; his grandchildren Jack and Léa; his sister Jane (Bill Fulwylie) Gagnon, Peter Gagnon, Nancy (Joseph) Meconi, and Mary (Brian) Goleniak, as well as four...
Steven Henry Zirkle
Mar 13, 2025
Steven Henry Zirkle, 70, of Grayling passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.
Steven was born on December 19, 1954 in West Virginia to LaVern F. and Ellen B. (Wolfe) Zirkle. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Not many people knew this about Steven but, he had a beautiful singing voice and his favorite...
Victoria Lynn Gildner
Mar 12, 2025
Victoria Lynn Gildner, age 74, of Grayling, passed away on March 12, 2025 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI with family and loved ones by her side.
She was born on May 29, 1950 to Robert William and Wanda Mae (Severn) Gildner in Grayling, MI. Victoria was an avid animal lover from her love of her birds to the stray...
John Lester Haynes
Mar 12, 2025
John Lester Haynes, 75, of Grayling passed away on March 12, 2025 at home.
He was born on March 1, 1950 in Grayling to Orville L. and Elsie J. (Gibson) Haynes. John graduated from Millington High School. He was a truck driver for many years. He liked playing baseball in his younger years and watched it as well along with football. He...
Gail Patricia VanNuck
Mar 12, 2025
Gail Patricia VanNuck, 89, of Houghton Lake, MI passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 in Grayling at Crawford Continuing Care center.
Gail was born in Detroit on October 23, 1935 to David and Gloria (Keppen) Mathews. She moved to Roscommon as a child, graduated from RHS in 1954, and lived in the area for the next 70 years.
Gail retired from...
Harold LeRoy Strouse
Mar 8, 2025
Harold LeRoy Strouse, 90, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2025.
Harold was born to Willis and Mildred (Langworthy) Strouse on September 4, 1934 in Clare, MI. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Fort on November 14, 1953 in Clare, MI. Harold worked many years for the State of...
Floyd "Dusty" Herman Hughey
Mar 4, 2025
Floyd "Dusty" Herman Hughey, age 62, of Grayling, passed away at home on March 4, 2025.
Dusty was born on February 5, 1963 to Clarence and Carol (Schmidt) Hughey II, in Petoskey, Michigan. He was known for many things but most of all it was his kind heart and taking care of his loved ones and his family. He loved his...
Larry Lee VanSickle, Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
Larry Lee VanSickle, Sr., age 63, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 21, 2025 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Larry was born on March 26, 1961 in St. Louis, MI to Floyd and Nancy (Omans) VanSickle, Sr. Larry grew up as a survivalist. He served in the Army National Guard for 15 years....
Carolynn Louise Baker
Feb 20, 2025
Carolynn Louise Baker, age 80, of Traverse City, formerly of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side in Traverse City on February 20, 2025.
She was born on November 11, 1944 to Claude T. Halstead and Betty L. (Patterson) Lewis in Manistee, MI. She liked bowling, going to the casino, and enjoyed baking. She was an active...
Wendy L. Weiss Weaver Weitz
Feb 17, 2025
3.25.1956 - 2.17.2025
Wendy Weitz, 68, of Eagle River, Alaska passed away at home on February 17, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1956, in Grayling, MI and spent her life bringing love and kindness to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Michael Weitz and two daughters Emily Weaver and Ally Weitz.
Wendy grew up...
Ralph Hardin Stevens
Feb 16, 2025
Ralph Stevens, of Grayling, passed away on February 16, 2025 at the age of 94.
He was born on December 17, 1930, to Levi and Edith Stevens. He was one of ten Stevens children, raised by Levi and Edith in Alpena, Michigan.
He married Doris Rivers in 1957 and was married to her for more than 67 years. They raised six children...
Sharon Louise Collins
Feb 15, 2025
Sharon Louise Collins, age 74, of Grayling, MI passed away on February 15, 2025 at her home.
Sharon was born in Girard, Illinois on August 6, 1950 to Doreen Seehoffer (Garst). Sharon enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and liked a good action movie from time to time.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Charles Collins; sons, Richard (Katherine) Frost...
Susan Esther Smith
Feb 13, 2025
Susan Esther Smith, age 73, passed away on February 13, 2025 at the nursing home where she resided.
She was the very beloved daughter of Jan Smith & Carolyn Rakoczy, her step-father Ron Rakoczy and dear friend Carl Yost. She is survived by her mother Carolyn, sister Stacie, brother Jason, Stan Rakoczy, Joe Rakoczy, Paul Zill, and Rosanna Zill. Also other survivors...
Beatrice June Larson
Feb 8, 2025
Beatrice June Larson, age 81, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025 at her home.
She was born on June 13, 1943 in Topinabee, MI to Leonard Emory Morgan Sr. and Avis Marie (Swan). She was the eldest girl of 20 children. Beatrice enjoyed crocheting, knitting, family and her Church Family.
Beatrice is survived by her children Cathy (Bill)...