Obituaries
Gerald John Maher
Aug 16, 2022
Gerald John Maher, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away on August 16, 2022. Gerald was born to David and Catherine (Sargefield) Maher on January 14, 1945 in Emmett, MI. Gerald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Gerald is survived by his children, Jon Maher, Scarlett Maher, and Tiffany Maher; and grandchildren, Haileejane Lovely, Maverick John Maher, Colleen...
David Warren Johns
Aug 16, 2022
David Warren Johns, 65, of Grayling, MI passed away at Munson Grayling Hospital on August 16, 2022. Dave was born in Adrian, MI to Cassius (Junior) and Pearl (Westgate) Johns on February 5, 1957. Dave enjoyed his cabin in Harrison, MI and was an avid fan of UofM football (GO BLUE), Detroit Tigers, and Dale Earnhardt (The Intimidator). He retired...
Patricia Ann Heck
Aug 13, 2022
Patricia Ann Heck, 76, was called home on August 13, 2022. She was surrounded by her children and is now reunited with her husband and parents.
She was born on October 28, 1945 in Salina, KS to the late Robert and Dolores (Sobodowski) Leonard. Patricia married George Heck on July 24, 1965 in St. Judes Catholic Church in Detroit, MI. ...
Charlotte Marie Davis
Aug 13, 2022
Charlotte Marie Davis, of Cadillac, Michigan passed away on August 13, 2022. Char was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 11, 1935 to Charles Burleigh and Marie Burleigh Bitely (Fritsch). When Char was young her family moved to Mt. Clemens where she graduated from Mt. Clemens High School. She married Louis Charles Davis in 1953. They were happily married for...
Catherine Ann McBride
Aug 9, 2022
Catherine Ann McBride, 86, of Grayling, passed away on August 9, 2022.
She was born on May 3, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Edna (McKnight) Gallagher. Cathy married Charles "Tom" McBride on September 1, 1956 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Detroit. They were married for 52 years before he preceded her in death in 2008....
Ernest Dale Hatfield
Aug 7, 2022
Ernest Dale Hatfield (82) a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away surrounded by loved ones August 7, 2022.
Ernie was born July 27, 1940 to Orval and Vina Hatfield in Eastport, MI. Ernie loved to spend time with his family in the outdoors, hunting, camping, cutting firewood, walking Aspen and making everyone laugh. He never...
Todd Christopher Petersen
Aug 7, 2022
Todd Christopher Petersen, 56, passed away August 7, 2022 in Michigan City.
Todd loved Dogs his whole life and in his younger years even trained seeing eye dogs. He loved his family and had a warm loving heart. Worked as a Steel inspector in his later years. One of his favorite things to do was to go the casino....
Michael George Summers
Aug 5, 2022
Michael George Summers, 73, of Grayling, passed away on August 5, 2022. He was born in Detroit on August 24, 1948 to the late Henry and Gail Summers. Michael married Georgia Maxson on November 1, 1968 in Marquette, MI. He was retired from Bensinger, Cotant, Menkes Law Firm, PC. Michael enjoyed bird hunting, fishing, and U of M football. Survived...
William Perry Painter
Aug 3, 2022
William Perry Painter, 89, of Maple Forest Twp passed away August 3, 2022. William was born to Joseph and Verda (Adkins) Painter in McRoberts, KY on March 1, 1933. William was always laughing and joking. He liked hunting, fishing and gardening. In his younger years he quit a job because they would not let him have time off for hunting...
Edward Joseph Wyskiel
Jul 27, 2022
Edward Joseph Wyskiel, 79, of Maple Forest Twp passed away peacefully July 27, 2022. Edward was born to Edmond and Elizabeth (Nagy) Wyskiel in Detroit, MI on December 28, 1942. Edward was a very skilled sheet metal worker during his career. He will be dearly missed. Edward is survived by his wife Kathleen; sons Eric Wyskiel, Scott (Kelly) Wyskiel and...
James "JINX" A. Parkinson
Jul 27, 2022
James A. (Jinx) Parkinson, 79, of Grayling, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022.
James was born November 4, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan, the son of Ethel and Arthur Parkinson. He married Kathleen Witham February 27, 1961 in Grayling, Michigan. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Jim was a self employed builder retiring in 2005. He enjoyed...
Carol Dianne Kinkle
Jul 24, 2022
Carol Dianne Kinkle, 65, of Grayling passed away suddenly July 24, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.
Carol was born in Houston, TX on January 17, 1957 to Earl and Carol (Walters) Johnson. Carol enjoyed traveling to see lighthouses and doing crossword puzzles with her grandchildren. She also loved Dr. Pepper. Her faith was very important to her. She will...
Joseph Wellington Thompson
Jul 16, 2022
Joseph Wellington Thompson, 99, of Grayling passed away peacefully at his residence on July 16, 2022.
Joseph was born to Joseph and Lorine (Earl) Thompson in Detroit, MI on July 6, 1923.
Visitation will take place July 25, 2022 at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling, MI from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. A funeral service will follow visitation starting at 2:00...
Helen Ilene Budd
Jul 14, 2022
Helen Ilene Budd, 61, of Grayling, MI passed away at home July 14, 2022. Helen was born to Robert and Margaret (Overy) Cottrill in Tecumseh, MI on April 16, 1961. She was a wonderful woman. Helen was an amazing, fun loving mother. A very compassionate person who would do anything for you. She will be dearly missed by all who...
David Weissenborn
Jul 11, 2022
David Weissenborn, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022, at home with family in Grayling Michigan. He was born June 9, 1938, to Melvin and Helen Mertz Weissenborn in Caro, Michigan.
He was married to Janice Satchell in Caro on August 4, 1956. They had three sons, Mark, John and Kevin.
David attended Central Michigan University where he...
James Ervin McGraw
Jul 7, 2022
James Ervin McGraw, 72, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 7, 2022. James was born in Flint on January 5, 1950. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and playing pool. He is going to be dearly missed. He is survived by his daughter Jenny (David) Janish and his three sons, James (Tara) McGraw Jr.,...
Peggy Jane Hamrick
Jul 6, 2022
Peggy Jane Hamrick, 95, of Grayling, Michigan passed away July 6, 2022.
Peggy was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Sexton High School and attended Michigan State University. She spent the last 40 years living in Grayling, Michigan.
Peggy was an outdoors person, and very athletic. She loved to water ski, downhill ski, and was riding...
Judy Kay Cooper
Jul 4, 2022
Judy Kay Cooper, 72, lifelong resident of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on July 4, 2022.
She was born in Grayling, Michigan on April 6, 1950 to Cecil and Clois (Barrington) Canfield. Judy loved her fur babies, whether it be a dog, cat, or rabbit. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. Judy married Robert Cooper in 1970...
Dolores "Loly" Mary Leslie
Jun 22, 2022
Dolores Mary "Loly" Leslie, 84, of Grayling, passed away on June 22, 2022. Loly was the youngest of 10 children born to Joseph and Cleo (Purvis) Kolka on May 31, 1938 in Grayling. Loly was known to be a tomboy. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, fly fishing, deer hunting, and helped to build two family homes. Loly graduated from Grayling...
David Lee Thompson
Jun 20, 2022
David Lee Thompson, 74, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on June 20, 2022. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on September 23, 1947 to the late Henry and Ruth (Glaspie) Thompson. David "Dave" married the former Lorraine "Lorrie" Pflum on August 14, 1970 in Mancelona, Michigan. He worked as an accountant at Central Michigan Community Mental Health for nearly...
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