Obituaries
Shirley Jean Matthews
Jan 18, 2022
Shirley Jean Matthews, 84, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Shirley was born on September 7, 1937 in Grayling, MI to Edwin and Edna (Wedger) Matthews. Shirley Matthews, our Aunt. Shirley was the most joyful person I have ever known. She was smart, well spoken and kind to all. She had a passion for reading, writing, arts...
Ramona Lynn McGraw
Jan 18, 2022
Ramona Lynn McGraw, 68, of Grayling, MI, passed away on January 18, 2022.
Ramona was born in Daggett, MI, to Elmer and Laura (Rockstead) Schwark, on October 5, 1953. She was the youngest of thirteen children.
She enjoyed gardening, crafts, collecting, and spending time with family and friends.
Ramona made a living in many different lines of work, including...
Virgil Louis Koronka
Jan 11, 2022
Virgil Louis Koronka, 79, of Gaylord, passed away on January 11, 2022.
He was born in Gaylord to the late Louis and Florence (Hull) Koronka. Virgil was patient, kind, and understanding. He enjoyed camping and fishing, and time spent with his grandchildren.Virgil was married to the former Patricia Palmer on October 17, 1986.
Survived by his wife Patricia of...
Yvonne Elizabeth Andersen
Jan 10, 2022
Yvonne Elizabeth Andersen ,93, of Grayling, MI, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022
Yvonne was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Urban and Hazel (White) on March 7th, 1928.
She enjoyed traveling, cooking, arts and crafts, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. She was woman of deep faith and had a spiritual outlook on life which helped in...
Clare "SKIP" Madsen
Jan 10, 2022
Clare "SKIP" Madsen, 82, of Grayling, passed away on January 10, 2022.
He was born in Grayling to the late Clare and Elma Madsen. Skip graduated from Grayling High School in 1958. He married the former Gail Lucksted on November 18, 1961 in Grayling. Skip was the owner of Skip's Sport Shop. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, woodworking,...
Eleanor Louise Lohr
Jan 10, 2022
Eleanor Louise Lohr, 92, of Lovells passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Monday, January 10, 2022.
Eleanor was born in Wayne, MI on August 28, 1929 to Jay and Margaret (Foster) Webster. She enjoyed watching the birds and gardening. She is going to be missed.
Eleanor is survived by her children Nancy (Larry) Tribble, Darlene (Clark)...
Evelyn Anne Kent
Jan 9, 2022
Evelyn Anne Kent, 91, of Grayling, passed away January 9, 2022. She was born to Charles and Regina Schrauben in Westphalia, Michigan. Evelyn married George Allen Kent, Jr. on August 14, 1948 in East Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Grayling Country Club, and Grayling Promotional Association (GPA). Survived by her children Marla (Greg) Chandler...
James Smith Morrow II
Jan 6, 2022
James Smith Morrow, II, 63, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 6, 2022.
Jim was born in Detroit, MI on November 10, 1958 to James and Nell (Short) Morrow. Jim was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed trapping, gunslinging, hunting and was a champion fisherman. He earned the nicknames "Snowman",...
Judy May Ahrns
Jan 2, 2022
Judy Ahrns of Grayling passed away on January 2, 2022, losing her battle with Covid.
Judy was born on February 9, 1944 to Arthur and Emma Hoffman Williams. After graduation from Grayling High School, she worked for a short time as a waitress in a couple of local establishments. It was then time to pursue her ambition of becoming a...
Jennie May Macfarlane
Jan 1, 2022
Jennie May Macfarlane, 64, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Jennie was born on March 25, 1957 to Robert and Constance (Sutliff) Allen in Alma, MI. Jennie enjoyed crafting, reading and watching her favorite show "Golden Girls". She loved all animals but most of all hummingbirds. She had a...
Phyllis Jean Krueger
Dec 31, 2021
Phyllis Jean Krueger, 69, of Harrison, MI passed away at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital on Friday, December 31, 2021. Phyllis was born on October 7, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI to John and Margaret Mazurkiewicz. She was a member of Resurrection Life Church for many years and even did several mission trips to the Philippines. Her faith was a very...
Janet Maxine Hale
Dec 26, 2021
Janet Hale, 78, of Grayling, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2021.
Janet was raised in Maple Forest Township and graduated from Frederic High School in 1962. After graduation, she raised three children and worked as a secretary. She eventually retired from K-Mart corporation in the 90's. Some of her vacations were spent with her...
Charles Michael Draper
Dec 21, 2021
Charles Michael Draper, 72, of Lewiston, MI passed away Tuesday, December 21st 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.
Charles was born to Charles W. and Frances (Bradshaw) Draper in Hillsdale, MI on March 26th, 1949. He held many jobs in his lifetime but the most prominent were his careers as school teacher, Fire Chief, and EMT-Specialist at West Shore...
Joann Barbara Merithew
Dec 20, 2021
Joann Barbara Merithew, 84, of Grayling, passed away on December 20, 2021.
She was born in West Branch, Michigan to Xavier and Mary Diemert. Joann was a "proud wrestling grandma" of several Grayling wrestlers over the years.
Survived by children: Dianna (Curt) Hiser of Mio, Teresa (Fred) Perrin of Grayling, and William (Samantha) Merithew of Prescott. She was also blessed...
Wilbur Edward Jones, Jr.
Dec 17, 2021
Wilbur Edward Jones, Jr., 64, of Grayling, passed away on December 17, 2021. He was born on March 7, 1957 to the late Wilbur and Violet Jones in Wheeling, West Virginia. Wilbur married Robin Myers on June 19, 1977 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He served in the US Army. Survived by his wife Robin of 44 years. Children: Wilbur (Brianna)...
Michael Edmund Duffy
Dec 16, 2021
Michael Edmund Duffy, 71, of Grayling, passed away on December 16, 2021.
He was born on May 30, 1950 to the late Edmund and Dorothy Duffy.He married Yvonne on August 23, 1991 in Las Vegas. Michael retired from Ford Motors. He was a member of Grayling Eagles.
Survived by his wife Yvonne of 30 years. Sons: Derrick (Nicole) Lake of...
Bonnie Marie Smith
Dec 14, 2021
Bonnie Marie (Small) Smith (69) a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on December 14, 2021 in Florida with family by her side.
Bonnie was born January 24, 1952 to James and Lois (Granger) Small in Wyandotte, Michigan. Bonnie loved to spend time with her family, work in her gardens, and working at Wellington Farm Park as...
Julie Anne Draper
Dec 7, 2021
Julie Anne Draper, 68, of Lewiston, MI passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. Julie was born to Stanley and Donna (Isham) Hanna on May 7, 1953. Julie loved to paint and make artwork. She had done many paintings for the Roscommon Zoo along with her husband. Her number one priority was her 3 boys and...
Daniel Alan Peterson
Dec 7, 2021
Daniel Alan Peterson, 67, of Kentwood, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 with his family by his side. Daniel was born on November 9, 1954 in Gaylord, MI to the late Dale Alexander & Irene Grace (Tolles) Peterson. He is survived by his sisters Dalene Susan (Jim) Corlew and Pamela Jean Bogart; daughter Brandy Sue (David) Bennett...
Alice Pearl Galvani
Dec 3, 2021
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Alice Galvani (87) of Grayling MI finished her journey on this earth Friday December 3rd, 2021.
She had a nurturing, and adventurous spirit. Alice' heart was always full, and encouraged that love and kindness to be shown to all. Alice was a family oriented woman, who always gave of her time for those that she loved....
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