Obituaries
Robert Bruce Knight
Jul 28, 2024
Robert B. Knight, 80, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2024 after a hard fought 20 month battle with cancer. Bob was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 28, 1944 to William and Mary Emma Knight, the youngest of four boys.
Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joan, and German Shepherd buddy Gunner. He...
Annette Elizabeth McCleave
Jul 25, 2024
Annette Elizabeth McCleave, 50, of Grayling, passed away on July 25, 2024 at her home unexpectedly.
She was born in Burton, MI on November 14, 1973 to Amy (Barnes) Thomas. Annette was a caring mother, with a big heart, and felt a calling to help the less fortunate. She helped many people through difficult times of need. She also liked to...
Helen Jean Dedafoe
Jul 16, 2024
Helen Jean Dedafoe, 85, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 16, 2024.
Helen was born on October 8, 1938 to Green and Marlee (Barker) Marshall in Royalton, KY. She loved campfires and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to play bingo, playing horseshoes, and playing card games with her family whenever...
Lisa Ann Kitchen
Jul 14, 2024
Lisa Ann Kitchen, 54, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on July 14, 2024.
Lisa was born on March 11, 1970 to Richard W. and Marcia K (Green) Kitchen in Port Huron, MI. She enjoyed driving school bus, charter bus and semi as her main occupations for many years. She also liked to bake and...
Brenda Louise Carr
Jun 29, 2024
Brenda Louise Carr, 73 of Grayling, passed away on June 29, 2024 at home with her family.
Brenda was born in Wyandotte, MI to the late Marshall and Sarah "Sally" (Folgado) Granger on April 12, 1951. She was the second of seven children and very close to her siblings. She moved up to Grayling in the late 70's where she met...
Thomas James Miller
Jun 27, 2024
Thomas James Miller, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI on June 27, 2024.
He was born on October 22, 1943 in Pontiac, MI to parents Ervin and Gladys (Anglim) Miller. Tom worked for General Motors for 32 years. He enjoyed camping and everything outdoors. He especially loved trucks, Chevy trucks that is. He...
E. Paul Musselman
Jun 21, 2024
E. "Paul" Musselman, 87, of Grayling, MI passed away on June 21, 2024 at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on July 11, 1936 to Elvin and Ruth (Fortune) Musselman in Quakertown, PA.
Paul loved God, his church, children and his family. He and his wife Delores enjoyed going on vacations. Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman. He liked...
Karen Alice Sabbagh
Jun 20, 2024
Karen Alice Sabbagh, 71, of Macomb, MI, formerly of Frederic, MI, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024 at home.
She was born on August 3, 1952 to Raymond and Natalie (Johnson) Weaver in Grayling, MI. Karen was raised in Frederic and graduated from Grayling High school in 1970. She was married to the love of her life Hilal Sabbagh for...
Elaine Rosemary Campbell
Jun 20, 2024
Elaine Rosemary Campbell, 85, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2024.
She was born on April 29, 1939 to Oscar Goss and Claribell (Lovely) Goss in Grayling, Michigan. She was married to the late Donald A. Campbell on June 3, 1958.
Elaine was crowned as Ms. Grayling Winter Sports Queen in 1957. She worked at Bear Archery...
Darlene Ann Marsh
Jun 13, 2024
Darlene Ann Marsh, 82, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayling, MI on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Darlene was born on June 12, 1942 in Detroit, MI to Bernard and Mary (Vaulis) Williams. She will forever be everyone's "NANA". Her biggest pastime was loving and caring for her family....
Clifford James Porter
Jun 4, 2024
Clifford James Porter, 79, of Grayling, passed away on June 4, 2024. He was born in West Virginia to the late Marion and Hazel Porter. Clifford dearly loved his family and church family, the outdoors and hunting.Survived by his wife Karen of 57 years. Children: Christopher of Sterling Heights and Michele (Rick) Blumenstock of Jackson. Grandchildren: Lauren (Noah), Nathan, and...
Ralph Helsel, Jr.
May 29, 2024
Ralph Helsel Jr was born August 20th 1948 in Lake City Michigan.Ralph was the oldest child and only son to Ralph Sr and Betty Helsel. Ralph married his childhood sweetheart on October 7th 1965, Carolyn Irene Galloway. Ralph and Carolyn lived a life that many only dream of living. In a time when the world said they’d never make, love...
Terri Lynn Harrington
May 16, 2024
Terri Lynn Harrington, 67, of Roscommon, MI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024.Terri was born to Keith and Phyllis (Bitten) Haywood in Detroit, Michigan on April 11, 1957. She enjoyed watching birds, quilting, gardening, and wood burning windmills. Terri is dearly missed by her children, Gregory Edward Davis, Kari Lynn Kramm, Kristin Marie (Mark) France, Matthew Denver (Audra)...
Marie Theresa Hammond
May 16, 2024
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Marie Theresa Hammond, 98, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.Marie was born to Edward and Anna (Gloat) Riopelle on December 19, 1925 in River Rouge, MI. Marie was a Godly woman. She was a member of the St Mary Catholic Church...
Edwin John Rosa
May 16, 2024
Edwin John Rosa, 75, of Lovells, MI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home. Edwin was born on September 16, 1948, to Victor and Rose (Decaire) Rosa in Ypsilanti, MI. Edwin worked 43 ½ years for the C&O and B&O Railroad and had been retired for the last 12 years. Edwin was a member of St. Matthews...
William Robert Peterson
May 14, 2024
William “Billy” Robert Peterson, 32, of Beaver Creek, MI was born on February 10, 1992 to Robert “Bob” Russell Peterson and Mary Ann (Tuck) Peterson.
William was a hard worker; and no matter what job he did, he always put his all into doing it. When he wasn’t at work he was at home helping his family with projects at the...
William Franklin Burack
May 12, 2024
William Franklin Burack, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away at his home on May 12, 2024. William was born in Baltimore, MD on November 19, 1943 to his parents Alex and Dorothy (Miller) Burack. He enjoyed to hunt, fish, cook, eat and watch hockey. He also deeply loved and cared for his family.William's wishes were to be cremated. There will...
Robert Matyn Breaugh
May 9, 2024
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Robert (Bob) Matyn Breaugh, 92 of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly in St. Clair Shores, MI on Thursday May 9, 2024. Robert was born April 14, 1932, to William and Mary (Matyn) Breaugh in Detroit, MI.He married the love of his life Barbara (Verwey) August 22, 1953, a marriage that lasted 61 years. Together they raised 6 children. Gary...
Thomas Gregory Brooks
May 9, 2024
Thomas Gregory Brooks, age 84 of Grayling, MI passed away at his home peacefully on May 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 13, 1940 to Arlie and Frances (White) Brooks in Cadillac, MI. He retired from the Michigan Army National Guard and served as a police officer for the City of Grayling Police Department. In retirement, he...
Joyce Mae Palmer
May 3, 2024
Joyce Mae Palmer, 82, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with her two sons by her side on May 3, 2024 in Gaylord, MI.Joyce was born on March 3, 1942 to Donald and Hazel (McQuillen) Houk in Jackson, MI. Joyce worked for many years at the Ausable Free Clinic, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, and Mercy Hospital. She was also...
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