Obituaries
Robert Henry Dent
Apr 16, 2021
Robert Henry Dent, 85, of Grayling, passed away on April 16, 2021. He was born in Midland County, Michigan to the late Arthur and Leota (Conn) Dent on October 2, 1935. Robert had lived in Arizona for 42 years, then Colorado, and returned to Michigan in 2020. He enjoyed riding his sandrail buggy in the desert while living in Arizona....
Gregory William Lake
Apr 13, 2021
Gregory William Lake, 77, of Mio, MI passed away on April 13, 2021.
Gregory was born to William and Helen (Majewski) Lake on August 26, 1943 in Detroit, MI. Gregory served in the United States Air Force and worked for Ford Motor Company for many years. Gregory was an avid Harley rider/enthusiast and was a member of a motorcycle club....
Daniel OK Carter
Apr 9, 2021
Daniel OK Carter, 61, of Bear Lake Twp, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 9, 2021. Daniel was born to Lyle and Lois (Wittig) Carter on April 22, 1959 in Alma, MI. Daniel was an avid outdoorsman which included activities like hunting, fishing, and gardening. Daniel is survived by daughters, Kristin (Dean) Tebo of Onaway, MI,...
David Eldon Sherbert
Apr 7, 2021
David Eldon Sherbert, 69, of Grayling, MI passed away on April 7, 2021.
He was born on March 5, 1952 in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late William and Lula (Terwilliger) Sherbert. Dave married Ruth Hunsberger on August 11, 1973 in Houghton Lake, MI. He attended broadcasting college and initially worked in Kalamazoo. Dave worked at a variety of radio...
Vickie Renee Odden
Apr 4, 2021
Vickie Renee Odden, 57, of Frederic, passed away on April 4, 2021.
She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 1, 1963 to the late Grant and Joyce (Stabley) Thompson. She married Timothy Odden on September 17, 1983. Vickie loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed gardening.
Survived by her husband, Timothy Odden, of 37 years. Children: Luke Odden of...
David John Kissane
Apr 1, 2021
David Kissane, age 54, of Lovells, MI passed away on April 1, 2021. David was born and raised in the Oak Park and River Forest suburbs of Chicago, where he was a graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School and Columbia College. He excelled in both his studies and athletics, ultimately beginning his professional career of many years...
Robert Allen McCurdy
Mar 28, 2021
Robert (Bob) Allen McCurdy, 68, of Grayling, Michigan passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 28, 2021, after his battle with lung cancer.
Bob was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 15, 1952, the son of the late Doris Lucille (Mast) and Donald Coreal McCurdy. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1970. He married Susan Marie Bourrie on...
Nathaniel Andrew Mueller
Mar 8, 2021
Nathaniel Andrew Mueller, 35, of Hickory County, Missouri, passed away on March 8, 2021.
Nate was a fun-loving individual who carried kindness and compassion with him everywhere he went. He spent his life in service to others and to his faith. In his youth he served as an Acolyte at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Grayling, Michigan where he entertained...
Nicholas James Piehl
Feb 26, 2021
Nicholas James Piehl, 26, of Grayling passed away unexpectedly February 26, 2021.
Nicholas was born to Tricia Piehl and Douglas Seymour on May 23, 1994 in Grayling.
Nick is survived by his mother, Tricia (Robert) Perry and father, Douglas (Michelle) Seymour; siblings, Brandon Piehl, Alexandra Piehl, Levi Piehl, Geoffrey Seymour, Jared Seymour, Daniel Seymour, and Devon Seymour; niece, Zoey Jones;...
Louise Anne Studaker
Feb 25, 2021
Louise (LouAnne) Studaker passed away on February 25, 2021, surrounded by her family after a courageous, short battle with cancer.
She was born to Martin and Bernadine Foley in Detroit, Michigan. She was a graduate of Star of the Sea High School in Grosse Pointe and moved to Croswell-Lexington area where she made lifelong friends and memories before moving...
William John Bonkowski
Feb 22, 2021
William J. Bonkowski Jr., a.k.a. “Bill” a.ka. “Boss”, loving husband and cherished father, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 22nd. It is with heavy hearts that we say good bye to this loving man, whose love of animals, large and small brought such delight to his life. He will live on in our hearts and souls forever.
Bill was born...
Marilyn Lee Petrill
Feb 18, 2021
Marilyn Lee Petrill, 86, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home with family on February 18, 2021.
Marilyn was born to Clyde and Eleanor (Meyers) Heavlin in Garden City, MI on January 15, 1935. She was a very generous person, always helping neighbors and anyone in need. She was loving and wonderful grandmother and all around wonderful and elegant...
Christopher Wayne Galvani
Feb 17, 2021
Christopher Wayne Galvani, 64, of Grayling passed away unexpectedly at home February 17, 2021.
Christopher was born to Orlo and Alice (Latimer) Galvani in Grayling on August 16, 1956. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed photography, whittling wooden canes, spending time outdoors, occasional camping trips, and listening to music. He loved spending time with his family,...
Alfred William 'Bill' 'Butch' Borchers, Jr.
Feb 17, 2021
Alfred William Borchers, Jr. 73, of Grayling and known as "Bill" or "Butch", passed away in Alabama on February 17, 2021.
He was born on February 1, 1948 to Alfred and Zonela Borchers in Grayling. Bill served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He continued his service to our country by being part of the team from...
Richard Harr Ebert
Feb 7, 2021
Richard Harr Ebert, 90, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully at home on February 7th, 2021 with his wife of nearly 70 years at his side.
Richard (Dick) was born to Gustave and Adah (Harr) Ebert in Detroit, MI on September 24, 1930. He was a graduate of Roscommon High School where he was an outstanding athlete. Dick met his...
Russell Edwin Shepard
Feb 7, 2021
Russell Edwin Shepard, 84 of Grayling, MI passed away in the comfort of his family on February 7, 2021.
Russell was born to Gerald and Ila (Foulds) Shepard in Bath, MI on September 27, 1936. Russ received a B.A. in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University in 1955. He enjoyed helping his community through his involvement with Ducks Unlimited and...
Joanne Kaye Moomey
Feb 4, 2021
Joanne K. Moomey, 76, 0f Grayling, passed away on February 4, 2021, surrounded by loving family.
She was born in Alma on February 10, 1944 to Andrew and Harriet (Eckert) Brenner. She married Miles Moomey on June 30, 1962 in Alma. Following Miles retirement, they moved to Grayling where his love for music was shared in a karaoke business...
Lynn Vermillion Isenhauer
Jan 30, 2021
Lynn Vermillion Isenhauer, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away January 30, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.
Lynn is survived by her husband, John Isenhauer; children, Julie (Charlie) Schoen, Tim (Joan) Isenhauer, Fawn (Dix) Wright, Charlotte (Bill) Fairbotham, Connie (Steve) Olds, Michele (Paul) Kent, and Pam (Jamie) Clark; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Mike, Tom, and Wayne; four sisters,...
Joyce Mae Kolka
Jan 26, 2021
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Joyce Mae (Hoerl) Kolka, 89, of Grayling, MI went home to be with the Lord January 26, 2021.
She was born to Harry and Esther Hoerl on April 9, 1931 and spent most of her childhood in Allen Park, MI. In her sophomore year of high school, her parents moved up to Grayling, where she graduated. Her...
Arthur William Sigsbee
Jan 22, 2021
Arthur William Sigsbee, 74, of Houghton Lake, MI passed away January 22, 2021. Arthur was born to Harold and Betty Sigsbee in Detroit, MI on November 6, 1946.
Arthur is survived by his brother Daniel (Debbie) Sigsbee and sister Sharon (Mike) Frank; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...
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