Obituaries
Alan Richard Peterson
May 4, 2021
Alan Richard "Pete" Peterson, passed away on May 4, 2021.
He was born on December 16 1942 on Ludington, Michigan, the only child of Richard and Helen Peterson. Shortly after Alan's birth, his father was deployed to Italy in the 2nd World War and his mother went to work for the war effort in a Muskegon factory. Alan stayed with...
Luke Francis Petrosky
Apr 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luke Francis Petrosky, 1935-2021.
Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Luke was very active in the Grayling community. He has participated in the Rotary, Grayling Sportsman Club and the Grayling Country Club. Luke came to Grayling in 1975, with his wife Pauline and his six children, to open the...
Joan Bastuba
Apr 29, 2021
Joan Bastuba, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021 in Grayling, MI.
Joan was born to Max and Florence (Coucke) Mayes on July 29, 1943 in Detroit, MI. Joan spent the majority of her life living in Macomb County, MI. She enjoyed gardening and painting ceramics earlier in her life. She is loved and will be...
Jill Marie Stephan
Apr 29, 2021
Jill Marie Stephan (Clark-Stanley)
October 2, 1971 to April 29, 2021
Life is more than a mere set of dates; but rather what you do in the dash, and oh what a life Jill led.
She was born as one-half of “twin power” to Father Jack Clark Sr. and Darlene DesRochers. Jill proudly bragged of her 2 amazing children, Tabbitha...
Mary Ella Merithew
Apr 28, 2021
Mary Ella Merithew, 55, of Grayling, MI passed away April 28, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Mary was born in Grayling, MI on February 21, 1966 to William Charles and Joann Barbara (Diemert) Merithew. Mary loved her grandchildren and family very dearly. She is going to be very missed. Mary is survived by her children, Cassie Marie Merithew, Joel James...
Carolyn Frances Rowe
Apr 26, 2021
Carolyn Frances Rowe, 81, of Grayling, stepped onto the streets of glory on April 26, 2021. She is now walking with Jesus for eternity. Carolyn is survived by her husband William B. Rowe of 65 years. Her children and extended families have been blessed with so much love and prayers from her over many years. Children: Carol (Joseph) Smothers, William...
Richard Harry Thompson
Apr 25, 2021
Richard Harry Thompson, 65, of Grayling, passed away on April 25, 2021.
He was born in Kalamazoo on August 6, 1955 to Harry and Nanette (Judd) Thompson. Richard married Wendy Swinehart on February 2, 1974. Wendy preceded him in death in December 2020. Richard was a devoted brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping, and woodworking. ...
Andrew Stephen Pepsin
Apr 24, 2021
Andrew Stephen Pepsin, 38, of Grayling, MI passed away suddenly April 24, 2021. Andrew was born in Gaylord, MI on September 24, 1982 to Karen Porter and Stephen Pepsin. Andrew "Bigga" Pepsin is survived by his son Gabriel Smith Pepsin, and his daughters Arica and Elena, and his parents Steven Pepsin & Karen Porter. Andrew was a Great Man, a...
Gloria Jean Curtis
Apr 21, 2021
Gloria Jean Curtis, 66, of Grayling, passed away on April 21, 2021.
She was born in Sandusky, Michigan on October 2, 1954 to the late Ray and Mildred (Flynn) Paling. Gloria married Bruce David Curtis on June 11, 1971. They were married 33 years before he preceded her in death. Gloria was a LPN, retired from Mercy Hospital. She enjoyed...
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...
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