Obituaries
Kenneth Dean Money
Oct 28, 2020
Kenneth Money, 85, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020. He was born to Ralph and Glennie (Smith) Money September 3, 1935. He married the former Carol Elaine Polmanteer on June 2, 1956.
Kenneth is survived by his children, Patrick Money of Grayling, Michael (Sara) Money of Castle Rock, CO, Jack (Michelle) Money of Grayling, Joel (Teresa)...
Marjorie Elizabeth Cooper
Oct 18, 2020
Marjorie Elizabeth Cooper, 83, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Sunday, October 18, 2020.
Marjorie was born to Henry Charles and Alice (Murphy) Houghton in Boston, MA on January 25, 1937. Marjorie enjoyed baking and cooking. She was an avid reader, loved the beach, and loved listening to music. Most of all she loved...
Patricia Nellie Letts
Oct 18, 2020
Patricia Nellie (Maxwell) Letts, 65, of Owasso Michigan passed peacefully at a long term care facility in Jefferson City Tennessee October 18, 2020.
Patricia was raised in Grayling MI by her mother Barbara Bunker and Howard L Bunker Sr (deceased). She graduated from Grayling High School in 1973 and graduated from Kirtland Community College, receiving an Associate’s degree in Accounting. ...
Delores Ellen Kinsora
Oct 16, 2020
Delores Kinsora, 90, of Grayling, MI passed away on October 16, 2020.
She was born in Grayling, Michigan on March 27, 1930 to the late Rex Aaron and Ruby Angeline (Dyer)Chappel. Delores was married to Jack James Kinsora for 67 years before he preceded her in death in 2019.
Delores is survived by her children: Deborah (Jon) Cerrito of Waterford,...
Cheryl Lynn Arwood
Oct 13, 2020
Cheryl Lynn Arwood, 63, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020.Cheryl was born in Lansing, MI to Aubrey "Fred" and Lois "Jean" (Crossgrove) Arwood on November 30, 1956. When Cheryl was 8, her family moved to Grayling which is where her heart would always stay. She married Dean Sova and they shared 16 years together. She lived in...
Margaret Mary Gunsell
Oct 9, 2020
Margaret Gunsell, 75, of Frederic passed away peacefully at home October 9, 2020.
Margaret was born January 29, 1945 to William Gordon Spurrier and Evelyn Kadlitz in Detroit. Margaret was married to Edward Gunsell for 51 years. As a social worker she managed group homes and a boys group. She loved taking care of people and helping those in need....
Donna Jean Cheney
Oct 5, 2020
Donna Cheney, 72, of Lovells Township, passed away on October 5, 2020.
She was born in Clinton, Ohio on June 4, 1948 to the late Harry and Ada (Wandless) Mercer. Donna married Peyton Cheney on October 28, 1967 in Clinton, Ohio. Donna was a member of Johannesburg Christian Church. She loved reading her Bible. Donna loved sending and receiving cards....
Willard Edwin Pfaff
Sep 21, 2020
Willard Edwin Pfaff, 87, of Grayling, passed away on September 21, 2020.
He was born on November 27, 1932 in Alpena, Michigan to the late Bruno and Josephine (Sines) Pfaff. Willard was married to the former Phyllis Marie Babcock for 57 years before she preceded him in death in 2018.
He served in the US Army. Willard was retired from...
Roy Conrad Wehnes
Sep 20, 2020
Roy Conrad Wehnes, 97, of South Branch Township, passed away on September 20, 2020.
He was born in Eldorado on July 4, 1923 to the late Conrad and Katie (Lamm) Wehnes. Roy served in the US Army during WWII. He was preceded in death in 2002 by his wife Genevieve after 41 years of marriage. Roy was retired from GM...
Isabel Lorraine Duba
Sep 19, 2020
Isabel Lorraine Duba, 18, of Grayling, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2020 after a tragic accident while riding her beloved horse, Tornado.
Isabel was the first born child of Kyle and Heather (Millikin) Duba. She was born on June 18, 2002 in Grayling, Michigan. Isabel graduated from Grayling High School with honors in 2020. She earned All-State Honors in...
Marilyn Stampfly
Sep 14, 2020
Marilyn Stampfly, 76, of Grayling, passed away on September 14, 2020.
Marilyn was born on September 11, 1944 to the late Corliss and Thelma (Bellefeuille) Stampfly in Lansing, Michigan. She came to Grayling as a child. Marilyn was the previous owner of a service station, and she later began working at the Wertz’s Lone Pine Restaurant as a cook. Marilyn...
Robert LeRoy Kayga
Sep 11, 2020
Robert "BOB" LeRoy Kayga, 74, of Grayling (and formerly of Pontiac), passed away on September 11, 2020.
He was born in Pontiac on September 3, 1946 to the late Robert W. and Evelyn (Reamer) Kayga. He graduated from Pontiac Northern High School. He married Janet Attenberger in March of 1968 in Pontiac. Janet passed away in 2009 after 41 years...
Robert Stonehouse Thayer
Sep 6, 2020
Robert Stonehouse Thayer, 67, of Maple Forest Township, passed away on September 6, 2020.
He was born on February 27, 1953 in Birmingham, Michigan. His parents were Lester and Phyllis (Dunham) Thayer. Bob graduated from Michigan Tech University with a BS degree in Forestry in 1977. While at Michigan Tech Bob pledged the Phi Kappa Tau (Mu Kappa Mu) Fraternity...
Dewey Edward Corlew
Sep 4, 2020
Dewey Edward Corlew, 91, of Grayling, left his earthly home to join in eternal life with his Savior.
He was born to the late Otto Watson and Bertha Mae (Tucker) Corlew in Flint on July 5, 1929. He graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1947. Dewey married the former Roberta "Berba" Perry on November 9, 1947. She preceded him...
Carol Marenko
Aug 30, 2020
Overlooking White Eagle Bend, her most beloved stretch of the AuSable River in Northern Michigan, surrounded by loving friends and family, Evelyn Carol Marenko, peacefully returned to her Creator on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at the age of 77, following a courageous 3-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Carol, better known by her grandchildren as “Grandma Sunshine” (a variation of...
Sharon Marie Wurzel
Aug 26, 2020
Sharon Marie Wurzel, 79, of Roscommon passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on August 26, 2020.
Sharon was born November 10, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan. She was a graduate of Eastern High School in Lansing. She worked for the State of Michigan until retiring in 1992. Sharon was an active sports fan and loved animals and nature....
Dorothy Jean DeVos
Aug 19, 2020
Dorothy Jean (Dunsmore) DeVos, 82, of Grayling, formerly of New Haven, passed away on August 19, 2020. Dorothy was born to Howard "Bart" and Margaret (Sparks) Dunsmore on May 5, 1938. She was the oldest of 5 siblings and grew up in Memphis, Michigan.
Dorothy married Robert DeVos, on May 4, 1956 and they made their home in New Haven,...
Patricia E. Petrie
Aug 8, 2020
Patricia Ellen Petrie came into this world on May 9, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, born to the late Ellen and Erling Klug. She was affectionately called “Pastor Patty” by her congregation and “Mama-Dear” by her many children. She made her triumphant journey to heaven on the morning of Saturday, August 8, 2020. Without question, Jesus and the Angels rejoiced at...
Ronald Earl Wood
Aug 6, 2020
Ronald Earl Wood, 88 of Grayling, formerly of Midland and Plymouth, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020.
Ron was born to Earl and Wilda (Failing) Wood on September 18, 1931, in Grayling. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kathleen and her husband David Warren, and grandson Jamison Wood.
Ron served in the Michigan National Guard...
Madelyn Renee Billings
Aug 2, 2020
Madelyn Renee Billings, 28 days old, passed away on August 2, 2020.
Madelyn was born in Grayling on July 5, 2020 to Sarah Lynn Jones and Dorian Skyler Billings.
Madelyn brightened the lives of her surviving family that includes a brother, Benjamin Billings; grandparents, Wilbur (Robin) Jones of Grayling, James (Sabrina) Billings of North Carolina; aunts, Mary Hawley, Mary Jane...
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