Obituaries
Christina Marie Meldrum
Aug 2, 2020
All who knew Christina appreciated her intellect, creativity, compassion, and grace. Born in Flint, Michigan on May 6, 1968, Christina was committed to intellectual growth, graduating summa cum laude from University of Michigan and earning her JD from Harvard Law School. After practicing litigation with Sherman & Sterling, Christina turned commitments to writing novels and raising her two boys, Jacob...
Heather Lynn Marculewicz
Aug 1, 2020
Heather Lynn Marculewicz, 34, of Grayling, passed away on August 1, 2020.
She was born in Petoskey on August 12, 1985 to Dennis and Pamela (Madej) Kwapis. Heather married Curtis Marculewicz on September 15, 2012 in Johannesburg. Heather was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother that was very giving in life. She gave the ultimate gift in her passing,...
Edward Louis Bencheck
Jul 30, 2020
In Loving Memory of Edward L. Bencheck, age 48 of Grayling, MI passed away on July 30th at Munson Healthcare in Grayling.
At age 36, Edward was diagnosed with a hereditary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, which ultimately caused his heart failure. His father William Bencheck had died from the same disease when Edward was young.
He is survived by his mother,...
James Ronald Miller
Jul 29, 2020
James Ronald Miller, 56, of Beaver Creek Twp. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City. James was born July 3, 1964 in Manistique, MI to Leo and Judith (Moore) Miller. He grew up in Hamtramck, MI where he worked as a paperboy. He worked as a volunteer firefighter in Beaver Creek Twp. from 1982...
Paul James Thomson
Jul 18, 2020
Paul James Thomson, 81, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at home July 18, 2020.
Paul was born on March 22, 1939 in Newberry, Michigan, the son of Harry and Theresa (nee Federighe) Thomson. He was the youngest of 5 siblings and grew up in Hancock, Michigan. Paul met and fell in love with Donna Terrian, and they were married on...
Laurence Neil Ostrowski
Jul 8, 2020
Laurence Neil Ostrowski, 79, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
Laurence was born June 7, 1941 in Detroit to the late Cornelius and Alice (Cutcher) Ostrowski.
Larry served as an expert rifle sharp shooter in the Army. Loving husband and father of four. He went on to working in Construction and Real Estate and was...
Shivam Kishor Patel
Jun 27, 2020
Shivam Kishor Patel, 28, of Grayling passed away unexpectedly June 27, 2020.
Shivam is survived by his parents, Kishor Kumar and Gita Patel; brothers, Hemal Patel, Amar Patel, and Ankur Patel; and many of his close friends.
Shivam was a very respectful man, accepting of everyone. He was a loving brother and son. He was the best friend that you...
Nancy Lee Bindschatel
Jun 23, 2020
Nancy Lee Bindschatel, 84, of Frederic, MI passed away June 23, 2020.
Nancy was born to the late Earl and Geraldine (Linzey) Getchel in Owosso, MI on January 6, 1936. She married Lowell Bindschatel on September 1, 1956. He preceded her in death in 2012 after 55 years of marriage. Nancy was a very dedicated woman. She has worked as...
Charles Lucian Henning Gosling, M.D.
Jun 17, 2020
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Charles Lucian Henning Gosling, M.D. left this world on June 17, 2020 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Born on April 4, 1944 in Kalkaska, Michigan to the late Harry and Phyllis Gosling. Charles loved life in Northern Michigan. After medical school, he returned to serve the communities that created him. He also loved nature and the water. An...
Erma Carolyn Canute
Jun 14, 2020
Erma Carolyn Canute, 84, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side.
Erma was born January 20, 1936 to Herman and Mary (Bentley) Miller in Grayling. Erma was a very strong independent woman. She worked very hard and diligently during her life. She travelled with her late husband to Myrtle Beach every year and to...
Kathleen Ann Pruitt
Jun 13, 2020
Kathleen "Kate" Anne Pruitt, 62, of Lovells Township, passed away on June 13, 2020.
She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on May 12, 1958 to Richard and Geraldine Pruitt.
Kate served in the US Army. She is fondly remembered by a number of friends.
Survived by a sister, Cindy Koppy of Tennessee.
Preceded in death by her son Josh Pruitt.
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Mary Caldwell Parker
Jun 8, 2020
Mary Caldwell Parker, 82, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home June 8, 2020.
Survived by brother John Lake Parker III and sister-in-law Marta Hepler Drahos of Maple City, MI, nephew Jason (Siska) Parker of Evergreen, CO, and great-nephew Axel Parker. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crawford County Commission...
Beverly Jean Lowrie-Halliday
Jun 7, 2020
Beverly Jean (Stephan) Lowrie-Halliday, 91 of Grayling, passed away on June 7, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1928 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Herbert E. and Beulah E. (Larson) Stephan.
Beverly married Edward Arthur Lowrie on August 3, 1947 in Grayling. He preceded her in death after 32 years of marriage in 1978. In 1992 she became...
Charles Floyd Fick
Jun 6, 2020
Charles F. Fick, 84, of Grayling passed away on June 6, 2020. Charlie grew up on a farm in Swartz Creek, Michigan. He married Marilyn LaGuire on May 21, 1955 and they shared 65 years together. He is survived by his wife and four children: Steven (Lynn) Fick of Kalkaska; Scott (Jennifer) Fick of Tecumseh; Shelley Norman of Roscommon; and...
George Isaac Bell
Jun 4, 2020
George Isaac Bell, 76, of Maple Forest Twp, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
George was born in Saginaw, MI to George and Agnes (Grey) Bell on May 9, 1944. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for GM for many years as a truck driver. George and Linda Dowland...
Dora Marie Feldhauser
May 31, 2020
Dora Marie Feldhauser 1924 - 2020
Dora passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Grayling, MI at the age of 95.
She was born to Edward and Delia Feldhauser on November 23, 1924 in Maple Forest Twp., Crawford County. She spent most of her life there, always in service to others. She graduated from Frederic...
Dawn Marie Wakeley
May 30, 2020
Dawn Marie Wakeley(60) of Grayling, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at her home.
Dawn was born on December 4, 1959 in Grayling to Robert & Marjorie Marie (Ichenger) Wakeley. She is survived by her daughter, Mara (Sam Thomas) LaPradd; grandchildren, Myley Terry and Aria LaPradd; sisters and brothers, Donna (Carl) Roed, Richard Wakeley, Dena Yelenick, Darryl Wakeley, and Dale...
Detmar Heinrich Finke
May 17, 2020
Detmar Heinrich Finke, of Lovells Township, died May 17, 2020. He was predeceased by his mother, Helen Ward, and step-father, David Ward, both of Saginaw, his sister Anne B. Finke and brother-in-law, Jerry Mitchell, also of Saginaw, as well as his father, Lt. Col. John Georg Wilhelm Finke of Fort Belvoir, VA. He is survived by his wife, Carol Godfrey...
Jay T. Swanson
May 13, 2020
Jay T. Swanson, 58, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Jay is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary "Jane" Swanson of Grayling; daughter, Amber Swanson of Grand Rapids; siblings, Jackie (Jeff) Malmsten of South Lyon, Cathy Medved of North Carolina, and Dick (Val) Swanson of Hamburg; and niece...
Jeanette Farrington Henig
May 8, 2020
Jeanette Farrington Henig, 98, passed away peacefully May 8, 2020 with her daughter Claudia by her side. Jeanette is survived by her four daughters, Jeanette (Don) Sawyer, Gretchen Nelson, Candace (Mike) Henig-Monroe and Claudia Henig, four grandchildren – Melissa (Renell) Sawyer and Farish (Steven) Sawyer, Samantha (Kirk) Tunnecliffe and Elizabeth (Jim) Chandler, and six great-grandchildren: Alaina and Evan Chandler, Ryan...
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