Obituaries

Brenda Louise Carr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Theresa "Terrie" Marie Smallwood

Theresa "Terrie" Marie Smallwood

Apr 28, 2024

Theresa "Terrie" Marie Smallwood, 67, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 28, 2024.Terrie was born to Jack and Constance "Connie" (Partello) Tobias on October 12, 1956 in Detroit, MI. Terrie really enjoyed making Christmas cookies and making jelly. She worked for many years cutting wood with Lisa. She also spent time...

Lorraine Mary Failing

Lorraine Mary Failing

Apr 22, 2024

 Lorraine Mary Failing, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away at home on April 22, 2024.

Lorraine was born in Grayling, MI to LeRoy Horace and Ann (Samkowiak) Failing On April 7, 1947. Lorraine was a generous supporter of the veterans groups. She loved dogs and collected cookie jars. During her time in Florida, her favorite thing to do was spend time...

Victor Ray Hatfield

Victor Ray Hatfield

Apr 19, 2024

Victor Ray Hatfield, 71, of Bear Lake Twp, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 19, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.Victor was born on March 1, 1953 in Lansing, MI to Louis and Audrey (LaCourse) Hatfield. Vic was a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers, U of M Football, and the Detroit...

James Alan Krist

James Alan Krist

Apr 10, 2024

James Alan Krist, age 71, of Bear Lake Township, MI passed away very unexpectedly on April 10, 2024 at his home.James was born on September 29, 1952 to Wesley and Virginia (Hofsess) Krist in Detroit, MI. He was a hard worker, enjoyed riding dirt bikes in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter and  loved trail riding in his new...

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