Obituaries
Nancy "Goscicki" Eastin
Sep 27, 2019
Nancy Lee Goscicki-Eastin, 82, of Grayling passed away peacefully September 27, 2019. Nancy was born to Lester and Ruth (Lewis) English in Pontiac on February 23, 1936. Nancy and Bennie made their home in Commerce Township Mi. where they raised their kids, Nancy loved driving school bus for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, where she retired. Nancy ran the kitchen at...
Joann Dorothy Hall
Sep 26, 2019
Joann Dorothy Hall, 84, of Grayling went home to be with the Lord September 26, 2019 while surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Dewain A. Hall; sons, Michael A. (Marybeth) Hall of Jackson and Ronald L. (Kathy) Hall of Roscommon; grandchildren, Heather (Heber) Solares, Hope "Melissa" Harkey, Stephanie (Rob) Matlock, Jessica (Jay)...
Kelly Logan Richards
Sep 25, 2019
Kelly Logan Richards, 32, of Fort Carson, Colorado and formerly of Grayling, Michigan passed away on September 25. 2019 at Camp Casey, South Korea. Kelly was born to Michelle (Hennessy) and Todd Richards on July 15, 1987 in Petoskey, Michigan. Kelly attended Grayling Schools and graduated in 2005. He was a member of the GHS ski team and attended Grayling...
Brian Michael Phillips
Sep 14, 2019
Brian Michael Phillips, 33, passed away September 14, 2019 Brian is survived by his parents Michael and Susan Phillips; Grandparents, Dr. Charles H. and Nellie Williams of Oxford, MI; Aunt and Uncle, Christine and Leo Palmer of Arkansas; and many other aunts and uncles and cousins. Brian is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Nelda Phillips. A service...
John Martin Novak
Sep 9, 2019
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION
John Novak started his fly-fishing journey in heaven on September 9th, 2019. A life-long fly-fisher, it's natural that he died along his beloved Au Sable River, at his house, which he and his wife Connie made their year-round residence in 2004. John worked tirelessly toward the conservation and betterment of the Au Sable, and served on the...
Thomas Ryan Denno
Sep 6, 2019
“Ryan” Thomas R. Denno 38, of Frederic, passed away on Friday, September 06, 2019.
Ryan was born in Grayling, Michigan on November 28, 1980, to Ann M. Denno (Hulbert) and Thomas A. Denno.
He attended school in Frederic and Grayling. Ryan was employed by Hilltop Marathon, Johnson Oil Company in Waters, Michigan.
Ryan loved socializing with his...
Janet Carol Gorman
Aug 20, 2019
Janet Carol Gorman 71, of Grayling went to the Lord surrounded by her family on August 20, 2019. She was born in Grayling, Michigan on December 2, 1947 to the late Henry and Eva (Smith) Stephan. Janet married the love of her life Michael Gorman on December 23, 1967. Janet was a loving woman with a heart big enough for...
Marilyn Joyce Townley
Aug 20, 2019
Marilyn Joyce Townley, 81, of Grayling went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family at home, August 20, 2019. She was born May 9, 1938 in Bad Axe, MI to Joshua and Dorothy (Tucker) Tetreau.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 62 years, Philip Townley; children, Paula (Jerry) Scheer, Patti (Brian) Barnett and Rick (Lynette) Townley; five...
Christine Ann Sayad
Aug 18, 2019
Christine Ann Sayad, 54, of Higgins Lake, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 18, 2019.
Christine (Chris) was born at Grayling Mercy Hospital on April 16, 1965 to Elizabeth (Becky) Christensen and the late Ronald C.A. Christensen.
She was a 1983 graduate of Roscommon High School and went on to attend Michigan State University.
Christine’s...
Arthur H. Taylor
Aug 12, 2019
Arthur H. Taylor, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on August 12, 2019 at the age of 67. Born in Jackson, MI to the late Arthur Taylor, Sr. and Patsy Gordon. He is also proceed in death by his grandson, Derek Owens. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Virginia (Ginny), son, Donald (Jennifer) Owens,...
Michael Malbin
Aug 11, 2019
Michael Malbin was born August 3, 1940 and died August 11, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Florence and Sam Malbin and a sister, Jacqueline. He is survived by his wife Rosemary of 53 years along with numerous friends in Houston, Grayling and Crawford County area.
Michael was a graduate of the University of Michigan and a retiree from...
James Lawless
Aug 11, 2019
James Earl Lawless, 77, of Grayling passed away peacefully August 11, 2019. James was born December 10, 1941 in Pontiac, MI. He is survived by his wife Anna Lawless.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2019 11-1 p.m. at Grayling Baptist Church followed by funeral service at 1 p.m.Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Colleen Lavonne Cox
Aug 11, 2019
Colleen Lavonne (Bolin) Cox, 49, of Grayling passed away at home Sunday, August 11, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Cox; children, Chris (Amanda) Holt, Josh Ziegler, Jordan Bolin, Samantha Bolin and Tanner Bolin; parents, Jessie (Sandy) Maness and Scharlyn Maness; sister, Brille Maness; step-brothers, David Schlak and Eric Schlak; nephew, Adam (Kaity) Duranso; niece, Arikka (Josh) Morrison;...
Virgil Lee Partin
Aug 7, 2019
Virgil Partin passed away peacefully on August 7. He was 86 years old and was married to the love of his life for 63 years.
Virgil was born in Pruden, Tennessee and passed away with family near. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lula Burton and his sister, Barbara Adams. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn Partin;...
Donald David Denton
Aug 5, 2019
Donald David Denton Jr., of Grayling, MI, peacefully passed away on August 5th, 2019.
Don was 83 years old and passed away in the home he built with his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy “Puff” Denton. Don and Puff were married in Grayling, MI, on May 4th, 1957 and raised four children.
Don started his career at the Bear...
Carole Joan Weaver
Jul 29, 2019
Carole Joan Weaver, 79, of Grayling, passed away on July 29, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1939 to the late Harry C. and Marjorie (Athens) Gilman. Carole married Dohn "Lee" Weaver in Frederic, Michigan on July 29, 1960. Lee preceded her in death on October 28, 2013 after 53 years of marriage. She enjoyed genealogy,...
Elaine Betty Coates
Jul 23, 2019
Elaine Betty Coates, 81, of Omer, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2019.
Elaine was born to Peter and Reva (Owens) Failing in Grayling, MI on October 17, 1937. She worked for many years as a nurses aid. She enjoyed watching wildlife, including the birds, rabbits and deer out her window at home. She lived for and loved her...
Margaret Cecilia Case
Jul 21, 2019
Margaret Cecilia Case 87, of Grayling was born Margaret Cecilia Baker to the late Oscar and Hannah Baker of Watson, Saskatchewan on December 28, 1931. She departed her earthly body on Sunday, July 21, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family and the comfort of her home.
Marge shared her life with her late husband, Gene Case in Grayling,...
Ashley Parker
Jul 11, 2019
Ashley Lynn Parker, 33, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 24,1986 in Livonia, Michigan to Paula (Olschanski) and Tim Morgan. Ashley was an EMT with Frederic Fire Department, Care Giver at The Brook and AuSable In Home Care. Ashley was a very caring daughter, mother, and best friend.
Survived by...
Barry Jon VanGuilder
Jul 7, 2019
Barry Jon Van Guilder passed away in Grayling Michigan Sunday, July 7th 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in his home, and surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old.Barry is the son of the late Franklin Duane Van Guilder, and is survived by his mother, Ruth Hilma (Johnson) who is 93 years old. Barry is survived by his loving wife,...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
