Obituaries
Lisa Lee Lownsberry
Jul 6, 2019
Lisa Lee Lownsbery, 41, of Maple Forest Township, passed away on July 6, 2019.
Lisa was born on November 1, 1977 to Donald and Nancy (Canfield) Lownsbery. Lisa is survived by her father, Don Lownsbery; brother, Lee Roy (Vivian) Lownsbery; nieces Jacquelynn and Samantha; and nephew, Edward. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death,...
Patricia Jean Germain
Jul 5, 2019
Patricia Jean Germain, 79, of Grayling, gained her independence from the confines of her earthly body on July 5, 2019. She was born in Port Huron on September 19, 1939, the fourteenth child to the late Leo and Edna (Barden) Keeler. Pat married William Kucharek on March 1, 1958 in Roscommon. He preceded her in death in 1997 after nearly...
Patsy Wiseman-Snider
Jul 3, 2019
Patsy “Putts” Wiseman-Snider June 10, 1943 - July 3, 2019
Patsy Karen Wiseman-Snider entered into eternal life on July 3, 2019 in Ocala, Florida after complications suffered from a fall in May. She was loved by so many and once you were a friend of hers, you were for life. She had friends who were family and her family were...
Jacqueline Marie Cass
Jul 2, 2019
Jacqueline Marie Cass, 68, of Beaver Creek Twp, passed away July 2, 2019 at her home.Jacqueline was born to Leland and Loeta (Spindler) Graves in Ypsilanti, MI on June 15, 1951. She worked her entire career and retired from the United States Post Office. Jacqueline loved her pets, watching the birds and camping every year.Jacqueline is survived by her husband,...
Laura Jean Larson
Jul 2, 2019
Laura Jean Larson, 46, of Grayling, passed away on July 2, 2019.She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ronald and Diane (Boehm) Larson. Survived by her children: Glen Larson of Grayling and Diane Larson of Roscommon. Grandchildren: Eliot and Ava. Father: Ronald Larson of Grayling. Sisters: Karie (Brian) Naumiec of Grayling and Julie (Tom) Conforti of Grayling. Brother: Ronald (Patty)...
Martin Kniespeck
Jun 30, 2019
Martin Matthew Kniespeck, 70 of Higgins Lake, MI, formerly of Sterling Heights, MI passed away June 30, 2019 at home.Marty was born to Matthew and Hedwig (Biernik) Kniespeck in Hamtramck, MI on July 26, 1948. Martin worked many years for the Railroad company and Chrysler. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and collecting firewood. He also enjoyed bowling...
Mark Samuel Mikulin
Jun 19, 2019
Mark Samuel Mikulin, Sr., of Frederic, passed away on June 19, 2019. He was born on August 19, 1953 in Hamtramck, Michigan to the late Samuel Arthur and Kathleen (Egroff) Mikulin. Mark is survived by Wife: Nancy Mikulin of Frederic. Children: Mark (Samantha) Mikulin and grandchildren, Hannah, Mia, and Mark Samuel Mikulin, III,of Frederic; Becky Sylvester and grandchildren, Brittany, Adam,...
Larry D. Baynham
Jun 18, 2019
Larry D. Baynham, Sr. 79, of Maple Forest Township, passed away on June 18, 2019. Larry was born in Grayling on August 1, 1939 to the late Carrie (Feldhauser) and Ted Baynham. He graduated from Frederic High School , Class of 1957. Larry married Rebecca Sworthwood on October 7, 1957 in Grayling. They were married for 52 years before she...
Betty Jane Palmer
Jun 18, 2019
Betty Jane Palmer, 93, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Clio, MI to Floyd Tobias and Georgiana Saunders, November 18, 1925. She enjoyed traveling. Most of all, she loved her family very much and enjoyed time spent with them. Betty is survived by her husband, Junior E....
Bernadette Ann DeHart
Jun 15, 2019
Bernadette Ann DeHart, 79, of Grayling, passed away on June 15, 2019. She was born on January 13, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Bernard and Anna(Demenov) Payne. Survived by her children: Doug (Karen) DeHart of Grayling; Tammy (Tony) Henning of Grayling; Michelle (Tim) Padgett of Grayling; Russell DeHart of Grayling, and Chris DeHart of Bay City. Grandchildren: Lena,...
John Henry Root
Jun 10, 2019
John Henry Root passed away from lung cancer on Monday June 10th at the age of 59. He has left behind his two daughters Autumn and Shyanne and his son Jonathon Root. Along with his mother (Marilyn Root), sisters (Cynthia Holland and Trina Root), his step children (Chelsey, Alizabeth, Paul and Dalton Ferris), as well as twelve grand kids with...
Thomas Gerald Miller
Jun 6, 2019
Thomas Gerald Miller, 91, of Grayling, passed away on June 6, 2019. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Chester and Grace (Downs) Miller on August 9, 1927. In July 1945 he enlisted and served in the US Navy during WWII Era. Thomas worked 33 years for Ohio Bell in Dayton, Ohio, as an Installation Technician and later...
Loretta Lou Tobin
Jun 3, 2019
Loretta Lou Tobin, 81, of Grayling, passed away at her home on Monday, June 3, 2019. She was born March 29, 1938, in Beaver Creek Twp to parents Norman and Laura (Moon) Johnston. Loretta first married Fritz Williams and later married Willard Tobin. She worked at Bear Archery and was also a dispatcher for Dial-A-Ride. She loved spending time with...
Lois Lavina Kesteloot
May 27, 2019
Lois Lavina Kesteloot, 91, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully May 27, 2019. She grew up in "Berry Farm" in Wildwood near Indian River. She worked at Bear Archery for many years, always had a coffee pot on for anyone to stop and chat,and loved her grandchildren dearly. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and a sewing...
David "SKIP" Hanson
May 26, 2019
Colonel David "Skip" Hanson, 86, loving husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on May 26th. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sherry; six children Mark (Candice), Scott (Patty), Curt (Pati), Karen (Linda), and Rob Dillenbeck (Emmy), Rick Dillenbeck (Dawn); 10 grandchildren Heather (Adam Marrow), Amy (Joel Wright) Hanson, Craig Hanson, Chelsea (Ethan Studer),...
Martha Jean (Fox) Gauthier
May 25, 2019
Martha Jean (Fox) Gauthier, 69, of Grayling, passed away on May 25, 2019. Martha was the daughter of the late Marion "Foxie" and Mildred Fox. She was married to James Gauthier of Lovells in 1968 and divorced after 35 years in 2002. She worked at Mercy Hospital in Grayling for over 30 years, retiring in 2008. She loved her work...
Robert Otis Weaver
May 20, 2019
Robert Otis Weaver 88 of Frederic, died Monday, May 20, 2019. Bob was born in Frederic to Alice (Johnson) and Otis Weaver as a twin to Richard (Dick). As a life-long resident of Frederic, he made the most of the surroundings. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He was remarkable in...
Arlene G. Halstead
May 19, 2019
Arlene G. Halstead, 93, of Grayling, MI passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born on May 14, 1926 in Marion, Indiana to Joe and Esther (Hayes) Dilling. Arlene married Claude Halstead, Jr. on March 31, 1947 in Manistee, MI. He preceded her in death n 2000 after 53 years of marriage. Arlene attended Michelson Memorial United Methodist...
Michael Patrick Robertson
May 14, 2019
Michael Patrick Robertson, 64, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home May 14, 2019. Survived by fiance of 12 years, Winnie Gilligan; children, Angel Drake, Michael Robertson, Raymond Robertson and Jinger Pierson; grandchildren, Alexia, Alyssa, Jayde, Kyler and Konnor; and many Devils Disciples brothers - "LYNS". Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling, MI, Wednesday, May 22,...
Laurence Francis Collins
May 12, 2019
Laurence Francis Collins, 85, of Grayling, passed away on May 12, 2019. He was born in Queens, New York on July 27, 1933 to Laurence and Inga (Pearson) Collins. Laurence served in the US Army. An architect, he designed the family home of 32 years in Garrison, New York. He was a renaissance man, with a great love of music,...
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