Obituaries
Dennis Martin Peterson
May 9, 2019
Dennis Martin Peterson, 57, of Grayling, passed away of May 9, 2019. Dennis was born in Grayling, on February 14, 1962,. to Martin and Beverly (Barber) Peterson. He was always willing to help others, as a taxi, as a Mr. Fixit, and was known as a "jack of all trades with many talents'. Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Annette...
Deborah Lynn Gregory
May 5, 2019
Deborah Lynn Gregory, 62, of Grayling, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was born on May 31, 1956 in Pontiac, Michigan to Richard and Sharon (Pietz) Garrison. She enjoyed attending the "Sample" Family Reunions. Deborah retired from Mercy Hospital in Grayling. She was a member of Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. Deborah enjoyed working on the Community Dinners that...
John "Gus" William Matthews
May 4, 2019
John "Gus" William Matthews, 78, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2019. Gus was born June 26, 1940 in Pontiac, MI to Edwin and Edna (Wedger) Matthews. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Marines. Gus was a collector of many things. He liked cars, motorcycles, western movies, books, American history, the outdoors,...
Terrell Leon Warrington, Jr.
May 3, 2019
Terrell Warrington 78 of Grayling, formerly of Chassell Township, Houghton County, in the U.P. passed away 05/03/19. A Chemistry Prof at Mich. Tech for 30 years, Terry was also swim coach and Science Olympiad advisor at Hancock High School and mentored the Gaylord swim teams. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
David Joe Brown
May 2, 2019
David Joe Brown (80) of Grayling, MI passed away at his home Thursday, May 2, 2019. Dave was born May 28, 1938 in Harlan County, KY, to Willard and Leona (Lasley) Brown. He loved nature, and the Kentucky mountains and enjoyed golfing. He is retired from Chrysler and a member of the Grayling Eagles Club. He is survived by his...
Catherine Marie Hoffman
Apr 30, 2019
Catherine Marie Hoffman, 94, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019. Catherine was born to Solomon D. Dunham and Edith (Rose) Dunham in Grayling, MI, December 22, 1924. She worked for the Crawford Ausable School District for many years in the school lunch program. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Alaska, to spend summers with family that she...
Donald James Yelinek
Apr 29, 2019
Donald James Yelinek, 73, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on April 29, 2019. He was born on November 3, 1945 in Durand, Michigan to the late Jerry and Emma (Nechvil) Yelinek. Don began coming to Grayling as a young boy. He moved here in 1999, after retiring from General Motors, where he pursued his life long passion of deer...
Phyllis Tackett
Apr 23, 2019
Phyllis Tackett (88) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home April 23, 2019 surrounded by members of the family she held so dear. Phyllis is survived by her children, Stephanie (Roy) Rose of Port Charlotte, FL, Deborah (Rick Wright) Tackett of Harrison, MI, Gregory (Colleen) Tackett of Warren, MI, Michael (Beverly) Tackett of Waterford, MI, Faye Tackett of Grayling,...
Kirk Alan Wakefield
Apr 16, 2019
Kirk Alan Wakefield, 68, of Grayling, passed away on April 16, 2019. He was born on June 5, 1950 to the late Robert and Shirley (Murdock) Wakefield. Kirk grew up in Milford, Michigan. Kirk started working at a young age at his Uncle Buds gas station. He also worked for GM. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam...
Marilyn Ruth Dorrance
Apr 13, 2019
Marilyn Ruth Dorrance, 80, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on April 13, 2019. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 12, 1938. She married Richard L. Dorrance on January 18, 1956 in Keego Harbor, Michigan. They were married for 58 years before he preceded her in death in 2014. Marilyn was a member of Bear Lake Christian Church...
Richard Joseph Gildner
Apr 6, 2019
Richard Joseph Gildner (91) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully April 6, 2019. Richard is survived by children, Linda (Don) Kernstock, Betty Warren, Carl Gildner, and Paul (Sherry) Gildner; step-sons, Jody Ball and Dan Ball; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Gene) Rauch; brother, Bill (Barb) Gildner; long-time friend and neighbor, Kay Hunter; and many nieces and nephews....
Linda Lee Pelton
Apr 4, 2019
Linda Lee Pelton (Knuth) of Grayling, passed away in her home surrounded by family on April 4th, 2019. She did not lose her battle with cancer, as the cancer died too. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years George Pelton, her four daughters, Heather Lippard (w.), Leslie (Marc) McKee, Nicole (Richard) Myers, Stacey (Cory) Moshier, her grandchildren,...
Dolores Norton
Apr 4, 2019
Dolores Norton, 83, of Grayling, passed away on April 4, 2019. She was born in Kankakee, Illinois on May 23, 1935 to the late Wilfred and Cecelia (McConnahay) Pippin. Dolores had lived in Grayling for about 20 years. Her smile and kindness were known to many that visited the Crawford County Commission on Aging. She generously gave of her time...
David Bruce Babbitt
Apr 3, 2019
David Bruce Babbitt, 89, of Grayling, MI (formerly of Escanaba, MI) passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Grayling. David was born June 2, 1929 in Maple Forest Twp., MI to Richard and Pearl Babbitt. In 1956 he married Rosemary Jane Wiltgen who preceded him in death 10 years later. They had five children together. He married Alta Almeda Walker...
Roger Dale Osmun
Mar 30, 2019
Roger Dale Osmun, 67, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 30, 2019. Roger was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 15, 1951, to the late Arthur and Frances (Morrison) Osmun. He was retired from General Motors. Roger's genuine kindness is fondly remembered by the family he cherished. Survived by his daughters, Kristan Osmun of Grayling and Kellie (Rob) Ryeson...
Lori Therese Palmer
Mar 26, 2019
Lori Therese Palmer, 65, of Grayling MI, passed Tuesday March, 26, 2019. Lori was born to John and Irene Lennon, January 23, 1954 in Detroit, MI. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1972. Lori married the love of her life, Kerry Palmer, in 1978, and they lived together in Gaylord, MI. She leaves as her legacy her husband, Kerry...
Thomas Alexander Eldridge
Mar 25, 2019
Thomas Alexander Eldridge, 74, of Frederic, MI passed away peacefully March 25, 2019 at his home. Thomas was born in Grayling, MI on November 13, 1944 to Wilbert and Doris (Cool) Eldridge. Thomas is survived by his children, Kari Lyn (James) Kistler, Thomas Alan (Chrissy) Eldridge, and Joshua Edward (Joleen) Eldridge; 15 grandchildren; and sisters, Rose Jean Goddard, Isabel Bergey,...
Walter Robert Tilson
Mar 25, 2019
Walter Robert Tilson, Jr., 66, of Grayling, passed away on March 25, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1952 in Detroit to the late Walter and Evelyn (Bess) Tilson. He married Nannette Huff on March 29, 1996 in Royal Oak. Walt graduated with a law degree from University of Detroit Mercy but later pursued a career in education. He...
Larry James Farley
Mar 20, 2019
Larry James Farley, Jr., 53, of Grayling passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Larry was born to Larry Farley, Sr. and Rose Owen in Alpena, MI on April 15, 1965. He loved fishing and canoeing. He will be greatly missed by his family. Larry is survived by his children, Larry (Sara) Farley III and Amber Farley; grandchildren, Tori, Megan, Jessica,...
Wilford A. Rock
Mar 19, 2019
Wilford A. Rock, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather, passed away on 3/19/2019 at home, under Hospice Care, with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his wife & the love of his life Helen (Kish) Rock in June of 2000. He was survived by his Daughter Roselyn & Son-in-law Richard Snyder, Son Arnold Rock...
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