Obituaries

Nova J. Anderson

Nova J. Anderson

Jul 3, 2018

Nova J. Anderson, 65, of Grayling, passed away on July 3, 2018. She was born to the late Ferris and Norma (Hyslop) Engel on September 26, 1952 in West Branch, Michigan. Nova was raised on the Engel Homestead in West Branch. She married Richard J. Anderson on April 15, 1971 in West Branch. Nova enjoyed her grandchildren and family, flowers,...

Russell Kenneth Smith

Russell Kenneth Smith

Jul 1, 2018

Russell Kenneth Smith, 90, of Grayling passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018. Russell is survived by sons, Steve (Judy) Smith of Traverse City and Alan (Darlene) Smith of Macomb Twp.; grandchildren, Cortney Smith of Traverse City, Stephanie (Kevin) Endres of Traverse City and Derek (Heather) Smith of Traverse City; and 12 great grandchildren. Russell is preceded in death by his...

Tracy Alana Mace

Tracy Alana Mace

Jun 22, 2018

Tracy Alana Mace, 47, of Grayling, passed away on June 22, 2018. She was born on August 8, 1970 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Cheryl and Alan Brenneman. Tracy married Daniel Mace on January 7, 1989 in Roseville, Michigan. She was "Nana" to Angel, Jayden, and Ava, they were the joy of her life. Tracy was a member of Grayling...

Kelly Ronald Peters

Kelly Ronald Peters

Jun 20, 2018

Kelly Ronald Peters, 52, of Kalkaska, passed away on June 20, 2018 surrounded by his family. Kelly was born in Dearborn, Michigan on September 22, 1965 to the late Ronald and Alison Peters. He married Holly Revord on June 11, 1988 in Turner, Michigan. Kelly was an avid fisherman. Survived by his wife Holly of 30 years; Children: Kyle and...

Cecilia Ann Diedrich

Cecilia Ann Diedrich

Jun 16, 2018

Cecilia Ann Diedrich, 81, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Traverse City, Michigan, with her family by her side holding her hand. She is survived by her husband of 35 wonderful years, William Diedrich; Children, Ann Cecilia Benson, Susan Diedrich, Catherine (Marius) Katilius, William (Michelle) Diedrich; Grandchildren, Michelle Willing, Maxine Miller, Daniel Raad, Jessica Raad, Alyte Katilius, Kristina Katilius,...

Betty L. McPhee

Betty L. McPhee

Jun 13, 2018

Betty L. McPhee ,83, of Grayling passed away June 13, 2018. Betty was married to the late John McPhee and the mother of late son, Ricky McPhee. She is survived by her sons: Robert (Cathy) McPhee, Russell (Kellie) McPhee and Ronald (Vicki) McPhee; grandchildren, Angela (Dave), Robert Allan, Tiffany and Clarissa McPhee; great grandchildren, Jade, Lohr, Misty Dawn, Devan, and...

Daniel Henry Thomas Rice

Daniel Henry Thomas Rice

Jun 12, 2018

Daniel "Dan" Rice joined his wife Sharon in everlasting life on June 12th, 2018. Dan was born in Jackson, MI to Frank and Mary Rice. He left home and moved north to Grayling at 16 where he fell in love with the area and a short little lady. He was a devoted family man and is survived by his daughters...

David Paul Bourgeois

David Paul Bourgeois

Jun 9, 2018

David Paul Bourgeois, 71, of Bear Lake Township passed away peacefully Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Traverse City after bravely fighting cancer. David was born in Monroe, MI on March 20, 1947 to Francis & Cecilia Bourgeois. David lived the majority of his youth in Wyandotte, MI and moved away to serve his Country during the Vietnam War where he...

Gregory Richard Ashton

Gregory Richard Ashton

Jun 4, 2018

Gregory Richard Ashton, 67, of Grayling passed away on June 4, 2018. He was born on March 16, 1951 in Grayling to Richard and Betty Ashton. Survived by his daughter, Andrea Ashton and the anticipated birth of his grandchild in November; Brother: Gil (April) Ashton of Grayling and Sister: Gayle (Dave) Hall of Grayling; Uncles: Larry Ashton and Brian (Rene)...

Leonard Joseph Szajner

Leonard Joseph Szajner

Jun 3, 2018

Leonard Joseph Szajner, 79, of Grayling passed away on June 3, 2018. Leonard was born in Detroit, on December 9, 1938, to the late Joseph and Anna (Niezgoda) Szajner. Leonard married the former Christine Haranczak on October 19, 1974 at Gaylord St. Mary Church. He valued his family above all else and made family his highest priority. Survived by his...

Alice Reavie Terrio

Alice Reavie Terrio

Jun 2, 2018

Alice (Reavie) Terrio, 89 of Grayling passed away peacefully June 2, 2018. Loving mother of Linda (Ronald), Patricia (Douglas), Steven, Alan (Susan), Bruce (Patricia). Also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At a future date, a private memorial for immediate family will take place. Donations may be made to Munson Hospice of Grayling. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

Joseph Robert Segler

Joseph Robert Segler

May 28, 2018

Joseph Robert Segler, Sr., of Grayling passed away peacefully on May 28, 2018 at Crawford Continuing Care Center at the age of 85. Joe was born in Detroit, April 21, 1933 to Joseph and Helen Segler. He married Sally Sak in 1959 in Brighton where they resided for 34 years before moving to Grayling. Joseph enjoyed golfing, fly fishing, cooking...

Eunice Irene Galvani

Eunice Irene Galvani

May 21, 2018

Eunice Galvani passed away on May 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Domenico J. Galvani, II. she is survived by four children, three granddaughters, and seven great grandchildren. Graveside memorial service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery on June 6, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

Ronald William Spencer

Ronald William Spencer

May 14, 2018

Ronald William Spencer, 76, of Oscoda, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born in Flint, Michigan on September 23, 1941 to the late Irving W. and Beverly (Smiley) Spencer. Ron served in the US Navy and retired from General Motors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was known as "Road Map" because he...

Lois C. Fleeger

Lois C. Fleeger

May 12, 2018

Lois C. Fleeger, 93, of Grayling, passed away on May 12, 2018. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 20, 1924 to the late Harry J. and Alta (Hoffman) Steusloff. She graduated from Sylvania High School and attended the University of Toledo. On June 19, 1948 she married Walter H. Fleeger. They celebrated 68 years of marriage before he...

Norman Bancroft

Norman Bancroft

May 9, 2018

Norman J. Bancroft, 53, of Roscommon, passed away on May 8, 2018. He was born on April 16, 1965 in Grayling to the late Norman and Audra Bancroft,Jr. He married Sheila Gass on April 28, 1989. Survived by his wife Sheila; daughter, Ashley (John Beaulieu) Bancroft and her son Tommy of Grayling. Also survived by his brothers Steve and Nick...

Garwin Clinton "GARRY" Churchill

Garwin Clinton "GARRY" Churchill

Apr 26, 2018

Garwin Clinton "GARRY" Churchill, 60, of Grayling and formerly of Flushing, passed away on April 26, 2018. He was born in North Branch, Michigan on February 13, 1958 to the late Byron and Normagene (Hunt) Churchill. Garry married Tawnya Sims on September 25, 1992 in Flint. Garry absolutely loved collecting guns. He was a member of the Flushing, Grayling and...

Joyce Elaine (Sims) Peterson

Joyce Elaine (Sims) Peterson

Apr 25, 2018

Joyce Elaine Peterson, 77, of Grayling passed away peacefully April 25, 2018 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born to the late Donald & Thelma (Wisebaker) Sims in Findlay, OH on October 20, 1940. Joyce always had a smile on her face, known for her comical nature and quick way of responding. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister...

Dee Alan "PETE" Mead

Dee Alan "PETE" Mead

Apr 24, 2018

Dee Alan "PETE" Mead, 88, of Grayling, passed away on April 24, 2018. He was born in Ferndale, Michigan on January 15, 1930 to the late Harold and Anna (Wright) Mead. Pete was raised in Merritt, Michigan and graduated from Merritt High School in 1948. He was a basketball star in high school that married a cheerleader, Dolores Campbell, on...

Marion Lucille DeCraene

Marion Lucille DeCraene

Apr 20, 2018

Marion Lucille DeCraene, 99, of Grayling passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018. Marion was born in Deckerville, MI to George & Amy (Lambert) Noble on September 14, 1918. She grew up in Detroit and came to Grayling in 1978. Marion was very family oriented and always had a baby on her lap. Her animated voice will be remembered by...

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