Obituaries
Carmel Patricia Harrington
Sep 3, 2017
Carmel Patricia Harrington died peacefully in the home of her daughter in Grayling, Michigan on 3 September 2017, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Carmel Patricia deHora began her earthly journey on June 15th 1942. She was born into the loving arms of Denis and Josephine in Dublin Ireland. She joined her brother, Denis (Joan), and was soon followed...
Robert George Hritz
Sep 2, 2017
Robert George Hritz, 84, of Grayling, passed away on September 2, 2017. Robert was born on April 19, 1933 in Flint to the late Peter and Anna (Fultonovich) Hritz. Robert served in the US Army. He retired from at General Motors and then went to Mexico to set up an engineering plant, and he helped Garland Golf Course start up...
Marjorie Marie Wakeley
Aug 15, 2017
Marjorie Marie Wakeley, 85, of Grayling passed away on August 15, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1932 in Bay City to the late Alphonse and Edith (McKendry) Eichinger. Marjorie married Robert Wakeley on August 24, 1951, he preceded her in death in 2007 after 56 years of marriage. . She previously worked at Bear Archery and as a...
Elaine Louise O'Connor
Jul 31, 2017
Elaine Louise O'Connor, 81, of Grayling, passed away on July 31, 2017. She was born on June 30, 1936 to Paul and Iceal (Pierce) Hummel in Lansing, Michigan. Elaine was a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For many years, she worked in the Home Healthcare field in the Lansing area. After moving to Frankfort, Michigan in...
Harry Schulz
Jul 29, 2017
Harry Schulz, 84, of Higgins Lake, passed into immortality into the arms of his Lord Jesus Christ on July 29, 2017. Harry was born in Latvia on December 11, 1932, a son of the late Emma (Tietz) and Alexander Schulz. Harry married Martha Lange on December 25, 1953 in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was a member of Mt. Hope Lutheran...
Jeremy Alan Miller
Jul 28, 2017
Jeremy Alan Miller, 48, of Grayling, passed away on July 28, 2017. He was born in Melrose Park, Illinois on February 3, 1969 to Joseph and Kathleen (Lloyd) Miller. Jeremy married Kathleen on August 17, 2013 in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Survived by his wife Kathleen and her children, Shauna (Drew Wilson) Kappers and Natasha Kappers of Grand Rapids and Eric...
Raymond "JACK" Trudgeon
Jul 28, 2017
Raymond John "Jack" Trudgeon, loving and devoted husband, father, and teacher died peacefully at home with his family on July 28, 2017. He was 86. Jack and Aggie, his wife of 63 years, were the parents of nine children - they were the focus of his life. Jack was a remarkable man with a great sense of humor who had...
Mary I. Dunaway
Jul 27, 2017
Mary I. Shaw, Dunaway, 88 of Gaylord, Michigan passed away peacefully in Tender Care on Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was born on April 6, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Lester L and Vera E Shaw. She was the widow of Clarence J. Krawlski, Richard H. Brown, and George A. Dunaway. Mary retired in 1965 from Sears Robuck...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Whitney
Jul 21, 2017
Elizabeth (Betsy) Whitney , Grayling, Michigan Born in Greenville, Michigan on January 19, 1954 to Elmer and Muriel Bigler. She died on July 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband Greg, 3 children, 7 grandchildren. Her daughter Emily (Mark) Mullins lives in Anchorage, Alaska with 2 sons. Sarah (Dustin) Ingham lives in Indio, California with one daughter and 4...
Alma Ridenour
Jul 18, 2017
Alma M. Ridenour, 92, passed away on July 18, 2017. She was born to the late Joseph and Mary Pfefferkorn on January 26, 1925 in Oran, Missouri. Alma is survived by her son, Robert Tarpley, her daughter, Mary (Gregory Dulkowski), her grandchildren; Leokesh (Anthony Santistevan), Mistey (Edward Rayl), Deya Tarpley, Kaitlin (John Curtis Schneider III), Krista Dulkowski (Alex McNamara), great-grandchildren;...
Wilber John Near
Jul 14, 2017
Wilber John Near, Jr., 61, of Roscommon, MI passed away on July 14, 2017. Wilber was born in Standish, MI on May 10, 1956, a son of the late Nola Carol (Sims) and Wilber John Near, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army. Wilber married Cynthia Guilfoil on December 21, 2002 in Roscommon. Survived by his wife Cynthia Guilfoil. Daughters:...
Willie Martin
Jul 14, 2017
Willie O'vera Martin, 95, passed away on July 14, 2017. She is survived by her children: Zelma McNeal, Willie Martin,Jr., and Karen Herrera. Preceded in death by her husband Willie, brother Norman, and sister Roselend. No public services will be held locally. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
William M. Flannery
Jul 13, 2017
William M. Flannery, 67, of Grayling, MI., passed away on July 13, 2017. William was born in Detroit, MI on June 12, 1950, a son of the late Lois Jean (Wells) and William Donald Flannery. He served in the U.S. Marines in the Vietnam War Era. He wife Lucy preceded him in death on July 6, 2016. Bill was retired...
Matthew James Leshkevich
Jul 12, 2017
Matthew James Leshkevich, 45, of Grayling, MI., and formerly of Westchester, Ohio, passed away on July 12, 2017. Matthew was born in Caro, Michigan on January 6, 1972, a son of Linda (Wright) and Walter Leshkevich. He served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm. Matthew traveled to Sweden and England as an engineer. Matthew was passionate about playing volleyball....
Walter "WAYNE" Brooks
Jul 11, 2017
Walter "WAYNE" Brooks, 78, of Grayling, passed away on July 11, 2017. He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas on February 5, 1939 to the late Albert and Jewell (Sparkman) Brooks. Wayne married Judith Rankin on June 7, 1958 in East Lansing. He retired from the United States Postal Service after serving as Postmaster of Laingsburg Post Office in 1992. Survived...
Mitchell Edward Greene
Jul 7, 2017
Mitchell Edward Greene, Jr.,37, of Grayling, passed away on July 7, 2017. Mitchell was born on October 9, 1979 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Mitchell and Karen Greene. He married Michele Pratt on November 10, 2012 in Frederic, Michigan. Mitchell loved Ford and semi trucks, fishing, hunting, and camping. Survived by his wife Michele; Father: Mitchell Edward (Cindi) Greene, Sr....
Ricky Arlee Reed
Jun 22, 2017
Ricky Arlee Reed, 66, of Grayling, passed away on June 22, 2017. Rick was born in Yakima, Washington on September 7, 1950 to the late Mary Francis (Tindall) and Keith Arlee Reed. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1968. Rick served in the US Navy. He has owned and operated R & R Repair and Refinish for over 30...
Patsy Irene Lawe
Jun 18, 2017
Patsy Irene Lawe, 84, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 18, 2017 at her daughter, Dianne Lawe's, home in Roscommon. She was born October 17, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio, to Sherman Joseph Holey and Grace Irene Patterson. She married Allan Cecil Lawe on March 1, 1952. She was the loving mother of 10 children. She loved bowling,...
Wendy Kim Boyk
Jun 16, 2017
Wendy Kim Boyk, 49, of Michigan City, Indiana, and formerly of Grayling, passed away on June 16, 2017.She was born on March 25, 1968 to Margaret (Morris) and Gary Graham in Dearborn, Michigan. Wendy previously worked as a cosmetologist at Shawono Center. Grondin's in Gaylord, and The Cuttage. Wendy had a heart of gold and was loved by many. Survived...
Pamela Jean Medsker
Jun 14, 2017
Pamela Jean "PAMMY" Medsker, 59, of Grayling, passed away on June 14, 2017. Pam was born on July 20, 1957 in Petoskey to the late Edward and Betty Lou Medsker. She resided at Wargo Manor for 20 years and enjoyed her family there. Pammy was always in a good mood and a happy person that touched the heart of many...
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