Obituaries
Anthony Louis Johns
Mar 12, 2017
Anthony Louis Johns, 33, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 12, 2017. Anthony was born in Jackson, Michigan on October 13, 1983, to Garry Lee Ray Johns and Marsha Thomas. He worked for Chess Construction of Traverse City and Wendy's of Grayling. Survived by his wife Jennifer. Children: Ethan John, Jocelyn Johns, Jimmy Johns, and Anna Marie Johns. Parents:...
Arthur Ralph Thayer
Mar 8, 2017
Arthur Ralph Thayer, 91, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 8, 2017. Arthur was born in Caledonia, MI on September 15, 1925, a son of the late Lennah (Vaughn) and Burt Owen Thayer. Art graduated from Chesaning High School in 1943. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943. Art was a Seabee and served his enlistment in Hawaii....
Patricia Legg
Mar 5, 2017
Patricia Ann Legg, 87, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 5, 2017. Patricia was born on February 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Ethel (Sadler) and Lloyd Berry, Sr. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1949. Patricia married Donald L. Legg on October 3, 1949 at the Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church in Grayling. He preceded her...
George Francis Matyn
Feb 28, 2017
George Francis Matyn, 105, of Grayling, left his earthly home on February 28, 2017. He was born on November 5, 1911 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late George Sebastian and Margaret (Anstette) Matyn. George served our country in the US Navy and was a Seabee. during World War II. George met Rosalia through his cousins and dear friends, Ed and...
Jeanine E. (Sorenson) Jensen
Feb 23, 2017
Jeanine E. Jensen, 83, of Guthrie Lakes, Michigan passed away on February 23, 2017. Jeanine was born in Grayling, MI on February 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Evelyn (VanSickle) and Thorvald Sorenson. She married Earl Jensen on November 1, 1952 in Grayling, Michigan. Jeanine was previously the Historical Director of the Troy Historical Museum. She published a collection...
Mary Anne Essmaker
Feb 21, 2017
Mary Essmaker, 46, passed away on February 21, 2017. Mary is survived by her parents, Bill and Anne Essmaker; her biological mother, Pat Nixon; her sister, Lora (Ken) Stoddard; brothers, John Southworth, Bill (Kelly) Essmaker, Erik (Laura) Essmaker, Terry Essmaker; sister, Rebecca Essmaker. She is also survived by nieces, Brittany (Nick) Terry, Breanna Smith, Krista Essmaker; nephews, Brandon Smith, Niklaus...
Edward Ernest Schultz
Feb 18, 2017
Edward Ernest Schultz, 95, of Grayling, passed away on February 18, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1921 to the late John and Ida (Scharmer) Schultz in Muskegon, Michigan. Ed graduated from Muskegon High School in 1940, Muskegon Junior College in 1946, and University of Michigan in 1950. He served in the Army Air Corps between 1942-1946 as navigator...
Sharon Kay Rice
Feb 15, 2017
Sharon Kay Rice, 66, of Grayling, made the ultimate journey to be with the Lord on February 15, 2017. She was born on August 5, 1950 in Sanford, Michigan to Walter and Eleanor (Chinavere) Roe. Sharon married Daniel Rice on May 6, 1978 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. She was the operator of the world's smallest swinging bridge for...
Timothy Anthony Moore
Feb 15, 2017
Timothy Anthony Moore, 51, of Grayling, passed away on February 15, 2017. He was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on September 22, 1965 to William Leroy and Mary Madline (Washegesic) Moore. Timothy was the youngest of ten children with two surviving brothers Ernest and Patrick. Timothy expressed his wishes to be cremated and his brothers are respecting his wishes for no...
Robert V. Shepherd
Feb 11, 2017
Robert V. Shepherd, 60, of Grayling, passed away on February 11, 2017. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 28, 1956 to Donald and Sandra Shepherd. He married Katherine Ann Johnson on October 8, 1987 in Pontiac, Michigan. Survived by his wife Kathy of 29 years. Children: Donald Shepherd and Kristen Watson. Grandson: Chris Morris. A small private service...
Richard Joseph Phillips
Feb 9, 2017
Richard Joseph Phillips, 82, of Grayling, MI., passed away on February 9, 2017. Richard was the beloved husband of Susan. Dearest father of Signe (Ken) Castel, Jennifer (Ben) Malonen, and Felicia Phillips (Jessie Uricek). Loving grandfather of Ami (Brandon) Benson, Kathryn (Michael) Lehnis, Corissa (James) Rice, Logan and Lahna Malonen and Hudson Uricek. Great grandfather of 8. Survived by brothers...
Lawrence Michal Malkowski
Feb 7, 2017
Lawrence Michal Malkowski, 72, of Grayling, MI., passed away on February 7, 2017. He was born in Detroit, MI on August 4, 1944, a son of the late Mary (Oleski) and Bronislaw Malkowski. Lawrence served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married Delores (Posoch) on June 30, 1973 in Detroit. He was retired from Chrysler Mopar Parts...
Charles "DICK" Keelean
Jan 30, 2017
Charles Richard "DICK" Keelean, 83, of Grayling, passed away on January 30, 2017. He was born on July 8, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Charles E. and Margaret (Swanson) Keelean. He married Sylvia Phillips in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 1954. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Enjoyed hunting, boating, and fishing. Dick...
Annilee Joyce Elizabeth Collen
Jan 27, 2017
Annilee Joyce Elizabeth Collen, 4 months old, passed away on January 27, 2017. She was born in Grayling on September 24, 2016 to Ashley Micah-E Nylund and Amber Lee Collen. She is survived by her parents and brother, Dakota Alexander Huizar. Grandparents are Mary Carlson, Joyce Watros, Todd Collen. Uncles Craig and Caden Collen. Great grandparents are George and Carolyn...
George Delbert Fenton
Jan 21, 2017
George Delbert Fenton,76, of Grayling, passed away on January 21, 2017. George was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 11, 1941 to Delbert and Cora (Miller) Fenton. He served our country in the US Army. George married the former Mildred Davis on November 18, 1961 in Pontiac, Michigan. George was a successful business owner in Grayling. He owned and operated...
Harvey Rowland
Jan 20, 2017
HARVEY J. ROWLAND Harvey John Rowland passed away on January 20, 2017. He was born on June 21, 1921 to Harry and Lela Rowland in Vassar, Michigan. He was the oldest of 4 siblings which have all preceded him in death. Harry Jr, Perry, Beulah, and Harvey. He is survived by his two children, Janet (Jim) Bentley and Jim (Pattie)...
Patrick James "PJ" McNamara
Jan 20, 2017
Patrick James "PJ" McNamara, 59, of Grayling, passed away on January 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Catharine (Katy), his sons, Alex and Richard (Rocky), his mother, Maureen (Mo), his siblings Michael (Beverly), Mary Liz (Rick Schlosser), Shannon (Mike Verklan) and Shawn Riley (Stacey). He was preceded in death by his father, Larry. PJ was proud to be...
Aileen Pond
Jan 20, 2017
Aileen Maud Pond (Purvis), long time Grayling resident, passed away on the afternoon of January 20, 2017 at the age of 103. Aileen was born in Colorado in November of 1913 to photographer James Melvin Purvis and Dora May Purvis (Burrtler). Aileen enjoyed growing up with her siblings: Harry Purvis, Leo Purvis, Cleo Purvis, Donna Hohensee, Betty Stepp, Bob, and...
Caroline Ann Avery
Jan 17, 2017
Caroline Ann Avery, 80, of Grayling, passed away on January 17, 2017. She was born on July 21, 1936 to the late James and Vera (Supnick) Avery in Detroit, Michigan. Caroline was active with activities of Crawford County Commission on Aging, especially wii bowling and Bingo.. Caroline adored her family and enjoyed traveling, birds, hockey and, the Detroit Tigers. She...
John Edward Kuszak
Jan 11, 2017
On January 11, 2017, the Lord took another angel home as he was surrounded by his loving family. John Edward Kuszak, Sr., 76, of Grayling, passed away after a three year illness. John was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 1, 1940, a son of the late Emma Jean (Vance) and George Kuszak. John was the third of five children....
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