Obituaries
Ann Elizabeth Fishell
Jul 9, 2015
Ann Elizabeth Fishell, 79, of Grayling, passed away on July 9, 2015. Ann was born in Kimball Twp., St. Clair County, MI on November 5, 1935, a daughter of the late Edna May (Barden) and Leo Keeler. She married Melvin E. Fishell on October 15, 1955 in Roscommon, MI. They were married 51 years before he preceded her in death...
Larry Lee Billinghurst
Jul 3, 2015
Larry Lee Billinghurst passed away at home under the loving care of his family with the assistance of Munson Hospice of Grayling. Larry was sick for quite some time and fought a courageous and powerful battle against cancer. He never gave up and he never complained. He was lifted up out of the pain and into the loving arms of...
Michael John Hilyard
Jun 23, 2015
Michael John Hilyard, 69, of Frederic, MI., left his earthly home to be welcomed to his Heavenly home. Michael was born in Pontiac, MI on December 3, 1945, son of the late Alice Jean (Andrews) and John Leonard Hilyard. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion Michael married the...
Robert J. Seator
Jun 21, 2015
Robert John Seator, 67, of Perrinton, MI and formerly of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Robert was born in Grayling, MI on October 10, 1947, a son of the late Beth Ann (Serven) and John S. Seator. Robert was friendly and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed sitting by the river, country music, and the...
Jeanne Fisher Prevost
Jun 20, 2015
Bethany Jeanne Fisher Prevost Jeanne Fisher Prevost, 69, died on June 20 of a heart attack, being stricken outside her home in Grayling Twp, Michigan. She was born in Dearborn, MI, on June 27, 1945, to Harry C. Fisher and Elizabeth M. Fisher. She is predeceased by her mother and father, and her brother Harry T. Fisher. Surviving relatives are...
Robert J. Ruddy
Jun 13, 2015
Robert J. Ruddy, 85, of Grayling, passed away on June 13, 2015. Robert was born in Flint, MI on July 6, 1929, a son of the late Pearl and Earl Ruddy. He married the former Jaclyn Ann Premo on June 27, 1953 in Saginaw. She preceded him in death in 1997, after 44 years of marriage. Robert served in the...
Glenda Faye Allen
Jun 13, 2015
Glenda Faye Allen, 65, of Grayling, passed away on June 13, 2015. Glenda was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 6, 1949, the daughter of the late Helen (Wright) and Ardie Daniels. She married William "Mike" Allen on August 19, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee. Survived by her husband Mike of 48 years. Daughter: Kimberly (Shane) Allen-Hopper Grandchildren: Joshua Allen, William...
Beverly Jean Burke
Jun 9, 2015
Beverly Jean Burke, 66, of Lovells Twp passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Beverly was born in Dearborn Heights, MI on March 21, 1949, a daughter of the late Eva Louise (Bohannon) and Walter Raymond Denison. She enjoyed reading, baking, and being a mother to everyone. Beverly was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and aunt. She is...
Lovell Monnie Nephew
Jun 6, 2015
Monnie Nephew, 83, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. His wife and family were by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. He was born to Francis and Lorna Nephew in Lovells, Michigan on January 23, 1932. Monnie was a prominent business man in Grayling. As a young man he served in the...
Danielle Marie Stephan
Jun 4, 2015
Danielle Marie Stephan, 30, of Grayling, MI, passed away on June 4, 2015. Danielle was born in Traverse City, MI on July 2, 1984, the daughter of Herbert E. Stephan and the late Susan M. (Hubbell) Stephan. Danielle had a strong "can do" spirit, loved going on outings, being outdoors, watching people, and participating in life. She is survived by...
Marianne Nastale
Jun 1, 2015
Marianne Nastale of Grayling passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2015. Marianne was born to Jerome and Frances Nastale on November 10, 1961 in Wyandotte, MI. She is survived by her mother, Frances Nastale; siblings, Diane (Daniel) Giska and Jerry (Carol) Nastale; niece and nephews, Tony (Veronica), Craig, and Katie. Marianne is preceded in death by her father, Jerome...
William Roger Bush
Jun 1, 2015
William Roger Bush, 77, of Grayling, MI, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. William was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 8, 1938. He was an active member of the Grayling Kiwanis Club for many years. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Merlin Gregory and Alice Ann (Clark) Bush, and his sister Patricia Wixon. He is survived...
Derek McEvers
May 21, 2015
Derek Edward McEvers, 80, of Grayling went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2015. He died peacefully following a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Derek was born on April 8, 1935 in Grayling, Michigan to Harry and Josie (Worthey) McEvers. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1953, and later earned his Mortuary...
Dylan Wayne Welch
May 19, 2015
Dylan Wayne Welch passed away in the loving arms of his parents Jared & Chesea Welch at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor on May 19, 2015. Dylan was a fighter until the very end. His parents read stories to him and played music. Dylan is survived by his parents, Jared & Chelsea Welch of East Lansing; grandparents, Pam &...
David Lee Kaercher
May 11, 2015
David Lee Kaercher, 80, of Roscommon passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was born to James and Hazel Kaercher August 9, 1934 in Ann Arbor, MI. David is survived by his beloved wife Helen of 60 years; his children, Cindy (Danny) Adams and Sheri (Michael) Gramer; his grandchildren, Lindsey (Drew) Carmichael, Melissa (Cody) Robinson, and...
Barbara A. Humes
May 8, 2015
Barbara Humes, 90, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015. Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 3, 1924, to the late Clyde and Jane (Edwards) Travis. She married Gale S. Humes in July of 1947. They were married for 47 years before he passed away in 1994. She was the owner of Penrod's Canoe Rental....
Karl Leonard Isenhauer
May 6, 2015
Karl Leonard Isenhauer, Jr., 58, of Grayling, MI, passed away on May 6, 2015. Karl was born in Grayling, MI on July 19, 1956, a son of the late Ruth Ellen (Sparks) and Karl Leonard Isenhauer, Sr. Survived by his children: Kristine Higgins, Karl III, and Travis. Five grandchildren. Sisters: Joann, Jeanette, Kathy, and Roxanne A memorial service will be...
Susanna Kay Alimenti
May 6, 2015
Susanna Kay Alimenti, 57, of Grayling, MI., passed away on May 6, 2015. Susanna was born in Grayling, MI on November 11, 1957, a daughter of Josephine (Dika) and Franz Kersch. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She married Steven Alimenti on September 30, 2000 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Roscommon. Susanna enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Rose Elaine Thomas
May 6, 2015
Rose Elaine Thomas, 81, of Grayling, MI., passed away on May 6, 2015. Rose was born in Jackson, MI on March 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Amanda Lucille (Anderson) and Heirum Milton Schoening. Survived by sons Mark and Kirk Thomas and their families. There will be no public services. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood...
Carl "MAC" Kenneth McPherson
Apr 26, 2015
Carl Kenneth (MAC) McPherson, 81, of Grayling died at Mercy Manor in Grayling. Born October 18, 1933 in Troy, Michigan to the late Houston and Docie McPherson. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine McPherson of 26 years of marriage; daughter, Kathy (Dan) Mast of South Carolina; son, Ken (Sharon) McPherson of Texas; brother, George Houston McPherson of Arizona;...