Obituaries

Donna Marie St. Germain

Donna Marie St. Germain

Jul 6, 2023

Donna Marie St. Germain, 66, of East Lansing, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.

Donna was born in Escanaba, Michigan on January 30, 1957, the daughter of the late Marie St. Germain (Kakkuri) and Thomas St. Germain. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1975 where she was an active honor student...

Rose Mary Dunlop

Rose Mary Dunlop

Jun 30, 2023

Rose Mary Dunlop, 89, of Grayling, passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born on February 2, 1934 in Detroit to the late Loren and Irene (Newman) Mathers.

Rose enjoyed singing, dancing, and going for walks. She liked visiting her family. Rose attended St. Mary Catholic Church. She was known for her clever right turn only driving skills. Rose...

Hsiu Lien Cherry

Hsiu Lien Cherry

Jun 20, 2023

Hsui Lien Cherry, 74, of Grayling, passed away on or about June 20, 2023.

Hsui Lien was born September 8, 1948 in Taipei, Taiwan to the late Lai Chun and Jin Chang.  Hsui Lien married Air Force Sergeant Edward Cherry and resided in Clearwater, Florida. The biggest day of her life was when she became a naturalized citizen of...

Richard Lee Lovell

Richard Lee Lovell

Jun 18, 2023

Richard Lee Lovell, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away on June 18, 2023 at his home.

Richard was born on December 15, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Robert and Helen (Hesher) Lovell. Richard had a great love for his eternal Savior, Jesus Christ.

Richard is survived by his children, Rachel (Michael) Buchmeier and Aaron (Melinda) Lovell; brother, Ron (Elva)...

John William Canfield

John William Canfield

Jun 15, 2023

John William Canfield of Grayling passed away June 15th, 2023.

He was born August 7th, 1933, a Grayling native and 1952 graduate. He served in the US Navy on the USS Snowden from March 1953 until December 1960. He also served the National Guard from June 1980 to June 1986. He worked for Bear Archery and then the State of...

Candace Kay Medeiros

Candace Kay Medeiros

Jun 10, 2023

Candace Kay Medeiros, 66, of Maple Forest Twp passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2023.

Candace was born to Otto and Morna (Farr) Dillon on May 16, 1957 in Charlotte, MI. Candace was an avid mushroom picker and waterfall chaser in the U.P. She enjoyed nature and canoeing down the Manistee River. She...

Carl George Hatfield

Carl George Hatfield

Jun 6, 2023

Carl G. Hatfield passed away on June 6, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his wife Rose, his parents Harold and Gertrude Hatfield, his 7 brothers and 1 sister.  Carl was born and raised in Grayling and served as a medic in the US Air Force and was stationed in France for 4 years.  Carl graduated with a...

Jeff Riker

Jeff Riker

Jun 2, 2023

Jeff Riker, 63, of Grayling died unexpectedly on June 2, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on March 20, 1960 in Fremont, MI to Mahlon Riker and Eva (Dingman) Warren. Jeff graduated from Grayling High School, Class of 78' and was employed as an auto mechanic and owner/operator of Riker Towing.

He was predeceased by both his parents, his...

Robert Allen Howden

Robert Allen Howden

May 27, 2023

Robert Allen Howden, 62, of Grayling passed away on May 27, 2023 after a long series of illnesses.

He was born in Standish to Charles & Luanah (Rood) Howden. Robert loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his daughter, granddaughter, and dogs. He also enjoyed playing pool, euchre and watching old westerns.

He is survived by his wife Vicki of...

Robert Edward Bloye

Robert Edward Bloye

May 25, 2023

Robert Edward Bloye, 84, of Lewiston, MI passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023 in Grayling, MI.

Robert was born on January 1, 1939 in Detroit, MI to Wilfred and Lillian (Cowan) Bloye. Robert grew up in Taylor, MI and graduated from high school there. He served in the United States Navy.

Robert is survived by children,Tarne (Ann) Bloye, Lisa...

Roxie Elizabeth Fernelius

Roxie Elizabeth Fernelius

May 19, 2023

Roxie Elizabeth Fernelius of Roscommon, MI passed away on May 19, 2023 at the age of 97 with family by her side.

Roxie was born August 11, 1925 to Ovell (Underwood) and Arshak (Sogomonian) Summers. She married Carl Fernelius in Detroit on January 20, 1951. He preceded her in death in 2014.

After graduating from Cass Technical High School in...

Emma "Marie" Mahaney

Emma "Marie" Mahaney

May 17, 2023

Emma Marie Mahaney, 94, resided in Grayling, Michigan, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2023, in her home surrounded by love from her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Emma was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and later resided in Grayling for 53 years.

Emma graduated from Bay Ridge High School after which she obtained her bachelor's degree in nursing...

Todd Alan Messerschmidt

Todd Alan Messerschmidt

May 13, 2023

Todd Alan Messerschmidt, 58, of Grayling passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Todd was an avid hunter, fisherman, kayaker, forager and overall outdoor enthusiast. He bonded with many over his pudding stone collections. His love for the outdoors carried over into his lifetime career with construction. He was always proud of the work he did,...

Marion Isalona Warner

Marion Isalona Warner

May 11, 2023

Marion Isalona Warner, 101, of Grayling, passed away on May 11, 2023.   She was born in Deerfield Township of Livingston County on August 14, 1921 to the late Glen and Opal (Harp) Coleman. Marion grew up in Northville, lived in Plymouth and Westland, and eventually settled in Grayling. She married Roy Arnold Warner on June 20, 1941. He preceded her...

Kimberly Ann Allen

Kimberly Ann Allen

May 9, 2023

Kimberly Ann Allen, 52, of Grayling, MI sadly passed away surrounded by her family on May 9, 2023.    Kim was born on December 23, 1970 in Bay City, MI to Kenneth and Glenda (Briggs) Jacobs. She enjoyed fishing, camping, crafting, taking care of her yard, going on weekend getaways and spending time with her grand babies. Her favorite place to...

Elinor Jean Dibble

Elinor Jean Dibble

May 2, 2023

Elinor Jean Dibble, 90, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023.   Elinor was born to James and Walton (Pryor) Evans in Sylvania, GA on January 17, 1933. She married her husband, James Dibble, on September 1, 1950. Elinor was an amazing artist. She could make just about anything as a seamstress/sewing, painting, and ceramics. She...

Richard Alan Engel

Richard Alan Engel

May 1, 2023

Richard Engel, of Grayling, passed away on May 1, 2023.

He was born on September 14, 1942. Richard enjoyed the outdoors and nature. Survived by his wife Pam and his 5 children; Tonia (Tony) Silveri, Heidi (Troy) Jundt, Kristy (Nathan Strong) Furgeson, Jason (Melissa) Gomez, Brian (Nicole) Gomez; his brother Gary (Sue) Engel; and his 12 grandchildren.

Celebration...

William Roger Gildner

William Roger Gildner

Apr 13, 2023

William Roger Gildner, Sr., 84, of Grayling, MI passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Bill was proud to be a father of four sons, a husband, grandfather, brother and licensed builder/contractor. A great neighbor, home inspector and friend to many.

Bill had rheumatic fever as a child but bounced back and became a star in track and field and...

Ardis Ann Johnston

Ardis Ann Johnston

Apr 11, 2023

Ardis Ann Johnston, 80, of Roscommon, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.   Ardie was born in Dearborn to the late Arthur and Jane Twork. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Johnston. Ardie was a dedicated educator. Her passions were teaching history, geography, and reading and also enjoyed these subjects late into her life.   She...

Betty Jeanne Haslem

Betty Jeanne Haslem

Apr 2, 2023

Betty Jeanne (Mathewson) Haslem, 89, of Grayling, passed away on April 2, 2023.   She was born in Grayling to the late Earl and Cynthia "Helen" (Stephan) Mathewson. Betty was a graduate of Grayling High School Class of 1951. She was the widow of Max Edward Haslem. Betty is survived by a son, Mathew Haslem; a daughter, Nanci (Norbert) Gasiewicz; and ...

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