Obituaries
Jeffrey Steven Olson
Nov 18, 2024
Jeffrey Steven Olson, age 55, of Petoskey, MI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Jeffrey was born to Steven and Helen (Doonan) Olson in Grayling, MI on July 24, 1969. Jeff received his Bachelor's Degree after attending first Ferris State University and finishing at Central Michigan University. He enjoyed watching his TV programs and caring for animals. His favorite...
Foster Enoch Burke
Nov 16, 2024
Foster Enoch Burke, age 82, of Lovells Twp, MI passed away at home on November 16, 2024.
Foster was born to Arlin and Willie Ann (nee Maggard) Burke in Dorton, KY on March 25, 1942. Foster worked for many years and retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a happy easy-outgoing guy who always had a smile on his face. He...
Sandra B. Hose
Nov 6, 2024
Sandra B. Hose, 88, of Grayling and formerly of Houghton Lake passed away peacefully at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community on November 6, 2024.
Sandra was born to Bryan and Hilda (Foor) Newell on October 15, 1936 in Grayling, Michigan. Sandra loved spending time with her family and friends and she never met a stranger; was always kind and open to...
Arlene Mae Czuba
Nov 3, 2024
Arlene Mae Czuba, age 94, of Grayling passed away on November 3, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1930 in St. Charles, MI to Howard E. and Alice (Richmond) Albers.
She graduated from St. Charles High School in June of 1947. She completed a small business machines course which resulted in employment at C & O Railroad and also Wickes...
Dorthea Carlson
Oct 29, 2024
Dorthea (Stearns) Carlson, 81, of Grayling, passed away on October 29, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Dorthea was born on June 18, 1943, in Saginaw to James and Valerie (Prosser) Stearns. She and Hallis (Hal) Carlson were joined in marriage on June 25, 1960, in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Following their marriage, Dorthea worked several positions, including as a tax preparer for...
Jeanette Marie Allison
Oct 27, 2024
Jeanette Marie Allison, 88, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on October 27, 2024.
Jeanette was born in Grayling to her parents David and Marguerite (Denewett) Cook on June 23, 1936. In life, she enjoyed cooking, baking, hunting, and going for rides in the woods. She spent time crocheting and also liked to...
Timothy William Nolan
Oct 25, 2024
Tim Nolan, aged 51, of Lansing, Michigan, died on October 25, 2024. He was a dear friend, a loving father, husband, brother, nephew, cousin, and son.
Tim was born on December 31, 1972, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. His parents were William Leo Nolan (deceased 1972), Florence Ardis Hough (deceased 2017), and Dr. James A. Hough, of Grayling. He had a sister,...
Raymond H. Folkmier
Oct 17, 2024
Raymond H. Folkmier, 89, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 17, 2024 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Ray was born in Detroit, MI to Ernest and Sarah (Cortright) Folkmier on September 29, 1935. Ray married Evelyn Andersen on August 30, 1958. Together they raised 4 children, Lori, Dave, Linda and Tom. Ray proudly served...
Curtis James Casemier
Oct 13, 2024
Curtis James Casemier, 77, of Petoskey passed away peacefully at The Brook in Grayling Michigan on October 13, 2024 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Curt was born on May 14,1947 in Grand Rapids to Kenneth and Virginia (Glanton) Casemier. Curt grew up in Holland Michigan until the summer before his senior year in high school when his family moved to...
Sandra K. Coe
Oct 10, 2024
Sandra K. Coe (Sandy) passed away on October 10, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.Sandy was born on October 20, 1947 in Mt Pleasant, Michigan. She moved to Grayling in 2000. She co-owned and operated Fay’s Motel until 2020, when the business was sold. Sandy served on local boards, volunteered with AuSable Valley Snowmobile Association, sponsored many Canoe Marathon...
Kathryn Emma Turner
Oct 8, 2024
A celebration of life for Kathryn E. Turner (Walter), 91, of Gaylord will be held at 11 am, Thursday, November 21, 2024, at St James Cornelius & Cyprian, 1010 S Lansing St, Mason MI. A luncheon will be provided by the Women’s Club immediately following the service.
Kathryn returned home to the lord on October 8th shortly after hip surgery. She...
Scott Coleman Wells
Oct 6, 2024
Scott Coleman Wells, 60, of Grayling, MI passed away at his home on October 6, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Scott was born on December 14, 1963 in Paintsville, KY to Ronald and Peggy Jean (Stapleton) Wells. He was a man who loved motorcycles and belonged to numerous motorcycle clubs over the years which resulted in meeting many biker friends. He...
Theresa-Ann Minor
Oct 3, 2024
Theresa-Ann Minor, 55, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Theresa was born on November 29, 1968 to William James and Marjorie Elizabeth (Houghton) Cooper in Butler, PA where she resided until she moved to Traverse City, Mi and met the love of her life, Jim! They married in 1988 at Neahtawanta Point...
Suzanne Marie Brett
Oct 2, 2024
Suzanne “Sue” (Rysso) Brett, age 80, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 with her family by her side.
Sue was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on March 14, 1944, the daughter of Reuben and Ilmi (Saastamoinen) Rysso. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Al Brett, parents Reuben and Ilmi Rysso, and brothers William and John...
David Michael Vandenboss
Sep 30, 2024
David Michael Vandenboss, 58, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2024 at his home.
He was born on August 9, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI to Stanley and Clara (Duncan) Vandenboss. David was a huge Tigers fan. Every year when his birthday was coming around, he planned a trip to a Tiger's game no matter where they were...
Dale Edward Rohde
Sep 18, 2024
Dale Edward Rohde, 86, of Grayling, MI passed away suddenly at home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Rohde and Wilda (Leline) Rohde, his two brothers Bud and Ken Rohde and his sister Patty Dunham.
Dale was a lifelong resident of Grayling and he always...
Mitchell "Mitch" Alan Linendoll
Sep 9, 2024
Mitchell “Mitch” Alan Linendoll, 62, of Roscommon, originally of Grayling, Mich., passed away quietly on Monday, September 9, 2024 and has gone to be with his Lord.
Mitch was born to John and Shirley Linendoll on November 25, 1961 in Grayling, Mich. He lived with spina bifida but never let it hold him back.
Mitch was baptized and confirmed at Mount Hope...
Dale Elgin Gauthier
Aug 30, 2024
Dale Elgin Gauthier, Sr, 84, of Lovells MI passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI.
A Celebration of Dale's Life will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 1:00 PM at Lovells Twp Hall in Lovells, MI. A luncheon will follow the Celebration of Life at...
Deborah Lou Helsel
Aug 30, 2024
Deborah Lou Helsel, or as many knew her as “Deb”, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Deb was born on July 24, 1959 to Jacob and Ellen (Snyder) Helsel in Grayling Michigan, where she remained a lifetime resident and influenced the lives of so many.
In her younger years, Deb spent most of her time with her siblings: Luke, Virginia,...
Gregory Allen Pielak
Aug 29, 2024
Gregory Allen Pielak, 65, of Manton, MI passed on from this world on August 29, 2024.
Greg was born on December 1, 1958 in Detroit, MI to Walter and Sharon (Hoover) Pielak. Greg enjoyed traveling, his mother's cooking, and hunting with his family. He also loved to go gambling at the casino.
Greg will be dearly missed by his family, including his...
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