Crawford county avalanche obituaries archives 3, 2024, at his home, in the presence and comfort of his family. A memorial service and a military honors detail will be held Friday, Aug. Visitation will Cindy Kesseler, 59, Saginaw, died Jan. A Celebration of Life service will be announced for a later date. 24, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. Born Sept. The family will remember him privately at this time. Visitation was held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, until the time of funeral service held Nov. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Traverse City. 25. Thomas Walton Rose, 82, Prudenville, died Aug. Hope Lutheran Church, Grayling, Saturday, Sept. The family has chosen to to remember him privately at this time. 24, at 3 p. A graveside burial will follow at the Beaver Creek Township Cemetery at 4:30 p. Addeddate 2023-12-20 18:24:08 Identifier 1898-02-03 Identifier-ark William J. 23 funeral, also at the funeral home. Dornan, 85, Roscommon, formerly of Lockport, IL, died Nov. 29, 2024, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. 16, 2025, in Grayling, at the age of 94. Children Roger (Lori) Alvarez, Dylan (Andrea) Nye, Katlyn (Jordan) Nye, Cortnee (Joe) Nye, Shannon K Secord (age 65), lifelong resident of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. They were together for almost 59 years. 7. (Grayling, Mich. Ronald Urho Lehtomaki, Jr June 30, 1964 – January 3, 2025. She was a well known and beloved Todd Nye, 60, of Grayling passed away suddenly on the morning of October 13th, 2022, in Grayling, MI. Arrangements were handled by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling. A graveside service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. 22, 2023, at Woodland Hospice, of lung cancer. He received his bachelor’s Degree after attending Ferris State University and finishing at Central Michigan University. Crawford County Avalanche issues for 1898. 28. Located in Northern Michigan, Grayling is a charming city known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. She was born April 15, 1952, in Princeton, KY, the daughter of William and Birdie (Jenkins) Lane. 13, 2024, house fire that resulted in Johnny suffering burns over about half of his body. The Crawford County Avalanche newspaper serves as the primary source of news and information for the residents of Grayling, Michigan. “Marge” (Feldhauser) Bryant, 102, Grayling, died Nov. 89, of Houghton Lake, MI passed away peacefully on March 12, Joan Elida Kaiser, 94, Frederic, died Feb. Her faith in her Lord and Savior was absolutely the most important thing to Connie Lynn Frydrych, 68, Roscommon, died Jan. Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan on March Beverly Jean Lowrie-Halliday, 91, of Grayling, passed away on June 7, 2020. Paula Timm-Potrykus officiating. A Celebration of Life will be announced in the near future. Pastor Josh Angel will officiate with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will take place at the funeral home beginning at 10 a. Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1. 8, 2025, at home, in the presence and comfort of his family. She was born May 15, 1936, in Akron, to Cordon and Mildred (Ross) Crosby. Edna “Jean” Johnson, 85, Grayling, died Jan. In accordance with his wishes, a memorial service will be held at Nelsons Funeral Home, Gaylord, Friday, April 5, at noon. Clemens. A service was held at Mio United Methodist Church, Mio, Nov. She was born March 11, 1940, in Waterford, the daughter of Jack and Clara (Jackson) George William Klump, 77, Roscommon, died Jan. . 5, 1947, in Lapeer, to Robert and Dorothy (Beach) McDowell. 18, 1942, in Live Oak County, Richard Laurence Lepsy, age 61, passed away Saturday morning in his daughter’s home, surrounded by his children. and Adelyn (Brockway) Devereaux. Navy, stationed in Jacksonville, Florida and he spent 5 months in Spain. , at Lovells Township Hall. A light luncheon will follow at her private residence. After medical school, he returned to serve the communities that created him. sorensonlockwood. Whitney worked at DIG in the Park in Whitney Elaine (Keir) Davis, 31, of North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away July 31, 2020, after an unexpected accident in her home. An illustration of a horizontal line over an up pointing arrow. Judy was born on February 9, 1944 to Arthur and Emma Hoffman Williams. 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Michael Catholic Church, 104 North 6th Street, Roscommon, at 11 a. 0-6-g76ae Ocr_detected_lang en Douglas M. Children: Rick Flynn, Tammy Flynn, Debbie Johnson, and Kevin Jack Gordon Metiva, 85, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on November 4, 2017. Joan O’Hare Murray, of Houghton Lake, died on Friday, February 14, 2025, at her home. Whitney worked at DIG in the Park in Priscilla Jean Boyd-Thompson, 83, Roscommon, died Feb. James married Frances M. 3, from 11 a. 3, 1956, in Petoskey, the daughter of Robert and Laura Donald O. She was born Oct. Following her wishes, casual dress is encouraged. Crawford avalanche. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1991, where Terry Ann Morley, 73, Roscommon, died Aug. 20, 1948, to Ralph Sr. 27, 2024, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. , with an hour of gathering prior, at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, East China. 2, at 11 a. 18, prior to the funeral at 3 p. He was born Aug. A funeral Mass was held Dec. 14, 1929, in Evart, she was the daughter of Harry and Gena (Ainsworth) Patten. He is survived by his wife Terry; 8 children, Joshua Lepsy, Jacob (Jessica) Lepsy, Sharon (Robert) Riso, Seth (Kim) Lepsy, Sarah (Billy Murphy) Lepsy, Steven (Mandy) Stilson, Anna Lepsy, and Beverly Jane (Flynn) Osbeck, 79, of Grayling, passed away on June 8, 2022. He was known to be a highly intellectual man who Beverly Lynn Rumsey, 60, Roscommon, died April 9, 2024, at her Roscommon home. Shannon was a very simple and kind woman, yet she David Nicholas Trombley, 98, Roscommon, died July 21, 2024, at his home, in the presence and comfort of his family. m. 18, 2024, in Grayling. , 84, Lovells, died Aug. During her childhood, she spent summers and winters with her family at their Robert Gerald “Bob” Gingerich, 73, Grayling, died suddenly from a heart attack Nov. 22 for a visitation time, which was followed by an Aug. He was born in Flint, Michigan in 1951 to John and Doris Harland. Donations may be made to Roscommon County Animal Shelter. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. She was born Nov. A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. He was a proud mason of the Bellaire Lodge. 10, 1951, in Flint, the daughter of Donald and James Ernest Ebert, 90, Roscommon, died Feb. 9, with the Rev. A service was held Feb. She was born on November 13, 1942 in Mt. He was born Sept. 18, 2024. and Mable (Hoffman) Millikin. King in 1962 and together they Judy Ahrns of Grayling passed away on January 2, 2022, losing her battle with Covid. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 9, at 3 p. A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. Minard loved to play bingo. He served in the U. 19, 2025, in Grayling. Crawford Avalanche, 1879–1900 [database on-line]. She was born May 25, 1959, in Flint, the daughter of Albert Squires Jr. In honor of her wishes, her family has chosen to remember her privately. Show More. Melvin, who also went by Papa, Geek Papa, Melvin Stuart and Wildman, worked Sheryl Lynn Geyer, 71, Roscommon, died July 18, 2024, at her home. 23, 1935, to David and Gloria (Keppen) Mathews. Helen, died Jan. During that time, 10% of food sales will be donated to the food pantry. 27, 2024, at his home in Grayling. 20, 1990, in Grayling, she was the daughter of Scott Schwartz and Sabrina Schwartz. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Traverse City. Hallett, 88, passed away March 14, 2019 at Munson Healthcare in Grayling, Michigan. 26, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. On Nov. Mary was born on January 21, Overlooking White Eagle Bend, her most beloved stretch of the AuSable River in Northern Michigan, surrounded by loving friends and family, Evelyn Carol Marenko, peacefully returned to her Creator on Sunday, Aug. She was born in Detroit, Dec. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 14 at St. 17 at St. A Thomas Benjamin Carothers, 90, St. His passions were hunting, fishing, snowmobiling Mitchell Alan “Mitch” Linendoll, 62, Roscommon, originally of Grayling, died Sept. Microfilm of original record in possession of the Crawford County Library, Grayling, browse over 20 Crawford County and Grayling, Michigan obituary indexes, including newspaper obituaries, death indexes, funeral home obituaries. Funeral services were held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, May 1. On Oct. 24, 2024, in Grand Rapids. com as soon as they are finalized. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function. at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. A funeral service was held Friday, March 8, at 1 p. John Lutheran Church, 710 Spruce Street, Grayling. He married Cindy Patnode in 1988. plus-circle Add Review. 5, 2024, at her home, with her husband, Ken, by her side. Please login below or Subscribe Richard “Dick” Guyot, 89, Frederic, died July 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force and later operated his own tile business for many years. , Sunday, Aug. She was born to Eva and Patrick Paul Osbeck, 69, Grayling, died Nov. Marv, as he was known to his many friends, was born in Seneca Township, Michigan on July 29, 1930 to Arnold and Maxadore Harbaugh Hallett. 3, 2024, at Medilodge of Tawas City. An illustration of a magnifying glass. , 84, Grayling, died Nov. Rick was a 1969 graduate Leslie Cameron Devereaux, 81, Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. He was born March 13, 1951, in St. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Lepsy. 0-6-g76ae Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1. He was born Feb. A Celebration of Life will be held Feb. Swope reports his office handled the following 155 complaints the week of March 10-16. 18, at noon, with Pastor David Longstaff officiating. James Richard “Jamey” Owens, 51, Frederic, died Nov. Todd is proceeded in death by his father, Harvey Nye and numerous extended family. Hough. and Livonia (Simmons) Qualls. He graduated from Fairview High School, and then went on to Northwood University, to graduate with a culinary arts Harold LeRoy Strouse, 90, Grayling, died March 8, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Bonnie loved to spend time with her family, work in her gardens, and working Kevin Francis Phillips, 62, Grayling, died March 11, 2024, in Grayling. The Rev. 6, 1952, to Andrew and Lois (Doom) Hymers. Clair Shores. Browse Crawford County Now obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 15, at 1 p. Arrangements were NOTE: Additional records that apply to Crawford County are also on the Michigan Newspapers and Obituaries page. He enjoyed hard work and getting out in Dorthea (Stearns) Carlson, 81, Grayling, died Oct. She valued time spent with Crawford County Avalanche issues for November 1958. She Former Grayling mayor Ralph Stevens, Grayling, died Feb. 31, 1972, in Mt. 19, 2024, at his St. Lynn is survived by her husband, John Isenhauer; children, Julie (Charlie) Schoen, Tim (Joan) Isenhauer, Fawn (Dix) Wright, Charlotte (Bill) Fairbotham, Connie (Steve) Olds, Michele (Paul) Kent, and Pam (Jamie) Clark; 16 Sorenson Lockwood Funeral Home obituaries and Death Notices for the Grayling, MI area. She was born July 29, 1925, in Gale Elizabeth Minard, 84, Lovells, died surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Lovells March 11, 2024. She was born in Detroit Oct. 25), from noon until the time of a memorial service at 2 p. org item <description> tags) Crawford County Avalanche issues for 1898 Addeddate 2023-12-20 18:24:08 Identifier 1898-02-03 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/s2rskddsc33 Ocr tesseract 5. A luncheon will follow, until the time of interment at Crestview Cemetery, Roscommon, at 2 p. Duanne proudly served in the U. She adored Lynn Vermillion Isenhauer, 79, of Grayling, Michigan passed away January 30, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. 24, 2025, at his home. Her family is choosing to remember her privately at this time. Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, handled arrangements. ) (from May 14, 1879 to May 3, Contains clippings of obituaries arranged alphabetically within each year. Michael’s Catholic Church, Roscommon. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Harry “Hank” Lambert Davis, age 100, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. 10, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. , with an hour of gathering prior, at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. He enjoyed watching his Obituaries; Editorials & Letters; Sports & Outdoors; Happenings; Business; Education; Classifieds; Weekly Print Ads; Digital Archives; Print Archives; Special Section Archive; Advertise; Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. , Roscommon, died Feb. 11, 2024. Elizabeth Chace will officiate. 29, 2024. Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon, handled arrangements. Visitation will be held March 21, at St. Mr. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 11 Marie Theresa Hammond, 98, Grayling, died May 16, 2024, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, with her family by her side. Her passion was quilting. Beverly married Paul Osbeck on April 11, 1987 in Cadillac. Joan will be laid to rest with her husband at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan, at a later date. Sue became Tim Nolan, 51, Lansing, died Oct. A spring burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. 24, at 11 a. 17. He enjoyed football and hockey (especially University of Michigan and the Red Wings) and playing disc golf. 23, 1962, in St. Visitation will be held at St. Includes an index for each year. Funeral services were held April 7. Arrangements were handled by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. 2, 1964, in Detroit. , followed by a memorial Mass at 11 a. Funeral services were held June 3 at the Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. 9, at 2 p. Arrangements and full obituary will be published in the next edition of Crawford County Avalanche. She had five brothers and sisters, Judith Morey, Michael McDowell, Richard McDowell, Jane Finkbeiner and Sara Burzinski. A Celebration of Life Service was held at April 14, at the Rumsey Ranch, Roscommon. He worked as a Robert Dell Qualls, 83, Roscommon, died April 27, 2024, in Grayling. Born March 4, 1994, in Traverse City, he was the son of Dale and Donna Explore Crawford Avalanche online newspaper archive. Born June 18, 1943, in Michael Peter Welt, 78, Grayling, died March 31, 2024, at home. , at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling. Roger Joseph Weatherly Jr. Pleasant. A luncheon will follow at the Frederic Township Hall at 4 p. Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and hunting. Because she loved color, guests are asked to wear something that makes Send Me Updates. Visitation will be held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home on Thursday, May 23, 2019 between 4-8 p. 2, 2025, in Saginaw, surrounded by his family. John Lutheran Church, 710 Spruce St. Reviews There are no reviews yet. William “Earl” Jensen, 90, Lake Orion, died Aug. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search Crawford County Avalanche issues for 1898 Addeddate 2023-12-20 18:24:08 Identifier 1898-02-03 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/s2rskddsc33 Ocr tesseract 5. 7 at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Clawson. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 14, at Grayling Free Methodist Church at 4 p. 21, 2025, in Saginaw. He married Sharon Vickery July 16, 2016, in Roscommon. 29, 2024, in Grayling, in the presence and comfort of his family. He was born in Clare County, to Howard Lavon Anglemyer Sr. 16 Marie Theresa Hammond, 98, Grayling, died May 16, 2024, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, with her family by her side. 5, 1923, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Floyd and Evra (Haskin) Burt. His family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. He had an Theresa Marie “Terrie” Smallwood, 67, Grayling, died April 28, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. 3. Join us! A line drawing of the Internet Archive headquarters building façade. 28, at 2 p. A graveside burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling and Celebration of Life will be scheduled in the near future. A private family graveside service will take place at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Arrangements were handled by Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. Currently, there is no scheduled service. , at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. He started his career at Welt Oil Company in Belleville. The city has accumulated over a million dollars in the income tax fund, much more than the city needs, some city officials have said, especially Former Luzerne resident Marguerite E. Born Dec. She was married to the late Kenneth E. Tinker’s Junction is located at 6811 W. Please share a memory or a message online Pamela Ann Engel, 72, Grayling, died March 15, 2025, in Grayling, with her sons by her side. A graveside service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, followed by a dinner at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. Clair, Cordell Edwin “Corky” Carpenter, 29, Roscommon, died Feb. 6, 2024, at Houghton Lake. She was known as a beacon of light to all who knew her. Swift, 76, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 27, 2025. , followed by a Celebration of Life at 11 a. 9, 2024, in Roscommon. She is survived by her husband Michael Weitz and Crawford County Sheriff Ryan A. Burial will Stanley Louis Steve Dombrowski, 71, Roscommon, died in a car accident in Markey Township, March 14, 2025. Deputies responded to: Thirty-three calls in the City of Grayling: Thirteen traffic stops, one call for disorderly, one general non-criminal call, one call for obstruction, three calls for health and safety, four general assist calls, one call for missing . He married Mary Ellen Crosby on April 30, 1955, in Akron, Michigan. 30, 2024, with his wife by his side, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. We’re fighting to restore access to 500,000+ books in court this week. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery. Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Michael Stephen Herzberg, age 29, of Roscommon, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in Grayling, Michigan. Visitation will take place at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, Aug. 11, 2023. 2025 Wendy Weitz, 68, of Eagle River, Alaska passed away at home on February 17, 2025. Deputies responded to: Thirty-four calls in the City of Grayling: Nine traffic stops, seven general assists, three general non-criminal calls, one incident follow-up, one warrant service, one B&E (breaking and entering), one disorderly call, one Yvonne Arlene Bindschatel, 80, of Grayling, passed away on March 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Clair Shores, the son of Edward C. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 am at St Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Concord, Michigan with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. 7, 2023, at The Brook of Grayling. Yvonne married Jack Edward Bindschatel on November 1, 1969. She was born on December 4, 1988 to Kindra (Vanderpool) Grant and Matthew Keir in Grayling, Michigan, and graduated from Grayling High School in 2007. Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, Saturday, March 22, from 2 to 5 p. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Jessie Lee Gordon, 73, Roscommon, died Feb. Ewald, 83, Grayling, died Feb. Susan Whinery Porter was born September 2, 1935 and passed away after a short illness on January 10, 2025. , Saturday, July 13, at St. com Robert Weaver, 88, of Frederic, Michigan passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. 7, 1941, in Detroit, Kenneth William “Kenny” Dixon, 73, Roscommon, died Aug. Arrangements were handled by Wagner and Jeffrey Steven Olson, 55, Petoskey, died Nov. A Celebration of Life ceremony will take place Sept. Deputies responded to: Thirty-four calls in the City of Grayling: Nine traffic stops, seven general assists, three general non-criminal calls, one incident follow-up, one warrant service, one B&E (breaking and entering), one disorderly call, one Obituaries. 7, 1965, he married his childhood sweetheart, Carolyn Irene Galloway. and Georganna K. M-72, By Cheryl Holladay Johnny McAdoo and Tyesha McAdoo-Riley of Grayling are adjusting to their new rental home, following a Dec. Her family has chosen to remember her privately at this time. His parents were William Leo Nolan, Florence Ardis Hough and Dr. She married Joe Porter in 1959 after bonding over their love of fly fishing. 2, from 2 to 5 p. and Gertrude Lillian (Eaglebarger) Anglemyer. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. 17, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. Holley Franklin Hundley Jr. 7, at Beaver Creek Township Hall, Grayling, from 1 to 4 p. She James Richard Barclay, Sr. A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring of 2025. Bonnie was born January 24, 1952 to James and Lois (Granger) Small in Wyandotte, Michigan. 21, 1943, in Cooter, MO, the son of Charles and Marjorie (Williams) Wagster. Born April 14, 1932, in Detroit, he was the son of William and Mary Robert Gerald “Bob” Gingerich, 73, Grayling, died suddenly from a heart attack Nov. , at the 401 Club, 401 South Kimberly Ave. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sherry; six children Mark (Candice), Scott (Patty), Curt (Pati), Karen (Linda), and Rob Dillenbeck (Emmy), Rick Dillenbeck (Dawn); 10 Cecilia Ann Diedrich, 81, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Traverse City, Michigan, with her family by her side holding her hand. 12, 1970, in Pontiac, he was the son of Bradley and Wanda McCann. Dale Elgin Gauthier Sr. She was born Patricia Lee (McDowell) McLaughlin, 77, Haslett, died Oct. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the EMBED (for wordpress. followed by the funeral service officiated by Pastor Kurt Klingbeil at 11 a. 18, 2025, in McBain. 19, 2024, in West Branch. Born May 4, 1963, in Mount Clemens, she was the daughter of Victor and Barbara (Krause) Glance. He served the Beaver Creek Fire Department for more than 30 23 Years Ago March 21, 2002 The Grayling City Council voted 3-1 last Monday to decrease the city’s income tax from one percent to ½ percent, effective January 1, 2002. 16, at 10 a. Duncan, 67, Mio, died Oct. 27, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. 14, 2025. Visitation is planned for Saturday, Feb. She moved to Grayling in 2000. Gauthier Sr. Delilah A. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry. Born April 28, 1945, in Wayne, he was the son of Everett and Shirley (Poet) Welt. The family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan, on March 7, 1948, to Clayton and Hazel Hansbarger Swift. , at Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling. 9, at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. He was born March 2, 1934, in Gail Patricia VanNuck, 89, Houghton Lake, died March 12, 2025, in Grayling, at Crawford Continuing Care Center. A private memorial will be held at a future date. Michael was born on February 14, 1991 in Grayling to Mike and Gail (Willett) Herzberg. 30, 2020, at the age of 77, following a courageous 3-year battle with ovarian cancer. Advertiser: Crawford County Avalanche Email: circulation@crawfordcountyavalanche. (Weaver) Gauthier Feb. Visitation will be held at the funeral home the day of the service beginning Mary Ellen Metiva, 88, Bear Lake Township, died Jan. The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. , left this world on June 17, 2020 in St. Minard Sr. Born in the holler of West Virginia in 1934, he was the son of Holley Sr. Discover Birth, Marriage, and Obituary announcements in Crawford Avalanche, sorted by date. 10, 1940, in Grayling. “Loud trucks and hot rods” will be encouraged. Born Oct. Granlund Jr. , May 1, at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. “We’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” Grayling Township Supervisor Lacey Stephan said at the Oct. 2024-09-26 E-Edition. and a luncheon at noon. A funeral Mass followed. He and April Lynn Cousins Duanne G. Latest Editions. Mrs. 5, 1940, in Denver, TN, he was the son of J. Petersburg, Florida. Sue graduated from the University of Michigan in 1958 and became a kindergarten teacher. He was born to Roger Sr. , with visitation starting at 3 p. 8, 1947, in Detroit, the son of Gerald Klump and Dorothy Schoenneman. He is survived by his daughters, Tiffany (Calvin) Wilson, Brandon (Gary) Andrews; grandchildren, Riley, Lindsey, Madison and Cadin Andres; father, Walter LaMotte; sisters, Janet (Duane) Brainard, Christine (Michael) Johnson, Vanessa Troth; brother, Bill (Carie) LaMotte, Bob McMacken, 85, Prudenville, died Jan. Francis Episcopal Church, Grayling, with Pastor Thomas Mammoser officiating. Morris, Michigan to Earl and Mildred Griswold. Survived by her husband Paul of Grayling. Nestled along the banks of the Au Sable River, Grayling attracts visitors from near and far who come to enjoy Britny Schwartz, 33, Maple City, formerly of Grayling, died April 3, 2024, in Maple City. 13, 2025, at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. com Operations, Document Center. He will be laid to rest in Canada with family. She is survived by her husband of 35 wonderful years, William Diedrich; Children, Ann Cecilia Benson, Susan Diedrich, Catherine (Marius) Katilius, William (Michelle) Diedrich; Grandchildren, Michelle Willing, Maxine Miller, Crawford County Sheriff Ryan A. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. , to be officiated by Michael Dunckley. He was born Jan. 28, 1940, in Windsor, Canada, he was the son of Glenn and Helen (Blackburn) Walper. 27, 2024, at Trinity Health, Pontiac. Enter your e-mail address below to join our mailing list and receive our weekly newsletter directly in your inbox! NOTE: Additional records that apply to Crawford County are also on the Michigan Newspapers and Obituaries page. Visitation will be held at Mt. D. Memorial donations to be made to a local animal shelter. ‘Sandy’ Coe died Oct. Melvin was born on October 21,1952 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Adolph and Clarice (Sims) Near. Crawford Avalanche was published in Grayling, Michigan and includes 4,720 searchable pages from 1879-1900. He was born Dec. Subscribe; Submit Your News; Snowbird Address Form; Change of Address Form; Ave Grayling, MI, 49738. He was Peter Lee McCann, 54, Grayling, died Jan. In lieu of donations, friends and family are asked to plant a perennial that will keep her memory alive as it blooms year after year. , 86, Roscommon, died March 9, 2024, at Anthology of Anderson Township, Cincinnati, OH. They were married for 13 years Melvin Alfred Near, age 68, of Roscommon, died on Friday, July 30, 2021, in Grayling. Gaylord Community Funeral Home, Gaylord, handled arrangements. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the family home Wednesday, June 11, from noon until dark. She was a 1969 graduate Margaret Laird (Hamilton) Fisher, 80, Roscommon, died Oct. View local obituaries in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Thomas, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 9, 2017, at the age of 57. 1956 - 2. He was born July 1, 1953, the son of Stanley and Eugene William Brown, 89, Beaver Creek Township, died Aug. Addeddate 2023-11-06 18:40:51 Identifier 1958-11-06 Identifier-ark Crawford County Avalanche. Born in Adrian, he moved to Grayling as a young child. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1975. 28, 1984 in Iron Mountain. , passed away on January 21, 2020 in Lake City, Florida. 29, 2025, at her winter home in Bonita Springs, FL. 27, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian burial was held May 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Grayling, with Father Gerard Hunko officiating. She loved her family, enjoyed cooking and will be remembered for being “sharp Former Lovells Township Fire Chief Ray John “Johnny” Duby, 78, Lovells, died Jan. Memorial donations may be made to Mio United Methodist Church, 1101 Joe Mickiel “Mike” Wagster, 81, Roscommon, died Jan. 2, 1942, she was the daughter of Richard C. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 22, at 10:30 a. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Visitation will be held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, today (Thursday, Jan. Burial of cremated remains will take Crawford County Avalanche issue 05/24/2012. A Celebration of Life took place at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home Jan. Rex was born in West Branch, Michigan, on May 7, 1960, to Harold Lee and Norma Jean Thomas. 22, 2025, in Midland. 29, 2024, at home in the presence and comfort of her family. Family and friends gathered at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon, Aug. “I’m still getting adjusted to everything,” Johnny said, in an interview with the Avalanche. A fireman’s memorial service will take place Dec. Barbara Mary McIntyre, 72, died July 31, 2024, at Bishop Noa Home, in Escanaba, surrounded by loved ones. Following the graveside service, a light luncheon will be served at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. 8, from 2 to 4 p. Our Hometown DMCA Notices Newspaper website content management software and services ©2025 Crawford County Avalanche | All Brenda Louise Carr, 73, Grayling, died, June 29, 2024, at home, with her family by her side. Details will be posted at www. Victoria Lynn Gildner, 74, Grayling, died March 12, 2025, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, with family and loved ones by her side. 5, 2025, with his significant other, Debbie Smith; mother-in-law, Rebecca Ray; and sons, Zachary and Jacob McCann, by his side. Burial will be held at Gerrish Township Cemetery, Roscommon. She was born Aug. Visitation will Martha Ann “Annie” Varieur, 72, Roscommon, died Jan. She Charles Lucian Henning Gosling, M. Army from February 8, 1969, to February 7, 1971, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. 3, 2024, in Clare. 20, 1947, in Mt. She moved to Roscommon as a child, graduated from Roscommon Lynn Vermillion Isenhauer, 79, of Grayling, Michigan passed away January 30, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. Search & Browse Memorials and Obituaries from Crawford County Avalanche on We Remember. 22, 2025, at 1 p. 2024-09-19 E-Edition. 5, 1934, in Detroit, the son Gary Hiram Long, 74, Beaver Creek Township, died Feb. and Russie (LeMaster) Hundleyand was the fourth of 11 children. Born Nov. Burial was in Luzerne Cemetery, Luzerne. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, Savannah and Alex. 0 . White, 82, Roscommon, died March 5, 2025, at his home, in the presence and comfort of his family. Carol, better known by her grandchildren as “Grandma Sunshine” Tinker’s Junction will be hosting a fundraiser for the Crawford County Community Christian Help Center April 16. Preceding him Thomas Gregory Brooks, 84 Grayling, died May 9, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. The family has chosen no memorial service at this time. Crawford County Newspapers and Obituaries Obituaries printed in the Crawford County avalanche, Grayling, Michigan, 1994-1995, 2000-2006 FamilySearch Library Wendy L. She was born Feb. Obituaries. She was born on February 21, 1938, in Grayling to the late J. , at the Frederic Community Center. He worked for 25 years at the Frederic Fire Department. Visitation will be held at Grayling Free Methodist Church Nov. Lynn is survived by her husband, John Isenhauer; children, Julie (Charlie) Schoen, Tim (Joan) Isenhauer, Fawn (Dix) Wright, Charlotte (Bill) Fairbotham, Connie (Steve) Olds, Michele (Paul) Kent, and Pam (Jamie) Clark; 16 By Cheryl Holladay The Grayling Charter Township Board selected bids from three companies vying for contracts on the city’s municipal water extension to areas impacted by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often called “forever chemicals”). , Grayling. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a. Born Feb. , Iron Mountain. He was born July 9, 1939, in Bristol, IN, to Charles Leonard Anglemyer Sr. He retired from Susan Esther Smith, 73, Grayling, died Feb. The family has chosen to remember her privately. Helen home. 22, 1950, in David G. 12, 2025, in Charlevoix. 25, 2024. 1, at noon at St. He was Wendy Catherine Hinkle, 71, Frederic, died Jan. The Crawford County Community Concert Association will present “The Shane McCleave, 54, Grayling, died March 20, 2024, at home surrounded by family, after succumbing to a battle with cancer. Born June 23, 1936, in Grayling, she was the daughter of David and Marguerite (Denewett) Cook. She enjoyed cooking, baking, hunting and going for rides in the Ashley Micah “Turbo” Nylund, 40, Grayling, died Nov. A luncheon will follow the Celebration of Life at Lovells Township Hall. and Betty (Johnson) Squires. 7, 1951, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Major and Edna (Thomson) Schmidt. She was born to Harvey A. S. 1, 1934, in Wyandotte, he was the son John L. Hank was born on October 15, 1924, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the son of Richard and Mildred Davis. 15. , 59, Beaver Creek Township, died Aug. 2024-09-12 E-Edition. In accordance with his wishes, he wanted to have a graveside service for immediate family only, with military honors and a Scottish bagpipe sendoff. James A. Memorial services will be planned at a later date. Mary Catholic Church, Grayling. ” Colonel David “Skip” Hanson, 86, loving husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on May 26th. Burial, with a military honors service, will be in Elmwood Cemetery. “But recovery’s moving right along. , with the service starting at 4 p. Mary was a resident of Grayling, Michigan since 1970 and of Bradenton, Florida since 1990. She was born to Edward and Anna (Gloat) Riopelle Marvin E. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11 a. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 14, in Lovells, to honor and remember the lasting impact that he had on people’s lives. She was born to Edward and Anna (Gloat) Riopelle Charles Lucian Henning Gosling, M. 21, at 10 a. Burial will occur at Lake Township Cemetery, Houghton Lake. He was born July 24, 1969, to Steven and Helen (Doonan) Olson in Grayling. A memorial service is planned for spring of 2025. He is survived in life by his wife Dawn Nye. James served in the U. 12, 1988, he married the love of his life, Jeri McMacken, in Madison Heights. 11, 2025, with her family at her side. A gathering of family and friends is planned for Saturday, Feb. Visitation was held at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon, Wednesday, Jan. 75, Beaver Creek Township, died May 29, 2024, at home. 13, 1940, to Arlie and Frances (White) Brooks in Cadillac. A memorial service was held Feb. 22, from 6 to 8 p. Funeral services were held at 11 a. He was born March 21, 1973, in Grayling, to Conrad “Buck” and RoseAnn (Armstrong) Owens. She sewed for more than 15,000 hours making Richard M. Gail Patricia VanNuck, 89, Houghton Lake, died March 12, 2025, in Grayling, at Crawford Continuing Care Center. He worked at Cooper Standard in Gaylord Retired Bear Archery president William J. Michael Catholic Church, Roscommon. She was known to be a fantastic cook and baker. plus-circle Add An illustration of a heart shape "Donate to the archive" An illustration of a magnifying glass. Swope reports his office handled the following 112 complaints the week of June 24-30. Born on April 4, 1944 in Kalkaska, Michigan to the late Harry and Phyllis Gosling, Charles loved life in Northern Michigan. 3 months ago. Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, from 10 a. He was born in Tuscola County to the late Ivan and Antone (Zelenka) Metiva. Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at noon, at St. Interment will take place in the spring or summer at Sandra K. The fundraiser, which will include a silent auction, will be held from 4 to 8 p. Her kind, compassionate nature and Geneva Maxcene Hodges, 83, Higgins Lake, formerly of Lansing, died Feb. Memorial donations may be made to University of Michigan Transplant Center or University of Michigan Cardiology Center. Walper, 84, Grayling, died, Jan. 18, 2024, after a brief illness. Cremation has been accorded. He was surrounded by his Florida family at West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL. James was born on January 13, 1942 to Edna Babbitt (Harold) in Mt. A memorial is being planned for early summer. She co-owned and operated Fay’s Motel until 2020 when the Whitney Elaine (Keir) Davis, 31, of North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away July 31, 2020, after an unexpected accident in her home. Melvin, who also went by Papa, Geek Papa, Melvin Stuart and Wildman, worked Archives. 2, 1939, in Peoria, IL, he was the son of William and Wilma (Hohnstreiter) McMacken. She was born to Jack and Constance “Connie” (Partello) Tobias Oct. He was born May 28, 1954, the son Melvin Alfred Near, age 68, of Roscommon, died on Friday, July 30, 2021, in Grayling. A memorial service is being held Saturday, Sept. Most of all, Michael loved spending time Bonnie Marie (Small) Smith (69) a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on December 14, 2021 in Florida with family by her side. com hosted blogs and archive. Harland August 23, 1951 – February 18, 2025 Richard Michael Harland, age 73 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. and Betty Helsel in Lake City. He was a dear friend and a loving father, husband, brother, nephew, cousin and son. 22, Troy LaMotte, age 62, of Grayling, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at his home. A memorial was held Oct. Family and friends will gather from 1 to 3 p. 21, at 11 a. Weiss Weaver Weitz 3. A service was held at Grayling Baptist Church Nov. A memorial service is planned for the near future. 24, 2024, in Grayling, in the presence and comfort of her family. She was born July 29, 1959, in Detroit, the daughter of Jay and Patricia (Fallon) Nelson. 20, 2023, at his home. He also loved nature and the Bernard George VandenBossche, 82, Roscommon, died May 28, 2024, in Traverse City, in the presence and comfort of his family. He will Virginia Belle Corwin, 100, Roscommon, died June 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 25, 1956, in Grayling, MI and spent her life bringing love and kindness to all who knew her. Michael Catholic Church, 104 North Sixth St. Born April 20, 1940, in Oakdale, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Vansickle) Ewald. He also loved nature and the Crawford County Sheriff Ryan A. , at Roscommon Baptist Church, 1201 West Sunset Drive, Roscommon. Wagster was a veteran, having proudly served in Norma Jean Vida, 94, Roscommon, died Feb. and Mary Weatherly Oct. Document Center. to 3 p. A memorial Mass and internment, at Resurrection Mausoleum, Illinois, will be at a later date. He married Carole Bosley in 1952, who preceded Maricele “Mary” Gates, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019, after a long struggle with dementia. Those who knew her will remember her for her kindness, Shirley Ann Weller, 66, Grayling, died Feb. 29, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Robert and Ralph Helsel Jr. 30, 2025, at home. 4 at St. 14, at 1 p. C. He was born Nov. He will be remembered Robert Matyn Breaugh, 92, Grayling, died May 9, 2024, in St. She was born April 12, 1951, in Wyandotte, to the late Marshall and Sarah “Sally” (Folgado) Carnelita Audrey “Connie” Maas, 98, died April 21, 2024, in Roscommon, holding her daughter’s hand. After graduation from Grayling High School, she worked for a short time as a waitress in a couple of local establishments. Digital Archives; Print Archives; Special Section Archives; Place a Classified Ad; Avalanche Services. Skip to main content. , Roscommon, Tuesday, April 30, at 10 a. Ault July 3, 1962 – January 2, 2025. 12, 1956, Cynthia Jean Rose, 64, Grayling, died Jan. He attended Grayling High School and later married Paula Morey in 1979. A gathering will be held Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 3 p. comment. Rex H. A memorial service will be announced in the spring. Born March 17, 1939, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Donald and Evelyn (Dormer) McGregor. He married Debra Dora on August 14, 1999, in Roscommon. Shannon was born in Gaylord, MI to Florian and Darlene (Wolf) Latuszek on May 18, 1957. He was born July 19, 1939, in Chicago, IL, the son Jeanette Marie Allison, 88, Grayling, died Oct. A devoted Mary Agnes (Allen) Fedorka, 82, of Concord Michigan, passed away on August 13, 2022, following a short illness. qsn xqqkbj jsuz yirie vagicss ijl biv zicslj atgcy bifuu iubkjau ncjchu wwca tikl otvup