Obituaries

Patricia Ann “Pat” Gallagher, age 80, of Grayling Township died on Sunday, June 26th 2022 at Grayling Hospital of natural causes with family at her side. Pat was born on Dec 23rd, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to Charlotte & Hubert Shingledecker. She grew up in Dayton until the family moved to...
Deborah Ann Johnson, 68, of St Louis, MI  passed away on Dec 22, 2021.  She was born to her parents, Victoria Griffith and George Johnson, on June 3, 1953 in Elyria, OH.   Deborah was a small business owner for many years. She was also an account/bookkeeper. Her main interests and hobbies were...
Toby Joseph Shambarger  October 20, 1968-July 8, 2022 Toby, or Cubmaster T as he was known by many, left this world July 8 and is off on his next adventure. He believed strongly in community, and was active in Kiwanis, Youth Boosters, and Scouting throughout his life. The Cub Scouts were...
Rita Joan Lone, age 84, of Roscommon, died on Friday, July 8, 2022, at her home in the presence and comfort of her family. Rita was born January 29, 1938, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Alva and Jane (Walker) Lone. Rita was an active and devout member of Higgins Lake Baptist Church....
Gerald (Jerry) Matthew Ketchmark, age 84 of Fenton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 9, 2022.  Jerry was born in Flint, MI on April 15, 1938, to the late Ralph and Ella (Smith) Ketchmark. He married Marie Ahearn on February 4, 1961, and just celebrated 61 years of marital...
Helen Ilene Budd, 61, of Grayling, MI passed away at home July 14, 2022. Helen was born to Robert and Margaret (Overy) Cottrill in Tecumseh, MI on April 16, 1961. She was a wonderful woman. Helen was an amazing, fun loving mother. A very compassionate person who would do anything for you. She...
David Weissenborn, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022, at home with family in Grayling Michigan.  He was born June 9, 1938, to Melvin and Helen Mertz Weissenborn in Caro, Michigan. He was married to Janice Satchell in Caro on August 4, 1956.  They had three sons, Mark, John and...
Peggy Jane Hamrick, 95, of Grayling, Michigan passed away July 6, 2022. Peggy was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Sexton High School and attended Michigan State University. She spent the last 40 years living in Grayling, Michigan. Peggy was an outdoors person, and...
Judy Kay Cooper, 72, lifelong resident of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on July 4, 2022. She was born in Grayling, Michigan on April 6, 1950 to Cecil and Clois (Barrington) Canfield. Judy loved her fur babies, whether it be a dog, cat, or rabbit. She enjoyed gardening and working in her...
James Ervin McGraw, 72, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 7, 2022. James was born in Flint on January 5, 1950. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and playing pool. He is going to be dearly missed.  He is survived by his daughter Jenny (David) Janish...

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