Obituaries

Todd Nye

Todd Nye, 60, of Grayling passed away suddenly on the morning of October 13th, 2022, in Grayling, MI. Todd is proceeded in death by his father, Harvey Nye and numerous extended family. He is survived in life by his wife Dawn Nye. Children Roger (Lori) Alvarez, Dylan (Andrea) Nye, Katlyn (...

Edward Veselsky, Jr.

Edward Veselsky, Jr., 73, of Grayling, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. Ed was born on July 26, 1949 in Flint, MI to Edward and Earline Veselsky. Ed married Debbie Hudgins on August 19, 1990 in Flint, MI. He was a member of the Grayling Eagles, enjoyed watching his grandsons play...

Nick Walton

Nick Walton, 49 of Eaton Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 8th in a tragic canoe racing accident. He is survived by his daughter Makenzie, father, Dave Walton (Marsha), brothers, Tony Walton, daughter Eva, Dave Walton (Amy), daughters Emily & Savannah, sister Kathy, sons Jeremy, Randy...

Ann McCleary

Mrs. Ann Marie McCleary, 83 of Grayling, Michigan died peacefully on the morning of October 9, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 23, 1939 to the late, Ernest “Irish” and Mary (Cleary) Marlow. She resided in Grayling for the last 20+ years and...

William Bonkowski III

William John Bonkowski III, 60, of Grayling, MI passed away on October 1, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born to William and Jacqueline (Matthews) Bonkowski, Jr. on September 27, 1962 in Trenton, MI, moving with his family to Grayling in 1974. Bill graduated...

Barbara Baumgardner

Barbara Ann Baumgardner, 72, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at her home on August 6, 2022. Barb was born in Grayling, Michigan on March 1, 1950, to Harold ad Dorthy (Lane) Mertes. She was a medic in the army and later enjoyed being a cook in the Frederic and Grayling communities. ...

Thomas Featherston

Thomas William Featherston, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home. Thomas was born to William and Phyllis (Wallace) Featherston in Pontiac, MI on May 19, 1947. He is survived by his sisters Starr and Sally; children Brian and Starr;...

Sherrill Thayer

Sherrill Janeil Thayer, age 68, of Mesquite, NV passed away at home on September 1, 2022 in the presence of her husband Robert and dog Oscar. Sherrill was born on September 26, 1953 in Manistee, MI to Arthur and Beatrice Thayer. Sherrill married Robert Ian MacInnis on April 29, 1995 in Lake...

Helen Graf

Helen Beverly Graf, 82, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on September 20, 2022. Helen was born in Toronto, Canada on December 6, 1939 to Albert and Mabel (Yomen) Edwards. Helen was a very happy and giving person. She loved the people that she got to know...

David Reed

David Wyman Reed, 72, of Frederic passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday, September 4, 2022. David was born December 3, 1949 in Saginaw, MI to parents Wyman and Gladys (Petersen) Reed. David leaves behind his long-time partner, Sandy Wiergowski and her children Nick (Shelly Morgan)...