Obituaries
Memorial Service, Monday, June 12, 2023
Visitation: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 707 Spruce St.
Grayling, MI 49738
Luncheon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church to follow service.
Grant James Thompson, Howell, Michigan
His Legacy… Grant James Thompson, 73, passed away at home on May 26, 2023. He was born on October 7, 1949, in New London, Connecticut to James Angus Thompson and Joan (Danz) Thompson. Grant married the one and only love of his life, Carol (Galloway)...
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. ...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosemarie Tedesco, who passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born January 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Victor and Mary (nee Plati) Servitto.Rosemarie was predeceased by her husband of 59 years,...
Memorial service, June 8, 2023.
In Loving Memory of Gloria Jean Neilson, December 25, 1925 - November 29, 2022.
Visitation 10 am-11 am, Mass of Christian Burial, 11 am at St. Mary’s, Father Jerry Hunko officiating. Final resting place, Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, MI.
Roxie Fernelius, 97, of Roscommon and Grayling, passed away on May 19, 2023. Full obituary and service details will be published in the next edition of the Avalanche. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home
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...
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...
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...
Robert Frank Muth
Born January 11, 1954 and Died May 9, 2023
Survived by Son Rene and Valerie Mertes. Grandchildren Tucker and Tori Mertes. Neices and nephews Marcy, Mark, Mini, Tina, Joni, Tracy and Nikki. Brother Tom Muth and Sister Ellen Frazer.
Predeceased by life partner Barb...