Obituaries

Philip Wayne Hall

Philip Wayne Hall, 70, Naples, FL, died Feb. 4, 2023, in Naples, FL, in the presence and comfort of his family and companion, Cel Daniel. A memorial graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 26 at 11 a.m., at Oakwood Cemetery, Lyon Township. Born Aug. 11, 1952, in Mt. Clemens, he was the son of Wayne and Norma Jean (Fulmer) […]

Richard “Dick” Scripter

Richard “Dick” Scripter, age 80, of Nahma, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home. Dick was born September 23, 1942 in Chelsea, MI the son of Lowell and Jeanne Scripter. While growing up in Chelsea he met Helen (Sis) Steinaway. They were married April 12, 1962. He worked at Federal […]

Cathy Ann Rose

Cathy Ann Rose, 69, Roscommon, died July 8, 2023, in Traverse City. The family has chosen to remember her privately at this time. Born March 29, 1954, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Charles and Doreen (MacKenzie) Gee. She will be remembered by those who knew her for the love of her home and her gardening. She had an […]

Barry E. Phillips

Barry E. Phillips, 53, Prudenville, died July 5, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center, West Branch. A private family service will be held at a later date. He was born in Saginaw March 18, 1970, the son of James R. and Sue A. (Williams) Phillips, and raised Catholic. He was disabled, but loved the outdoors and enjoyed watching the Detroit Lions […]

Julie A. Heidt Michaelson

Julie A. Heidt Michaelson, 75, Prudenville, died July 4, 2023, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. A memorial service was held at St. John Lutheran Church July 10, with the Rev. Paul Kruse officiating. Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel, handled arrangements. She was born July 10, 1947, in Detroit, to William and Muriel (Luttermoser) Heidt.  She graduated from Finney Senior High […]

John Timothy Okarski

John Timothy Okarski, 78, St. Helen, died July 4, 2023, at The Villa at West Branch. A memorial service with veteran honors was held at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, West Branch, July 11. Pastor Ken Peterson officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. He was born May 1, 1945, in Detroit, to John and Hattie (Piotrowski) Okarski. […]

Larry Dale Wilson Jr.

Larry Dale Wilson Jr., 61, Prudenville, died at his home June 28, 2023, after a lengthy illness. A private memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Prudenville, with the Rev. Douglas Stockwell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to his family in lieu of flowers. He was born Dec. 11, 1961, in Dover, OH, to Dorothy and […]

Celebration of Life for Melvyn ‘Mel’ Bankov

A Celebration of Life service will be held July 9 for Melvyn “Mel” Bankov, 81, Tampa, FL, who died May 26, 2023, in Tampa, of Alzheimer’s disease. The service will be held at Houghton Lake Global Methodist Church, formerly known as Houghton Lake United Methodist Church, 7059 West Houghton Lake Dr. (M-55). It will begin Sunday at noon, with Pastor […]

Brian Linn Gavin

Brian Linn Gavin, 59, died June 17, 2023, at his home, in Roscommon. His family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were handled by Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. He was born Sept. 21, 1963, in Lansing, son of the late William and […]

Richard T. Hernden

Richard T. Hernden, 72, Roscommon, died June 20, 2023, in Grayling. His family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. Arrangements were handled by Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. He was born Jan. 30, 1951, in Mt. Clemens, the son of Henry and Margie (Tucker) Hernden. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  Preceding […]


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