Monte Louis Malonen

Monte Louis Malonen, 76, of Grayling passed away on Saturday May 5, 2012. Monte was born in Grayling, MI on April 17, 1936, a son of the late Celesta (Neal) and Louis Malonen. He worked as a Shipping Clerk at Bear Archery for 23 years and then owned and operated the Rose City Party Store and Restaurant and retired after working at Glens Market. Monte adored spending time with his family and enjoyed bow hunting and metal detecting. Survived by children: Kim (Brian) Pratt, Karen (Chuck) Huber, Monte G. Malonen, and Kay (John Woolford) Babbitt all from Grayling; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Dannenburg. There will be a graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday May 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Luncheon will be held at the Gray Rock Cafe on Tuesday May 15, 2012 at 12:00. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Monte Louis Malonen, please visit our flower store.