Obituaries
Larry Howard Ruark
Oct 6, 2018
Larry Howard Ruark, 76, of Grayling, passed away on October 6, 2018. Larry was born on June 22, 1942 in Wayne, Michigan to the late Howard and Gertrude (Dunbar) Ruark. He married Judy Decker on April 24, 1999 in Grayling. Larry was a member and faithfully served at Grayling Assembly of God. He retired from Crawford AuSable School District as...
Jacqueline Anne Bonkowski
Sep 30, 2018
Jacqueline Anne Bonkowski, 78, of Grayling, passed away on September 30, 2018. She was born on April 15, 1940 in Riverview, Michigan to the late William and Anne (Bozynski) Matthews. Jacqueline was the first homecoming queen ever at Trenton High. She married William John Bonkowski, Jr. on September 3, 1960 in Trenton, Michigan. Jacqueline worked at Friend of the Court...
Floyd "Buddy" Johnson
Sep 28, 2018
Floyd "Buddy" Johnson 93, of Grayling, MI(and formerly of LaFayette, Alabama) went to be with his Lord Friday September 28, 2018 surrounded by his daughters. He was born in Summit Arkansas on July 25, 1925 to the late Jess and Ivon (Keeter) Johnson. Floyd married Marian Pauley in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Marian preceded him in death in 2007 after...
Dale Clair Ruckle
Sep 22, 2018
Dale Clair Ruckle, 70, of Frederic, MI passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 with his family near him. Dale was born May 3, 1948 in Evart, MI to Richard and Alice (Miller) Ruckle. Dale was an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. Dale always had something to say, always talked to anyone and if you were a...
Gwendolyn Kay Haselhuhn
Sep 20, 2018
Gwendolyn Kay Haselhuhn, 74, of Grayling passed away September 20, 2018 at her home. Gwen was born July 8, 1944 in Grayling to Chester and Evelyn (Jordan) Lozon. Gwen enjoyed sewing and gardening and loved her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Gwen is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Gary) McIntyre of Elmira, MI; long-time companion, Gary Worden;...
Carol Day Hiveley
Sep 17, 2018
Carol Day Hiveley, 72, passed away peacefully in Dimondale, MI September 17, 2018. Carol was born January 1, 1945 to Robert and Grace Robinson in Midland, TX. She is survived by her three brothers, Robert Robinson, Rodney Robinson, and Mark Robinson and their children. Carol's family has chosen to remember her privately at this time. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Shirley Ann Longworth
Sep 13, 2018
Shirley Ann Proulx Evon Longworth Born on July 3, 1943 - September 14, 2018. Shirley was born to Helen (Kellogg) and Al Proulx on July 3, 1943. Shirley grew up in Orchard Lake, but spent most of her summers visiting her grandparents at the Big House in Lovell's MI. That is where Shirley discovered a true love of the outdoors....
Shirley Ann Johnston
Sep 6, 2018
Shirley Ann (Harney) Johnston died September 6, 2018 while residing at StoryPoint assisted living facility in Rockford, Michigan. Shirley lived the majority of her life in Grayling, Michigan. She was born June 19, 1938 to Clarence (Bum) Harney and Alice (Bill) Harney who preceded her in death. Shirley graduated from Grayling High School in 1956. She married Chester David Johnston...
Anita Marie Laurent
Sep 3, 2018
Anita Marie Laurent, 83, of Grayling passed away on the morning of September 3, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by four children, Debra Canfield (Leonard Gower), Jeanie (Steve) Smith, Terri Laurent and James (Brooke) Laurent; six grandchildren, Chris (Brittany) Potter, Dane (Raven) Potter, Cade Laurent, Jed Laurent, Jenna Haring and Ashley Haring; two great grandchildren,...
William "Bill" Dale Deline
Aug 30, 2018
William "Bill" Dale Deline, 66, of Grayling, MI passed away August 30, 2018. He was born on September 16, 1951 to Marjorie and Dale Deline of St. Louis, MI. He married Pam Williams May 5, 1972 in St. Louis, MI. Bill worked as a crane operator for Alma Iron Metal Co. and after moving to Grayling, worked for A &...
Martin "MARTY" Joseph Kengel
Aug 19, 2018
Martin Joseph "MARTY" Kengel, 53, of Lovells, passed away on August 19, 2018. Marty was born on September 1, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Joyce (Kalvaitis) Kengel. He was the beloved husband of Tamara Kengel (Duby), married on June 22, 2002. Marty was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a hand to help...
Josephine Kersch
Aug 14, 2018
Josephine Kersch, 87, of Grayling, passed away on August 14, 2018. Josephine was born in Austria on April 11, 1931 to Josef and Maria (Kobilar) Dicka. Josephine married Franz Kersch on May 10, 1950 and came to the United States in August of 1950. Josephine enjoyed being around children, (called "Omi" by many), sewing and baking. Survived by her children:...
Patsy Smith
Aug 6, 2018
Patsy Ann (Julian) Smith, 76, of Grayling passed away on August 6, 2018. She was born on September 23, 1941 in Bay City to the late Dallas Virgil and Betty Ruth (Snyder) Julian. She married Marvin 'Dean' Smith II on April 28, 1962 in Bay City, Michigan. He preceded her in death in 2013 after 51 years of marriage. Patsy...
Neil Franklin Longworth
Aug 1, 2018
Neil Franklin Longworth of Lovells passed away suddenly on August 1, 2018. He was born in Beardsley, Minnesota to George and Marian (Struss) Longworth on September 27, 1940. On December 27, 1965, Neil married Linda Duncan and the couple had two daughters, Carol and Cari. Following his divorce, Neil married Shirley (Proulx) Evon on August 1, 1981 and added two...
Gerald John Graham
Jul 16, 2018
Gerald John Graham, 83, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home. Gerald is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marian (Kronner) Graham; children, Leslee Graf and Gregg Graham; grandchildren, Robert and Nathan Napolitano, Aidan, Lucas, and Grace Graham; brother, Clayton Graham; honorary grand and great granddaughters, Mara Lapradd and Myley Terry ; and...
Helen Henrietta Keeler
Jul 13, 2018
Helen Henrietta Keeler, 84, of Grayling passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018. Helen is survived by sister, Patricia (Don) Germain of Grayling and several nieces and nephews and their extended families. She is preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters and 6 brothers. Helen was born on July 14, 1933 to Leo and Edna (Barden) Keeler in St....
Mark Joseph Kolka
Jul 9, 2018
Mark Joseph Kolka 'Big Fellar/Kolka-Nut', 57, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 9th, 2018. Born on August 29th, 1960 to Theodore 'Jack' & Carol (Korhonen) Kolka. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Grayling High School. He married Mary Rutkowski on July 11th, 1981 and they raised one daughter, Andrea Marie Kolka. Mark's work ethic compared to none, he never...
Harry Prieskorn
Jul 7, 2018
Harry Eugene "Nubby" Prieskorn, age 90, of Grayling, passed away on July 7, 2018. He was born in Ypsilanti on April 24, 1928 the son or Fred and Georgia (Smith) Prieskorn. Harry was raised in the Detroit area and attended Detroit Public and Wayne County Schools. He graduated in 1946 and then attended Wayne State University. Harry married Jacquelyn Marie...
Dennis Wayne Everson
Jul 7, 2018
Dennis Wayne Everson, 64, of Frederic, passed away on July 7, 2018. He was born in Grayling on April 8, 1954 to Lloyd and Kay (Kimball) Everson. He served in United States Marine Corp. Survived by his mother Kay Welch of Frederic. Children: Kimberly Everson of Arizona, Eric Everson of Frederic, and Eddie Everson of Roscommon. Grandchildren: Hayley and John...
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