Obituaries

Marilyn "Peggy" Schreiber

Marilyn "Peggy" Schreiber

Jan 29, 2016

Marilyn (Peggy) Schreiber, 83, of Grayling, passed away January 29, 2016. Marilyn was born in Grayling, MI on December 8, 1932, daughter of the late Matilda (Ziebell) and Joseph M. Gildner. She married the love of her life Calvin A. Schreiber on November 29, 1957. Marilyn had a heart of gold, was a very loving soul, loved flowers, and treasured...

Mildred Elaine File

Mildred Elaine File

Jan 27, 2016

MILDRED ELAINE FILE May 4,1922 - January 27, 2016 Mildred Elaine (Wucker) File, 93, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2016. Mildred was born in Frederic, MI on May 4,1922 to William and Augusta Wucker and was the youngest of eleven children. The family moved to Niles, Ml where Mildred grew up and graduated from Niles High School in 1940....

Vicki Ann White

Vicki Ann White

Jan 16, 2016

Vicki Ann White, 59, of Frederic, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Vicki was born to the late Charles "Chuck" and Anna (Decker) Stoddard on February 5, 1956 in Grayling, Michigan. She married the love of her life, Douglas White on December 17, 1972 in Frederic. Doug preceded Vicki in death on December 25,...

Laurel Elaine Jenson

Laurel Elaine Jenson

Jan 15, 2016

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Kathleen Diane Smith

Kathleen Diane Smith

Jan 8, 2016

Kathleen "KATE" Diane Smith, 67, of Grayling, passed away on January 8, 2016. Kathleen was born on August 18, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to James and Annella (Roberts) Wright. She married Patrick Smith on February 24, 1979. Kathleen was a member of Disabled American Veterans, VFW Auxiliary of Southgate, Ladies Auxiliary of Moose Lodge, and Grayling Eagles. Survived by her...

Candice Lyn Seymour

Candice Lyn Seymour

Dec 24, 2015

Candy Seymour Candice (Candy) Seymour, age 67, of Grayling, Michigan (formerly of Swartz Creek and Flint) passed away peacefully at her home December 24, 2015 after a brief yet brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and family, whom she cherished more than anything. Born in Flint on August 19th, 1948, Candy was preceded in death...

Mary Ann Wright

Mary Ann Wright

Dec 15, 2015

Mary Ann Wright, 66, of Grayling, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Mary was born on July 22, 1949 in Frankfort, Michigan to the late Floyd and Irma (Fookes) Valdick. She retired from Mercy Hospital in 2006, where she had worked as a R.N. for most of the last 30 years. She married Kenneth Dale Wright...

Mary Georgina Schuon

Mary Georgina Schuon

Dec 7, 2015

Mary Georgina Schuon, 97, of Frederic, Michigan, formerly of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away December 7, 2015 at home with her family. Mary was born on September 3, 1918 in Salvage, Newfoundland. She immigrated to the United States in 1926. She married Arthur H. Schuon in 1940. She is survived by Daughter: Susan (Garry) Cox; Son in law: Lon Sexton; Grandchildren:...

Gary Lavoy Kirkpatrick

Gary Lavoy Kirkpatrick

Nov 30, 2015

Gary Lavoy Kirkpatrick, 66, of Grayling, MI., passed away on November 30, 2015 Gary was born in Paint Rock, Alabama on July 28, 1949, a son of the late Edith (Reed) and Clayborn Kirkpatrick. He was married to Nancy Wakeford-Kirkpatrick on October 16, 2002. Gary served in the United States Army and was a member of American Legion Post #106....

Myrna Lee Restainer

Myrna Lee Restainer

Nov 27, 2015

Myrna Lee Restainer, 77 of Grayling, passed away on November 27, 2015 with family at her side. Myrna was born on April 29, 1938 to Donna (Hoard) and Floyd Valentine in Lansing. Her husband of forty-one years, Eugene, and daughter Lynnette precede her in death. In the early 1970's, Myrna, Eugene, and their children often vacationed in Grayling; camping at...

William Hoyt Canute

William Hoyt Canute

Nov 25, 2015

William Hoyt Canute, 82, of Grayling, MI., passed away on November 25, 2015. William was born in Mio, Michigan on August 1, 1933, a son of the late Lavona E. (Cornman ) and Harry D. Canute. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War Era. He retired from Kneeland Industries. Bill enjoyed golf, playing horseshoes, gathering mushrooms and...

Darla Mae Moore

Darla Mae Moore

Nov 19, 2015

Darla passed from this world on November 19th, 2015 to join her beloved son Jeffery in God's tender care, free from the many health problems that she battled in recent years. Darla was born on August 8th, 1940 in Grayling, Michigan, the youngest daughter of Roy and Gertrude Boger. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1959. She worked at...

Ronald August Fiebelkorn

Ronald August Fiebelkorn

Nov 14, 2015

On November 14th, after battling with a heart condition Ronald August Fiebelkorn passed away early in the morning. Ronald was born on March 29th 1956 in Almont MI to Louis & Geraldine Fiebelkorn. He spent several years at the Almont Savings Bank as a loan officer, then moved on to start his own business "Northern Appraisal Service" up in Grayling...

Shirley M. Privaloff

Shirley M. Privaloff

Nov 13, 2015

Shirley M. Privaloff, 94, of Frederic, MI, passed away on November 13, 2015. Shirley was born in Detroit, MI on May 4, 1921, a daughter of the late Olga A (Hagen) and Joseph H Schroeder. Shirley is survived by her husband George of Frederic. Children: Karen (Richard) McCleary of Richmond; Lois (Patrick) McQueen,of Stanton; Linda, (Donald) Green, of Lenox; Dennis...

Anne Homrocky

Anne Homrocky

Nov 12, 2015

Anne Mary Homrocky, 63, of Grayling, MI., passed away on November 12, 2015. Anne was born in Detroit, MI on April 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Valeria and Joseph Skurski. She enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, and cooking. Anne had a strong faith and was a very caring person. Anne married Lawrence Homrocky on June 26, 1987...

Gail Lynn Fenton

Gail Lynn Fenton

Nov 2, 2015

Gail Lynn Fenton, 48, of Grayling, MI., passed away on November 2, 2015. Gail was born in Gaylord, Michigan on July 20, 1967, a daughter of Alberta (Gillette) and Lee Sperry Gail married George Fenton,Jr. on June 1, 1991. She was a graduate of Lake Superior State University. Gail was the Preschool teacher at Crawford AuSable Day Care for 25...

Thomas Patrick Connelly

Thomas Patrick Connelly

Nov 1, 2015

Thomas Patrick Connelly, 80, of Kalkaska, passed away on November 1, 2015. Thomas was born on January 23, 1935 in Piqué, Ohio to Maurice and Alice (Gorman) Connelly. He was retired from Ford Motor Company. Thomas was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and also member of Knight's of Columbus. He enjoyed wood carving. Survived by his children:...

Carolyn Ann Watson

Carolyn Ann Watson

Oct 31, 2015

Carolyn Ann Watson, 69, of Grayling, MI., passed away on October 31, 2015. Carolyn was born in Pennsylvania on March 9, 1946, a daughter of the late Ruth (Shultz) and William Harris. She married Robert Lee Watson on April 22, 1998 in Tucson, Arizona. Survived by her husband, Robert of 17 years., Daughters: Rachel (Brad) Beaver, of Ann Arbor; Jennifer...

Peter James Latusek

Peter James Latusek

Oct 31, 2015

Peter James Latusek, 86, of Grayling, MI., passed away on October 31, 2015. Peter was born in Johannesburg, MI on June 3, 1929, a son of the late Agnes (Fisher) and Thomas Latusek. He married the former Frieda "Ann" Theaker on August 26, 1950 in Bay City. Peter served in the U.S. Army in WW II., was a member of...

Julie Ann Gates

Julie Ann Gates

Oct 31, 2015

Julie Ann Gates, age 56, of Grayling passed away on October 31, 2015 in Downers Grove, Illinois at Good Samaritan Hospital after a two year battle with cancer with her family by her side. Julie was born in Grayling, Michigan on May 29, 1959, the daughter of the late Anthony McCredie and Gale (Gauthier) Minard. Julie graduated from Grayling High...