Obituaries

Douglas Lee McMurtrie

Douglas Lee McMurtrie

Aug 14, 2015

Douglas Lee McMurtrie, 71, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at home, by his side were his wife Carlene and close friends. Doug was born and raised in Parma, MI. He was the youngest Son of Hoyle and Agnus McMurtrie. He moved to Grayling in the 1990's. He was a retired Lieutenant Officer from Jackson State Prison. Doug was an active...

Lola Davis

Lola Davis

Aug 12, 2015

Lola Hazel Davis, 89, of Grayling, passed away August 12, 2015. Lola was born in Cooks, Michigan on October 25, 1925, a daughter of the late Margaret (Terrian) and William Gray. She married Frederick William Davis on July 19, 1945 in Escanaba, MI. He preceded her in death on October 26, 1964. Lola enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, ceramics, CB'ers club, and...

Sharon Lee Forman

Sharon Lee Forman

Aug 12, 2015

Sharon Lee Forman, 75, of , Prudenville, passed away on August 12, 2015. Sharon was born in Owosso, MI on November 28, 1939, to Chester and Hattie (Homola) Curtis. She was married to Thomas Forman in 1960. He preceded her in death. Sharon enjoyed boating and U of M sports. Survived by her children: Kimberly Kuchar of Flushing and Jeffery...

Ann Kathryn Hamlin

Ann Kathryn Hamlin

Aug 8, 2015

Ann Kathryn Hamlin, 90, lifelong resident of Grayling, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015. She was born in Riverview, a former town located in Kalkaska County at the Crawford County line. Her parents were Emma (Meyer) and William Weiss. She graduated from Grayling High School.Ann was one of the original "Rosie the Riveter's". She managed many businesses in the...

Lavern "Butch" Henning

Lavern "Butch" Henning

Aug 3, 2015

Lavern J. "Butch" Henning, 68, of Grayling, MI, passed away on August 3, 2015, surrounded by his family. Lavern was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 8, 1947, a son of the late Wavah (Pickford) and Lawrence Henning. Butch married Jacqulyn on May 11, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio. He retired from Wacker Chemical of Adrian in 2010 after 35 years...

Alicia Marie Hayes

Alicia Marie Hayes

Aug 3, 2015

Alicia Marie (Huey) Hayes, 33, of Grayling, MI., (formerly of Brighton) passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. Alicia was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1982, a daughter of Mark and Brenda J. (Bennett) Huey. She graduated in 2000 from Brighton High School. She loved karaoke. Survived by her children: Haley Marie and Austin Michael Hayes. Parents: Mark...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Jul 29, 2015

Shirley Johnson, 67, of Grayling, MI, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Shirley was born in Elkhart, IN on September 27, 1947, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Eaglebarger) and Charles Anglemyer. Shirley married Lee Johnson on May 20, 1967 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church in Grayling. Survived by her husband Lee of 48 years. Children: Melissa Kulinski...

Wilma Ruth Huber

Wilma Ruth Huber

Jul 29, 2015

Wilma R. Huber, of Grayling, April 19, 1945 to July 29, 2015. Survived by loving husband Carl, Two dear sons: Allen and his wife Terri and Carl III and his wife Laura; 8 beautiful grand kids and 3 great grand kids; 3 brothers and one sister; Preceded in death by one brother and a sister. A memorial service will be...

John Maynard Mrohs

John Maynard Mrohs

Jul 24, 2015

John Maynard Mrohs, 77, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 24, 2015. He was born September 4, 1937 in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Maynard and Dorothy (Telliga) Mrohs. John served with the Michigan National Guard for six years with six months of active duty in California. He married...

Vern C. Fox

Vern C. Fox

Jul 24, 2015

Vern C. Fox, 85, of Grayling, MI., passed away with peace and grace on July 24, 2015, with his family at his side. Vern is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joyce (Saunders) Fox. Son: Gary (Denae) Fox of Grayling Daughters: Debra (Steven) Walker of Gaylord KayLynn (F. James) Stewart of Charlevoix Grandchildren: Stacy Lynn Walker of Gaylord,...

Thomas Wayne Dawson

Thomas Wayne Dawson

Jul 23, 2015

Thomas Wayne Dawson, 41, of Frederic, MI., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Thomas was born in Garden City, MI on September 24, 1973, son of Thomas and Karen (Ford) Dawson. Thomas enjoyed his family and the farm, music and singing, fishing, video games, golf, disc golf, and was in love with the Detroit Lions and football. He is...

Roger Alan Boonie

Roger Alan Boonie

Jul 10, 2015

Roger Alan Boonie, 55, of Frederic, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015. Roger was born in Bellevue, Ohio on July 22, 1959 to Carl and Virginia (McKenzie) Boonie. He married the former Dawn Crouch on January 12, 1985. Survived by his wife Dawn of Frederic Children: Kimberly Hester of Virginia Tasha Boonie (Mike) of Jackson Ashley Boonie (Chris) of...

Ann Elizabeth Fishell

Ann Elizabeth Fishell

Jul 9, 2015

Ann Elizabeth Fishell, 79, of Grayling, passed away on July 9, 2015. Ann was born in Kimball Twp., St. Clair County, MI on November 5, 1935, a daughter of the late Edna May (Barden) and Leo Keeler. She married Melvin E. Fishell on October 15, 1955 in Roscommon, MI. They were married 51 years before he preceded her in death...

Larry Lee Billinghurst

Larry Lee Billinghurst

Jul 3, 2015

Larry Lee Billinghurst passed away at home under the loving care of his family with the assistance of Munson Hospice of Grayling. Larry was sick for quite some time and fought a courageous and powerful battle against cancer. He never gave up and he never complained. He was lifted up out of the pain and into the loving arms of...

Michael John Hilyard

Michael John Hilyard

Jun 23, 2015

Michael John Hilyard, 69, of Frederic, MI., left his earthly home to be welcomed to his Heavenly home. Michael was born in Pontiac, MI on December 3, 1945, son of the late Alice Jean (Andrews) and John Leonard Hilyard. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion Michael married the...

Robert J. Seator

Robert J. Seator

Jun 21, 2015

Robert John Seator, 67, of Perrinton, MI and formerly of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Robert was born in Grayling, MI on October 10, 1947, a son of the late Beth Ann (Serven) and John S. Seator. Robert was friendly and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed sitting by the river, country music, and the...

Jeanne Fisher Prevost

Jeanne Fisher Prevost

Jun 20, 2015

Bethany Jeanne Fisher Prevost Jeanne Fisher Prevost, 69, died on June 20 of a heart attack, being stricken outside her home in Grayling Twp, Michigan. She was born in Dearborn, MI, on June 27, 1945, to Harry C. Fisher and Elizabeth M. Fisher. She is predeceased by her mother and father, and her brother Harry T. Fisher. Surviving relatives are...

Robert J. Ruddy

Robert J. Ruddy

Jun 13, 2015

Robert J. Ruddy, 85, of Grayling, passed away on June 13, 2015. Robert was born in Flint, MI on July 6, 1929, a son of the late Pearl and Earl Ruddy. He married the former Jaclyn Ann Premo on June 27, 1953 in Saginaw. She preceded him in death in 1997, after 44 years of marriage. Robert served in the...

Glenda Faye Allen

Glenda Faye Allen

Jun 13, 2015

Glenda Faye Allen, 65, of Grayling, passed away on June 13, 2015. Glenda was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 6, 1949, the daughter of the late Helen (Wright) and Ardie Daniels. She married William "Mike" Allen on August 19, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee. Survived by her husband Mike of 48 years. Daughter: Kimberly (Shane) Allen-Hopper Grandchildren: Joshua Allen, William...

Beverly Jean Burke

Beverly Jean Burke

Jun 9, 2015

Beverly Jean Burke, 66, of Lovells Twp passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Beverly was born in Dearborn Heights, MI on March 21, 1949, a daughter of the late Eva Louise (Bohannon) and Walter Raymond Denison. She enjoyed reading, baking, and being a mother to everyone. Beverly was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and aunt. She is...

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