Obituaries

Wilfred J. Vigneaux

Wilfred J. Vigneaux

Sep 13, 2015

Wilfred J. Vigneaux, 97, of Grayling, passed away on September 13, 2015. He was born on July 28, 2015 to Alfred and Genevieve (Legualt) Vigneaux in Sault St. Maire, Michigan. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife Flora in 2013. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11:00...

Shirley Ann Rutkowski

Shirley Ann Rutkowski

Sep 12, 2015

Shirley Ann Rutkowski, a long-time resident of Grayling, Michigan, died Saturday, the 12th of September, 2015, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan, with family by her side. Shirley was born in 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, to Aloysius and Ann Carriveau. In 1944, the family moved to Grayling where Shirley met Edmund Rutkowski. They were married on September 14,...

Robert Clarence Beard

Robert Clarence Beard

Sep 6, 2015

Robert Clarence Beard, 82, of Atlanta, MI., passed away on September 6, 2015. He was born in Onaway, Michigan on February 28, 1933, a son of the late Iva (Stauffer) and Archie Beard. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Robert married the former Joann Freeman on July 2, 1955 in Ferndale, Michigan. He retired from GM...

Orville Ray Adolph

Orville Ray Adolph

Sep 1, 2015

Orville Ray Adolph, 92, of Grayling, MI, passed away on September 1, 2015. Orville was born in West Branch , Michigan on January 10, 1923, a son of the late Harriet (Furman ) and Frank Adolph. He served in the U.S. Army as a Master Sgt. during World War II. Orville retired from General Motors in 1976 after 28 years...

Rachel Lynn Daniel-Bergman

Rachel Lynn Daniel-Bergman

Aug 30, 2015

Rachel Lynn Daniel-Bergman , 45, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Rachel was born in Gallion, Ohio on August 5, 1970, a daughter of Charlene Dionne-Petry of PawPaw and Harold Daniel of Alabama. Rachel was all about doing things for her family, loved giving and getting hugs and kisses, was very caring, and loved reading. She...

Gabriel Anthony Allen

Gabriel Anthony Allen

Aug 27, 2015

Gabriel Anthony Allen of Grayling, passed away on August 27, 2015. "Mighty" Gabriel was born on June 24, 2015 in Traverse City, the precious infant son of Joanna Lynne Nigrelli and Aaron Benjamin Allen. Gabriel was cherished every minute of his 64 days on Earth. Each breath he took was celebrated as a gift. He was preceeded in death by...

Grace Elaine Nichols

Grace Elaine Nichols

Aug 23, 2015

Grace Elaine Nichols, 78, of Grayling, MI, passed away in Oxford surrounded by her family on August 23, 2015. Grace was born in Lapeer, on November 2, 1936, a daughter of Helen (Keldie) and James Barber. She married Carl Wallace Nichols on April 18, 1954 in Columbiaville, MI. Carl preceded her in death in 2014 after 60 years of marriage....

James Harland Small

James Harland Small

Aug 23, 2015

James Harland Small, 88, of Grayling, MI, passed away on August 23, 2015. James was born in Flint, MI on January 15, 1927, a son of the late Eden (Smallwood) and Clarence C. Small . He served in the U.S. Navy. James was an honest and loving Christian man. He was also a hard working brick mason that taught the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...