Obituaries

John Louis Chad

John Louis Chad

Jul 24, 2014

John Louis Chad, 62, of Grayling, MI passed away July 24, 2014. John was born February 16, 1952 in Detroit, MI to Irwin and Pearl Chad. He graduated from Hazel Park High School. John was the founder of Trek the Mighty Mac, Co-founder of Happi Trails ATV Club, member of the Crawford County Cert, member of the Ham Radio Club,...

Elizabeth Lepper

Elizabeth Lepper

Jul 24, 2014

Elizabeth Alice Lepper, 86, of Grayling, passed away on July 24, 2014. She was born on May 15, 1928 in Wyandotte, MI to Edward and Emma (Alton) Duty. She is survived by her children: Donald (Linda) Lepper of Grayling, Delphine Flatt of Romulus, Shirley Brown of Harrison, Jimmy (Trudy) Lepper of Belleville, and Edward (Doris) Lepper of Ypsilanti. Elizabeth is...

Bessie Elizabeth Pratt

Bessie Elizabeth Pratt

Jul 19, 2014

Bessie Elziabeth Pratt, 97, of Frederic, MI passed away July 19, 2014. Bessie was born on July 21, 1916 in Mio, Michigan to Roy and Nettie Small. Bessie worked at Ausable Wood Working of Frederic for 40+ years until retirement. She loved being with her family, and being involved with the church. Bessie is survived by children, Ben (Donna) Pratt,...

John Joseph Kapets

John Joseph Kapets

Jul 18, 2014

John Joseph Kapets, 78, of Grayling, MI passed away Friday July 18, 2014. John was born to Joseph and Ruth Kapets in Ironwood, MI on September 28, 1935. John married Judith Ann Lee on January 30, 1960. He served in the National Guard for many years. John worked then at Huron Tool/USI, worked at Bear Archery from 1974-1979, then at...

Lucas Giuseppe Kincaid

Lucas Giuseppe Kincaid

Jul 14, 2014

Lucas Giuseppe Kincaid, 18, of Cadillac, MI and formerly of Frederic, MI passed away July 14, 2014. Lucas was born on October 3, 1995 in Virginia Beach, VA to David and Pasqualina Kincaid. Lucas attended Grayling High School. He is survived by both of his parents and siblings Cinzia and Nickolas Kincaid. Condolences may be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements entrusted...

Frances Louise Hanson

Frances Louise Hanson

Jul 13, 2014

Frances Hanson was called home on July 13, 2014. She was born to Stanley and Mary Rutkowski in Flint in 1920. Soon afterward the family relocated to Johannesburg, and then to Grayling, where Fran would be a lifelong resident. She married Robert M. Hanson in 1951, and left her job at Bear Archery to raise a family. In 1971 Fran...

Larry Francis McNamara

Larry Francis McNamara

Jul 13, 2014

Larry F. McNamara, 82, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away after a brave fight with cancer on July 13th. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maureen (Mo), five children; Michael (Beverly), Mary Liz (Rick Schlosser), P.J. (Katy), Shannon (Michael Verklan) and Shawn Riley (Stacey) and ten grandchildren; John McNamara, Charles McNamara, Casey Schlosser, Noah Schlosser, Alex...

James Walter Collen

James Walter Collen

Jul 8, 2014

James Walter Collen, 74, of Grayling, MI passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Jim was born July 18, 1939 to Sam and Lois Collen in Gladwin , MI. He worked at Bear Archery and Grayling Reel for many years. He loved to hunt and fish, watch birds and work in his garden. Jim is survived by his wife of...

James Henry Gauthier

James Henry Gauthier

Jun 30, 2014

James H. Gauthier, 65, of Lovells, MI passed away Monday, June 30, 2014. Jim was born in Grayling, MI on August 17, 1948 to Harvey A. and Georgianna I. Gauthier. Jim worked for Bear Archery and then Grayling Reel. He spent his last years enjoying time with his family and friends. Jim is survived by children Georgeanna Gauthier and Jerry...

Thomas Charles DeMoines

Thomas Charles DeMoines

Jun 30, 2014

Thomas Charles DeMoines, 60, of Frederic, passed away on June 30, 3014. Thomas was born in Grayling, MI on March 7, 1954, a son of the late Alice (Ray) and Charles DeMoines. He married Susan Cottrill on July 3, 1976 in Frederic. Survived by his wife Susan of 37 years. Sons: Thomas DeMoines of Nevada and Robert DeMoines of Frederic...

Lois Charlotte Palmer

Lois Charlotte Palmer

Jun 29, 2014

Lois Charlotte Palmer, 85, of Grayling, passed away on June 29, 2014. Lois was born in Calumet, Illinois on March 30, 1929, to the late Bernice (Howse) and Ernest Winston. She married Leo Palmer on December. 29, 1947 in Grayling. Lois had worked at Bear Archery as a seamstress, enjoyed quilting,knitting, crocheting, and making dolls. She was a member of...

Dan Eric Klee

Dan Eric Klee

Jun 25, 2014

Dan Eric Klee, 53, of Maple Forest Township, passed away on June 25, 2014. Dan was born in Flint, MI on March 6, 1961, a son of the late Anita (VanBlair) and George Klee. Survived by brothers Jeff (Doronda) and Mark Klee Sister: Mary Lange Nieces and nephews: Steele Klee, Cory Klee, Chevy Klee, Jeff Klee, Chris Klee, Chris Klee,...

Gail Ann Kosmala

Gail Ann Kosmala

Jun 24, 2014

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Ann Marie Denno

Ann Marie Denno

Jun 22, 2014

Ann M. Denno, 65, of Frederic, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Ann was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 3, 1948, to Eva (Desnoyers) and Jerry Hulbert. She attended school in Frederic and Grayling. Ann married Thomas Denno on February 23, 1973. Ann was employed by The Hospitality House and later became a Pharmacy Technician for Glens Market...

Martelle D. Lietz

Martelle D. Lietz

Jun 22, 2014

Martelle D. Lietz, 96, of Grayling, MI., passed away on June 22, 2014. Martelle was born in Wisconsin on May 8, 1918, daughter of the late Clara (Marshall) and Rufus Ison. She married George W. Lietz on December 27, 1941 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death in 1950. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She had...

John Mastej

John Mastej

Jun 21, 2014

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Jay Mathews

Jay Mathews

Jun 15, 2014

Jay O'Neal Mathews, of Grayling, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was born on June 7, 1948 to Joye (Wells) Mathews in Grayling, MI. He attended school in both Roscommon and Grayling. Jay retired from Weyerhauser Company and owned J & G Enterprises. He served in the United States Navy from 1967 until 1971. Jay...

Richard Lee Davis

Richard Lee Davis

Jun 13, 2014

Richard Lee Davis, 71, of Frederic, MI passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. Richard was born to Roy and Pattie Davis August 9, 1942 in Lake City, Michigan. Richard is survived by children Richard Davis II, Carolyn Davis, Eddie (Beatrice) Davis, and Miranda Davis; siblings Roy Davis, Bob Davis, and Joyce Davis; grandchildren Ronda Martyka, David Martyka, TJ Martyka, Richard...

Kathleen E. Anderson

Kathleen E. Anderson

Jun 12, 2014

Kathleen E. Anderson, 84, of Grayling, passed away on June 12, 2014. Kathleen was born in Flint, MI on February 6, 1930, to the late Idessa (Johnson) and Fredrick Anderson. Kathy was a teacher in Frederic, MI., Alaska, and she retired as Assistant Principal at Flint Southwestern Academy. She attended Grayling Free Methodist Church. Survived by: Her sister in Christ:...

Aileen Mary Nickoll

Aileen Mary Nickoll

Jun 10, 2014

Aileen Mary Nickoll, 64, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She is survived by her sister Nancy, nephews John and Rich and their families, and friends and Jones Lake Group Home. She is preceded in death by her parents. Condolences may be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.