Obituaries

David William Ross

David William Ross

Apr 20, 2014

David William Ross, 79, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday April 20, 2014. He was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on March 17, 1935 to James Calvin and Gretchen (Nagel) Ross. Dave served in the US Navy. He married the 'love of his life', Kathleen, more fondly known as "Toots" on September 8, 1955. She passed away in 1981. He...

Evelyn W. Sims (Schniers)

Evelyn W. Sims (Schniers)

Apr 19, 2014

Evelyn W. Sims, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. Evelyn was born to George and Mary Schniers July 28, 1921. She is survived by children Sharon (Pat) Rutledge of Roscommon,Dennis (Marna) Sims of White Lake, Rita (Jerry) Tata of Fenton, and daughter-in-law Grace Sims; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-Grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Robert Neal Jewell

Robert Neal Jewell

Apr 19, 2014

Robert Neal Jewell, 28, of Grayling, MI passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 19, 2014. Robert was born in Laundstuhl, Germany on July 21, 1985. Robert was an adventurous free spirit. He loved to bow fish among all other outdoor activities. He loved his 2 children Alyssah and Austin dearly as well as the rest of his family...

David R. Forbush

David R. Forbush

Apr 18, 2014

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William G. Moshier

William G. Moshier

Apr 17, 2014

William "Bill" Gordon Moshier, 94, lifelong resident and entrepreneur of Grayling, passed away on April 17, 2014 at Mercy Manor. The youngest of six brothers, Bill was born on March 7, 1920, to William H. and Hattie (Smuck) Moshier at their Grayling home. Bill was a 1939 Grayling High School graduate. At age nineteen he opened his first business, the...

Jill Ann Wyman (Wakeley)

Jill Ann Wyman (Wakeley)

Apr 16, 2014

Jill Ann Wyman, 70, of Frederic, MI., passed away on April 16, 2014. Jill was born in Grayling, MI on September 4, 1943, daughter of the late Jeanne (Fowler) and James Wakeley. Jill graduated from Grayling High School in 1961 and was also crowned Miss Grayling in 1961. She enjoyed quilting and was the founder of the Ice House Quilt...

Stephen Frederick Kennedy

Stephen Frederick Kennedy

Apr 16, 2014

Stephen "STEVE" Frederick Kennedy, 46, of Lovells Township, near Grayling, MI., passed away at his home on April 16, 2014 due to complications from a motorcycle accident he was involved in five years ago. Stephen was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 15, 1967, a son of Catherine (Hill) and Frederick Kennedy. Daughter: Justine Doyle Survived by his father:...

Caroline Patricia "(Pat)" Hayes (McKenna)

Caroline Patricia "(Pat)" Hayes (McKenna)

Apr 9, 2014

Caroline Patricia (Pat) Hayes May 28, 1922 - April 9, 2014 Longtime Grayling resident Pat' Hayes died peacefully with family present at Mercy Manor in Grayling. A private memorial service will be held at a future date. Mrs. Hayes was born on May 28, 1922 in Detroit to Joseph McKenna and Mabel (Colladay) McKenna. She moved to Grayling in 1925...

Marie A. St. Germain (Kakkuri)

Marie A. St. Germain (Kakkuri)

Apr 8, 2014

Marie A. St. Germain, 88, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 surrounded by her family. Marie was born July 3, 1925 in Baraga, MI to Toivo and Ida (Issacson) Kakkuri. She is survived by children Gerald St. Germain of Grayling, Donna M. St. Germain of Grand Ledge and daughter-in-law Brenda St. Germain of Texas; grandchildren Jessica Spero,...

Geraldine Mae Allen

Geraldine Mae Allen

Apr 8, 2014

Geraldine Mae Allen, 83 , of Beaver Creek Twp. passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Geraldine was born July 14, 1930 in Roscommon, MI to William and Beatrice (Goudie) Myer. Geraldine enjoyed traveling and cared very much for her family. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. She is survived by children William "Mike" (Glenda)...

Samuel Charles Burnell

Samuel Charles Burnell

Apr 7, 2014

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Suzanne "Suzi" Lebrato-DeHaan (Deboy)

Suzanne "Suzi" Lebrato-DeHaan (Deboy)

Apr 6, 2014

Suzanne Lebrato-DeHaan (Suzi) died unexpectedly Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born January 8, 1943 to Gordon and Elizabeth DeBoy in Layfayette, Indiana. She attended Butler University in Indianapolis. In 1966 she married Ralph Lebrato of Fort Wayne Indiana. They had four children. Ralph and Suzi made their home in St Johns, Michigan for 14 years where Suzi taught school, coached track...

Charles Luther Kinsman

Charles Luther Kinsman

Apr 5, 2014

Charles Luther Kinsman, a proud and loving husband, father, friend and believer in Chirst Jesus died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Munson Medical Ceneter in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born April 10, 1941 in Flint, Michigan to Barney and Vera Kinsman. He married Barbara J. Mariucci February 16, 1964 and were married 50 years. He served in the 1st...

Jay Lewis Stephan

Jay Lewis Stephan

Apr 5, 2014

Jay Lewis Stephan, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. Jay was born in Grayling, MI to Jay Stephan and Margaret Case on February 18, 1951. This day, we have lost a grand Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Nephew, Uncle, Cousin and friend. Jay has left us all with an emptiness but will always be looking over us and guiding...

Harold Anthony Guidry

Harold Anthony Guidry

Apr 4, 2014

Harold Anthony Guidry, 91, of Grayling, MI (formerly of Florissant, CO and Buffalo, MO) passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Harold was born in Raceland, Louisiana on July 15, 1922 to Cyril & Amy Guidry. He married Doris Ledet June 7, 1942. They were married 67 years when she preceded him in death in 2009. Harold served in WWII from...

Davis Hunter Fain

Davis Hunter Fain

Mar 28, 2014

Davis Hunter Fain, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. Davis was born in Nicholasville, KY on July 21, 1934, son of the late Minnie (Hagar) and Dallas Hunter Fain. Davis married his wife Joann on April 13, 1990 in Roscommon, MI. Davis lived like he wanted to live and would not change for nobody. He...

Steven Bruce Anderson

Steven Bruce Anderson

Mar 24, 2014

Steven Bruce Anderson, 60, of Kingsley, MI passed away March 24, 2014. Steven was born on August 4, 1953 to Leo and Edna (Johnson) Anderson in Grayling, MI. He is survived by siblings Butch (Jean) Anderson of Fida, Linda (Wayne) Weaver of North Carolina, Nancy (Leif) Robert of Birch Run, MI, Alice Meyer of Ohio, and Sharon Anderson of Texas;...

Jean Louise Starks (Bell)

Jean Louise Starks (Bell)

Feb 23, 2014

Jean Louise Starks, 83, of Grayling, MI passed away on Sunday February 23, 2014. Jean was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania on June 9, 1930 to Fred and Dora (Heller) Bell. She married Linden R. Starks on July 19, 1947. They were married for 56 years before he passed away in 2003. Jean and her husband Linden owned and operated Jean's...

Betty Louise Wright (Brown)

Betty Louise Wright (Brown)

Feb 16, 2014

Betty Louise Wright, 83, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2014. Betty was born in Detroit, MI on November 12, 1930, a daughter of the late Pearl and Ernest Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and sons Robert, George, and Richard. Survived by her children: Max (Jan) Glime of Milford Denise (Laymon)...

Cheryl Lynn Glenn

Cheryl Lynn Glenn

Feb 14, 2014

Cheryl Lynn Glenn, 58, of Grayling, MI passed away February 14, 2014. Cheryl is survived by her husband Ron Glenn, children Christina and Michael, and brother James Denoyer. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling. A service will take place Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. In lieu of...