Obituaries
Donald Allen Bancroft
Apr 21, 2012
Donald Allen Bancroft, 72, of Grayling passed away on Saturday April 21, 2012. Donald was born in Grayling, MI on September 9, 1939, a son of the late Martha M. (Uhlendorf) and Clinton R. Bancroft. No public services are planned. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Thomas Ray Ramsey
Apr 16, 2012
Thomas Ray Ramsey, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away on Monday April 16, 2012. Thomas was born in Augusta, Ohio on February 13, 1937, son of the late Lela (Sailing) and James Clifton Ramsey. He married former Glenda Graham on August 15, 1981 at Apostolic Life Tabernacle in Gaylord. He was a member of Apostolic Life Tabernacle in Gaylord. Thomas...
William J. Gallagher
Apr 13, 2012
William James Gallagher, 85, of Lovells Township passed away on Friday April 13, 2012. William was born in Columbiaville, Michigan on November 4, 1926, to the late William and Mabel Gallagher. He married the former Shirley Groezinger on November 5, 1949 in Rhode Island. He retired from the US Navy as an airplane mechanic in 1965. He later retired from...
Francis "Mike" Eugene "Mike" Bowerman
Apr 4, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Francis Eugene ("Mike") Bowerman, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Mike was born in Washington Township in 1924, the son of Frank and Rose (Miller) Bowerman. After graduating from Romeo High School, he enlisted in the Army to join the allies in WWII. He served his tour of...
Gloyce C. Lauth (Szynkowski)
Mar 28, 2012
Gloyce Cecilia Lauth, 83, of Grayling, Michigan passed away Wednesday March 28, 2012. Gloyce was born in Detroit, MI on November 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Cecilia Barbara (Sontowski) and Edmund Szynkowski. She was married to Edmond Lauth on May 7, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. Gloyce is survived by: 4 daughters and 2 sons, Pam (Pete) Mendis of...
James Otto Failing
Mar 26, 2012
James Otto Failing, 55, of Grayling, MI passed away Monday March 26, 2012. James was born in Grayling, MI on June 17, 1956, a son of Patricia M. (Thompson) and James C. Failing. James was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. James even held the 1987 Michigan State Record for catching the largest stream fed brook trout. James is...
Eleanor Jean "Jean" Elsey (Wood)
Mar 23, 2012
March 15, 1927-March 19, 2012 Jean Elsey, 85, of Grayling, passed away at her home Monday, March 19. Jean was born at home in Detroit in 1927 to Alice Lucinda and William Donald Wood. She graduated from Mackenzie High School in January, 1945, and then attended Michigan State University to study medical technology. On January 17, 1948, Jean married Raymond...
Dorothy M. Downey (Twydell)
Mar 19, 2012
Dorothy M. Downey, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away Monday March 19, 2012. Dorothy was born in Detroit, MI on August 24, 1919, a daughter of the late Madeline (Burke) and Albert Twydell. Dorothy married William J. Downey in 1945. They were married for 43 years until William preceded her in death in 1988. Dorothy enjoyed heading into town and...
Doris E. Anthony (Rolfe)
Mar 16, 2012
Doris E. Anthony, 85, of Grayling passed away on Friday March 16, 2012. Doris was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 9, 1926 to the late Eva (LaBelle) and George Rolfe. She married Clyde Anthony in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1993. Doris spent her life growing up in Maple Forest and on the AuSable River. Doris worked...
Floyd John McClain
Mar 7, 2012
McClain, Floyd John, 89, died peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2012. Floyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jean (Brady). He is survived by his two devoted daughters, Colleen Volpe and Maureen McClain and adoring grandchildren Brady Goode, Devin Wozniak and Casey Goode. Floyd grew up in Grayling, Michigan and served as the 1940 GHS class...
Kathleen Mary Harris (Miller)
Mar 1, 2012
Kathleen Mary Harris, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away March 1, 2012 surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born in Detroit, MI on May 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Kathleen (Campbell) Miller and William Miller. Kathleen worked at home as a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Kathleen is survived by her...
Sharon Lynn Arndt (Libke)
Feb 29, 2012
Sharon Lynn Arndt, 55, of Grayling, MI, passed away Wednesday February 29, 2012. She is the daughter of Donald Libke and Marjorie (Akers) Libke. Sharon married Richard Arndt in Royal Oak on August 8, 1986. Sharon was a member of the Eagles, Order of Eastern Star, Motor Corp., and Ladies for Shrine. Sharon is survived by her husband Richard of...
Cynthia Rose Gardner
Feb 28, 2012
Cynthia Rose Gardner, 45, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday February 28, 2012. Cynthia was born in Michigan on March 15, 1966, a daughter of the late Margaret (Struble) Turner and Robert Lee Turner. Cynthia is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Shears of Frederic; Deanna Shears, of Frederic; a son, Charles Shears of Frederic; two brothers, Edward Ford of Florida;...
William Clifford Monks
Feb 23, 2012
William Clifford Monks, Jr., 71, of Grayling passed away on Thursday February 23, 2012. He was born in Detroit on September 3, 1940 to the late William and Helen (Tomory) Monks, Sr. He married the former Diane Galligan on August 8, 1969 in Monroe, MI. They were married for 37 years before she preceded him in death in 2006. He...
Cadle Burrell
Feb 21, 2012
Cadle Burrell Jr., 79, of Grayling, MI passed away on Tuesday February 21, 2012. Cadle married his late wife Betty (Sneed) Burrell on March 17, 1956 in Pontiac, MI. They were married for 57 years when she preceded him in death in 2010. Cadle was a retired worker from Pontiac Motors. He coached little league in the 1980's and 1990's...
Betty June Essmaker (Smith)
Feb 7, 2012
Betty June Essmaker, 87, of Grayling, MI passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2012. Betty was born in Grosse Pointe, MI on June 28, 1924, a daughter of the late Edna (Bischoff) and Roy Smith. She married William I. Essmaker on July 12, 1946 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Betty was active in the rose growing industry. They were married...
Jim Larry McClain
Feb 6, 2012
Jim Larry McClain, 79, of Grayling, passed away while in the company of family members Monday February 6, 2012. Jim was born in Grayling, MI on August 1, 1932, a son of the late Carrie (LaGrow) and Floyd "Mickey" McClain. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal and worked as a supply sgt. at M.A.T.E.S. He married the...
Sarah Jane Cox (Dutton)
Feb 5, 2012
Sarah Jane Cox, 84, of Mount Pleasant and formerly of Frederic passed away on Sunday February 5, 2012. Sarah was born in Rosebush, MI on May 14, 1927, a daughter of the late Lillian (Williams) and Eugene Dutton. Sarah married Wilson "Butch" Cox, Jr. on October 11, 1969 in Frederic. Sarah enjoyed traveling, reading, arts, crafts, making quilts, playing piano,...
Gary Lee Mills
Feb 3, 2012
Gary Lee Mills, 53, of Waters, MI passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. Gary was born in Grayling, MI on July 8, 1958, a son of the late Eleanor Jane (Myer) and William Edward Mills. He served in the US Army and worked as a contractor Gary is survived by: a son, Matthew Mills of Jackson; three sisters, Elaine LaBean...
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