Obituaries
Julia Ann Mertes (Watkins)
Nov 16, 2011
Julia Ann Mertes, 66, of Frederic passed away o Wed. Nov. 16, 2011. Julia was born in Gaylord, Michigan on July 23, 1945, a daughter of Lucy (Cassidy) Watkins and the late Paul Watkins. She married John Mertes on April 9, 1966 in Grayling. Julia worked at the Holiday Inn (now Ramada) for 25 years as housekeeping inspector. Survived by:...
Joseph Gerald Zacek
Nov 11, 2011
Joseph Gerald Zacek, 82, of Beaver Creek Township, MI passed away on Friday November 11, 2011 Joseph was born in Grayling, MI on April 11, 1929, a son of the late Pauline (Fara) and Joseph Zacek. Survived by: Daughter: Sandra Zacek Son: Randall Zacek Step daughters: Ruthann (Marco) Dias and Kathy (Gary) Erway Step sons: William (Lila) Canfield Richard Canfield...
Ray John Kehr
Nov 5, 2011
Ray John Kehr, 94, of Grayling passed away on Nov.5, 2011. Ray was born on July 7, 1917 in Gilford, Michigan to Fred & Irene (Towns) Kehr. Ray spent his childhood in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Violet (Turner) on July 7, 1940. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He served in the Sea Bees Unit, Battalion 141. He served...
Arlene M. Sabin (Mattson)
Oct 31, 2011
Arlene Marie Sabin, 70, of Grayling passed away on October 31, 2011. Arlene was born in Detroit, MI on December 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Elma (Oja) and Arthur Mattson. She married Jackie Lee Sabin on July 2, 1988 in Redford Township. He preceded her in death in January of 2011. Arlene graduated from the Harper Hospital School...
Weldon Rex ""PA"" Wakeley
Oct 28, 2011
Weldon Rex Wakeley, PA, 75, of Grayling passed away on October 28, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the family he loved. He married the former Donna Sherman on September 14, 1957 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church in Grayling. They recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. He had six children: Allen (Kim) Wakeley of...
Clyde Wayne Weiss
Oct 23, 2011
Clyde Wayne Weiss, 76 of Grayling, MI passed away Sunday October 23, 2011. He was born to William and Luella (Gibbons) Weiss on September 29, 1935 in Grayling, MI. He married Deanna Herrick September 2, 1961 in Houghton Lake. Clyde was a member of the Grayling Country Club and truly enjoyed the game of golf. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Leone Charlene Owen (Jorgenson)
Oct 23, 2011
Leone Charlene Owen, 86, of Gainesville, FL and formerly of Grayling died on Sunday October 23, 2011. Leone was born in Grayling on October 14, 1925, to the late Mary (Wilber) and Leo Jorgenson. She married Russell Lee Owen on Sept 10, 1963 in Grayling. He preceded her in death in 1999 after 35 years She worked as a Printing...
Emma Lucille Brown (Lovely)
Oct 20, 2011
Emma Lucille Brown, 93 of Grayling, MI passed away on October 20, 2011. She was born to David and Mabel (House) Lovely on September 09, 1918 in Grayling. She married James Brown in Toledo, OH in 1946. Emma enjoyed spending time in the kitchen, canning and baking. She also enjoyed reading books, doing word searches, watching birds and most of...
Etta Adella Bailey (Slagle)
Oct 15, 2011
Etta Adella Bailey, 88, of Grayling died on Saturday October 15, 2011. Etta was born in Afton, MI on September 13, 1923, to the late Opal Violet (Frazee) and Joseph Adam Slagle. She married Garrett Bailey, Sr. on May 10, 1941 in Grayling, MI. He preceded her in death in 2010 after 69 years of marriage. Etta was a member...
James William Douglas
Oct 6, 2011
James William Douglas, 68, of Lovells Township,passed away on Thursday October 6, 2011. He was a wonderful husband, great father,and good friend. James was born in Flint, MI on April 11, 1943, of the late Fern (Atkins) and Everett Douglas. James married the former Judy Ann Osborne on November 23, 1963 in Flint, Michigan. James worked for the maintenance department...
Linda Marie Wales (Palmer)
Sep 21, 2011
Linda Marie Wales, 56, of Grayling died on September 21, 2011. Linda was born in Flint, MI on May 25, 1955, daughter of Helen Marie (Potter) Palmer and the late Lee Roy Palmer. She married Leroy Wales 18 years ago. She enjoyed crafts and ceramics. Survived by: Mother: Helen Palmer Husband: Leroy Palmer Daughter: Holly Marie (Rob) Gregoire and grandson...
Joyce Ann Lindberg
Sep 17, 2011
Joyce Ann Lindberg, 80, of Grayling passed away on September 17, 2011. Joyce was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on March 23, 1931, daughter of the late Ethel (Lindgren) and George David Lindberg. She enjoyed reading, education (U of M alumni), dancing, "The Sound of Music", being "the number one fan" of GHS musical productions and being "Grandma Joyce" to the...
Patricia Sue Sims (Russell)
Sep 16, 2011
Patricia Sue Sims, 59 of Frederic died Friday, September 16, 2011 at home. She was born August 19, 1952 in Mt. Clemens, lived in the Madison Heights area, and had been a resident of Frederic the last 17 years. Patricia enjoyed her volunteer work with the Grayling and Kalkaska Eagles and the Grayling Moose. She enjoyed bowling and especially enjoyed...
David Edward Jernberg
Sep 9, 2011
David Edward Jernberg, 67, of Grayling passed away on Friday Sept. 9, 2011. David was born in Bremerton, WA on October 6, 1943, a son of the late Donna Ruth (Meek) and Edward William Jernberg. He married the former Rose Gingerick on Dec 19, 1987, they were married in Colorado. David was a member of American Legion of Indiana, VFW...
Karon Lea Lovell (Harris)
Sep 8, 2011
Karon Lea Lovell, 55, of Grayling passed away on Thursday Sept. 8, 2011. Karon was born on Nov. 21, 1955 in Clare, MI to the late George and Stella (Reger) Harris. She married Richard Lee Lovell on Dec. 1, 1984 at First Baptist Church of Frederic. Karon lived for and loved her family, home schooled her children, and enjoyed knitting,...
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