Obituaries
Darryl Dewayne Cool
Jun 5, 2011
Darryl Dewayne Cool, Jr., 70, of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday June 5, 2011. Darryl was born in Stockbridge, MI on September 18, 1940, the son of the late Darryl and Genevieve (Johnson) Cool. He married the former Betty Collins Cool on April 7, 1962 in Stockbridge, MI. Survived by wife Betty of 49 years. Daughter: Catherine (Steven) Koval...
Jeffery Michael Failing
Jun 2, 2011
Jeffery Michael Failing, 54, of Grayling (and formerly of Florida) passed away on Thursday June 2, 2011. Jeffery was born in Grayling, MI on July 7, 1956, the son of the late John and Betty (Denton) Failing. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1974. Survived by his mother Betty Failing of Grayling Brother: John (Gail) Failing of Grayling Nieces...
Terry Lee Dunckel
May 31, 2011
Mr. Terry Lee Dunckel, 46, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2011. Terry was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 15, 1965, the son of Jerry and Barbara (Babka) Dunckel. Survived by Daughters: Kaylee Dunckel of Grayling. Savannah Dunckel of Grayling. Sons: Kyle Dunckel of Grayling., Chance Dunckel of Grayling. 2 Grandchildren Parents: Jerry and Barbara Dunckel of...
William Donald Rutter
May 23, 2011
William Donald Rutter, age 90 of Grayling, passed away at his residence on May 23, 2011 with his family present. William grew up in Flint Michigan - the son of William and Josephine (Miller) Rutter. William graduated from Flint Central in 1939, where he met the love of his life Ruth Rolfe on a blind date - later marrying her...
Shirley A Peshick
May 17, 2011
Shirley A. Peshick, 63, of Frederic passed away on Tuesday May 17, 2011. Shirley was born in Martin, Tennessee on September 26, 1947. She was married to Tim Peshick for 16 years. Survived by husband Tim Mother: Lilly Thorpe of Tennessee Step children: Tiffany (Scott) Bartholomew of Rehobath, Massachusetts Timothy (Michelle) Peshick II of Runnemede, New Jersey Grandchildren: Clodagh Bartholomew,...
Robert Dandy
May 13, 2011
Robert Dandy, 84, of Grayling passed away on Friday May 13, 2011 Robert was born in Wayne County, MI on August 3, 1926, the son of the late Robert and Maude (Millward) Dandy. He served in the US Army. He married the former Loretta Golm on June 29, 1949 in Wayne, MI. Loretta preceded him in death in 2005. Survived...
Troy Robert King
May 13, 2011
Troy Robert King, infant son of Heather King of West Branch, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 12, 2011.. Survived by his mother Heather, brothers Zachory and Zane King, and sister Alexis LaChance. Grandmother Barbara King and great grandparents Roger and Caroline Hall. Troy is also survived by several aunts,...
Nellie S. Kellogg (Sohn)
May 9, 2011
Nellie S. Kellogg, 96, of Grayling passed away on Monday May 9, 2011. Nellie was born in Fulton, Ohio, on February 18, 1915, the daughter of the late Harry Franklin and Hattie Agnes (Smith) Sohn. Nellie married Clayton Kellogg on March 28, 1933 in Birmingham, MI. He preceded her in death in 1982. Loved her grandchildren, was a good cook,...
James Joseph Bryan
May 8, 2011
James Joseph Bryan, 41, of Grayling passed away on Sunday May 8, 2011. James was born in Tawas City, MI on August 6, 1969, the son of Thomas and Sheila (Conley) Bryan. He worked approximately 16 years at M.A.T.E.S. as a tank mechanic. James enjoyed spending time with his daughters and 'spoiling' them. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, woodworking,...
Marie Annette Welt (Schnebeli)
May 4, 2011
Marie Annette Welt, 63, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday May 4, 2011 Marie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 7, 1947, the daughter of the late Donald and Delores (Svoboda) Schnebeli. She married Michael Welt on August 30, 1986. They were due to celebrate their 25th anniversary this year. Survived by her husband Michael. Mother: Delores Schnebeli of...
Lucinda Harriett Davison (Rickwalt)
Apr 26, 2011
Lucinda Harriett Davison, 93, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2011 Lucinda was born in Wells Township, Tuscola County, Michigan on June 3, 1917, the daughter of the late Henry and Carolyn (Borck) Rickwalt. She married Frank Davison on November 14, 1936 in Caro, Michigan. Frank preceded her in death in 1990 after 54 years of marriage. She...
James Henry Verlinde
Apr 21, 2011
James Henry Verlinde, 77, of Frederic passed away on Thursday April 21, 2011. James was born in Frederic, MI on April 30, 1933, the son of the late Henry and Ida Mae (Walker) Verlinde. James married the former Barbara Clough on January 19,1951 in Grayling. Survived by his wife Barbara of 60 years. Daughters: Karole Jean (George) Rosin of Frederic....
Carol Patricia Kelly (Anglebrandt)
Apr 19, 2011
Carol P. Kelly, 53, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday April 19,2011. She was born on December 20, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan. Carol is survived by her husband, James M. Kelly, Son: Sean M. Kelly Daughter: Shannon L. Woolman Mother: Lois Kesteloot Brothers: Warren, Terry, Barry, and Brad Hatfield. Carol was the General Manager at the Grayling Big Boy...
Marjorie I. Sweeter (Cross)
Apr 14, 2011
Marjorie I Sweeter, 101, of Grayling passed away on Thursday April 14, 2011. Marjorie was born in Laingsburg, MI on October 17, 1909, the daughter of the late Abe and Lotus (Brown) Cross. She married Harvey Sweeter on August 29, 1929 in Bowling Green, Ohio. He preceded her is death after more than 50 Years of marriage. Survived by Daughter:...
Glenna Glee Wheeler (Parker)
Apr 6, 2011
Glenna Glee Wheeler, 79, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday April 6, 2011. Glenna was born in Lansing Twp, MI on December 15, 1931, the daughter of the late Claude and Mildred (Muth) Parker. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Grayling Eagles. Survived by: Sons: Donald Ashton of Alaska, David and Scott Ashton of Colorado Jeff...
Merle L. "Bud" Morgan
Mar 30, 2011
Merle Leroy "Bud" Morgan, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away on Wednesday March 30, 2011. Bud was born in Midland, MI on July 8, 1933, the son of the late Leroy and Mildred (Barker) Morgan. He married Judy Kay Matatall on April 17, 1971 in Troy, MI. Bud served in the US Army. He was a Country-Western Singer. He served...
Norman F. Parker
Mar 29, 2011
Norman F. Parker, 86, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2011. Norman was born in Grayling, MI on January 26, 1925, the son of the late Arthur and Laura Parker. He served in the US Army. He married the former Shirley McNeil in November 1946 in Houghton Lake, Michigan. Survived by his wife Shirley of 63 years. Daughters:...
Donald Robert Geiss
Mar 25, 2011
Don Geiss The world lost a hero when Don Geiss, 86, died March 25, at the Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation center. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Infantry during World War II and was a Prisoner of War in Germany for nearly a year. He was decorated with a Purple Heart, a Victory Medal and...
Dorris M. Konzer (Faulman)
Mar 21, 2011
Dorris M. Konzer Dorris M. Konzer, 87, of Grayling passed away on Monday March 21, 2011. Dorris was born in Detroit, MI on September 11, 1923, the daughter of the late Roy and Adolfine (Kozlowske) Faulman. Dorris was a member of Mt. Hope Lutheran Church. Survived by Daughters:, Jean (Joseph) Callewaert of Rock. Diane (Gary) Pilette of Washington Twp. Son:...