Obituaries

Thurzal Ilene Taylor (Thomas)

Thurzal Ilene Taylor (Thomas)

Aug 27, 2010

Thurzal Ilene Taylor, 83, of Grayling passed away on Friday August 27, 2010. Thurzal was born in Pontiac, MI on November 11, 1926, the daughter of the late William Alvin and Margaret Jane (Wallwork) Thomas The absolute loves of her life were her grandchildren. She was a member of American Legion Post 106 and Grayling Eagles. Survived by: Daughter: Ande...

David Wayne Barnes

David Wayne Barnes

Aug 27, 2010

David Wayne Barnes,58, of Grayling, MI. passed away on Friday August 27, 2010. David was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 28, 1952 to the late Dewey Cleveland and Jacqueline Frances (Murphree) Barnes. He was a truck driver and mechanic. He married the former Glenda Young on February 28, 1995 in Adrian, Michigan. Survived by his mother Jackie Barnes of...

James Nickolas Dasho

James Nickolas Dasho

Aug 22, 2010

James Nickolas Dasho, 81, of Maple Forest Township passed away on Sunday August 22, 2010. He was born on December 29, 1028 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late John and Catherine (Truth) Dasho. James married the former Emma Borgeson on June 11, 1949 at Wyandotte Lutheran Church. He was a member of Mt. Hope Lutheran Church in Grayling. James enjoyed...

Anna Bernidene Smith (Christensen)

Anna Bernidene Smith (Christensen)

Aug 8, 2010

Anna B. ( formerly Owens) Smith, 91, of Grayling passed away on Sunday August 8, 2010. Anna was born in Grayling, MI on December 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Hulger and Eriel (LaBrash) Christensen. Anna was a lifelong resident of Grayling. She was married to Stanley Owens for 52 years before he preceded her in death. She then...

Bruce Maurice Davenport

Bruce Maurice Davenport

Aug 8, 2010

Bruce Maurice Davenport, 70, of Grayling, MI passed Sunday August 8, 2010 at Mercy Hospital Bruce was born in Lake City, MI on December 29, 1939, the son of the late Henry Maxwell and Doris (Frye) Davenport. He served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division He was a member of the American Legion in Lake City...

Chrystal Starr Shurter (Asbury)

Chrystal Starr Shurter (Asbury)

Aug 7, 2010

Chrystal Starr Shurter, 52, of Mio and formerly of Grayling passed away on Saturday August 7, 2010, Chrystal was born in Detroit, MI on September 10, 1957, the daughter of the late Cecil and Helen (Jarett) Asbury. Survived by: Sons: Richard (Brooke Forbes) Shurter Nathaniel Shurter Daughter: Starr Shurter of Bay City Brother: Frank Asbury Sisters: Pat Fuller, Sherry Thacker,...

Gail Lyn Henderson

Gail Lyn Henderson

Aug 6, 2010

Mrs. Gail L Henderson, . reached a peaceful. place when she passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010. She was listening to soft music with her devoted husband and Hospice primary. caregiver Charles. She was born in Detroit, on September 17, 1953, to the late William and Barbara (Arnold) Henderson. She enjoyed a 29 year career with the busy welding...

David Michael Collins

David Michael Collins

Aug 6, 2010

David Michael Collins, of Frederic, MI formerly of Chesaning, MI died on August 6, 2010 at his home in Frederic. David was born in Owosso, Michigan on September 23, 1945, the son of the late Rex A. and Mabel Lynn (Detweiler) Collins. He was employed by General Motors and retired after 30 years of employment in the auto industry. David...

Mary Jane Knibbs (Joseph)

Mary Jane Knibbs (Joseph)

Aug 1, 2010

Mary Jane Knibbs died peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born in Grayling on July 17, 1922 to A.J. Joseph and Eva Ryan Joseph. On July 24, 1946 she married Leonard H. Knibbs in Salt Lake City and they had four children, Linda (Michael) Brady of Chicago, Nancy (Michael) Elliott of...

Anna Geraldine Rouse (Long)

Anna Geraldine Rouse (Long)

Jul 27, 2010

Anna Geraldine Rouse, 84, of Fairview and formerly of Grayling passed away on Tuesday July 27, 2010. Anna was born in Middleton, Ohio on August 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Emma (Brewer) Long. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Lapeer General Hospital. She was later trained as an Inhalation Therapist. Anna married Alvin J. Rouse...

John Harry Edward

John Harry Edward

Jul 25, 2010

John Harry Edward Fox, 65, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday July 25, 2010. John was born in Lima, OH on September 6, 1944, the son of the late Oliver and L. Violetta (Gossard) Fox. John enjoyed time spent with his family and playing with his grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. John owned...

Dolores "Dodie" Burns (Farrington)

Dolores "Dodie" Burns (Farrington)

Jul 24, 2010

Dolores "Dodie" Burns, 82, of Grayling passed away on Saturday July 24, 2010. Dolores was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 30, 1928, the daughter of the late Harris Edward and Hildegard (Petsch) Farrington. She married Gerald Burns on June 17,1950 in Lansing, MI at Christ Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed spending time...

Richard Gordon Hessler

Richard Gordon Hessler

Jul 22, 2010

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Donald James Tucker

Donald James Tucker

Jul 15, 2010

Mr. Donald James Tucker, 88, of Grayling passed away on Thursday July 15, 2010. Donald was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 22, 1921, the son of the late Frank and Annie (Reid) Tucker. He married the former Orvetta Yax on December 9, 1989 in Grayling, Michigan. Donald loved farming, hunting and fishing. Survived by his wife Orvetta of 20...

Clara L. Sorenson (Atkinson)

Clara L. Sorenson (Atkinson)

Jul 13, 2010

Clara Lottie Sorenson, 92, of Grayling, passed away quietly on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Grayling on May 6, 1918 to the late Marshall and Lottie (Starrett) Atkinson. She was married to Robert Carl Sorenson for 60 years. Clara had a strong faith and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she...

Kevin Andrew Taylor

Kevin Andrew Taylor

Jul 13, 2010

Kevin Taylor, 40, of Grayling and formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2010 in Grayling, MI. Kevin was born in Hillsdale, MI on March 31, 1970, to the late Lester Taylor and Laura (Werne) Love. Survived by: Mother: Laura (Steven) Love of Grayling, MI Brother: Greg (Jackie Howard) Taylor of Maryland. Grandmother: Eunice Taylor of Hillsdale, MI...

Gloria Ann Stephan (Millikin)

Gloria Ann Stephan (Millikin)

Jun 28, 2010

Gloria Ann Stephan, 71, of Grayling passed away on Monday, June 28th, 2010 while in the company of family members. Gloria was born in Grayling, MI on August 2, 1938, the daughter of the late Ralph "Tine" and Julia (Levindowski) Millikin. She married Peter W. Stephan on April 7,1956 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Grayling, MI. He preceded her...

Arthur Lee McDonald

Arthur Lee McDonald

Jun 20, 2010

Arthur Lee McDonald, 71, of Grayling passed away onSunday, June 20th, 2010. Art was born in Sault. Ste. Marie, Michigan on February 12, 1939, the son of the late Hugh Duncan and Alpha Theresa (King) McDonald. Art was the youngest of 8 children. He served in the US Army. Art married the former Jean Ann Papenfus on July 16, 1966...

Victor M. Johnson

Victor M. Johnson

Jun 18, 2010

Victor M. Johnson, 88, of Grayling passed away on Friday, June 18th, 2010. Victor was born in Tawas City, MI on May 22, 1922, the son of the late Victor and Helen Johnson. He served in the US Coast Guard in WW II. Victor married the former Helen Morenz on Nov. 13, 1946 in Detroit at St. Luke's Lutheran Church....

Ilah L. Williams (Carpenter)

Ilah L. Williams (Carpenter)

Jun 13, 2010

Mrs. Ilah L. Williams, 78, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, June 13th, 2010. Ilah was born in Missaukee County, MI on May 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Bennie Eugene and Elizabeth Louella (Rayment) Carpenter. She married Albert "Fritz" Williams on May 8, 1971 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. She attended Heritage Baptist Church. Ilah worked for...

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