Obituaries

Marian Mae Frankenfield

Marian Mae Frankenfield

Feb 13, 2008

Mrs. Marian Mae Frankenfield, 92, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, February 13th, 2008. Marian was born in Tecumseh, MI on July 11, 1915, the daughter of the late Clarence E and Bertha Leone (Goodrich) Davis. She was a member of Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. Survived by: Daughters: Marie Logan of Clarkston, MI. Ruthann (Robert) Porritt of Lake, MI....

Florian ""DOC"" Latuszek

Florian ""DOC"" Latuszek

Feb 10, 2008

Florian "Doc" Latuszek, 75, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, February 10th, 2008. Doc was born in Johannesburg, MI on May 2, 1932, the son of the late Thomas and Agnes (Fisher) Latuszek. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War. He was the husband of Darlene May (Wolf) Latuszek, they were married on...

Gloria p. Zappella

Gloria p. Zappella

Jan 28, 2008

Gloria Pia Zappella, 79, of Bear Lake Township, Kalkaska County passed away on Monday, January 28th, 2008. Gloria was born on March 16, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Lydia (Martalucchi) Ghezzi She married Richard Anthony Zappella on June 3, 1950 in Detorit, Michigan. Gloria is survived by her husband Richard, Sons: Anthony D. (Beth Ann) Zappella...

Ruth Ann Kernosky

Ruth Ann Kernosky

Jan 26, 2008

Miss Ruth Ann Kernosky, 83, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, January 26th, 2008. Ruth was born in Grayling, MI on October 16, 1924, the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Marie (Endricks) Kernosky. Ruth lived all of her life in Grayling and worked at Ben Franklin Store for 40 years. She enjoyed reading and playing cards with friends....

Helene Louise Mowbray

Helene Louise Mowbray

Jan 20, 2008

Helene Louise Mowbray, 102, of Grayling passed away on Sunday January 20, 2008. Graveside service will be held in Spring 2008. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home of Grayling.

Lloyd Berry,

Lloyd Berry,

Jan 19, 2008

Lloyd Berry Jr., born May 31, 1928, went to his "happy hunting grounds" suddenly January 19, 2008 in Grayling, Michigan. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Ethel (Sadler) Berry and his brothers-in-law Donald Legg, Hazen Hatfield, and Albert Kesteloot. He is survived by his companion and friend, Helen Nolan; his four children Susan (Mike) Thibodeau, MaryLou...

Beatrice Bennett

Beatrice Bennett

Jan 15, 2008

Mrs. Beatrice Bennett, 87, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, January 15th, 2008. Funeral service will be held in the spring/ Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

Richard Lippard

Richard Lippard

Jan 14, 2008

Mr. Richard S. Lippard, 63, of Grayling passed away on Monday, January 14th, 2008. Richard was born in Cheboygan, MI on March 31, 1944, the son of the late Samuel Richard and Hannah(Weber) Lippard. He spent most of his life in Grayling. He had previously worked at Bear Archery and had retired from Mercy Hospital. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Arbutus L. Schofield

Arbutus L. Schofield

Jan 13, 2008

Arbutus L. Schofield, 93, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, January 13th, 2008. Arbutus was born in Oscoda County, MI on March 25, 1914, the daughter of the late David and Mattie (Mansfield ) Lowe. She moved to the Grayling area in 1934 and married John A Schofield. She spent most of her life in northern Michigan. Survived by Daughter:...

Lillian A. Houghton

Lillian A. Houghton

Jan 6, 2008

Lillian Annette Houghton, 94, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, January 6th, 2008. Lillian was born in Grayling, MI on July 27, 1913, the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Olsen) Ahman. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1931. Lillian married Nyland I. Houghton who preceded her in death in 1954. She lived most of her life in...

Charles Jackson

Charles Jackson

Jan 3, 2008

Mr. Charles Jackson, 83, of Lovells Township passed away on Thursday, January 3rd, 2008. Charles was born in Fairmont, Illinois on February 9, 1924, the son of the late Louis F. and Gladys (Phillips) Jackson. He served in the US Navy, Pacific Ocean Theater of Operations in WW II. He married the former Rita Post on Sept. 14, 1947 in...

Phillip Miller

Phillip Miller

Jan 3, 2008

Mr. Phillip F Miller, 73, of Maple Forest Township passed away on Thursday, January 3rd, 2008. Phil was born in Flint, MI on February 14, 1934, the son of the late Marvin and Bernice (Taylor) Miller. He married the former Carol Plamondon on October 2, 1953 in Flint, Michigan. Phillip is survived by his wife Carol of 54 years; Mother:...

David J. Pomeroy

David J. Pomeroy

Dec 30, 2007

Mr. David J. Pomeroy, 56, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, December 30th, 2007. David was born in Manistee, MI on May 5, 1951, the son of the late Edward and Esther (Stepniewski) Pomeroy. He was the husband of Sally Pomeroy, they were married on April 1, 2003 in Roscommon, MI David retired from Camp Shawono where he was a...

Virginia Wellman

Virginia Wellman

Dec 24, 2007

Mrs. Virginia Wellman, 72, of Blue Lake Township, Kalkaska County passed away on Monday, December 24th, 2007. Virginia was born on April 3, 1935 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Eugene Albert and Elvene (Anderson) Kaiser. The former Virginia Kaiser married Arthur Wellman on January 23, 1954 in Flint, Michigan. They were married for 53 years before Arthur preceded her...

Helen Louise Crawford

Helen Louise Crawford

Dec 18, 2007

Helen Louise Crawford, 73, of Grayling, passed away Saturday, December 15th, 2007 peacefully at the home of her son Bob Shepherd in Traverse City, Surrounded by her loving husband Lloyd and five children. She was born in Grayling, on January 10, 1934, to Harry W. and Edris E. (Pease) Sorenson. She married Lloyd Crawford on July 15, 1960. As well...

Edith Mae Lovely

Edith Mae Lovely

Dec 15, 2007

Edith Mae Lovely went home to the Lord on December 15th, 2007. Edith Mae was born to Emil and Eva (Kestenholtz) Golnick on February 14, 1920 in Crawford County. She attended school in Roscommon and Grayling, graduating from Roscommon High School. She married Leo E. Lovely on June 18, 1938 and they were blessed with 69 years of marriage. During...

Jack Best

Jack Best

Dec 8, 2007

Jack D. Best, 82, of Grayling, died Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at home. He was born on July 17, 1925 in Jackson, MI to Luster F. and M. Gail (Davidson) Best. Jack graduated from high school in Jackson and attended Jackson Community College. After serving in the U.S. Army, Jack joined the Michigan State Police. He served in several posts...

Patricia Wakeley

Patricia Wakeley

Dec 6, 2007

Patricia B. Wakeley, 78, of Ionia, passed away on Thursday, December 6th, 2007. Patricia was born in Crawford County, MI on January 6, 1929, the daughter of the late Arthur and Susan (Krishay) Skingley. She was the widow of George 'Richard' Wakeley. Patricia is survived by Sons: Richard A. (June) Wakeley of Chipley,Florida., Thomas R (Trudy)Wakeley of Orleans, MI. She...

Ivor Thayer

Ivor Thayer

Dec 6, 2007

Mr. Ivor Thayer, Sr., 80, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, December 6th, 2007. Ivor was born in Hemlock, Michigan on December 30, 1926, the son of the late Edward and Ada (Barber) Thayer. He married the former Betty Bowler on September 26, 1953 in Germfask, Michigan. Ivor started working in his early teens. He got his first bike with...

Thomas R. Stancil

Thomas R. Stancil

Dec 3, 2007

Mr. Thomas R. Stancil, 92, of Grayling passed away on Monday, December 3rd, 2007. Thomas was born in Smithfield, NC on November 3, 1915, the son of the late Walter and Dilly Ann (Renfrow) Stancil. He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II. He married the former Georgianna Olson in 1941 in Florida, she preceded him in death in...

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