Obituaries
Dawn Marie Howell
Jun 16, 2007
Dawn Marie Howell, 25, of Shelby Township passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 16th, 2007. Dawn was born in Grayling, MI on November 13, 1981, the beloved daughter of Peter David and Cheryl Ann (Muriel) Howell. She was the loving mother of Dakota Howell. She was adored by her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who love and adored her...
Russell John Patterson
Jun 15, 2007
Mr. Russell John Patterson, Jr., 54, of Frederic passed away on Friday, June 15th, 2007. Mr. Patterson was born in Detroit, MI on February 18, 1953, the son of the late Russell John and Joan (Adams) Patterson. He served in the U.S. Marines. He is survived by: Daughter(s): Autumn (James) Roberts of Roscommon. Felicia & Patty Patterson of Frederic Khrystal...
Francis Decker
Jun 13, 2007
Mr. Francis Decker, 67, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, June 13th, 2007.. Mr. Decker was born in Grayling, Michigan, on September 17, 1939, the son of the late Francis and Hazel (Leline) Decker. He lived most of his life in Grayling. He was employed for his whole life as a logger in the forestry industry Francis had shined boots...
Josephine M. Starks
Jun 13, 2007
Mrs. Josephine M. Starks, 85, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, June 13th, 2007. Josephine was born in Allegan County, Michigan on February 2, 1922, the daughter of the late William and Pearl Bowen. She married Wesley Starks on September 2, 1940 in Napoleon, Ohio. He preceded her in death in 1999. She and her late husband Wesley previously owned...
Robert E. Spencer
May 25, 2007
Robert E. Spencer, 75, of Frederic, MI.passed away on Friday, May 25th, 2007. He was born in Detroit, MI on June 21, 1931, the son of the late Marshall and Evelyn (Mitchell) Spencer. He Business Owner/President of Pyramid Construction Co. He married Mary Thorold in Plymouth, Michigan 28 years ago Robert is survived by his wife Mary of 28 years...
Clyde C. Mize
May 20, 2007
Clyde C. Mize, 79, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, May 20th, 2007 Mr. Mize was born in Dalton, Georgia on February 27, 1928, the son of the late Houston and Annie Lou (Waits) Mize. He served in the U.S. Army in 1946-1947. Clyde worked for General Motors for 46 Years as a union representative for the UAW. He married...
Dennis Allan O'Toole
May 18, 2007
Mr. Dennis Allan O'Toole, 60, of Frederic passed away on Friday, May 18th, 2007. Dennis was born in Flint, MI on May 12, 1947, the son of the late Raymond and Gabrielle (Hoornaert) O'Toole. He enjoyed working on cars and woodworking. Survived by his mother Gabrielle O'Toole of Mt. Morris Daughter: Nickcole (Michael) Martin of Frederic. Son(s): Dennis Allen Jr....
John "Forrest" Newberry
May 11, 2007
John "Forrest" Newberry, 52, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on Friday, May 11th, 2007. He was born in Grayling, MI on February 3, 1955, the son of Kenneth Ray and Merna Kathryne (Glen) Newberry. Forrest graduated from Grayling High School in 1974. He is survived by his parents Kenneth and Merna Newberry. Sisters: Janet Newberry, Marnie Wiggins, and Kathy Newberry...
Josephine C. Keene
May 10, 2007
Josephine C. Keene, 91, of Maple Forest Township passed away on Thursday, May 10th, 2007. Josephine was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on February 12, 1916, the daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Dolinga) Tabaczynski.. She married Harold Keene, Sr in 1934, he preceded her in death. They moved to the area in 1958 and were proud of thier farm...
Helen M Pollman
May 1, 2007
Helen M Pollman, 89, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, May 1st, 2007. Helen was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 27, 1917, the daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude (Robinson) Hepfer. She worked as office manager for Lundberg Screw Products, Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Ford Motor Advertising Fund until her retirement in 1979. Helen married Robert E. Pollman...
Jean J. Fenn
Apr 27, 2007
Jean J. Fenn, 89, of Grayling passed away on Friday, April 27th, 2007. Jean was born in Monroe, Michigan on July 15, 1917, the daughter of the late C. Clyde & Edith (Ilgenfritz) Johnson. She married Willis Fenn who preceded her in death. She has lived in Grayling for a year and a half, coming from Traverse City Jean is...
Valeria Lee "Val" Johnston
Apr 17, 2007
Mrs. Valerie Lee "VAL" Johnston, 70, of Grayling passed away onTuesday, April 17th, 2007. Val was born in Flint, Michigan on March 31, 1937, the daughter of the late Donald Earl and Calla Myrtle (Richards) McLaren. She married Elwood A. "AL" Johnston. on November 4, 1961 in Davison Michigan. She moved to Grayling in 1995, coming from Davison. Val was...
Marion S. Welsh
Apr 16, 2007
Marion S. Welsh, Grayling, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at age 86. She was born Marion Selena DuBois June 4, 1920, in Vassar, Michigan to Leah Kate (Truax), and James G. DuBois, the second of five children. She graduated from Vassar High School in 1938, and then from the Michigan Academy of Art in Saginaw in 1940. She...
Andrew Stewart Donaldson
Apr 13, 2007
Andrew Stewart Donaldson, Jr., 87, of Grayling passed away on Friday, April 13th, 2007. Mr. Donaldson was born in Detroit, MI on May 13, 1919, the son of the late Andrew C. and Mary (Bell) Donaldson. He served in the U.S. Army as a Hospital Corpsman in WW II. He married Goldie Geraldine Jariett on June 4, 1948. They were...
Rita L. DeRieu
Apr 10, 2007
Rita L. DeRieu, 86, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007. Rita was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1920, the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Clark) Laboissiere. She married Robert DeRieu on November 26,1938 in Angola, Indiana, he preceded her in death in 1985. Rita moved to Grayling in January 2007, coming from Florida.She...
Donald C. Palmer
Apr 6, 2007
Mr. Donald C. Palmer, 81, of Grayling passed away on Friday, April 6th, 2007. Mr. Palmer was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 22, 1926, the son of the late Robert A. and Greta M. (Pardon) Palmer. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a retired Funeral Director. He also worked as a general maintenance person at...
Jane Fornell
Apr 3, 2007
Jane Fornell, 90, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday April 3, 2007. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home
Oran Frank Fairbanks
Mar 24, 2007
Oran Frank Fairbanks, 70, of Grayling, passed away onThursday, May 24th, 2007. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 29, 1937, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Margaret (Hummel) Fairbanks. Oran retired in 1996 from at Detroit Diesel Corporation after 31 years. He also worked at Glen's market after moving to Grayling in 1994, coming from Farmington...
Albert Raymond "Ray" Ingalls
Mar 20, 2007
Albert Raymond (Ray) Ingalls, Jr. 43, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007. Ray was born in Flint, MI on March 1, 1964, the son of Albert "Mike" and Joyce (Kietzman) Ingalls of Grayling, MI.. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1982 He served in the U.S. Air Force between 1988 and 2001 as a Staff Sargeant,...
Robert Wakeley
Mar 20, 2007
Mr. Robert Keith Wakeley, 77, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007. Bob was born in Grayling, MI on July 5, 1929, the son of the late Barton Leroy and Bonnie (Clise) Wakeley. He was the husband of Marjorie (Einchinger) Wakeley. they celebrated their 56th anniversary in 2006. Survived by his wife, Marjorie Daughter(s): Donna (Carl) Roed of...
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