Obituaries
Hannah Elizabeth Hall
Dec 22, 2006
Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Hall, 103, of Rapid City, passed away on Friday, December 22nd, 2006. Hannah was born in England on October 11, 1903, the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Elizabeth (Marsden) Wales. She was very much involved in Girl Scouts as a leader and organizer in Southfield, Michigan in the 1940's. She was the widow of John...
David C. McClain
Dec 22, 2006
Mr. David C. McClain, 55, of Grayling, passed away on Friday, December 22nd, 2006 after losing a three year battle with pancreatic cancer at his home surrounded by family and friends. David was born in Grayling, MI on April 6, 1951, the son of Jerry and Wilda Josephine (Patch) McClain. He served in the Army National Guard for 27 years...
Robert "Gary" Johnson
Dec 18, 2006
Robert "GARY" Johnson, 63, of Frederic passed away on Monday, December 18th, 2006. Gary was born in Flint, MI on July 15, 1943, the son of the late Chester and Nadine (Unsel) Johnson. He married Connie A (Miller) Johnson on March 3, 1988. Survived by Daughter(s): Jamie and Leslie Johnson of Frederic, MI. Step Daughter(s): Julie (Dan)Wilson of Burton, MI.,...
Betty E. Henley
Dec 12, 2006
Mrs. Betty E. Henley, 86, of GraylingTuesday, December 12th, 2006. Betty was born in Oran, Missouri on October 20, 1920, the daughter of the late Leo Henry and Clara Frances (Diebold) Compas. She was retired since 1985 where she worked as a sales clerk for Emil & Laurine Kraus Grayling, MI., 1985. She was the widow of John Alfred Henley....
Annette "Jan" Farley
Dec 8, 2006
Anne Janette "JAN" Farley, 74, of Grayling passed away on Friday, December 8th, 2006. Jan was born in Lawton, Michigan on June 20, 1932, the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Helen L (Young) Nower. Jan came to Grayling in 1967 from Jackson Michigan. She enjoyed many types of arts and crafts and enjoyed teaching crocheting to others. She...
Arlene M. Richmond
Dec 7, 2006
Mrs. Arlene M. Richmond, 92, of Grayling passed away onThursday, December 7th, 2006. Arlene was born in Breckenridge, Michigan on October 10, 1914 to Archibald and Margaret (Goward) Burlingame. She married Joseph Richmond in December 21, 1933 in Dimondale, Michigan. She is survived by: Daughters: Barbara Norton of Grayling, Edith (Wallace) Bedford of Kimbolton, Ohio Marian (Richard) Arrington of Clare...
Ronald D. Braman
Dec 5, 2006
Mr. Ronald D. Braman, 73, of Grayling Tuesday, December 5th, 2006. Mr. Braman was born in Saginaw, MI on May 15, 1933, the son of the late Rolland and Elsie (Goff) Braman. He was the husband of Joan (Siems) Braman. Married in Saginaw, Michigan 51 Daughter(s): Christine J Braman of Arizona. Son(s): Ronald K Braman of Michigan., Michael G Braman...
Mitchell Brian "Brian" Hexham
Nov 30, 2006
Mitchell "BRIAN" Hexham, 47, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2006. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 6, 1959, the son of the late Martin and Phyllis (Anderson) Hexham. Brian was an avid sports fan. Was loved by many friends and family and will be missed. Survived by: Brother(s): Darrel (Jennifer) Sauter of Roscommon, MI., Craig...
Evelyn Grace Lozon
Nov 28, 2006
Mrs. Evelyn Grace Lozon, 92, of Grayling passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28th, 2006 at Grayling Nursing Center Evelyn was born in Bay City, Michigan on November 13, 1914, the daughter of the late Henry and Emma Janette (Brittan) Jordan. The former Evelyn G. Jordan married Mr. Chester James Lozon on May 4, 1933. She was a long time...
Helena Roberta Rodney
Nov 26, 2006
Helen Roberta Rodney, 83, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, November 26th, 2006. Helen was born in Detroit, MI on December 25, 1922. She married William Rodney who preceded her in death.. Helen spent part of life in San Francisco with her husband William. This was during the wartime era and she enjoyed the area working in a large hotel...
Gordon "Sandy" Thompson
Nov 18, 2006
Gordon "Sandy" Thompson, 79, of Grayling passed away on Saturday November 18, 2006. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Howard John "Butch" Wright
Nov 12, 2006
Mr. Howard John "BUTCH" Wright, 58, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, November 12th, 2006. Mr. Wright was born in Ferndale, Michigan on December 15, 1947, the son of the late Howard Edward and Wanda A (Kanouse) Wright. He served in the U.S. Army as a Private in the Vietnam War. He was employed as a Machinist at Parker-Hanefin Manufacturing...
George Allen Kent
Nov 11, 2006
George Allen Kent, Jr., 84, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, November 11th, 2006. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 25, 1922, the son of the late George Allen and Lelia (Futch) Kent. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years in the South Pacific and European Theater. He retired from being Owner/Sales...
Goldie Geraldine Donaldson
Nov 7, 2006
Goldie Geraldine Donaldson, 83, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday November 7, 2006. She was born on November 29, 1922 in Essex, Ontario to Gerald and Mae (Goslin) Jariett. Goldie married Andrew Stewart Donaldson, Jr. on June 4, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to the Grayling area in 1972 coming from Detroit, Michigan. She was a former member of...
Rose Monica Horton
Nov 3, 2006
Rose Monica Horton, 86, of Grayling Township passed away on Friday, November 3rd, 2006. She was born in Hamtramck, MI on December 15, 1919, the daughter of the late Joe and Francis (Gudavicuta) Mataitis. She married John Everett Horton in 1955; he preceded her in death in 1974. The Hortons moved to the Grayling area in 1960 following the construction...
Richard E. Beckman
Oct 27, 2006
Mr. Richard E. Beckman, 76, of Grayling passed away on Friday, October 27th, 2006. Mr. Beckman was born in Detroit, MI on December 11, 1929, the son of the late Sven Olaf and Mildred (Cady) Beckman. He married Nancy Locke on 9/23/1950 at Oxford, Michigan. Nancy preceded him in death in 2004. He served in the U.S. Air Force as...
Joshua Leo Mastej
Oct 21, 2006
Joshua Leo Mastej, 18, of Grayling, MI. passed away suddenly in an automobile accident on Saturday, October 21st, 2006. Josh was born in Detroit, MI on October 26, 1987, the son of the late Adrian Joy (Kurpiewski) and John Mastej who survives him of Grayling. Josh moved to the Grayling area in second grade and was a 2006 graduate of...
Ryan Davis
Oct 21, 2006
Ryan Davis, 19, of Grayling passed away suddenly in an automobile accident on Saturday, October 21, 2006. He was born March 17, 1987 to Wayne and Jill (Howard) Davis. Ryan graduated from Grayling High School in 2005. He attended Ferris State University for Professional Golf Management, and Kirtland Community College. Ryan was a man who loved his sports. From a...
Rick A. Gaertnew
Oct 19, 2006
Mr. Rick A. Gaertner, 47, of Traverse City and formerly of Grayling passed away on Thursday October 19, 2006. Mr. Gaertner was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 19, 1958, the son of the Dale and the late Augusta (Holstrom) Gaertner. Survived by Daughter: Kristen Gaertner of Grayling, MI. Son: Dale (Lindsey) Gaertner of Grayling, MI. He is also survived...
Clare Abeel
Oct 19, 2006
Mr. Clare Abeel, 82, of Grayling, passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2006. He was born in Melvin, MI on January 19, 1924, the son of the late Fred and Grace (Downs) Abeel. Survived by: Daughter(s): Christina Mackenzie of Grayling. Donna Jean Critchfield of Kalkaska. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Private family memorial service...
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