Obituaries

Kenneth Richard Lademan

Kenneth Richard Lademan

Jan 21, 2007

Mr. Kenneth Richard Lademan, 64, of Frederic, passed away on Sunday, January 21st, 2007. Ken was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 22, 1942, the son of the late Richard and Frances (Hyland) Lademan. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. First Class. He worked as an electronic technician and did electronic repair. He married Carole Russell on...

Harry Cark "Art" Wiedeman

Harry Cark "Art" Wiedeman

Jan 20, 2007

Mr. Harry Carl "ART" Weideman, 84, of Grayling passed away on January 20, 2007. Mr. Weideman was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 22, 1922, the son of the late Harry and Helen (Nimoth) Weideman. He graduated from Detroit McKenzie High School in 1940. Enlisted in the US Air Force in August 1942 and served as a troop carrier pilot...

Louise Feldhauser

Louise Feldhauser

Jan 14, 2007

Miss Louise Feldhauser, 84, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, January 14th, 2007. Miss Feldhauser was born in Grayling, Michigan on February 3, 1922, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Fern (Hanna) Feldhauser. She served in the Army Nurse Corps as a First Lieutenant in WW II. She served in France and Belgium. She retired after working for 37...

George Samuel "SAM" Close

George Samuel "SAM" Close

Jan 13, 2007

Mr. George Samuel "SAM" Close, 67, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, January 13th, 2007. Sam was born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 23, 1939, the son of the late George Andrew and Vivian (Peletier) Close. He had lived in the Grayling area for 30 years and was an electrician Survived by: Daughter(s): Mary Thatcher of Waterford, MI. Michelle Tidwell...

Opal V. Hamblin

Opal V. Hamblin

Jan 10, 2007

Mrs. Opal V Hamblin, 85, of Grayling, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 10th, 2007 in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Opal was born in Richmond, Michigan on March 3, 1921 to Bert and Winona Bell (Shue) Plagens. She moved to Maple Forest with her family as a youth and lived in the Grayling area until her death. Opal married Ivan L....

Virgina I Galvani

Virgina I Galvani

Dec 28, 2006

Mrs. Virginia I Galvani, 52, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, December 28th, 2006. Virginia was born in Columbia, North Carolina on November 1, 1954. She married Gerrald Galvani on February 20, 1976 in Grayling, MI She worked at Community Mental Health for 15 years as a supervisor. Virginia is survived by her husband, Gerrald, of 30 years. Daughter: Danyell...

James Michael Prall

James Michael Prall

Dec 25, 2006

James Michael Prall, 50, of Lovells Township passed away on Monday, December 25th, 2006. Mr. Prall was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 9, 1956, the son of the late James L. and Doris A. (Russell) Prall. He was employed as a Machine Operator Specialist at Delphi Chasis for 30 Years and retired in October 2005. He married to...

Hannah Elizabeth Hall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...