Obituaries
Rose Marie Dumas
Nov 11, 2017
Rose Marie Dumas, 88, of Grayling and New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home in Grayling, with her family by her side. Rose was born on December 19, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Frank and Mary Capo. She married Joseph Cyril Dumas on October 29, 1947. They were married for 68 years before he preceded her in...
Kenneth Leonard Winarski
Nov 10, 2017
Kenneth Leonard Winarski, 73, of Grayling, passed away on November 10, 2017. He was born on February 29, 1944 in Detroit to Irene (Kaminski) Winarski and the late Leonard Winarski. Kenneth married Mary Kathleen Evans on June 26, 1965 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 2001. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic...
Florence Ardis Hough
Nov 10, 2017
Florence Ardis Hough, 74, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away on November 10, 2017, at her home, with her family around her. She was and is a beloved friend, life partner, mother, grandmother, aunt, and teacher, who believed that teaching was a sacred calling. She loved to create art, to work and play in her gardens, spend time with friends, and...
Nathan Andrew Haskel
Nov 10, 2017
Nathan Andrew Haskel January 26, 1984 to November 9, 2017 On November 9, 2017, Nathan Andrew Haskel, beloved son of Thomas and Tina Haskel, passed from this earth on his own terms. Nathan's memory will be evoked every time a shooting star appears in the nighttime sky, with his vibrant persona shining brightly in the minds and thoughts of those...
Jack Gordon Metiva
Nov 4, 2017
Jack Gordon Metiva, 85, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on November 4, 2017. He was born in Tuscola County to the late Ivan and Antone (Zelenka) Metiva. He married Mary Ellen Crosby on April 30, 1955 in Akron, Michigan. Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and hunting. He served in the US Army in Europe during the...
Catherine Joyce Hunter
Oct 27, 2017
Catherine Joyce Hunter, 86, of Grayling, Michigan passed away peacefully Friday, October 27, 2017. Catherine was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Chester and Jessie Nelson on September 28, 1931. She is survived by children, Sandra (Cameron) Greig of Westland, MI, Donna (Joseph) Elrod of Kalkaska, MI, Charles "Bill" Hunter of Kalkaska, MI, and Cathy (Duane) Witherspoon of Rochester Hills,...
Norman Ward Schmoock
Oct 22, 2017
Norman Ward Schmoock, 86, of Grayling, passed away on October 22, 2017. Norman was born in Detroit, MI on July 20, 1931, a son of the late Clara B. (Brandt) and Waldemar Schmoock. Norman married Shirley Dianne Newland on December 19, 1983. He served 34 years in the US Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Some of Norm's activities...
Francis "Grumpy" Kammer
Oct 15, 2017
Francis Stephen "Grumpy" Kammer, 86, of Frederic, passed away on October 15, 2017. He was born on January 1, 1931 in Whiting, Indiana to Francis and Amelia Kammer. Francis married Bunny Kimball on August 19, 1988 at Camp Grayling. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer III, after 42 years of Civil Service for the US Army and Army Reserves....
Joseph Melvin Grass
Oct 13, 2017
Joseph Melvin Grass, 72, of Luzerne, passed away on October 13, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1945 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Phillips) Grass. Joseph served in the US Army as a Corporal in The Vietnam War. He was retired from General Motors. Joseph married Donna Mills on October 20, 1995 in Waterford, Michigan....
Fleda Anne McWatters
Oct 3, 2017
Fleda Anne McWatters, 67, of Grayling, passed away on October 3, 2017. She was born on March 5, 1950 to the later Walter, Sr. and Clara (Dalton)Wilson. Fleda married Mike McWatters on October 5, 1974. They were married for 26 years before he preceded her in death in 2001. Spending time with her family and grandchildren meant a lot. Fleda...
Lillian "WARD" Parker
Sep 29, 2017
Lillian Ward Parker, beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt, died Sept. 29, 2017 at home in Grayling after a long battle with cancer. Born Jan. 30, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, Ward was preceded in death by her parents, Christine Gray and John Lake Parker, a retired U.S. Army major. Ward, as she was known all her life, graduated from Talawanda High...
Jason William Walker
Sep 21, 2017
Jason William Walker, 48, of Grayling (formerly of Grand Ledge), passed away on September 21, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan to Gary and Ginger (Belcik) Walker. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1987. Following high school, he attended local community college and then began his career working in the construction trades. He...
Max Eugene Prosser
Sep 20, 2017
Max Eugene Prosser, 44, of East Lansing and formerly of Grayling, passed away on September 20, 2017. Max was born in Grayling, Michigan on April 5, 1973 to the late James and Joyce (Lawless) Prosser. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1991. Max married Kristy Hulbert on May 28, 2016. Max was actively serving in the Michigan Army National...
Gary Lee Cowan
Sep 15, 2017
Gary Lee Cowan, 41, of Grayling, passed away on September 15, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1975 in Flint, Michigan to Ronald and Cheryl (Ricky) Cowan. Survived by his wife Trisha of Grayling; Children: Cody and Brandon Cowan of Kentucky, Darwin of Grayling, and stepson Eric Atkins, Jr. Granddaughter: Charlie Cowan. Parents: Ronald and Cheryl Cowan. Brothers: Steve,...
Mary Leona Weatherly
Sep 12, 2017
Mary Leona Weatherly, 77, of Beaver Creek Township passed away September 12, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving dog, Cuddles, and family. She was born in Detroit, MI, July 27, 1940 to Augusta and Eleanor Sobianek. Mary was a loving mother who cared for her family and was a loyal friend. She loved her community and was willing...
Ronald Earl Ward
Sep 12, 2017
Ronald Earl Ward, 71, of Bear Lake Township, passed away on September 12, 2017. He was born on September 14, 1945 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Earl and Hallie 'Marie' Ward. Ronald was retired from General Products in Jackson. He enjoyed good food and blues music, hunting, and fishing. Ronald was a member of Kalkaska Eagles. Survived by his...
Carmel Patricia Harrington
Sep 3, 2017
Carmel Patricia Harrington died peacefully in the home of her daughter in Grayling, Michigan on 3 September 2017, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Carmel Patricia deHora began her earthly journey on June 15th 1942. She was born into the loving arms of Denis and Josephine in Dublin Ireland. She joined her brother, Denis (Joan), and was soon followed...
Robert George Hritz
Sep 2, 2017
Robert George Hritz, 84, of Grayling, passed away on September 2, 2017. Robert was born on April 19, 1933 in Flint to the late Peter and Anna (Fultonovich) Hritz. Robert served in the US Army. He retired from at General Motors and then went to Mexico to set up an engineering plant, and he helped Garland Golf Course start up...
Marjorie Marie Wakeley
Aug 15, 2017
Marjorie Marie Wakeley, 85, of Grayling passed away on August 15, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1932 in Bay City to the late Alphonse and Edith (McKendry) Eichinger. Marjorie married Robert Wakeley on August 24, 1951, he preceded her in death in 2007 after 56 years of marriage. . She previously worked at Bear Archery and as a...
Elaine Louise O'Connor
Jul 31, 2017
Elaine Louise O'Connor, 81, of Grayling, passed away on July 31, 2017. She was born on June 30, 1936 to Paul and Iceal (Pierce) Hummel in Lansing, Michigan. Elaine was a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For many years, she worked in the Home Healthcare field in the Lansing area. After moving to Frankfort, Michigan in...
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