Obituaries
Richard Francis Selthoffer
Nov 12, 2016
Richard Francis Selthoffer, 81, of Grayling, passed away on November 12, 2016. He was born in Detroit on December 11, 1934 to the late Frank Francis and Mildred (Carriveau) Selthoffer. Richard served in the US Navy on 3 battleships; the Iowa, Missouri, and Mississippi and also an ammunition supply ship during the Korean War era. He married Claudia "Jeri" Marengo...
Elaine E. McKie-Slater
Nov 9, 2016
Elaine E. McKie-Slater, 85, of Roscommon and Grayling, passed away on November 9, 2016. She was born on July 5, 1931 in Illinois to the late Gerald and Edna Will. Her first husband James McKie passed away in 1990. Elaine was a member of Mt. Hope Lutheran Church and served as treasurer for several years. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting,...
Frederick Thomas Shippy
Nov 9, 2016
Frederick Thomas Shippy, 72, of Grayling, passed away on November 9, 2016. He was born on July 17, 1944 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Lyman and Rosella Shippy. He married Balkis Sabih on September 5, 1970 in Fraser, Michigan. Fred served in the US Army, and fought in the Vietnam war, ultimately achieving the rank of E6. An avid...
David Allen Gilliland
Nov 7, 2016
David Allen Gilliland, 28, of Frederic, passed away on November 7, 2016. He was born in Grayling on January 17, 1988 to Barbara Gilliland. David was a graduate of Grayling High School. He married Samantha Zackery on February 26, 2011. Survived by his wife Samantha and son Jeremaine Gilliland. Gathering of Family and Friends to Remember David will be held...
Jerry Dale Smith
Oct 23, 2016
Jerry Dale Smith, 73, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, October 23, 2016. Jerry was born to Bethal and Denetta Smith on November 26, 1942 in Alpena, MI. Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley Kay (Plesko) Smith; son, Jeffrey Smith; grandchildren, Shea, Ashlynn, Alaric, and Drake; siblings, Kevin (Bev) Smith, Karen...
Rick Forrest
Oct 16, 2016
Obituary being composed by family and service is being planned. Will post when details are complete.
Mary Frances Hamblin
Oct 13, 2016
Mary Frances Hamblin, 87, of Grayling, passed away on October 13, 2016. She was born in Indiana on December 23, 1928 to George and Leona Tindall. She married Duane Hamblin on June 7, 1969. Survived by her husband Duane of 47 years. Sons: Rick Reed and Duane I. Hamblin, both of Grayling. 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sisters: Ann...
William James Cooper
Oct 12, 2016
William James Cooper Sr., 84, of Grayling, Michigan and formerly of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 12, 2016. He married Marjorie Elizabeth Houghton on November 25, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Dental Technician. Survived by his wife, Marjorie. Children: Cheryl Ann (Jim) Cooper of Michigan; William James (Debra) Cooper, Jr. of...
Darryl Cedric Conley
Oct 10, 2016
Darryl Cedric Conley, 29, of Grayling, passed away on October 10, 2016. Darryl was born on January 31, 1987 in Detroit, Michigan to Darryl Cedric Pettway and Kenya Butler. Darryl graduated from Grayling High School in 2006. Darryl was a loving family man who lit up any room he walked into with his contagious smile. Survived by his wife, Juana...
Alva "BOB" Annis
Oct 7, 2016
Alva C. "BOB" Annis, 90, of Grayling passed away on October 7, 2016. Bob was born to Alva and Ruby Annis on August 16, 1926. He served in the US Army. Survived by his sons Robert and Arthur Annis, both of Grayling. 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, Sister: Iris Bell of Bay City. Preceded in death by his son...
Bessie Mae Potts
Oct 5, 2016
Bessie Mae Potts, 85, of Frederic, MI passed away on October 5, 2016. Bessie was born in Houston County, Tennessee. She married Jesse Potts on April 16, 1949 in Ohio. Survived by her husband, Jesse of 67 year; Children: Vivian (Al) Sarner, Jesse "Darryl" (Shirley) Potts, Pamela (Dennis) Rye, Clark (Treva) Potts, and David (Karen) Potts; 17 Grandchildren, 32 Great...
Theresa Lee Demoines
Sep 25, 2016
Theresa Lee Demoines, 59, of Roscommon and formerly of Frederic passed away on September 25, 2016. Theresa was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Demoines. She is survived by daughters: Christine Losey and Michelle Gardiner, half daughter of Carol Mateos, and step-daughter Kelly Gardiner. She also had four grandchildren. She was the sister of Scherie Peever, Michael Demoines,...
Donald Charles Ritter
Sep 25, 2016
Donald Charles Ritter, 52, of Grayling, passed away on September 25, 2016. Don was the manager of Ramada Inn of Grayling. Survived by his parents: Nancy Rectenwald of Ohio; Earl (Lynn) Ritter of Fruitport Sister: Della ( Mark) Stearns Brother: David (Lucy) Ritter of Ohio Step brother: Jeff (Renee) Stampfly Step sister: Mariah (Rick) Rhode Uncle of Ryan, Jessica, Ashley,...
Helen I. Moon-Gaines
Sep 22, 2016
Helen Irene Vernon was born December 18, 1936 in Flint, Michigan to John Wallace and Frances (Smith) Vernon. The oldest of four brothers and one sister, all which survive her; James (Carol) Vernon, Joe Vernon, David (Patty) Vernon, Sue (Tom) Morin and Larry Vernon. Helen attended Herbert Hoover High School. She was on the girls basketball team, was a cheerleader,...
Frances "FRAN" Hebel
Sep 7, 2016
Frances I. Hebel, 88, of Grayling passed away on September 7, 2016 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on December 25, 1927 in Richmond, MI to Bert and Wenona Plagens. Fran and her family moved to Maple Forest as a youth and lived in the Grayling area as well as Flint, Alaska, Florida and Alabama. She...
LeRoy "Jim" King
Aug 31, 2016
Leroy (Jim) King, 87, of Beaver Creek Twp., MI passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Jim was a Korean war veteran, hunter and car lover. He was a quiet man with many friends in the Grayling/Roscommon area. Beloved brother of Joyce (Jack) Ward; Uncle of Susan (Bruce) Moorehouse and Jacquelyn (Sam) Gibson; Great uncle of Sarah (Ryan) Wasmund, Adam Moorehouse,...
John Wesley MacLeod
Aug 25, 2016
John Wesley MacLeod, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 in the comfort of his home. He was born on November 8, 1942 in Detroit, MI to Alex and Effie MacLeod. John was Grayling Eagles member for many years. He also enjoyed cooking Thanksgiving meals at the senior center in Grayling. John is survived by his son...
Tonya (Anglemyer) Heintzelman
Aug 8, 2016
Tonya Sue Heintzelman, 41, of Three Rivers and formerly of Grayling, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016. Tonya was born on May 24, 1975 in Grayling to Oliver and Gloria (Hatfield) Anglemyer. She graduated from Calvary Baptist Academy in 1993. Tonya was a loving mother and cared deeply for her children. Survived by her children, Chelsea May, Katie Sue,...
David Emory Montgomery
Aug 7, 2016
David Emory Montgomery, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016. David is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lillian "Lee" (Duryea) Montgomery of Grayling; children, Danielle (Nate) Rogers of Texas, Laurie (James) Gippert of Ohio, Kim (Rick) Schmidt of Grayling, Emory Montgomery of Florida and David Montgomery of Utah; 19 grandchildren and 13 great...
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