Obituaries
Lillian GRACE Seperic
Mar 28, 2017
Lillian "GRACE" Seperic, 97, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 28, 2017. Grace was born in Dollar Bay, MI on October 25, 1919, a daughter of the late Lydia A (Myers) and Richard Leroy Oliver. She married Anthony Seperic on June 7, 1940 at People's Church in East Lansing, Michigan. They were married for 64 years before he preceded...
Noreen Marie Kenyon
Mar 25, 2017
Noreen Marie Kenyon, 81, of Gaylord, passed away on March 25, 2017. She was born on June 3, 1935 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan to the late Ransome and Celina (Riel) Robinson. Noreen married Dale L. Kenyon on March 29, 1954 in Angola, Indiana. They were married for 38 years before he preceded her in death in 1992. Noreen worked...
Robert William Chumack
Mar 22, 2017
Robert W. Chumack, 85, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 22, 2017. Robert was born in Detroit, MI on September 9, 1931, a son of the late Nettie (Lilac) and William Chumack. He married Roxie Riehl on April 14, 1956. Bob served in the U.S. Navy as an SA in the Korean War. He served about 3 1/2 years...
Jeanne Marie Thompson
Mar 21, 2017
Jeanne Marie Thompson August 6, 1926 - March 21, 2017 A little over 90 years ago, on August 6, 1926, Carl & Francilia Hanson of Chestnut Street in Grayling became the very proud parents of a beautiful baby girl, me! Jeanne Marie Hanson they named me and I was to be the only daughter of 4 children. We all grew...
Eunice Irene Weaver
Mar 20, 2017
Eunice Irene Weaver, 95, of Frederic, MI., passed away on March 20, 2017. Eunice was born in Galien, MI on January 23, 1922, a daughter of the late Clarissa (Britton) and Clifford Beck. She married Frank Delbert Weaver on September 28, 1940. They were married for 35 years before he preceded her in death in 1976. Eunice worked at Ben...
Richard "RICK" Paul Hetrick
Mar 17, 2017
Rick Hetrick passed away after a brief but hard battle with prostate cancer in Roscommon, MI on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the age of 51 years. Rick is predeceased by his infant brother Andrew Joseph. Rick is survived by his parents, Paul and Linda Hetrick and one of his best friends, Monica Haines. Children: Shannon Spicer of Argentine MI;...
Robert Emerson
Mar 17, 2017
Robert Emerson, 80, of Mio, MI., passed away on March 17, 2017. Robert was born in Detroit, MI on August 12, 1936, a son of the late E. Pauline (Doolittle) and Angus Emerson. Bob married Nancy Lee Algeo on December 29, 1956. They were married for 55 years before she preceded him in death in 2011. Bob enjoyed his family,...
Frank John Klassen
Mar 16, 2017
Frank John Klassen, 73, of Grayling, MI, passed away on March 16, 2017/ Frank was born in Gladwin, MI on June 5, 1943, a son of the late Ella Mae (Foote) and Frank Klassen. Frank married Leah Carol Blakeslee on July 30, 1962 in Corry, PA. They were married for 51 years before she preceded him in death in 2014....
Anthony Louis Johns
Mar 12, 2017
Anthony Louis Johns, 33, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 12, 2017. Anthony was born in Jackson, Michigan on October 13, 1983, to Garry Lee Ray Johns and Marsha Thomas. He worked for Chess Construction of Traverse City and Wendy's of Grayling. Survived by his wife Jennifer. Children: Ethan John, Jocelyn Johns, Jimmy Johns, and Anna Marie Johns. Parents:...
Arthur Ralph Thayer
Mar 8, 2017
Arthur Ralph Thayer, 91, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 8, 2017. Arthur was born in Caledonia, MI on September 15, 1925, a son of the late Lennah (Vaughn) and Burt Owen Thayer. Art graduated from Chesaning High School in 1943. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943. Art was a Seabee and served his enlistment in Hawaii....
Patricia Legg
Mar 5, 2017
Patricia Ann Legg, 87, of Grayling, MI., passed away on March 5, 2017. Patricia was born on February 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Ethel (Sadler) and Lloyd Berry, Sr. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1949. Patricia married Donald L. Legg on October 3, 1949 at the Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church in Grayling. He preceded her...
George Francis Matyn
Feb 28, 2017
George Francis Matyn, 105, of Grayling, left his earthly home on February 28, 2017. He was born on November 5, 1911 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late George Sebastian and Margaret (Anstette) Matyn. George served our country in the US Navy and was a Seabee. during World War II. George met Rosalia through his cousins and dear friends, Ed and...
Jeanine E. (Sorenson) Jensen
Feb 23, 2017
Jeanine E. Jensen, 83, of Guthrie Lakes, Michigan passed away on February 23, 2017. Jeanine was born in Grayling, MI on February 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Evelyn (VanSickle) and Thorvald Sorenson. She married Earl Jensen on November 1, 1952 in Grayling, Michigan. Jeanine was previously the Historical Director of the Troy Historical Museum. She published a collection...
Mary Anne Essmaker
Feb 21, 2017
Mary Essmaker, 46, passed away on February 21, 2017. Mary is survived by her parents, Bill and Anne Essmaker; her biological mother, Pat Nixon; her sister, Lora (Ken) Stoddard; brothers, John Southworth, Bill (Kelly) Essmaker, Erik (Laura) Essmaker, Terry Essmaker; sister, Rebecca Essmaker. She is also survived by nieces, Brittany (Nick) Terry, Breanna Smith, Krista Essmaker; nephews, Brandon Smith, Niklaus...
Edward Ernest Schultz
Feb 18, 2017
Edward Ernest Schultz, 95, of Grayling, passed away on February 18, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1921 to the late John and Ida (Scharmer) Schultz in Muskegon, Michigan. Ed graduated from Muskegon High School in 1940, Muskegon Junior College in 1946, and University of Michigan in 1950. He served in the Army Air Corps between 1942-1946 as navigator...
Sharon Kay Rice
Feb 15, 2017
Sharon Kay Rice, 66, of Grayling, made the ultimate journey to be with the Lord on February 15, 2017. She was born on August 5, 1950 in Sanford, Michigan to Walter and Eleanor (Chinavere) Roe. Sharon married Daniel Rice on May 6, 1978 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. She was the operator of the world's smallest swinging bridge for...
Timothy Anthony Moore
Feb 15, 2017
Timothy Anthony Moore, 51, of Grayling, passed away on February 15, 2017. He was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on September 22, 1965 to William Leroy and Mary Madline (Washegesic) Moore. Timothy was the youngest of ten children with two surviving brothers Ernest and Patrick. Timothy expressed his wishes to be cremated and his brothers are respecting his wishes for no...
Robert V. Shepherd
Feb 11, 2017
Robert V. Shepherd, 60, of Grayling, passed away on February 11, 2017. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 28, 1956 to Donald and Sandra Shepherd. He married Katherine Ann Johnson on October 8, 1987 in Pontiac, Michigan. Survived by his wife Kathy of 29 years. Children: Donald Shepherd and Kristen Watson. Grandson: Chris Morris. A small private service...
Richard Joseph Phillips
Feb 9, 2017
Richard Joseph Phillips, 82, of Grayling, MI., passed away on February 9, 2017. Richard was the beloved husband of Susan. Dearest father of Signe (Ken) Castel, Jennifer (Ben) Malonen, and Felicia Phillips (Jessie Uricek). Loving grandfather of Ami (Brandon) Benson, Kathryn (Michael) Lehnis, Corissa (James) Rice, Logan and Lahna Malonen and Hudson Uricek. Great grandfather of 8. Survived by brothers...
Lawrence Michal Malkowski
Feb 7, 2017
Lawrence Michal Malkowski, 72, of Grayling, MI., passed away on February 7, 2017. He was born in Detroit, MI on August 4, 1944, a son of the late Mary (Oleski) and Bronislaw Malkowski. Lawrence served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married Delores (Posoch) on June 30, 1973 in Detroit. He was retired from Chrysler Mopar Parts...
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