Obituaries

Wilma Ruth Huber

Wilma Ruth Huber

Jul 29, 2015

Wilma R. Huber, of Grayling, April 19, 1945 to July 29, 2015. Survived by loving husband Carl, Two dear sons: Allen and his wife Terri and Carl III and his wife Laura; 8 beautiful grand kids and 3 great grand kids; 3 brothers and one sister; Preceded in death by one brother and a sister. A memorial service will be...

Vern C. Fox

Vern C. Fox

Jul 24, 2015

Vern C. Fox, 85, of Grayling, MI., passed away with peace and grace on July 24, 2015, with his family at his side. Vern is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joyce (Saunders) Fox. Son: Gary (Denae) Fox of Grayling Daughters: Debra (Steven) Walker of Gaylord KayLynn (F. James) Stewart of Charlevoix Grandchildren: Stacy Lynn Walker of Gaylord,...

John Maynard Mrohs

John Maynard Mrohs

Jul 24, 2015

John Maynard Mrohs, 77, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 24, 2015. He was born September 4, 1937 in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Maynard and Dorothy (Telliga) Mrohs. John served with the Michigan National Guard for six years with six months of active duty in California. He married...

Thomas Wayne Dawson

Thomas Wayne Dawson

Jul 23, 2015

Thomas Wayne Dawson, 41, of Frederic, MI., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Thomas was born in Garden City, MI on September 24, 1973, son of Thomas and Karen (Ford) Dawson. Thomas enjoyed his family and the farm, music and singing, fishing, video games, golf, disc golf, and was in love with the Detroit Lions and football. He is...

Roger Alan Boonie

Roger Alan Boonie

Jul 10, 2015

Roger Alan Boonie, 55, of Frederic, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015. Roger was born in Bellevue, Ohio on July 22, 1959 to Carl and Virginia (McKenzie) Boonie. He married the former Dawn Crouch on January 12, 1985. Survived by his wife Dawn of Frederic Children: Kimberly Hester of Virginia Tasha Boonie (Mike) of Jackson Ashley Boonie (Chris) of...

Ann Elizabeth Fishell

Ann Elizabeth Fishell

Jul 9, 2015

Ann Elizabeth Fishell, 79, of Grayling, passed away on July 9, 2015. Ann was born in Kimball Twp., St. Clair County, MI on November 5, 1935, a daughter of the late Edna May (Barden) and Leo Keeler. She married Melvin E. Fishell on October 15, 1955 in Roscommon, MI. They were married 51 years before he preceded her in death...

Larry Lee Billinghurst

Larry Lee Billinghurst

Jul 3, 2015

Larry Lee Billinghurst passed away at home under the loving care of his family with the assistance of Munson Hospice of Grayling. Larry was sick for quite some time and fought a courageous and powerful battle against cancer. He never gave up and he never complained. He was lifted up out of the pain and into the loving arms of...

Michael John Hilyard

Michael John Hilyard

Jun 23, 2015

Michael John Hilyard, 69, of Frederic, MI., left his earthly home to be welcomed to his Heavenly home. Michael was born in Pontiac, MI on December 3, 1945, son of the late Alice Jean (Andrews) and John Leonard Hilyard. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion Michael married the...

Robert J. Seator

Robert J. Seator

Jun 21, 2015

Robert John Seator, 67, of Perrinton, MI and formerly of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Robert was born in Grayling, MI on October 10, 1947, a son of the late Beth Ann (Serven) and John S. Seator. Robert was friendly and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed sitting by the river, country music, and the...

Jeanne Fisher Prevost

Jeanne Fisher Prevost

Jun 20, 2015

Bethany Jeanne Fisher Prevost Jeanne Fisher Prevost, 69, died on June 20 of a heart attack, being stricken outside her home in Grayling Twp, Michigan. She was born in Dearborn, MI, on June 27, 1945, to Harry C. Fisher and Elizabeth M. Fisher. She is predeceased by her mother and father, and her brother Harry T. Fisher. Surviving relatives are...

Robert J. Ruddy

Robert J. Ruddy

Jun 13, 2015

Robert J. Ruddy, 85, of Grayling, passed away on June 13, 2015. Robert was born in Flint, MI on July 6, 1929, a son of the late Pearl and Earl Ruddy. He married the former Jaclyn Ann Premo on June 27, 1953 in Saginaw. She preceded him in death in 1997, after 44 years of marriage. Robert served in the...

Glenda Faye Allen

Glenda Faye Allen

Jun 13, 2015

Glenda Faye Allen, 65, of Grayling, passed away on June 13, 2015. Glenda was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 6, 1949, the daughter of the late Helen (Wright) and Ardie Daniels. She married William "Mike" Allen on August 19, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee. Survived by her husband Mike of 48 years. Daughter: Kimberly (Shane) Allen-Hopper Grandchildren: Joshua Allen, William...

Beverly Jean Burke

Beverly Jean Burke

Jun 9, 2015

Beverly Jean Burke, 66, of Lovells Twp passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Beverly was born in Dearborn Heights, MI on March 21, 1949, a daughter of the late Eva Louise (Bohannon) and Walter Raymond Denison. She enjoyed reading, baking, and being a mother to everyone. Beverly was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and aunt. She is...

Lovell Monnie Nephew

Lovell Monnie Nephew

Jun 6, 2015

Monnie Nephew, 83, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. His wife and family were by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. He was born to Francis and Lorna Nephew in Lovells, Michigan on January 23, 1932. Monnie was a prominent business man in Grayling. As a young man he served in the...

Danielle Marie Stephan

Danielle Marie Stephan

Jun 4, 2015

Danielle Marie Stephan, 30, of Grayling, MI, passed away on June 4, 2015. Danielle was born in Traverse City, MI on July 2, 1984, the daughter of Herbert E. Stephan and the late Susan M. (Hubbell) Stephan. Danielle had a strong "can do" spirit, loved going on outings, being outdoors, watching people, and participating in life. She is survived by...

Marianne Nastale

Marianne Nastale

Jun 1, 2015

Marianne Nastale of Grayling passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2015. Marianne was born to Jerome and Frances Nastale on November 10, 1961 in Wyandotte, MI. She is survived by her mother, Frances Nastale; siblings, Diane (Daniel) Giska and Jerry (Carol) Nastale; niece and nephews, Tony (Veronica), Craig, and Katie. Marianne is preceded in death by her father, Jerome...

William Roger Bush

William Roger Bush

Jun 1, 2015

William Roger Bush, 77, of Grayling, MI, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. William was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 8, 1938. He was an active member of the Grayling Kiwanis Club for many years. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Merlin Gregory and Alice Ann (Clark) Bush, and his sister Patricia Wixon. He is survived...

Derek McEvers

Derek McEvers

May 21, 2015

Derek Edward McEvers, 80, of Grayling went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2015. He died peacefully following a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Derek was born on April 8, 1935 in Grayling, Michigan to Harry and Josie (Worthey) McEvers. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1953, and later earned his Mortuary...

Dylan Wayne Welch

Dylan Wayne Welch

May 19, 2015

Dylan Wayne Welch passed away in the loving arms of his parents Jared & Chesea Welch at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor on May 19, 2015. Dylan was a fighter until the very end. His parents read stories to him and played music. Dylan is survived by his parents, Jared & Chelsea Welch of East Lansing; grandparents, Pam &...

David Lee Kaercher

David Lee Kaercher

May 11, 2015

David Lee Kaercher, 80, of Roscommon passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was born to James and Hazel Kaercher August 9, 1934 in Ann Arbor, MI. David is survived by his beloved wife Helen of 60 years; his children, Cindy (Danny) Adams and Sheri (Michael) Gramer; his grandchildren, Lindsey (Drew) Carmichael, Melissa (Cody) Robinson, and...