Obituaries

Ronald August Fiebelkorn

Ronald August Fiebelkorn

Nov 14, 2015

On November 14th, after battling with a heart condition Ronald August Fiebelkorn passed away early in the morning. Ronald was born on March 29th 1956 in Almont MI to Louis & Geraldine Fiebelkorn. He spent several years at the Almont Savings Bank as a loan officer, then moved on to start his own business "Northern Appraisal Service" up in Grayling...

Shirley M. Privaloff

Shirley M. Privaloff

Nov 13, 2015

Shirley M. Privaloff, 94, of Frederic, MI, passed away on November 13, 2015. Shirley was born in Detroit, MI on May 4, 1921, a daughter of the late Olga A (Hagen) and Joseph H Schroeder. Shirley is survived by her husband George of Frederic. Children: Karen (Richard) McCleary of Richmond; Lois (Patrick) McQueen,of Stanton; Linda, (Donald) Green, of Lenox; Dennis...

Anne Homrocky

Anne Homrocky

Nov 12, 2015

Anne Mary Homrocky, 63, of Grayling, MI., passed away on November 12, 2015. Anne was born in Detroit, MI on April 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Valeria and Joseph Skurski. She enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, and cooking. Anne had a strong faith and was a very caring person. Anne married Lawrence Homrocky on June 26, 1987...

Gail Lynn Fenton

Gail Lynn Fenton

Nov 2, 2015

Gail Lynn Fenton, 48, of Grayling, MI., passed away on November 2, 2015. Gail was born in Gaylord, Michigan on July 20, 1967, a daughter of Alberta (Gillette) and Lee Sperry Gail married George Fenton,Jr. on June 1, 1991. She was a graduate of Lake Superior State University. Gail was the Preschool teacher at Crawford AuSable Day Care for 25...

Thomas Patrick Connelly

Thomas Patrick Connelly

Nov 1, 2015

Thomas Patrick Connelly, 80, of Kalkaska, passed away on November 1, 2015. Thomas was born on January 23, 1935 in Piqué, Ohio to Maurice and Alice (Gorman) Connelly. He was retired from Ford Motor Company. Thomas was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and also member of Knight's of Columbus. He enjoyed wood carving. Survived by his children:...

Carolyn Ann Watson

Carolyn Ann Watson

Oct 31, 2015

Carolyn Ann Watson, 69, of Grayling, MI., passed away on October 31, 2015. Carolyn was born in Pennsylvania on March 9, 1946, a daughter of the late Ruth (Shultz) and William Harris. She married Robert Lee Watson on April 22, 1998 in Tucson, Arizona. Survived by her husband, Robert of 17 years., Daughters: Rachel (Brad) Beaver, of Ann Arbor; Jennifer...

Peter James Latusek

Peter James Latusek

Oct 31, 2015

Peter James Latusek, 86, of Grayling, MI., passed away on October 31, 2015. Peter was born in Johannesburg, MI on June 3, 1929, a son of the late Agnes (Fisher) and Thomas Latusek. He married the former Frieda "Ann" Theaker on August 26, 1950 in Bay City. Peter served in the U.S. Army in WW II., was a member of...

Julie Ann Gates

Julie Ann Gates

Oct 31, 2015

Julie Ann Gates, age 56, of Grayling passed away on October 31, 2015 in Downers Grove, Illinois at Good Samaritan Hospital after a two year battle with cancer with her family by her side. Julie was born in Grayling, Michigan on May 29, 1959, the daughter of the late Anthony McCredie and Gale (Gauthier) Minard. Julie graduated from Grayling High...

Fred Perkins

Fred Perkins

Oct 29, 2015

Fred Willis Perkins, 89, of Grayling, MI., and formerly of Herkimer, New York, passed away on October 29, 2015. Fred was born in Utica, New York on September 15, 1926, a son of the late Dale (Hall) and Roy Perkins. He served in the U.S. Marines in WW II. Survived by his daughters: Shelley Brinker of Grayling Emilee ( Rich,...

Patricia Greene

Patricia Greene

Oct 28, 2015

Patricia "PAT" Greene, 67, of Grayling, MI., passed away surrounded by her children, on October 28, 2015. Patricia was born in Selma, Alabama on October 10, 1948, a daughter of the late Glennie (Bowers ) and (King) and Robert James Shine. She married Bernard Greene Jr. on November 9, 1967 in Phoenix City, Alabama. He preceded her in death in...

Dorothy Goudie

Dorothy Goudie

Oct 27, 2015

Dorothy Deeion Goudie , 75, of Grayling, MI., passed away on October 27, 2015. Dorothy was born in Turner, MI on October 12, 1940, a daughter of the late Carrie (Lobdell) and James Goudie. Survived by her children: Cheryl Boone; Donald Boone; Marvin Leist; Kimberly Kerr; and Mike Hall. Sister: Leora Jacobs Preceded in death by her infant sons, Randy...

Myrna Restainer

Myrna Restainer

Oct 27, 2015

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Mary Jane Thayer

Mary Jane Thayer

Oct 25, 2015

Mary Jane Thayer , 87, of Grayling, MI, passed away on October 25, 2015. Mary Jane was born in Flint, MI on May 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Lula (Husted) and Clark Sherman. She married Art Thayer on October 17, 1979 in Grayling. Mary Jane and Art traveled all over the United States and Canada in their Airstream...

William T. Moore

William T. Moore

Oct 22, 2015

William T. Moore passed away peacefully at home October 22, 2015, with family at his bedside. He was born in Port Huron Michigan August 26, 1921. He attended school in Grosse Point and later worked as a hydraulic apprentice at the Henry Ford Rouge Plant. Bill joined the Coast Guard and served three years during WW II, onboard ship in...

Dale Alexander Peterson

Dale Alexander Peterson

Oct 18, 2015

Dale Alexander Peterson passed away the morning of Sunday October 18, 2015 at the age of 84. Dale was born in Midland, Michigan on May 6,1931 to the late Ronald A. and Gladys R. Peterson. Dale Peterson married Irene Grace Tolles on May I0,1952 and they were married for 63 years. He is survived by Irene Peterson (wife), his three...

Howard Levi Bunker

Howard Levi Bunker

Oct 17, 2015

Howard "Junior" Levi Bunker, Sr., 82 of Grayling MI passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015. He was born in Indian River, MI March 14, 1933 to Howard and Jessie Bunker. Junior enjoyed hunting, fishing, fly tying and playing cribbage. He loved spending time with all of his children & grandchildren; and especially enjoyed family bonfires in the backyard. He retired...

Gary Jack Pettyjohn

Gary Jack Pettyjohn

Oct 16, 2015

Gary Pettyjohn was born in Cadillac, Michigan to Weldon and Juliene Pettyjohn, the first of six children. He spent his youth in Cadillac, Houghton Lake, and Grayling, graduating from Grayling High School in 1962. On January 9, 1963 he married Donna Irene Renaud. For a brief period of time they lived in Grand Rapids before settling down in Grayling, Michigan...

Ronald Lee Hilliker

Ronald Lee Hilliker

Oct 13, 2015

Ronald Lee Hilliker, 58, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on October 13, 2015. Ronald was born on June 20, 1957 in Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan to Russell and Verda (Cowles) Hilliker. He married the former Marian Ellis on June 10, 1983 in Beaver Creek Township. Survived by his wife Marian of 32 years. Daughters: Gail (Jason Phillips) Hilliker of...

Leo Edwin Lovely

Leo Edwin Lovely

Oct 11, 2015

Leo Edwin Lovely (PeeWee) passed away in the afternoon of his 99th birthday, October 11, 2015. Leo was born in T-Town to Paul and Emma (Lamotte) Lovely, the eighth of eleven children. His family moved to Grayling when he was a child, where he lived nearly all his life. With the exception of two stints at Dow, and his years...

John "JACK" Joseph Rasmussen

John "JACK" Joseph Rasmussen

Oct 8, 2015

John "JACK" Joseph Rasmussen, 85, of Grayling, MI passed away on October 8, 2015. John was born in Grayling, MI on November 4, 1929, a son of the late Fedora (Tetu) and Harold Rasmussen. Jack married the former Joan Harwood on February 23, 1952 in Grayling. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant for 3 years during the...