Obituaries
Jay Mathews
Jun 15, 2014
Jay O'Neal Mathews, of Grayling, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was born on June 7, 1948 to Joye (Wells) Mathews in Grayling, MI. He attended school in both Roscommon and Grayling. Jay retired from Weyerhauser Company and owned J & G Enterprises. He served in the United States Navy from 1967 until 1971. Jay...
Richard Lee Davis
Jun 13, 2014
Richard Lee Davis, 71, of Frederic, MI passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. Richard was born to Roy and Pattie Davis August 9, 1942 in Lake City, Michigan. Richard is survived by children Richard Davis II, Carolyn Davis, Eddie (Beatrice) Davis, and Miranda Davis; siblings Roy Davis, Bob Davis, and Joyce Davis; grandchildren Ronda Martyka, David Martyka, TJ Martyka, Richard...
Kathleen E. Anderson
Jun 12, 2014
Kathleen E. Anderson, 84, of Grayling, passed away on June 12, 2014. Kathleen was born in Flint, MI on February 6, 1930, to the late Idessa (Johnson) and Fredrick Anderson. Kathy was a teacher in Frederic, MI., Alaska, and she retired as Assistant Principal at Flint Southwestern Academy. She attended Grayling Free Methodist Church. Survived by: Her sister in Christ:...
Aileen Mary Nickoll
Jun 10, 2014
Aileen Mary Nickoll, 64, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She is survived by her sister Nancy, nephews John and Rich and their families, and friends and Jones Lake Group Home. She is preceded in death by her parents. Condolences may be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Alfred L. "Fritz" Krey
Jun 1, 2014
Alfred "Fritz" Leroy Krey, 77, of Grayling, passed away at home, lovingly surrounded by his family. on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Al was born in Dimondale, MI on July 27, 1936, son of the late Janet (Mason) and Raymond Krey. Al married the former Nancy Schaibly on December 18, 1960. He was co-owner of Jon-Al Construction. Al enjoyed spending time...
Leah Carol Klassen (Blakeslee)
May 29, 2014
Leah Carol Klassen, 73, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 Leah was born in Corry, PA on January 3, 1941, daughter of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Crowell) and Lyle Blakeslee. Leah married Frank Klassen on July 30, 1962 in Corry, PA. She was a Registered Nurse. Leah lived and walked her faith on a daily basis...
Frank Herman Tody
May 29, 2014
Frank Herman Tody, Jr., 78, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Frank was born in Goodrich, MI on July 9, 1935, son of the late Leoma Blanche (Rodgers) and Frank Herman Tody, Sr. He married Terry Lynn Schlegel on July 9, 1969 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Frank worked as an electrician at General Motors for...
Alfred CARL Fernelius
May 28, 2014
Alfred "Carl" Fernelius, 87, of Roscommon, MI, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Carl was born in Highland Park, MI on February 19, 1927, son of the late Elysabeth (Sorsen) and Alfred Reinholt Fernelius. Carl attended Highland Park High School and served as a Motorcycle Policeman in the U.S. Army during WWII in Austria. Carl married Roxie (Sogomonian) Summers...
Richard Raymond Beck
May 26, 2014
Richard Raymond Beck, 79, of Hartland, MI passed away May 26, 2014. He was born to Raymond and Bertha (Smothers) Beck in Dubuque, Iowa on May 4, 1935. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ellen (Miller) Beck; and sons Raymond, Daniel and Roy. He is preceded in death by both of his parents. Richard's family will...
Melissa D. Blevins
May 24, 2014
Melissa D. Blevins, of Waterford, passed away on May 24, 2014, following a courageous battle with serious health problems. She was 43. Melissa attended Grayling High School. Beloved wife of Ted Blevins; loving mother of Vincent and the late Natalie Shayla McKee. Also mother to Jeremy and Joshua Blevins. Dearest daughter of Linda & William Rutter of Grayling; sister of...
Marjorie Lou Gould
May 23, 2014
Marjorie Lou Gould, 85, of Frederic, MI passed away Friday, May 23, 2014. Marjorie was born to Lowell Phillion and Margaret Lane on October 27, 1928 in Saginaw, MI. She loved to read, play bingo and was involved in the study of her genealogy. Marjorie is survived by children Mary Lou (Dean) Rathbun and Larry (Valerie) Parks; grandchildren Brenda Rathbun...
Barbara J. Christensen
May 17, 2014
Barbara J. Christensen of Grayling, Michigan was born May 25, 1933 and she went home to the Lord, May 17, 2014. Per her wishes, there will be no service. This poem is in honor of Barb. She had a joy for living and she had joy in knowing she was going to heaven. "When I am gone just say goodbye...
Bernice Myrtle Scott (McAdams)
May 14, 2014
Bernice Myrtle Scott, 90, of Grayling, MI passed away on May 14, 2014. Bernice was born in Sharon, PA on August 28, 1923, daughter of the late Ethel (Johns) and George Alfred McAdams. She married Burdett Scott on September 18, 1943 in Pennsylvania. They were married at just short of 63 years before he preceded her in death in 2006....
Matthew Wayne LaChance
May 8, 2014
Matthew Wayne LaChance, 49, of Grayling, MI, passed away Thursday May 8, 2014. Matthew was born March 20, 1965 to the late Howard and Jacqueline (May) LaChance in Saginaw, MI. He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, "shooting hoops", bowling, playing darts, golf, and pool. Matthew is survived by siblings Jodi Modos of Grayling, Michelle (Timothy) Sowinski of Grayling, Tammie (Dan) Weinel of...
Daniel Lee Towery
May 8, 2014
Daniel Lee Towery, 52, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2014. Daniel was born in Norwalk, CA on April 28, 1962, a son of Geraldine (Goss) and the late Forrest Towery. He married Michele Vandermark on April 17, 1987. Daniel enjoyed NASCAR, guns, motorcycles, and flying helicopters with his son Buck. Survived by his wife Michele of...
Hazel Tottingham
May 4, 2014
Hazel Parker Tottingham 91, of Grayling and formerly of Oxford and Lake Orion area, passed away on Sunday May 4th. 2014. She was born on Aug 10, 1922 to the late Lura and Edward Parker. Hazel married Leon Tottingham on Feb. 28th., 1938 in Indiana. Hazel was a wonderful homemaker and she and Leon enjoyed traveling throughout the United States...
Maxine Dora Papendick (Kolka)
May 1, 2014
Maxine D. Papendick (Kolka) Age 84, of Clio, Michigan, (formally of Grayling, MI.) passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2014, with her daughters by her side. Maxine was born January 10, 1930, in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of the late Beulah Cleo (Purvis) and Joseph Kolka. She was a 1947 graduate of Grayling High School. In 1948 she worked...
Stanley Ott
Apr 30, 2014
Stanley Earl Ott, 79, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2014. Stanley was born in Big Beaver, Michigan on September 5, 1934, son of the late Mary Blumrich and Peter Ott. He was retired from General Motors. Stanley was a member of the Grayling Eagles, Grayling Moose Club, Gold Wing Association, and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, and hunting....
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