Obituaries
Richard Grant Schnoor
Apr 25, 2014
Richard Grant Schnoor, 78, of Grayling, MI passed away Friday, April 25, 2014. Richard was born to Grant and Lucille Schnoor April 13, 1936 in New Baltimore, MI. He served in the Army from 1960 to 1962. Richard married Donna Richez May 30, 1972 in Mt. Clemens. Richard worked as a heavy equipment operator. He loved fishing, duck hunting, and...
Barbara Lynn Furgala (Miller)
Apr 24, 2014
Barbara Lynn Furgala, 58, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Barbara was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 3, 1956, a daughter of Leola (DeWitt) and the late Richard Miller.Barbara married Stanley Furgala on June 9, 1979 in Lansing. Barbara was retired form General Motors. Survived by her mother Leola Miller; husband Stanley of 34 years;...
Cecilia Ann Vella
Apr 22, 2014
Cecilia Ann Vella,, 34, of St. Helen, MI passed away April 22, 2014. Cecilia was born August 11, 1979. She is survived by daughter, Lillian Vella; sons: Anthony Vella, Jr. and Matthew Vella; mother, Patricia Cypher; siblings: Kenneth Alan Worley, Jr. and Windy Davis; and grandpa, Alden (Kandie) Emmons. Cecilia was preceded in death by brtoher, Buddy Worley; step-father, Harvey...
William W. Barclay
Apr 20, 2014
William Robert Barclay, 70, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born on July 1, 1943. He served in the US Army and retired from the National Guard, proudly serving his country for over 23 years. He was a member of American Legion Post #106 and a Lifetime member of the VFW. Bill attended Heritage Baptist...
David William Ross
Apr 20, 2014
David William Ross, 79, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday April 20, 2014. He was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on March 17, 1935 to James Calvin and Gretchen (Nagel) Ross. Dave served in the US Navy. He married the 'love of his life', Kathleen, more fondly known as "Toots" on September 8, 1955. She passed away in 1981. He...
Evelyn W. Sims (Schniers)
Apr 19, 2014
Evelyn W. Sims, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. Evelyn was born to George and Mary Schniers July 28, 1921. She is survived by children Sharon (Pat) Rutledge of Roscommon,Dennis (Marna) Sims of White Lake, Rita (Jerry) Tata of Fenton, and daughter-in-law Grace Sims; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-Grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death...
Robert Neal Jewell
Apr 19, 2014
Robert Neal Jewell, 28, of Grayling, MI passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 19, 2014. Robert was born in Laundstuhl, Germany on July 21, 1985. Robert was an adventurous free spirit. He loved to bow fish among all other outdoor activities. He loved his 2 children Alyssah and Austin dearly as well as the rest of his family...
William G. Moshier
Apr 17, 2014
William "Bill" Gordon Moshier, 94, lifelong resident and entrepreneur of Grayling, passed away on April 17, 2014 at Mercy Manor. The youngest of six brothers, Bill was born on March 7, 1920, to William H. and Hattie (Smuck) Moshier at their Grayling home. Bill was a 1939 Grayling High School graduate. At age nineteen he opened his first business, the...
Jill Ann Wyman (Wakeley)
Apr 16, 2014
Jill Ann Wyman, 70, of Frederic, MI., passed away on April 16, 2014. Jill was born in Grayling, MI on September 4, 1943, daughter of the late Jeanne (Fowler) and James Wakeley. Jill graduated from Grayling High School in 1961 and was also crowned Miss Grayling in 1961. She enjoyed quilting and was the founder of the Ice House Quilt...
Stephen Frederick Kennedy
Apr 16, 2014
Stephen "STEVE" Frederick Kennedy, 46, of Lovells Township, near Grayling, MI., passed away at his home on April 16, 2014 due to complications from a motorcycle accident he was involved in five years ago. Stephen was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 15, 1967, a son of Catherine (Hill) and Frederick Kennedy. Daughter: Justine Doyle Survived by his father:...
Caroline Patricia "(Pat)" Hayes (McKenna)
Apr 9, 2014
Caroline Patricia (Pat) Hayes May 28, 1922 - April 9, 2014 Longtime Grayling resident Pat' Hayes died peacefully with family present at Mercy Manor in Grayling. A private memorial service will be held at a future date. Mrs. Hayes was born on May 28, 1922 in Detroit to Joseph McKenna and Mabel (Colladay) McKenna. She moved to Grayling in 1925...
Marie A. St. Germain (Kakkuri)
Apr 8, 2014
Marie A. St. Germain, 88, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 surrounded by her family. Marie was born July 3, 1925 in Baraga, MI to Toivo and Ida (Issacson) Kakkuri. She is survived by children Gerald St. Germain of Grayling, Donna M. St. Germain of Grand Ledge and daughter-in-law Brenda St. Germain of Texas; grandchildren Jessica Spero,...
Geraldine Mae Allen
Apr 8, 2014
Geraldine Mae Allen, 83 , of Beaver Creek Twp. passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Geraldine was born July 14, 1930 in Roscommon, MI to William and Beatrice (Goudie) Myer. Geraldine enjoyed traveling and cared very much for her family. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. She is survived by children William "Mike" (Glenda)...
Suzanne "Suzi" Lebrato-DeHaan (Deboy)
Apr 6, 2014
Suzanne Lebrato-DeHaan (Suzi) died unexpectedly Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born January 8, 1943 to Gordon and Elizabeth DeBoy in Layfayette, Indiana. She attended Butler University in Indianapolis. In 1966 she married Ralph Lebrato of Fort Wayne Indiana. They had four children. Ralph and Suzi made their home in St Johns, Michigan for 14 years where Suzi taught school, coached track...
Charles Luther Kinsman
Apr 5, 2014
Charles Luther Kinsman, a proud and loving husband, father, friend and believer in Chirst Jesus died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Munson Medical Ceneter in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born April 10, 1941 in Flint, Michigan to Barney and Vera Kinsman. He married Barbara J. Mariucci February 16, 1964 and were married 50 years. He served in the 1st...
Jay Lewis Stephan
Apr 5, 2014
Jay Lewis Stephan, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. Jay was born in Grayling, MI to Jay Stephan and Margaret Case on February 18, 1951. This day, we have lost a grand Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Nephew, Uncle, Cousin and friend. Jay has left us all with an emptiness but will always be looking over us and guiding...
Harold Anthony Guidry
Apr 4, 2014
Harold Anthony Guidry, 91, of Grayling, MI (formerly of Florissant, CO and Buffalo, MO) passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Harold was born in Raceland, Louisiana on July 15, 1922 to Cyril & Amy Guidry. He married Doris Ledet June 7, 1942. They were married 67 years when she preceded him in death in 2009. Harold served in WWII from...
Davis Hunter Fain
Mar 28, 2014
Davis Hunter Fain, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. Davis was born in Nicholasville, KY on July 21, 1934, son of the late Minnie (Hagar) and Dallas Hunter Fain. Davis married his wife Joann on April 13, 1990 in Roscommon, MI. Davis lived like he wanted to live and would not change for nobody. He...