Obituaries

David Roger Bunyak

David Roger Bunyak

Aug 14, 2014

David Roger Bunyak, 65, of Roscommon, MI was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 14, 2014. David was born on December 7, 1948 in Detroit, MI. David loved spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, NASCAR, and the Detroit Lions. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Bunyak; sons, Shawn Bunyak, David (Michelle) Bunyak, Jr., and Chuck (Kristie)...

St. Clair "SKI" Donakowski

St. Clair "SKI" Donakowski

Aug 9, 2014

St. Clair Anthony "Ski" Donakowski, 62, of Grayling, MI., passed away on August 9, 2014 St. Clair was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 30, 1951, a son of the late Georgene (Manning) and Edward Donakowski. He served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He married Ann (Lyle) Donakowski on May 2, 1985 in Conyers, GA. Survived...

Stan R. Lawrence

Stan R. Lawrence

Aug 9, 2014

Stanford Russell (Stan) Lawrence, Jr., 71, of Higgins Lake, MI., passed away on August 9, 2014. Stan was born in Detroit, MI on June 30, 1943, son of the late Gladys (Ackerman) and Stanford R. Lawrence, Sr. He married his wife Michelle on April 26, 1999 in LasVagas, NV. Stan was retired from General Motors. Survived by his wife Michelle...

Edward Francis Gunsell

Edward Francis Gunsell

Aug 2, 2014

Edward Francis Gunsell, 71, of Frederic, MI passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. Edward was born January 28, 1943 to David and Genevieve Gunsell in Flint, Michigan. He joined the military and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Army's Special Forces. He was also a member of the DAV, the American Legion, and the VFW....

Ruth C. Cruz

Ruth C. Cruz

Aug 2, 2014

Ruth C. Cruz, 90, of Grayling, MI., passed away at home on August 2, 2014. Ruth was born in Grayling, MI on October 17, 1923, a daughter of the late Edna (Wythe) and A.P. Feldhauser. She married Jesse Cruz on July 11, 1941 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. They were married for 69 years before he preceded her in...

Paul Allen Sherman

Paul Allen Sherman

Jul 29, 2014

Paul Allen Sherman, 43, of Grayling, MI passed away July 29, 2014. Paul was born September 19, 1970 in Grayling, MI to Allen and Carla Sherman. He graduated from Roscommon High School. He married Margaret Elizabeth Todoroff on August 2, 2008. Paul had a very loving heart and made friends easily. He was also a very big Detroit Tigers fan....

Bruce D. Vint

Bruce D. Vint

Jul 28, 2014

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Myrtle Ellen Graham

Myrtle Ellen Graham

Jul 27, 2014

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Edna Nellie Babbitt

Edna Nellie Babbitt

Jul 26, 2014

Edna Nellie Babbitt, 89, of Grayling, MI., lived most of her life in Maple Forest Township. Edna was born in Detroit on March 25, 1925, daughter of John and Edna Wilcox. She married Harold Babbitt on December 24, 1949 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. Edna enjoyed crocheting and canning. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Survived by:...

John Louis Chad

John Louis Chad

Jul 24, 2014

John Louis Chad, 62, of Grayling, MI passed away July 24, 2014. John was born February 16, 1952 in Detroit, MI to Irwin and Pearl Chad. He graduated from Hazel Park High School. John was the founder of Trek the Mighty Mac, Co-founder of Happi Trails ATV Club, member of the Crawford County Cert, member of the Ham Radio Club,...

Elizabeth Lepper

Elizabeth Lepper

Jul 24, 2014

Elizabeth Alice Lepper, 86, of Grayling, passed away on July 24, 2014. She was born on May 15, 1928 in Wyandotte, MI to Edward and Emma (Alton) Duty. She is survived by her children: Donald (Linda) Lepper of Grayling, Delphine Flatt of Romulus, Shirley Brown of Harrison, Jimmy (Trudy) Lepper of Belleville, and Edward (Doris) Lepper of Ypsilanti. Elizabeth is...

Bessie Elizabeth Pratt

Bessie Elizabeth Pratt

Jul 19, 2014

Bessie Elziabeth Pratt, 97, of Frederic, MI passed away July 19, 2014. Bessie was born on July 21, 1916 in Mio, Michigan to Roy and Nettie Small. Bessie worked at Ausable Wood Working of Frederic for 40+ years until retirement. She loved being with her family, and being involved with the church. Bessie is survived by children, Ben (Donna) Pratt,...

John Joseph Kapets

John Joseph Kapets

Jul 18, 2014

John Joseph Kapets, 78, of Grayling, MI passed away Friday July 18, 2014. John was born to Joseph and Ruth Kapets in Ironwood, MI on September 28, 1935. John married Judith Ann Lee on January 30, 1960. He served in the National Guard for many years. John worked then at Huron Tool/USI, worked at Bear Archery from 1974-1979, then at...

Lucas Giuseppe Kincaid

Lucas Giuseppe Kincaid

Jul 14, 2014

Lucas Giuseppe Kincaid, 18, of Cadillac, MI and formerly of Frederic, MI passed away July 14, 2014. Lucas was born on October 3, 1995 in Virginia Beach, VA to David and Pasqualina Kincaid. Lucas attended Grayling High School. He is survived by both of his parents and siblings Cinzia and Nickolas Kincaid. Condolences may be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements entrusted...

Frances Louise Hanson

Frances Louise Hanson

Jul 13, 2014

Frances Hanson was called home on July 13, 2014. She was born to Stanley and Mary Rutkowski in Flint in 1920. Soon afterward the family relocated to Johannesburg, and then to Grayling, where Fran would be a lifelong resident. She married Robert M. Hanson in 1951, and left her job at Bear Archery to raise a family. In 1971 Fran...

Larry Francis McNamara

Larry Francis McNamara

Jul 13, 2014

Larry F. McNamara, 82, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away after a brave fight with cancer on July 13th. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maureen (Mo), five children; Michael (Beverly), Mary Liz (Rick Schlosser), P.J. (Katy), Shannon (Michael Verklan) and Shawn Riley (Stacey) and ten grandchildren; John McNamara, Charles McNamara, Casey Schlosser, Noah Schlosser, Alex...

James Walter Collen

James Walter Collen

Jul 8, 2014

James Walter Collen, 74, of Grayling, MI passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Jim was born July 18, 1939 to Sam and Lois Collen in Gladwin , MI. He worked at Bear Archery and Grayling Reel for many years. He loved to hunt and fish, watch birds and work in his garden. Jim is survived by his wife of...

James Henry Gauthier

James Henry Gauthier

Jun 30, 2014

James H. Gauthier, 65, of Lovells, MI passed away Monday, June 30, 2014. Jim was born in Grayling, MI on August 17, 1948 to Harvey A. and Georgianna I. Gauthier. Jim worked for Bear Archery and then Grayling Reel. He spent his last years enjoying time with his family and friends. Jim is survived by children Georgeanna Gauthier and Jerry...

Thomas Charles DeMoines

Thomas Charles DeMoines

Jun 30, 2014

Thomas Charles DeMoines, 60, of Frederic, passed away on June 30, 3014. Thomas was born in Grayling, MI on March 7, 1954, a son of the late Alice (Ray) and Charles DeMoines. He married Susan Cottrill on July 3, 1976 in Frederic. Survived by his wife Susan of 37 years. Sons: Thomas DeMoines of Nevada and Robert DeMoines of Frederic...

Lois Charlotte Palmer

Lois Charlotte Palmer

Jun 29, 2014

Lois Charlotte Palmer, 85, of Grayling, passed away on June 29, 2014. Lois was born in Calumet, Illinois on March 30, 1929, to the late Bernice (Howse) and Ernest Winston. She married Leo Palmer on December. 29, 1947 in Grayling. Lois had worked at Bear Archery as a seamstress, enjoyed quilting,knitting, crocheting, and making dolls. She was a member of...