Obituaries

Kelly Lynn Millikin

Kelly Lynn Millikin

Jun 19, 2013

Kelly Lynn Millikin, 35, of Grayling, MI passed away Wednesday June 19, 2013 after her nearly 3 year courageous battle with cancer. Kelly was born December 23, 1977 to Rhonda Thomson and Scot Stockwell. She worked as a real estate agent, part owner of Spike's and a full time mother. She loved spending time outdoors and at the lake. Kelly...

James Stevan "STEVE" Verlinde

James Stevan "STEVE" Verlinde

Jun 13, 2013

James Stevan "STEVE" Verlinde, 61, of Frederic, MI passed away on Thursday June 13, 2013. James was born in Grayling, MI on July 11, 1951, a son of Barbara Faye (Clough) Verlinde and the late James Henry Verlinde. He married the former Anita Barnard on April 10, 1971 in Gaylord. He worked as a Corrections Officer at Camp Lehman for...

James Stevan Verlinde

James Stevan Verlinde

Jun 13, 2013

James Stevan "STEVE" Verlinde, 61, of Frederic, MI passed away on Thursday June 13, 2013. James was born in Grayling, MI on July 11, 1951, a son of Barbara Faye (Clough) Verlinde and the late James Henry Verlinde. He married the former Anita Barnard on April 10, 1971 in Gaylord. He worked as a Corrections Officer at Camp Lehman for...

Viola Dorothy Phillips (Rattie)

Viola Dorothy Phillips (Rattie)

Jun 5, 2013

Viola D. Phillips, 90, of Grayling, MI passed away on June 5, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital of Sagniaw, MI. Viola was born February 12, 1923 in Cross Point, Quebec, Canada to the late Ignace and Alexandrine (Roy) Rattie. She retired from Millikins as an accountant some years ago. Viola was a member of the St. Mary's Church in Grayling....

Ernest Steven

Ernest Steven

Jun 1, 2013

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William F. North

William F. North

May 27, 2013

William Franklin North, 68, joined our Lord and Savior on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013. He was born to the late John and Teresa North on January 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. Bill was raised by his sister, the late Barbara Birnie, and his brother-in-law, Richard Birnie. Bill proudly served his country in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. While...

Michael John Henson

Michael John Henson

May 18, 2013

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Ruth Marie Rutter (Rolfe)

Ruth Marie Rutter (Rolfe)

May 11, 2013

Ruth Marie (Rolfe) Rutter, 92, passed away at her residence in Grayling, Michigan on May 11, 2013 with her family present. Ruth grew up in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of George and Florence (Cogan) Rolfe. Ruth graduated from Flint Central in 1938. She met William D. Rutter on a blind date, later marrying him on November 21, 1941. Ruth is...

Wannetta Lucille Adams (Joseph)

Wannetta Lucille Adams (Joseph)

May 10, 2013

Wannetta Lucille Adams, 96, of Grayling, passed away on Friday May 10, 2013. Wannetta was born in Parsons, Kansas on December 24, 1916, the daughter of the late Rebecca (Buckner) and Cyrus Joseph. She married Gerald Adams in 1933 in Kansas. They were married for 59 years before he preceded her in death in 1992. She enjoyed doing many types...

Flora M. Vigneaux (Bourque)

Flora M. Vigneaux (Bourque)

May 9, 2013

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Charles W. "Skinny" Gabriel

Charles W. "Skinny" Gabriel

May 6, 2013

Charles W. "Skinny" Gabriel, 77, of Frederic passed away on Monday May 6, 2013. Charles was born on May 22, 1935 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Clarence and Violet (DesMoines) Gabriel. He married the former Willow Myer on February 14, 1958. They were married for 51 years before she preceded him in death in 2009. He enjoyed spending time...

Lloyd Bigford

Lloyd Bigford

May 5, 2013

Lloyd Bigford Sr, age 88, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2013 and is reunited with his dear wife, Vi in heaven. Lloyd will be lovingly remembered by their six children, Lloyd Jr., Sandra(Bill) Joles, Randy (Vicki), Scott (Don), Guy (Erin),Tammy (Tim)Micho and his Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren. Lloyd proudly served in...

Cindy Lou Graham (Fedewa)

Cindy Lou Graham (Fedewa)

May 2, 2013

Cindy Lou Graham, 39, of Gaylord and formerly of Grayling passed away on Thursday May 2, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Cindy was born in Traverse City on December 19, 1973. Her parents are Wade and Debra (Sible) Fedewa. Cindy married Daniel Ray Graham II on July 10, 1999 in Grayling, Michigan. Cindy was then blessed with a daughter,...

Mary G. Brownfield (Gordon)

Mary G. Brownfield (Gordon)

May 2, 2013

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Louis Raymond Menard

Louis Raymond Menard

Apr 29, 2013

Louis Raymond Menard, IV, 18, of Frederic, MI passed away on Monday April 29, 2013. Louis was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 28, 1995, a son of Patricia Ann (Swanton) and Louis Raymond Menard III. Louis was easy going, mellow, and friendly and loved his many friends. Enjoyed sports, namely basketball and golf. Louis was "The best euchre player...

Margaret Thelma Hayes (Gray)

Margaret Thelma Hayes (Gray)

Apr 29, 2013

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Jason Eric Potter

Jason Eric Potter

Apr 29, 2013

Jason Eric Potter, 31, of Grayling passed away on Monday April 29, 2013. Jason was born on June 11, 1981 in Gaylord, MI to Jodi Piper-Potter and Justin Potter. Jason graduated from GHS in 1999 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Science (Psychology) from CMU. He has worked at Camp Shawano as a youth specialist for 10 years. Jason loved...

Walter Seekamp

Walter Seekamp

Apr 29, 2013

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Tina Denise "Cookie" Doe (Wakeley)

Tina Denise "Cookie" Doe (Wakeley)

Apr 27, 2013

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Tina Denise "Cookie" Doe (Wakeley)

Tina Denise "Cookie" Doe (Wakeley)

Apr 27, 2013

Tina Denise "COOKIE" Wakeley Doe, 49, of Grayling, MI passed away on Saturday April 27, 2013. Tina was born in Grayling, MI on December 10, 1963, a daughter of the Marjorie Marie (Eichenger) and the late Robert Keith Wakeley. Cookie's son Dylan Pahssen was her world and she loved taking care of her mother. She enjoyed camping, cooking, playing poker...