Obituaries
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)
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...
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
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)
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Clifford Durant Babbitt
Apr 15, 2013
Clifford "Cliff" Durant Babbitt passed away at his home on April 15, 2013. Cliff was born to Jessie and Carl Babbitt on September 22, 1923 in Grayling, MI. Cliff married the love of his life on October 16, 1942 to Virginia Lee Harrison from Detroit, MI. Cliff then joined the service during World War II. After he served his country,...
Beatrice Lucille Sampson
Apr 13, 2013
Beatrice Lucille Sampson, 98, of Grayling, MI passed away on Saturday April 13, 2013. Beatrice was born in Lyons, OH on February 18, 1915, a daughter of the late Eva J. (Bixler) and Louis C. Standish. She worked as a beautician. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Detroit in the post-depression era, late 1930's and 1940's. She was...
Harvey Eugene Johnson
Apr 4, 2013
Harvey Eugene Johnson, 86, of Lyon Township, MI passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. Harvey was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 7, 1926, to the late Martha Mae (Quigly) Johnson and the late Otis Johnson. Harvey married Floresta Ann (Lytle) in 1951 and had a long life together of over 60 years. Harvey enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing....

