Obituaries

Annessa Lee Duranso (Maness)

Annessa Lee Duranso (Maness)

Jun 15, 2012

Annessa Lee Duranso, 41, of Mio, MI passed away on Friday June 15, 2012. Annessa was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on January 11, 1971, a daughter of Scharlyn (Domke) and Jessie Maness Survived by Husband Eric Duranso; Daughter: Arikka Duranso, of Mio; Son: Adam Duranso, of Mio; Father: Jessie (Sandra) Maness of Pontiac, MI Mother: Scharlyn (Domke) Maness of...

Edna Elizabeth Bloos (Larson)

Edna Elizabeth Bloos (Larson)

Jun 13, 2012

Edna Elizabeth Bloos, 91, of Cadillac, MI passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2012. Edna was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 5, 1920, a daughter of the late Edna (Hanibal) and Harold Larson. She married Andrew S. Bloos on August 3, 1940, he preceded her in death in 2000. Survived by her children: Alleen (Dave) Moore of Cadillac Carol...

Claribel Wylie

Claribel Wylie

Jun 12, 2012

Claribel (Tootie) Wylie, age 86, passed away suddenly in her home on Tuesday June 12, 2012. She was a "true" native of Grayling. Born and raised here, attended grade and high school and leaves behind many reasons to be remembered. For 30 years she clerked at The Grayling Mercantile, as well as The Yardstick, and Lorraines. She was in demand...

Kathryn Garbe

Kathryn Garbe

Jun 12, 2012

Kathryn Marie Garbe, 87, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday June 12, 2012. Kathryn was born in Mancelona, Michigan on January 9, 1925, daughter of the late Henrietta Marie (Stephan) and Harold Theodore Skingley. She attended Gaylord Rural Agricultural School and then The Cadet Nurse Corps for 1 1/2 years. She joined Michelson United Methodist Church in 1941. Over the...

Betty Lozon

Betty Lozon

Jun 5, 2012

Betty Agnes (McKiddie) Lozon, 70, of Grayling passed away on June 5, 2012. She was born on February 24, 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Joseph and Agnes McKiddie. Survived by her daughters: Deborah (Butch) McLeod of Barryton, MI Karrie ( Lloyd) Lightsey of Winterhaven, FL Cindy (Brian) Palmer of Grayling, MI Rebecca (Ronald) Wyman of Frederic, MI 14...

Donald Russell McKim

Donald Russell McKim

Jun 3, 2012

Donald Russell McKim, 63, of Grayling, MI passed away Sunday June 3, 2012. Donald was born in Albion, Michigan on June 1, 1949, a son of the late Katherine (Fletcher) and Vernon J. McKim. Donald is survived by his son Richard (Janice) McKim of Homer, MI and daughter Donielle McKim. He is also survived by his two sisters Margene (John)...

David Joseph Rosloniec

David Joseph Rosloniec

May 29, 2012

David Rosloniec passed away Tuesday May 29, 2012. David was the husband of Cynthia Rosloniec, father of Jason (Carissa) Rosloniec, and grandfather to Jason Rosloniec. A private memorial service will take place at a later date.

Hazel Vera Frost (Lee)

Hazel Vera Frost (Lee)

May 25, 2012

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Frank Lagard Spencer

Frank Lagard Spencer

May 22, 2012

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Billy Burden

Billy Burden

May 21, 2012

Billy Winters Burden passed away Monday May 21, 2012. A private graveside service was held in Livonia, MI.

Shirley Lillian Parker (McNeil)

Shirley Lillian Parker (McNeil)

May 18, 2012

Shirley L. Parker, 82, of Grayling passed away on Friday May 18, 2012. Shirley was born in Detroit, MI on December 18, 1929, the daughter of the late John and Lillian McNeil.. Shirley married Norman F. Parker in November 1946 in Houghton Lake, Michigan. They were married for 63 years before he preceded her in death in 2011. Shirley enjoyed...

George Arthur Dunaway

George Arthur Dunaway

May 17, 2012

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Annette Iola Lipe (Hll)

Annette Iola Lipe (Hll)

May 10, 2012

Annette Iola Lipe, 53, of Maple Forest Township passed away on Thursday May 10, 2012 Annette was born in Owosso, Michigan on April 15, 1959, a daughter of the late Clara D. (Hedger) Varco and Devere Hill. Survived by her children: Adam Anderson and Rebecca Baumgardner, Pam Rodriguez Grandchildren: Caleb, A.J., Sister: Robin (previously Cox) Steve Cromwell of Frederic Brother:...

Larry Dale "LB" Baynham

Larry Dale "LB" Baynham

May 9, 2012

Larry Dale "LB" Baynham, Jr., 53, of Maple Forest Township passed away on Wednesday May 9, 2012. Larry was born in Grayling, MI on July 26, 1958, a son of Larry Dale Baynham, Sr. and the late Rebecca Ann (Sworthwood) Baynham. He married the former Sandra Taylor-Bowman on July 30, 1983 in Frederic, MI. Larry worked for 35 years in...

Clara D. Varco (Hedger)

Clara D. Varco (Hedger)

May 7, 2012

Clara D. Varco, 74, of Frederic, MI passed away on Monday May 7, 2012. Clara was born in Risco, MO on September 21, 1937, a daughter of the late Lydia Seely and James Hedger. She married Robert Varco in December 1963 in Owosso. They were married for 31 years before he preceded her in death in 1994. Over the years...

Monte Louis Malonen

Monte Louis Malonen

May 5, 2012

Monte Louis Malonen, 76, of Grayling passed away on Saturday May 5, 2012. Monte was born in Grayling, MI on April 17, 1936, a son of the late Celesta (Neal) and Louis Malonen. He worked as a Shipping Clerk at Bear Archery for 23 years and then owned and operated the Rose City Party Store and Restaurant and retired after...

Donald Allen Bancroft

Donald Allen Bancroft

Apr 21, 2012

Donald Allen Bancroft, 72, of Grayling passed away on Saturday April 21, 2012. Donald was born in Grayling, MI on September 9, 1939, a son of the late Martha M. (Uhlendorf) and Clinton R. Bancroft. No public services are planned. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

Thomas Ray Ramsey

Thomas Ray Ramsey

Apr 16, 2012

Thomas Ray Ramsey, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away on Monday April 16, 2012. Thomas was born in Augusta, Ohio on February 13, 1937, son of the late Lela (Sailing) and James Clifton Ramsey. He married former Glenda Graham on August 15, 1981 at Apostolic Life Tabernacle in Gaylord. He was a member of Apostolic Life Tabernacle in Gaylord. Thomas...

William J. Gallagher

William J. Gallagher

Apr 13, 2012

William James Gallagher, 85, of Lovells Township passed away on Friday April 13, 2012. William was born in Columbiaville, Michigan on November 4, 1926, to the late William and Mabel Gallagher. He married the former Shirley Groezinger on November 5, 1949 in Rhode Island. He retired from the US Navy as an airplane mechanic in 1965. He later retired from...

Francis "Mike" Eugene "Mike" Bowerman

Francis "Mike" Eugene "Mike" Bowerman

Apr 4, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Francis Eugene ("Mike") Bowerman, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Mike was born in Washington Township in 1924, the son of Frank and Rose (Miller) Bowerman. After graduating from Romeo High School, he enlisted in the Army to join the allies in WWII. He served his tour of...