Obituaries

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...

Gloyce C. Lauth (Szynkowski)

Gloyce C. Lauth (Szynkowski)

Mar 28, 2012

Gloyce Cecilia Lauth, 83, of Grayling, Michigan passed away Wednesday March 28, 2012. Gloyce was born in Detroit, MI on November 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Cecilia Barbara (Sontowski) and Edmund Szynkowski. She was married to Edmond Lauth on May 7, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. Gloyce is survived by: 4 daughters and 2 sons, Pam (Pete) Mendis of...

James Otto Failing

James Otto Failing

Mar 26, 2012

James Otto Failing, 55, of Grayling, MI passed away Monday March 26, 2012. James was born in Grayling, MI on June 17, 1956, a son of Patricia M. (Thompson) and James C. Failing. James was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. James even held the 1987 Michigan State Record for catching the largest stream fed brook trout. James is...

Eleanor Jean "Jean" Elsey (Wood)

Eleanor Jean "Jean" Elsey (Wood)

Mar 23, 2012

March 15, 1927-March 19, 2012 Jean Elsey, 85, of Grayling, passed away at her home Monday, March 19. Jean was born at home in Detroit in 1927 to Alice Lucinda and William Donald Wood. She graduated from Mackenzie High School in January, 1945, and then attended Michigan State University to study medical technology. On January 17, 1948, Jean married Raymond...

Leon Hartley Witherell

Leon Hartley Witherell

Mar 20, 2012

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Dorothy M. Downey (Twydell)

Dorothy M. Downey (Twydell)

Mar 19, 2012

Dorothy M. Downey, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away Monday March 19, 2012. Dorothy was born in Detroit, MI on August 24, 1919, a daughter of the late Madeline (Burke) and Albert Twydell. Dorothy married William J. Downey in 1945. They were married for 43 years until William preceded her in death in 1988. Dorothy enjoyed heading into town and...

Doris E. Anthony (Rolfe)

Doris E. Anthony (Rolfe)

Mar 16, 2012

Doris E. Anthony, 85, of Grayling passed away on Friday March 16, 2012. Doris was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 9, 1926 to the late Eva (LaBelle) and George Rolfe. She married Clyde Anthony in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1993. Doris spent her life growing up in Maple Forest and on the AuSable River. Doris worked...

Floyd John McClain

Floyd John McClain

Mar 7, 2012

McClain, Floyd John, 89, died peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2012. Floyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jean (Brady). He is survived by his two devoted daughters, Colleen Volpe and Maureen McClain and adoring grandchildren Brady Goode, Devin Wozniak and Casey Goode. Floyd grew up in Grayling, Michigan and served as the 1940 GHS class...

Kathleen Mary Harris (Miller)

Kathleen Mary Harris (Miller)

Mar 1, 2012

Kathleen Mary Harris, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away March 1, 2012 surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born in Detroit, MI on May 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Kathleen (Campbell) Miller and William Miller. Kathleen worked at home as a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Kathleen is survived by her...

Sharon Lynn Arndt (Libke)

Sharon Lynn Arndt (Libke)

Feb 29, 2012

Sharon Lynn Arndt, 55, of Grayling, MI, passed away Wednesday February 29, 2012. She is the daughter of Donald Libke and Marjorie (Akers) Libke. Sharon married Richard Arndt in Royal Oak on August 8, 1986. Sharon was a member of the Eagles, Order of Eastern Star, Motor Corp., and Ladies for Shrine. Sharon is survived by her husband Richard of...

Cynthia Rose Gardner

Cynthia Rose Gardner

Feb 28, 2012

Cynthia Rose Gardner, 45, of Grayling, MI passed away Tuesday February 28, 2012. Cynthia was born in Michigan on March 15, 1966, a daughter of the late Margaret (Struble) Turner and Robert Lee Turner. Cynthia is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Shears of Frederic; Deanna Shears, of Frederic; a son, Charles Shears of Frederic; two brothers, Edward Ford of Florida;...

William Clifford Monks

William Clifford Monks

Feb 23, 2012

William Clifford Monks, Jr., 71, of Grayling passed away on Thursday February 23, 2012. He was born in Detroit on September 3, 1940 to the late William and Helen (Tomory) Monks, Sr. He married the former Diane Galligan on August 8, 1969 in Monroe, MI. They were married for 37 years before she preceded him in death in 2006. He...

Cadle Burrell

Cadle Burrell

Feb 21, 2012

Cadle Burrell Jr., 79, of Grayling, MI passed away on Tuesday February 21, 2012. Cadle married his late wife Betty (Sneed) Burrell on March 17, 1956 in Pontiac, MI. They were married for 57 years when she preceded him in death in 2010. Cadle was a retired worker from Pontiac Motors. He coached little league in the 1980's and 1990's...