Obituaries

Marie Maxine Prause (Kirkum)

Marie Maxine Prause (Kirkum)

Jun 8, 2011

Marie Maxine Prause, 77, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2011. Marie was born in Ray Center, Michigan on March 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Glenn Lynn and Angela Anna (Dunn) Kirkum. Marie would have celebrated the 25th anniversary of her marriage to Robert Prause on August 23rd. They were married in Grayling. She was a...

Harold E. "Buzz" Partello

Harold E. "Buzz" Partello

Jun 5, 2011

Family is composing the obituary. It will be added to this website when received.

Darryl Ivan Sprague

Darryl Ivan Sprague

Jun 5, 2011

Darryl Ivan Sprague, 72, of Grayling passed away on Sunday June 5, 2011. Darryl was born in Ionia, MI on February 25, 1939, the son of the late Ivan Carroll and Georgiana (Sible) Sprague. He served in the US Navy on the USS Waller. Darryl enjoyed playing pool and was on two pool leagues. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars,...

Darryl Dewayne Cool

Darryl Dewayne Cool

Jun 5, 2011

Darryl Dewayne Cool, Jr., 70, of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday June 5, 2011. Darryl was born in Stockbridge, MI on September 18, 1940, the son of the late Darryl and Genevieve (Johnson) Cool. He married the former Betty Collins Cool on April 7, 1962 in Stockbridge, MI. Survived by wife Betty of 49 years. Daughter: Catherine (Steven) Koval...

Jeffery Michael Failing

Jeffery Michael Failing

Jun 2, 2011

Jeffery Michael Failing, 54, of Grayling (and formerly of Florida) passed away on Thursday June 2, 2011. Jeffery was born in Grayling, MI on July 7, 1956, the son of the late John and Betty (Denton) Failing. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1974. Survived by his mother Betty Failing of Grayling Brother: John (Gail) Failing of Grayling Nieces...

Terry Lee Dunckel

Terry Lee Dunckel

May 31, 2011

Mr. Terry Lee Dunckel, 46, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2011. Terry was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 15, 1965, the son of Jerry and Barbara (Babka) Dunckel. Survived by Daughters: Kaylee Dunckel of Grayling. Savannah Dunckel of Grayling. Sons: Kyle Dunckel of Grayling., Chance Dunckel of Grayling. 2 Grandchildren Parents: Jerry and Barbara Dunckel of...

William Donald Rutter

William Donald Rutter

May 23, 2011

William Donald Rutter, age 90 of Grayling, passed away at his residence on May 23, 2011 with his family present. William grew up in Flint Michigan - the son of William and Josephine (Miller) Rutter. William graduated from Flint Central in 1939, where he met the love of his life Ruth Rolfe on a blind date - later marrying her...

Eugene Myron Lobsinger

Eugene Myron Lobsinger

May 18, 2011

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Shirley A Peshick

Shirley A Peshick

May 17, 2011

Shirley A. Peshick, 63, of Frederic passed away on Tuesday May 17, 2011. Shirley was born in Martin, Tennessee on September 26, 1947. She was married to Tim Peshick for 16 years. Survived by husband Tim Mother: Lilly Thorpe of Tennessee Step children: Tiffany (Scott) Bartholomew of Rehobath, Massachusetts Timothy (Michelle) Peshick II of Runnemede, New Jersey Grandchildren: Clodagh Bartholomew,...

Robert Dandy

Robert Dandy

May 13, 2011

Robert Dandy, 84, of Grayling passed away on Friday May 13, 2011 Robert was born in Wayne County, MI on August 3, 1926, the son of the late Robert and Maude (Millward) Dandy. He served in the US Army. He married the former Loretta Golm on June 29, 1949 in Wayne, MI. Loretta preceded him in death in 2005. Survived...

Troy Robert King

Troy Robert King

May 13, 2011

Troy Robert King, infant son of Heather King of West Branch, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 12, 2011.. Survived by his mother Heather, brothers Zachory and Zane King, and sister Alexis LaChance. Grandmother Barbara King and great grandparents Roger and Caroline Hall. Troy is also survived by several aunts,...

Nellie S. Kellogg (Sohn)

Nellie S. Kellogg (Sohn)

May 9, 2011

Nellie S. Kellogg, 96, of Grayling passed away on Monday May 9, 2011. Nellie was born in Fulton, Ohio, on February 18, 1915, the daughter of the late Harry Franklin and Hattie Agnes (Smith) Sohn. Nellie married Clayton Kellogg on March 28, 1933 in Birmingham, MI. He preceded her in death in 1982. Loved her grandchildren, was a good cook,...

James Joseph Bryan

James Joseph Bryan

May 8, 2011

James Joseph Bryan, 41, of Grayling passed away on Sunday May 8, 2011. James was born in Tawas City, MI on August 6, 1969, the son of Thomas and Sheila (Conley) Bryan. He worked approximately 16 years at M.A.T.E.S. as a tank mechanic. James enjoyed spending time with his daughters and 'spoiling' them. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, woodworking,...

Marie Annette Welt (Schnebeli)

Marie Annette Welt (Schnebeli)

May 4, 2011

Marie Annette Welt, 63, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday May 4, 2011 Marie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 7, 1947, the daughter of the late Donald and Delores (Svoboda) Schnebeli. She married Michael Welt on August 30, 1986. They were due to celebrate their 25th anniversary this year. Survived by her husband Michael. Mother: Delores Schnebeli of...

Lucinda Harriett Davison (Rickwalt)

Lucinda Harriett Davison (Rickwalt)

Apr 26, 2011

Lucinda Harriett Davison, 93, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2011 Lucinda was born in Wells Township, Tuscola County, Michigan on June 3, 1917, the daughter of the late Henry and Carolyn (Borck) Rickwalt. She married Frank Davison on November 14, 1936 in Caro, Michigan. Frank preceded her in death in 1990 after 54 years of marriage. She...

James Henry Verlinde

James Henry Verlinde

Apr 21, 2011

James Henry Verlinde, 77, of Frederic passed away on Thursday April 21, 2011. James was born in Frederic, MI on April 30, 1933, the son of the late Henry and Ida Mae (Walker) Verlinde. James married the former Barbara Clough on January 19,1951 in Grayling. Survived by his wife Barbara of 60 years. Daughters: Karole Jean (George) Rosin of Frederic....

Carol Patricia Kelly (Anglebrandt)

Carol Patricia Kelly (Anglebrandt)

Apr 19, 2011

Carol P. Kelly, 53, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday April 19,2011. She was born on December 20, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan. Carol is survived by her husband, James M. Kelly, Son: Sean M. Kelly Daughter: Shannon L. Woolman Mother: Lois Kesteloot Brothers: Warren, Terry, Barry, and Brad Hatfield. Carol was the General Manager at the Grayling Big Boy...

Marjorie I. Sweeter (Cross)

Marjorie I. Sweeter (Cross)

Apr 14, 2011

Marjorie I Sweeter, 101, of Grayling passed away on Thursday April 14, 2011. Marjorie was born in Laingsburg, MI on October 17, 1909, the daughter of the late Abe and Lotus (Brown) Cross. She married Harvey Sweeter on August 29, 1929 in Bowling Green, Ohio. He preceded her is death after more than 50 Years of marriage. Survived by Daughter:...

Glenna Glee Wheeler (Parker)

Glenna Glee Wheeler (Parker)

Apr 6, 2011

Glenna Glee Wheeler, 79, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday April 6, 2011. Glenna was born in Lansing Twp, MI on December 15, 1931, the daughter of the late Claude and Mildred (Muth) Parker. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Grayling Eagles. Survived by: Sons: Donald Ashton of Alaska, David and Scott Ashton of Colorado Jeff...

Merle L. "Bud" Morgan

Merle L. "Bud" Morgan

Mar 30, 2011

Merle Leroy "Bud" Morgan, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away on Wednesday March 30, 2011. Bud was born in Midland, MI on July 8, 1933, the son of the late Leroy and Mildred (Barker) Morgan. He married Judy Kay Matatall on April 17, 1971 in Troy, MI. Bud served in the US Army. He was a Country-Western Singer. He served...