Obituaries

Shirley L. Pencak (Haranczak)

Shirley L. Pencak (Haranczak)

Mar 7, 2011

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Camille D. Williamson (Boyer)

Camille D. Williamson (Boyer)

Mar 6, 2011

Camille D. Williamson, 94, of Grayling passed away on Sunday March 6, 2011. Camille was born in Canada, on March 15, 1916. Camille is survived by Son: Dennis (Judy) Williamson of Grayling. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren Camille was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ernest in 1981. Daughter and son-in-law;...

Melvin G. "PAT" Nunn

Melvin G. "PAT" Nunn

Mar 4, 2011

Pat passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City surrounded by his family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 10th at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church in Grayling, MI. Visitation starts at 11:00 a.m. ending at the time of the 1:00 p.m. service. We ask that if...

David Alan Wylie

David Alan Wylie

Mar 3, 2011

David Wylie, 55, of Dewitt, MI. passed away on Thursday March 3, 2011. David was born in Detroit, MI on August 15, 1955, the son of John Herman and Mary (Blazquez) Wylie. David enjoyed helping other people and purposefully made himself available to help others. He worked for the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. He also enjoyed golfing,...

Shirley Reniger

Shirley Reniger

Feb 25, 2011

Shirley was born on May 14, 1928 in Adamsville, New York to Stanley and Hazel (Griffin) Cummings. She grew up in the Adirondack mountain region of upstate New York, graduating from Warrensburg High School and attended Michigan State University, where she met her husband, Henry A. Reniger, Jr. Married on October 1, 1948, Henry and Shirley lived in East Lansing...

Aaron Richard Peterson

Aaron Richard Peterson

Feb 24, 2011

Aaron Richard Peterson, 30, of Traverse City, MI., passed away on Thursday February 24, 2011, suddenly, as a result of an auto accident.. Aaron was born in Grayling,, MI on November 16, 1980, the son of Alan and Ruby (Petersen) Peterson of Grayling. Aaron graduated from Grayling High School in 1999. He earned a culinary arts degree from Northwestern Michigan...

Marvin James Forbes

Marvin James Forbes

Feb 24, 2011

Marvin James Forbes, 74, of Grayling passed away on Thursday February 24, 2011. Marvin was born in Brown City, MI on December 14, 1936, the son of the late Elmer Theodore and Mildred (Chisholm) Forbes. He was raised by his father, Donald Teets. He served in the US Army. Marvin was known for a keen sense of humor and was...

Evelyn Slusher

Evelyn Slusher

Feb 22, 2011

Miss Evelyn Slusher, 79, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday Feb. 22,2011. Evelyn was born in Kentucky on November 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Lairs and Margaret (Green ) Slusher She was a member of Resurrection Life Center Evelyn is survived by her sister, Jewel Schuster of Kissimee, FL. She was lovingly cared for by her niece Judy...

James Edward Schuster

James Edward Schuster

Feb 21, 2011

James Edward Schuster, 69, of Kissimmee, FL. (and formerly of Grayling) passed away on Monday February 21, 2011. James was born in Dearborn, MI on February 15, 1942, the son of the late Michael Edward and Susan (Dietrich) Schuster. He married the former Jewel Slusher on February 17,1968 in Pontiac, MI He was retired from General Motors Survived by his...

Carson Leroy Kinney

Carson Leroy Kinney

Feb 16, 2011

Carson Kinney, 84, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday Feb 16, 2011 Carson was born in San Francisco, CA on February 11, 1927, the son of the late Carson Leroy and Clara (O'Dowd) Norris. He served in the US Navy. He married his wife Loretta of 38 years on May 27, 1972 at Frederic Baptist Church. Survived by wife Loretta...

Michael Dee Higgins

Michael Dee Higgins

Feb 14, 2011

Michael Dee Higgins, 59, of Grayling passed away on February 14, 2011/ Michael was born in Dearborn , MI on May 31, 1951, the son of the late Roy and Norma Lorraine (Kolka) Higgins. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, and canoeing. He made his own canoe. He was a member the American Legion, Moose Club and Kalkaska Eagles. Survived by: Brother:...

Elizabeth Vera Vajda (Tholl)

Elizabeth Vera Vajda (Tholl)

Feb 7, 2011

Elizabeth Vera (Tholl) Vajda, 87, passed away peacefully Monday Feb. 7, 2011 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City and rejoined her beloved husband and lifelong friend Charlie. Elizabeth was born in Waterford Township, MI on December 14, 1923, the daughter of the late Gideon and Kristina (Carllson) Tholl. Her passing marks a family milestone, as she was the last...

Pauline Rosalie Dawson (Merrill)

Pauline Rosalie Dawson (Merrill)

Feb 7, 2011

Pauline Rosalie Dawson, 89, of Grayling, passed away on Monday February 7, 2011. Pauline was born on April 25, 1921 in Gratiot County, Michigan to Joseph and Iva (Rosenberg) Merrill. Pauline moved to grayling around 1939 from St. Louis. She was employed at Dawson's. She then met Devere Dawson and they were married on Oct 6, 1942. There was a...

Elizabeth Van Kleeck

Elizabeth Van Kleeck

Feb 4, 2011

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Frank Linto

Frank Linto

Feb 4, 2011

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Jackie Lee "Jack" Sabin

Jackie Lee "Jack" Sabin

Jan 25, 2011

Jackie "JACK" Lee Sabin, 70, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2011. Jackie was born in Petoskey, MI on September 26, 1940, the son of the late Alton E. and Hazel D. (Burch) Sabin. He was the husband of Arlene, they were married on July 2, 1988 in Redford Township, MI. He was retired from the City of...

Rosemary Barr (Cavanaugh)

Rosemary Barr (Cavanaugh)

Jan 24, 2011

Rosemary Barr, 76, of Grayling passed away on Monday January 24, 2011. Rosemary was born in Detroit,Michigan on September 27, 1934, the daughter of the late George William and Violet (Ludwig) Cavanaugh. She was a member of Grayling Eagles. Survived by Daughter: Margaret Haynes of Grayling. Nancy (Lester) Wright Son: Harry E. Barr III Grandchildren: Chris (Tom) Klapp Nadine (Paul)...

Frances B. Jurkovich

Frances B. Jurkovich

Jan 15, 2011

Frances Jurkovich died in Grayling, Michigan on Saturday, January 15, 2011 with her daughter by her side. She had proudly been living on her own until heart complications caused her hospitalization on January 5th. Born in Glidden, Wisconsin on September 4, 1921 to Martin and Annie Kempf she had lived in Michigan since 1939. She married Thomas Jurkovich in 1942....

Rita Sarrault (Loewen)

Rita Sarrault (Loewen)

Jan 15, 2011

Rita E. Sarrault, 89, of Grayling passed away on Saturday January 15, 2011. Rita was born in Detroit, MI on April 25, 1921, the daughter of the late Norbert and Alma (Lewand) Loewen. She married Ralph J. Sarrault. on September 24, 1947 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Detroit,Michigan He preceded her in death on August 10, 1986. Rita and...

Roy ""Gunny"" Knight

Roy ""Gunny"" Knight

Jan 14, 2011

Roy "Gunny" Knight, Jr. of Grayling passed away January 14, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 74. Roy was born August 11, 1936 in Honea Path, SC. He married Bonnie Lee Ward of Grayling December 31, 1963 in Beaufort, SC. He proudly served 20 years in the Marine Corps and served two tours in Vietnam, including...