Obituaries
Christopher Ostrander
Jan 12, 2011
CHRISTOPHER L. OSTRANDER Christopher L. Ostrander, 50, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 16, 1960 in Grayling, MI, died suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at the Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, IL. Christopher was a retired MSgt. from the United States Air Force and currently employed as a trailer mechanic at R & L Carriers in Sauget, IL. He was a...
Laurence D. Smith
Jan 11, 2011
Laurence D. Smith, 78, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday January 11, 2011. Laurence was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 6, 1932, the son of the late James Monroe and Amy Clarabelle (Holmes) Smith. He served in the US Army as a LTC during the Vietnam War. He married the former Marva Jean Bigelow on December 21, 1955. They...
Dorothy Alice Tetreau (Tucker)
Jan 7, 2011
Dorothy Alice Tucker Tetreau, 93 years young Dorothy Alice Tucker Tetreau, 93, a seven-year resident of the formerly called "Michigan Christian Home" in Grand Rapids peacefully passed into eternity 4:29 p.m. January 7, 2011 from the Health Care Center. She was lovingly cared for by the staff and her extended family. A couple of weeks before her death she suffered...
Johnathan Blaine Bonenfant
Jan 7, 2011
Johnathan Blaine Bonenfant, 51 days old of Grayling passed away on Friday January 7, 2011. Johnathan was born in Grayling, Michigan on November 17, 2010, the son of Carey Richard Bonenfant and Tori Marie Wardecke. Beloved grandson of Susette "Sue" and Jeff Wardecke of Wisconsin and Laura Bonenfant of Grayling. Preceded in death by his grandfather Richard Bonenfant. Visitation will...
Diana M. Biddle (Wilcox)
Jan 7, 2011
Diana Margaret Wilcox Biddle, 67, of Grayling, died peacefully on January 7, 2011 with her sister by her side. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on September 25, 1943 to Max and Pluma Wilcox. She married the love of her life, Daniel on July 1, 1995; he preceded her in death after 12 years of marriage. Diana graduated from Greenville...
Robert F. Paulsen
Jan 2, 2011
Mr. Robert F. Paulsen, Jr., 81, of Grayling passed away on January 2, 2011.. Robert was born in Detroit, MI on June 18, 1929, the son of the late Robert F. and Matilda (Cook) Paulsen. Robert married the former Lena "Lee" Boubeff on April 26, 1953 in Detroit. She preceded him in death in 2007 after 54 years of marriage....
Donna L. Renaud (Ferguson)
Dec 29, 2010
Donna L. Renaud, 85, of Eaton Rapids, and formerly of Grayling passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2010. A graveside service will be held in Spring of 2011. Condolences for the the family may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com or mailed in c/o of Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home PO Box 602 Grayling, MI 49738. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Virginia Lynn Starr (Boling)
Dec 27, 2010
Virginia Lynn Starr, 52, of Grayling passed away on Monday December 27, 2010. Virginia was born in Havana, IL on December 24, 1958, the daughter of the late Silas J. and Virginia L. (Lee) Boling. Survived by: Daughter: Jennifer L. (Tyler) Thomson of CA. Son: Jaime L. (Mary Beth) Boling of IA. Grandchildren: Sydney, Nathaniel, and Emma Boling, Caitlynn Thomson...
Thomas P. Wright
Dec 26, 2010
Thomas P. Wright, 73, of Grayling passed away on Sunday December 26, 2010. Thomas was born in Oakland County, MI on March 17, 1937, the son of the late Ernest William and Pearl Etta (Gilmore) Wright. He served in the US Air Force. Survived by: Daughter: Lori (Doug) Durga of Tucson, AZ. Sons: Tom Wright Jr. of Tucson, AZ., C.W....
George Edward Hammond
Dec 9, 2010
George Edward Hammond, 86, of Grayling (Bear Lake Township) passed away on Thursday December 9, 2010. George was born in Stubenville, Ohio on June 5, 1924, the son of the late John E. and Ruth Adelia (Welsher) Hammond. He served in the US Army as a Staff Sgt. in WW II. George received the Purple Heart Medal. George did a...
Joan E. Papendick
Dec 9, 2010
Joan Elaine Papendick, 78, of Grayling passed away on Thursday December 9, 2010. Joan was born in Grayling, MI on May 7, 1932, the daughter of the late Byron William and Retta W. (Leadbeater) Randolph. Joan married Clifton Charles "Kip" Papendick on March 17, 1951 in Lansing, Michigan. They were married for 50 years before he preceded her in death...
Richard Raymond Robbins
Dec 5, 2010
Richard Raymond Robbins, 32, of Grayling, passed away on December 5, 2010. Richard was born in Grayling, MI on November 11, 1978, the son of Roger Robbins of Grayling and Linda (Beals) Ripley of Marshall -.. Survived by: Father: Roger Robbins of Grayling Mother: Linda (Mel) Ripley of Marshall. Stepmother: Nancy Robbins of Roscommon Companion: Dawn Wakeley of Grayling Daughter:...
Anna Marie Stoddard (Decker)
Dec 2, 2010
Anna Marie Stoddard, 77, of Frederic, passed away on Thursday December 2, 2010. Anna was born in Grayling, MI on September 13, 1933, the daughter of the late Frances Peter II and Hazel Lucille (Leline) Decker. Anna married Charles E Stoddard on February 14, 1953 in Grayling. Chuck preceded her in death in 2006 after 53 years of marriage. Survived...
Mary Ellen Bishop (Sadler)
Dec 1, 2010
Mary E Bishop, 75, of Grayling, passed away on Wednesday December 1, 2010. Mary was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on May 12, 1935, the daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Haaland) Sadler. She was the widow of Gerald T Bishop who preceded her in death in 1993. Survived by: Daughters: Dona (Fred) Stowell of Grayling, MI. Vicki Currigan...
Mary K. Thomas (Sturgis)
Nov 25, 2010
Mary Kathryn Thomas, 79, of Grayling, passed away on Thursday November 25, 2010. Mary Kay was born in Wolcottville, IN on September 30, 1931, the daughter of the late Vern E and Opal E (Tucker) Sturgis. Mary Kay enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was retired from Mercy Hospital where she was employed as a Desk Clerk. Survived by...
Betty Ann Burrell (Sneed)
Nov 21, 2010
Betty Ann Burrell, 73, of Grayling passed away on Sunday November 21, 2010. Betty was born on December 4, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late John H. and Theodora (Hatfield) Sneed. She married Cadle Burrell, Jr. on March 17, 1956 at Pontiac, Michigan Betty was a school bus driver for Crawford AuSable, Roscommon, and Fenton school districts. Survived by...
John Paul Daoust
Nov 16, 2010
John Paul Daoust, 90, of Beaver Creek Township passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2010. John was born in Canada, on July 20, 1920, the son of the late David and Exilda (Poulot) Daoust. John was companion to Helen Manser for 61 years. He served in the U.S. Army as a TEC 5 in WW II. Private Graveside Services Elmwood...
Dolores Marie King (Lott)
Nov 9, 2010
Dolores King, of Grayling (Lovells Township), passed away on Tuesday November 9, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Joe Harold who passed away in 1997. She was also preceded in death by her loving daughter, Janis MacFarlane in 2010. Dolores was the loving mother of daughters Cheryl (Gary) Hopp and Laura (Bruce) Williams and son Brian (Jeanne)...
Kenneth Edward Thomson
Nov 9, 2010
Kenneth E. Thomson, 81, passed away Nov. 9, 2010 in Grayling after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1929 to Edward and Blanche Thomson in St. Clair and graduated from St. Clair High School. Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked with the forestery service in Grayling as a young man before moving and working for...
Shirley Eloise Holcomb (Gray)
Nov 7, 2010
Shirley E. Holcomb, longtime resident of both Grayling and Clare, dies at 85, on Sunday November7, 2010. Born Shirley Eloise Gray in Buel township on June 22, 1925 to Frank and Fern Gray, she was paralyzed at an early age for a year by polio, she spent much of her life caring for and about children. Attending Cros-Lex Schools, she...
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