Obituaries
Gerald V. Antkowiak
Nov 2, 2010
Gerald V. Antkowiak, 62, of Fairview, passed away on November 2, 2010. Gerald was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on July 18, 1948, the son of the late Edward Jerome and Stella Helen (Eiza) Antkowiak. He was retired from Chrysler. Survived by : Daughter: Nora (Bobby) of Fenton. Sons: Clifford (Terri) Antkowiak of Grosse Pointe Woods, Frank (Sheila) Antkowiak of Fairview...
Steven Allen Persing
Oct 30, 2010
Steven Allen Persing, 55, of Grayling, died October 30, 2010 with courage and integrity. He fought an eight and a half year battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on March 9, 1955, in Jackson, Michigan to Mabel Alva (Zimmerman) and Richard Lee Persing. He moved to...
Roberta Eileen Wright (Tiller)
Oct 30, 2010
Roberta Eileen Wright, 88, of Grayling, passed away on Saturday October 30, 2010 Roberta was born in Flint, MI on April 7, 1922, the daughter of the late Harold and Iva (Beagle) Tiller. Roberta married Russell Wright on December 22, 1944 in Flushing, MI. He preceded her in death in 1988. She worked at Department of Social Services. She was...
Jeremy David Maczorowski
Oct 28, 2010
Jeremy David Maczorowski, 32, of Grayling, passed away on Thursday October 28, 2010. Jeremy was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 10, 1978, the son of the late David and Geraldine (Laderman) Maczorowski. He married the former Tammy Campbell on April 10, 1999 at Leelanau, MI Jeremy enjoyed drawing, hunting, fishing, and sports. Survived by his wife Tammy for 11...
Wyman H. Reed
Oct 27, 2010
Wyman H. Reed, 92, of Frederic, passed away on Wednesday October 27, 2010. Wyman was born in Montrose, MI on June 14, 1918, the son of the late Herbert and Sarah (Burton ) Reed. He married the former Gladys Petersen on Jan 11, 1940 at Montrose, MI He served in the US Army and was a lifetime member of the...
Jo An L. Phillips (Kernstein)
Oct 23, 2010
Jo An L. Phillips, 71, of Grayling, passed away on Saturday October 23, 2010. Jo An was born in Detroit, MI on March 1, 1939, the daughter of the late Oscar B. and Lee Ora (Smith) Kerstein. She married Gerald F. Phillips on September 27,1958 at Nativity Lutheran Church in Detroit. Jo An and her husband Gerald moved to the...
Jesse Cruz
Oct 19, 2010
Jesse Cruz, 92, of Grayling, passed away on Tuesday October 19, 2010. Jesse was born in New Braunfles, Texas on September 6, 1918, the son of the late Jesse and Lucia (Morales) Cruz. He served in the US Army during World War II where he was part of the 42nd Rainbow Division. He was a member of VFW Post 3350...
Kenneth Keith Riehle
Oct 18, 2010
Kenneth Keith Riehle, 72, of Grayling, passed away suddenly on Monday October 18, 2010 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Kenneth was born in Auburn, IL on August 30, 1938, the son of the late Louis E. and Clementine J. (Sennezy) Riehle At the age of 16, he joined the Navy and he was honorable discharged in 1959....
Judith Lee Dinnen (Slocum)
Oct 15, 2010
Judith Lee Dinnen, 69, of Grayling passed away on Friday October 15, 2010. Judith was born in Muskegon, MI on September 7, 1941, the daughter of the late Donald Slocum and Hazel (Gardner ) Modders. She married Terrence James Dinnen on January 15, 1977 . Judy adored her grandchildren, was an avid lily gardener and enjoyed doing crafts. Survived by...
Kathleen Margarite Van Sickle (Taggart)
Oct 14, 2010
Kathleen Margarite Van Sickle, 89, of Grayling passed away on Thursday October 14, 2010. Kathleen was born in Northville, MI on November 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Gerald and Alice (Pickard) Taggart. Her husband Harold William Van Sickle preceded her in death. Survived by Daughters: Sharon Fearer of Whitmore Lake, MI. Lucinda "Sara" Lupi of Whitmore Lake, MI....
Nina Anastasia Doremire (Lovely)
Oct 14, 2010
Nina Anastasia Doremire, 92, of Grayling passed away on Thursday October 18, 2010. Nina was born in Grayling, MI on August 1, 1918, the daughter of the late Paul and Emma L. (Lamotte) Lovely. She was a lifelong resident of Grayling. She married Llwyn Joseph Doremire on November 28, 1936. They were married for 40 years before he preceded her...
Charles Robert ""Chuck"" Batway
Oct 13, 2010
Charles R. (Chuck) Batway lost a hard fought battle to Leukemia and passed away quietly Oct 13th. A Michigan native, Chuck lived the last 23 years in Waters MI, (located between Grayling and Gaylord); he was 77 at the time of his death. Born in Waltz MI he graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1950. After four years in...
Marie A. Dean (Samardich)
Oct 11, 2010
Marie A. Dean, 85, of Grayling, formerly of Kalkaska's life journey ended October 11, 2010. Her life journey began on January 29, 1925, to the late Marko and Suzanne Samardich in Coello, IL. She was a wife to the late Herbert Dean and a mom to her children Susan (Don) Austin of Bellaire, Linda Worth of Kalkaska and Larry (Debbie)...
Nancy L. Mahaffy (Petri)
Oct 11, 2010
Nancy L. Mahaffy, 52, of Grayling, passed away on Monday October 11, 2010. Nancy was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 23, 1957, the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Colyer)Petri. She married of William Mahaffy on September 9, 1989 in Waters, Michigan . Nancy was friendly to all she knew, loved her gardens, birds, and nature. Nancy and...
Doreen I. Piper (McGuire)
Oct 3, 2010
Doreen I. Piper, 70, of Grayling passed away on Sunday October 3, 2010 Doreen was born in Garden City, MI on September 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Delbert and Barbara (Allan) McGuire. She was retired from Clare and Otsego County. She was a member of Gaylord Eagles and Grayling Chapter of Order of Eastern Stars. Survived by: Daughter:...
Nolyn Patrick Stade
Oct 2, 2010
Nolyn Patrick Stade, beloved stillborn infant son of Amber Kent and Darryl Stade was delivered at Mercy Hospital of Grayling on Saturday October 2, 2010. Nolyn is survived by his parents Amber and Darryl of Grayling. Sister: Destiny and Brothers Ryan and Camryn. Grandparents: Stacey and Selena Kent of Grayling Diana & Larry Kotrash of Grayling Albert Darryl (Susan) Stade...
David William Persing
Oct 1, 2010
David William Persing, 54, of Grayling, MI. passed away on Friday October 1, 2010. David was born in Jackson, MI on June 25, 1956, the son of the late Richard Lee and Mabel (Zimmerman) Persing. Survived by: Mother: Mabel Persing of Grayling Daughter: Karen (Antonio)Perez of Florida. Son: Jeremy Persing of Florida 4 Grandchildren Brother: Richard Persing of Grayling Steve...
Elwyn Asa Vanderpool
Sep 29, 2010
Elwyn Asa Vanderpool, Sr., 71, passed away at his home on September 29, 2010, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, after a brief battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Harry and Eva Mae (Corwin) Vanderpool. He married Sharon Morris on September 14, 1957. His survived by 4 children: Tyke (Jolene) Vanderpool, Vonda (Jeffrey) Sidlacek, Leonard Vanderpool...
Emogene Ann ""GENE"" VanDeCasteele (Wallace)
Sep 28, 2010
Emogene Ann "GENE" VanDeCasteele, 76, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday Sept 28, 2010. Emogene was born in Lansing, MI on December 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Clifford H. and Lillian K. (Pilmore) Wallace. She married Ceriel M. "VAN" VanDeCasteele on Aug. 16, 1952 in Maple Rapids, MI She enjoyed sewing, bowling, playing organ, playing cards and going...