Obituaries

Mary Jane Knibbs (Joseph)

Mary Jane Knibbs (Joseph)

Aug 1, 2010

Mary Jane Knibbs died peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born in Grayling on July 17, 1922 to A.J. Joseph and Eva Ryan Joseph. On July 24, 1946 she married Leonard H. Knibbs in Salt Lake City and they had four children, Linda (Michael) Brady of Chicago, Nancy (Michael) Elliott of...

Anna Geraldine Rouse (Long)

Anna Geraldine Rouse (Long)

Jul 27, 2010

Anna Geraldine Rouse, 84, of Fairview and formerly of Grayling passed away on Tuesday July 27, 2010. Anna was born in Middleton, Ohio on August 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Emma (Brewer) Long. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Lapeer General Hospital. She was later trained as an Inhalation Therapist. Anna married Alvin J. Rouse...

John Harry Edward

John Harry Edward

Jul 25, 2010

John Harry Edward Fox, 65, of Grayling, passed away on Sunday July 25, 2010. John was born in Lima, OH on September 6, 1944, the son of the late Oliver and L. Violetta (Gossard) Fox. John enjoyed time spent with his family and playing with his grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. John owned...

Dolores "Dodie" Burns (Farrington)

Dolores "Dodie" Burns (Farrington)

Jul 24, 2010

Dolores "Dodie" Burns, 82, of Grayling passed away on Saturday July 24, 2010. Dolores was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 30, 1928, the daughter of the late Harris Edward and Hildegard (Petsch) Farrington. She married Gerald Burns on June 17,1950 in Lansing, MI at Christ Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed spending time...

Richard Gordon Hessler

Richard Gordon Hessler

Jul 22, 2010

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Donald James Tucker

Donald James Tucker

Jul 15, 2010

Mr. Donald James Tucker, 88, of Grayling passed away on Thursday July 15, 2010. Donald was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 22, 1921, the son of the late Frank and Annie (Reid) Tucker. He married the former Orvetta Yax on December 9, 1989 in Grayling, Michigan. Donald loved farming, hunting and fishing. Survived by his wife Orvetta of 20...

Kevin Andrew Taylor

Kevin Andrew Taylor

Jul 13, 2010

Kevin Taylor, 40, of Grayling and formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2010 in Grayling, MI. Kevin was born in Hillsdale, MI on March 31, 1970, to the late Lester Taylor and Laura (Werne) Love. Survived by: Mother: Laura (Steven) Love of Grayling, MI Brother: Greg (Jackie Howard) Taylor of Maryland. Grandmother: Eunice Taylor of Hillsdale, MI...

Clara L. Sorenson (Atkinson)

Clara L. Sorenson (Atkinson)

Jul 13, 2010

Clara Lottie Sorenson, 92, of Grayling, passed away quietly on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Grayling on May 6, 1918 to the late Marshall and Lottie (Starrett) Atkinson. She was married to Robert Carl Sorenson for 60 years. Clara had a strong faith and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she...

Gloria Ann Stephan (Millikin)

Gloria Ann Stephan (Millikin)

Jun 28, 2010

Gloria Ann Stephan, 71, of Grayling passed away on Monday, June 28th, 2010 while in the company of family members. Gloria was born in Grayling, MI on August 2, 1938, the daughter of the late Ralph "Tine" and Julia (Levindowski) Millikin. She married Peter W. Stephan on April 7,1956 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Grayling, MI. He preceded her...

Arthur Lee McDonald

Arthur Lee McDonald

Jun 20, 2010

Arthur Lee McDonald, 71, of Grayling passed away onSunday, June 20th, 2010. Art was born in Sault. Ste. Marie, Michigan on February 12, 1939, the son of the late Hugh Duncan and Alpha Theresa (King) McDonald. Art was the youngest of 8 children. He served in the US Army. Art married the former Jean Ann Papenfus on July 16, 1966...

Victor M. Johnson

Victor M. Johnson

Jun 18, 2010

Victor M. Johnson, 88, of Grayling passed away on Friday, June 18th, 2010. Victor was born in Tawas City, MI on May 22, 1922, the son of the late Victor and Helen Johnson. He served in the US Coast Guard in WW II. Victor married the former Helen Morenz on Nov. 13, 1946 in Detroit at St. Luke's Lutheran Church....

Ilah L. Williams (Carpenter)

Ilah L. Williams (Carpenter)

Jun 13, 2010

Mrs. Ilah L. Williams, 78, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, June 13th, 2010. Ilah was born in Missaukee County, MI on May 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Bennie Eugene and Elizabeth Louella (Rayment) Carpenter. She married Albert "Fritz" Williams on May 8, 1971 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. She attended Heritage Baptist Church. Ilah worked for...

Marian Louise Szymanski (Harms)

Marian Louise Szymanski (Harms)

Jun 9, 2010

Marian (Ralph) Louise Szymanski, 67 of Lovells, Michigan passed away on Wednesday June 9th 2010. Mrs Szymanski was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on December 6th 1942 the daughter of Norman and Anna (Ehrke) Harms. She married Alfred Szymanski on December 17, 1966 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. They moved to Lovells area in 1996 coming from Chesterfield Township Michigan. Marian...

Stephanie Michelle Atwood (Allen)

Stephanie Michelle Atwood (Allen)

Jun 8, 2010

Stephanie Michelle Atwood, 38, of Frederic passed away on Tuesday Monday, June 8th, 2010. Stephanie was born in Memphis, TN on October 24, 1971, the daughter of William and Glenda (Daniels) Allen of Frederic, MI. She attended Grace Baptist Church of Gaylord Survived by Daughter: Kathryn Atwood of Frederic. Parents: William and Glenda of Frederic Grandmother: Geraldine Allen Sister: Kimberly...

Louise Lowe

Louise Lowe

Jun 6, 2010

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Maurice Spencer Tuck

Maurice Spencer Tuck

May 28, 2010

Maurice Spencer Tuck, 83, of Frederic passed away on Friday, May 28th, 2010. Maurice was born in Flint, MI on February 20, 1927 George and Agnes (Smith) Tuck. He served in the US Army. He married the former Thelma Louise Lane in May 1949 in Gaylord. They were married for 56 years before she preceded him in death in 2005....

Patricia Ann Robertson (Moore)

Patricia Ann Robertson (Moore)

May 27, 2010

Patricia Ann Robertson, 70, of Lovells Twp. passed away on Thursday, May 27th, 2010. Patricia was born in Walled lake, MI on May 23, 1940, the daughter of the late Lee Moses and Doris (Small) Moore. She married Philip William Robertson Sr. on December 7,1957. Survived by her husband Philip of 52 years. Daughter: Vanessa Lee (Wm. R. Curtis) Robertson...

Annie Elizabeth Spencer

Annie Elizabeth Spencer

May 23, 2010

Annie Elizabeth Spencer, 27, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, May 23rd, 2010. Annie was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 29, 1982, the daughter of Frank LaGard Spencer of Grayling and Kathy Ann (Sloan) Spencer of Brighton -.. Maternal Grandmothers: Barbara Sloan of California and Carol Sloan of Hillsdale,MI. She worked as a private home care provider Survived by...

James Covault

James Covault

May 20, 2010

James L. Covault was born January 20, 1951 in Allegan, MI and died May 20, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic. Jim is survived by his wife, Maureen Covault, his daughters MacKenzie (Adam) Feldpausch and Leah (Matthew) Penzien, grand daughter, Campbell Grace Penzien, brother, Newton (Sue) Covault, and sister Wilma Nunemaker, and Gordon Setter, Fiona. Jim worked as a Regional Court...

Thomas E. Mitchell,

Thomas E. Mitchell,

May 2, 2010

Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., 93, of Higgins Lake passed away on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010. Thomas was born in Detroit, MI on May 10, 1916, the son of the late Thomas Edward and Mary Dot (Brewster) Mitchell. He married the former Helen Irene Clark on October 17, 1942 in Ann Arbor, MI They were married for 62 years before she...