Obituaries
Willard James ""BILL"" Tobin
Sep 18, 2010
Willard (Bill) Tobin, lifelong Crawford County resident, passed away quietly on Saturday September 18, 2010 in his home with family and friends by his bedside. Born in Johannesburg, Michigan, son of Max & Beatrice Tobin, Bill moved to Frederic as a small child and was raised there. An outstanding basketball player in his day, Bill graduated from Frederic High School...
Garrett Delbert Bailey
Sep 17, 2010
Garrett Delbert Bailey, Sr., 89, of Grayling passed away on Friday September 17, 2010 Garrett was born in Vanderbilt, MI on August 13, 1921, the son of the late Adelbert and Eva (Leggitt) Bailey. He was proud of the fact that he had served in the US Navy as a Seaman First Class in WW II. Garrett was a Golden...
Dorothy Barbara McClain (Swanson)
Aug 30, 2010
Dorothy Barbara McClain, 89, of Midland Dorothy was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 19, 1921, the daughter of the late Oscar and Alma (Carlson) Swanson. She was a Grayling High School Graduate She married Jack L McClain in December of 1943 in Texas. They were married for over 50 years before he preceded her in death in 1995....
Donald Charles Matchett
Aug 30, 2010
Donald Charles Matchett, 56, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday August 30, 2010. Donald was born in Dearborn, MI on March 29, 1954, the son of the late Karl Joseph and Helen (Saxby) Matchett. He served in the US Army. Donald is survived by his mother Helen Emerson Sister: Karen Farr of Taylor, MI. Nephew: Rob (Lisa) Farr of...
Janet Renee Fremling (Thompson)
Aug 28, 2010
Janet Renee Fremling, 53, of Grayling and formerly of Waterford Janet was born in Pontiac, MI on July 9, 1957, the daughter of the late Wiley and Mary (Fielder) Thompson. She married Paul Fremling on April 6, 1985 in Brighton, Michigan Janet's focus in life was tenderly caring for her family, She worked secretary/clerk at Macomb Oakland Regional Center Survived...
Thurzal Ilene Taylor (Thomas)
Aug 27, 2010
Thurzal Ilene Taylor, 83, of Grayling passed away on Friday August 27, 2010. Thurzal was born in Pontiac, MI on November 11, 1926, the daughter of the late William Alvin and Margaret Jane (Wallwork) Thomas The absolute loves of her life were her grandchildren. She was a member of American Legion Post 106 and Grayling Eagles. Survived by: Daughter: Ande...
David Wayne Barnes
Aug 27, 2010
David Wayne Barnes,58, of Grayling, MI. passed away on Friday August 27, 2010. David was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 28, 1952 to the late Dewey Cleveland and Jacqueline Frances (Murphree) Barnes. He was a truck driver and mechanic. He married the former Glenda Young on February 28, 1995 in Adrian, Michigan. Survived by his mother Jackie Barnes of...
James Nickolas Dasho
Aug 22, 2010
James Nickolas Dasho, 81, of Maple Forest Township passed away on Sunday August 22, 2010. He was born on December 29, 1028 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late John and Catherine (Truth) Dasho. James married the former Emma Borgeson on June 11, 1949 at Wyandotte Lutheran Church. He was a member of Mt. Hope Lutheran Church in Grayling. James enjoyed...
Anna Bernidene Smith (Christensen)
Aug 8, 2010
Anna B. ( formerly Owens) Smith, 91, of Grayling passed away on Sunday August 8, 2010. Anna was born in Grayling, MI on December 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Hulger and Eriel (LaBrash) Christensen. Anna was a lifelong resident of Grayling. She was married to Stanley Owens for 52 years before he preceded her in death. She then...
Bruce Maurice Davenport
Aug 8, 2010
Bruce Maurice Davenport, 70, of Grayling, MI passed Sunday August 8, 2010 at Mercy Hospital Bruce was born in Lake City, MI on December 29, 1939, the son of the late Henry Maxwell and Doris (Frye) Davenport. He served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division He was a member of the American Legion in Lake City...
Chrystal Starr Shurter (Asbury)
Aug 7, 2010
Chrystal Starr Shurter, 52, of Mio and formerly of Grayling passed away on Saturday August 7, 2010, Chrystal was born in Detroit, MI on September 10, 1957, the daughter of the late Cecil and Helen (Jarett) Asbury. Survived by: Sons: Richard (Brooke Forbes) Shurter Nathaniel Shurter Daughter: Starr Shurter of Bay City Brother: Frank Asbury Sisters: Pat Fuller, Sherry Thacker,...
Gail Lyn Henderson
Aug 6, 2010
Mrs. Gail L Henderson, . reached a peaceful. place when she passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010. She was listening to soft music with her devoted husband and Hospice primary. caregiver Charles. She was born in Detroit, on September 17, 1953, to the late William and Barbara (Arnold) Henderson. She enjoyed a 29 year career with the busy welding...
David Michael Collins
Aug 6, 2010
David Michael Collins, of Frederic, MI formerly of Chesaning, MI died on August 6, 2010 at his home in Frederic. David was born in Owosso, Michigan on September 23, 1945, the son of the late Rex A. and Mabel Lynn (Detweiler) Collins. He was employed by General Motors and retired after 30 years of employment in the auto industry. David...
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)
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
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)
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...
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
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...
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