Obituaries
Clifford Johnson
Feb 5, 2010
Clifford Alfred Johnson, 66, of Frederic passed away on Friday, February 5th, 2010. Clifford was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 13, 1943, the son of the late Clifford and Viola (Mann) Johnson who survives him of Scottsdale, AZ. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee with tours of duty in Guam and Okinawa.. Cliff was a member...
Rowena M. Billsby (Howe)
Feb 2, 2010
Rowena Mildred Billsby (Howe) ?" Tuesday, February 2, 2010, Rowena Billsby; Mother, Grandmother, and Sister; passed away at the age of 92 after an extended battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her family at her son's home. Rowena was born January 4, 1918 in Saginaw, Michigan to Frank and Ellen Howe. Upon Frank's passing as a casualty of World...
Theophile Henry "TED" Louchart
Jan 26, 2010
Theophile "TED" Henry Louchart, Jr., 73, of GraylingTuesday, January 26th, 2010. Theophile was born in Saginaw, MI on May 10, 1936, the son of the late Theophile Henry and Germaine Cecilia (Mattes) Louchart. Ted was married to the former Alice Ann Diebold on June 29, 2957 at St. Andrews Church in Saginaw. They were married for 41 years before she...
Joseph Marion Bilinski
Jan 20, 2010
Joseph Marion Bilinski, October 31,1928-January 20,2010 Died suddenly at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Michigan. Devoted loving son of the late John and Pauline Bilinski. Beloved caring brother of Dorothy (Alfons) Krzesinski and Juanita Bilinski. Dear uncle of Walter Joseph Jurcich (dec), great uncle of Matthew (Andry) and Douglas Jurcich, great great uncle of Maxwell Jurcich. Dear cousin of Joseph...
Vicki L. Royston
Jan 13, 2010
Vicki L. Royston, 46, lifelong resident of Grayling, passed away on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010. Loving mother of Lance Royston, Vincent, Iffy, Peaches, and Tater. Survived by numerous friends and family members. A memorial service will be held later this year. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family be considered. Condolences may be sent to...
Mark John Horton
Jan 9, 2010
Mark Horton was born in 1958 to John Horton a Grayling contractor, and Rose Horton, a storekeeper for the state of Michigan. His family started in Detroit and moved to Grayling in 1960. He lived in Grayling Township for most of his life. Mark was known as a caring person who wanted to help people and made room in his...
Lewis Frederick Sorenson
Jan 6, 2010
Lewis Frederick Sorenson, 55, of Guthrie, OK. passed away on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by his loving family. Lewis was born in Grayling, MI on June 27, 1954, the son of the late Lewis H. and Joyce Ann (Fink) Sorenson. Survived by his mother, Joyce Sorenson of Grayling. Sisters: Kathleen Simpson of Centerline, MI Nina...
Luanah Howden
Dec 30, 2009
Luanah Howden, 70, of Frederic passed away on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009. Luanah was born in Grayling, MI on February 10, 1939, the daughter of the late Clare and Nettie (Shellenberger) Rood. Survived by Son :Robert (Vicki) Howden of Traverse City. Grand daughter: Ashley Howden of Grayling Sister: Janet (Richard) Brown of Frederic. Brothers: Clare (Maye) Rood, Jr. of Harrison.,...
Joseph Henry Kutkuhn
Dec 28, 2009
Mr. Joseph Henry Kutkuhn, 82, of Grayling passed away on Monday, December 28th, 2009. Joseph was born in Weehawken, New Jersey on March 28, 1927, the son of the late Joseph Charles and Amelia (Obermyer) Kutkuhn. He married the former Bobbie Farner on September 6,1953. Served in the USAF between 1945-49. Accomplishments include BS 1953 Colorado State Univ. MS/Ph.D. 1954/1956...
Marvel Beth Stinson (Courtright)
Dec 24, 2009
Marvel Beth Stinson, 85, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, December 24th, 2009. Marvel was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on May 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Gerald and Effie (Welch) Courtright. She married David Lawrence Stinson on July 8 1949. They were married for 50 years before he preceded her in death in 1999. Survived by Daughters:...
Calvin Hugh "RUSTY" Gates,
Dec 19, 2009
Calvin Hugh (RUSTY) Gates, Jr., 54, of Grayling passed on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at his home surrounded by family on the banks of his beloved AuSable. Rusty was born in Bay City, Michigan on September 24, 1955, the son of the late Calvin Gates, Sr. and Maricele (Zimmerman ) Gates. Rusty graduated from Grayling High School in 1973. He...
Geraldine Mae French (Ingram)
Dec 17, 2009
Geraldine M. French, 81, of Grayling, passed away Thursday December 17, 2009 at Crestmont Care Center in Fenton, MI. with angels and family by her side. Mrs. French was born on November 26, 1928 in Flint, MI. She was the daughter of Hamilton and Katy (Decker) Ingram. She had 9 brothers and sisters. She married William French on July 14,...
Gerrald Leroy Galvani
Dec 17, 2009
Mr. Gerrald Leroy Galvani, 62, of Grayling passed away on Thursday December 17, 2009. Gerrald was born in Grayling, Michigan on April 12, 1947 to Domenico and Mary (Shreve) Galvani. His wife Virginia of 30 years preceded him in death in 2006. He retired from Stephan Wood Products in April 2009 Survived by: Daughter: Danyell (Brandon) Garfield of Clarkston Son:...
Charles Edward Baker
Dec 16, 2009
Mr. Charles Edward Baker, 61, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009. Charles was born in Pontiac, MI on April 2, 1948, the son of the late Kenneth Meredith and Anna Rose (Lewis) Baker. He served in the U.S. Army. Survived by Daughter: Beverly S. (David) Fyan of Frederic. Son: Charles M, (Tina Hendrix) Baker of Houghton Lake....
Kathryn V. McCoy (Bird)
Dec 15, 2009
Kathryn V. McCoy, 90, of Maple Forest Twp, passed away on December 15th, 2009. Kathryn was born in Highland Park, MI on September 8, 1919 the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Brown) Bird. The former Kathryn V. Bird married Walter T. McCoy on June 15, 1941 in Highland Park, Michigan. He preceded her in death in 2002 She...
Robert William Vollmer
Dec 13, 2009
Robert W. Vollmer, 56, of Grayling passed away on Sunday Dec. 13, 2009. He was born on May 25, 1953 in Frederic, Michigan to Burrell Bruce and Gladys Marie (Giles) Vollmer. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1972. Robert married the former Catherine Marie Baker on March 9, 1973 in Grayling. He was retired from Crawford AuSable School District...
Phillip A Richmond
Dec 11, 2009
Phillip A Richmond, 72, of Grayling passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2009. Phillip was born in Detroit, MI on July 25, 1937, the son of the late Phillip and Anna (Jenson) Richmond. Phillip married The former Donna Schmidt in 1956 in Mayfield Township. He was retired fro General Motors where he worked as a mechanic at Truck & Bus...
Carolyn Sue Letts (Engle)
Nov 19, 2009
Carolyn Sue Letts, 60, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, November 19th, 2009. Carolyn was born in Lancaster, OH on November 22, 1948, the daughter of the late John Theodore and Mary Catherine (Hall) Engle. Survived by Daughter: Lisa Whittington of Grayling. Sons: Brian (Shannon) Johnson of Grayling., Brad (Heather) Johnson of Port Huron., Matt Letts of Grayling., Daniel Engle...