Obituaries
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...
June Marie Rouse (Conner)
Nov 17, 2009
June Marie Rouse, 77, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009. June was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 19, 1932, the daughter of the late Wayne and Myrtle Conner. She worked for the Lansing Public Schools as a secretary at the Board of Education. She married Larry Gene Rouse on June 14, 1952 in Lansing, Michigan June...
Ruth Mae O'Mara (Wallace)
Nov 5, 2009
Devoted wife, loving mother and dear friend, Ruth Mae O'Mara, 72, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born May 1, 1937, in Carsonville, Michigan, to Clifford and Eva Marjorie (Rhead) Wallace. Ruth married William O'Mara June 23, 1956. She attended Michigan State University and taught elementary school at Carsonville for 12 years....
Dixie Lee Lobsinger (Dillon)
Nov 5, 2009
Grayling, MI Dixie Lee Lobsinger Dixie Lee Lobsinger, 57, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, November 5th, 2009. Dixie was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 31, 1952, the daughter of the late Otto Lee and Morna Lou (Farr) Dillon. Dixie married Eugene "Dick" Lobsinger on June 20, 1970 in Grayling Survived by Husband Dick of 39 years Son: Jeffrey...
Timothy Raybould
Nov 1, 2009
Timothy Raybould, 50, of Gaylord passed away on Sunday, November 1st, 2009. Timothy was born in St. Joseph County, Indiana, on December 6, 1958, the son of the late Frederick W. Raybould, I and Josephine Geraldine Raybould (MacQue) He served in the U.S. Army National Guard Reserve's for 5 years Worked as an electonics technician. Survived by Son: Jedidiah Raybould...
Luther Navarre Helsel
Oct 23, 2009
Luther Navare (LUKE) Helsel, 52, of Grayling passed away on Friday, October 23rd, 2009. Luther was born in Cadillac, MI on February 28, 1957, the son of the late Jacob and Ellen (Snyder) Helsel. He was a Truck Driver/Co-Owner at Helsel Forest Products with his father and brother. Luke was known as Mr. Santa because of his Christmas tree business...
Kathleen Marie Jameson (Boussie)
Oct 10, 2009
Mrs. Kathleen Marie Jameson, 64, of Houghton Lake passed away Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center, Roscommon, Michigan surrounded by loving husband and friends. Kathy entered into Heavenly Glory after a 5 year long, courageous battle against recurrent ovarian cancer. She had been with Hospice of Helping Hands since April 1, 2009. She graduated from Girl's...
James H. Brown
Oct 7, 2009
James H Brown, 87, of Grayling a true American war hero has received his final orders to report to the Marine barracks at Heavens gate on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009. James was born in Detroit, MI on July 9, 1922, the son of the late Hugh and Edith (Hassard) Brown. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. James married the...