Obituaries

Andrea Jean Dowland (Harmer)

Andrea Jean Dowland (Harmer)

Nov 12, 2008

Frederic, MI Andrea Jean Dowland Andrea Jean Dowland, 60, of Frederic passed away on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008. Andrea was born in Grayling, MI on March 1, 1948, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mildred (Craft) Harmer. She graduated from Frederic Schools in 1966 She married Richard Dowland on April 4, 1966. Survived by: Husband Richard Sons: Richard (Emilee)...

Gertrude Rose Quest (Potter)

Gertrude Rose Quest (Potter)

Nov 8, 2008

Grayling, MI Gertrude Rose Quest Gertrude Rose Quest, 64, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, November 8th, 2008. Gertrude was born in Detroit, MI on November 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Vern and Arvilla Potter She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin G. Quest on October 3,1989 . Survived by Michelle (Bernie) Malette of Canada. Darlene...

Dorothy Anne Mott (Chivas)

Dorothy Anne Mott (Chivas)

Nov 2, 2008

Dorothy Anne Mott, 88, former resident of Grayling, passed away on November 2, 2008 of natural causes. She was born February 11, 1920 in Detroit, and was the second oldest of five daughters born to Charles & May Chivas . She graduated in 1938 from Cass Tech High School, married in 1939, lived in Union Lake area until she moved...

James Floyd "Jim" Hatrwick

James Floyd "Jim" Hatrwick

Oct 28, 2008

Frederic, MI James Floyd Hartwick, Jr. James Floyd Hartwick, Jr., 66, of Frederic passed away on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008. James was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on December 5, 1941, the son of the late James Floyd and Margaret (Siefert) Hartwick. Survived by his wife Carol (Cornelius), they were married on May 29,1971. Son: Frank James Hartwick of Houghton...

Laurence Lester Stairs

Laurence Lester Stairs

Oct 28, 2008

Grayling, MI Laurence Lester Stairs Laurence Lester Stairs, 70, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008. Laurence was born in New Brunswick, Canada on June 8, 1938, the son of the late Abijah and Christina Stairs. He married the former Helen Burden in June of 1958. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Ortonville, MI. He...

Ruth Alice Joyce (Bretz)

Ruth Alice Joyce (Bretz)

Oct 27, 2008

Grayling, MI Ruth Alice Joyce Ruth Alice Joyce, 74, of Grayling passed away on Monday, October 27th, 2008. Ruth was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 24, 1934, the daughter of the late Harold and Erna (Langerhans) Bretz. She was married to Ronald L. Joyce for 53 years She had a strong faith and was a very involved member of...

James Lawrence "Jim"

James Lawrence "Jim"

Oct 26, 2008

Grayling, MI James Lawrence May James Lawrence May, 72, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, October 26th, 2008. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky on April 18, 1936, the son of the late James Clyde and Pearlie (Howard) May. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a steel worker and was a member of Iron Workers Union Local...

James Gordon Farley

James Gordon Farley

Oct 4, 2008

James Gordon Farley , 87, of Grayling passed away on Saturday October 4, 2008. Funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Wednesday October 8, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. with Father Robert Nalley officiating.

Michael Shane Flynn

Michael Shane Flynn

Sep 28, 2008

Michael Flynn Michael Flynn, 65, of Standish passed away on Sunday, September 28th, 2008. Michael was born on December 4, 1942, the son of the late Burton and Beulah (Hutchinson) Smith. He was the husband of Darlyne K. (Rathbun) Reeser-Flynn., they were married on November 10, 1990 in Standish Has always enjoyed sports in school and college, liked playing golf...

Thaddeus Karl DeVries

Thaddeus Karl DeVries

Sep 24, 2008

Grayling, MI Thaddeus Karl DeVries Thaddeus Karl DeVries, 37, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008. Thaddeus was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 26, 1971, the son of Karl Marcus and Angelia Kathlen (Andrus) DeVries of Grayling.The family moved to Grayling from the Cedar Springs area in 1984. Thaddeus was a 1990 graduate of Grayling High...

Eugene David Restainer

Eugene David Restainer

Sep 18, 2008

Eugene (Gene) Restainer 63, of Grayling Michigan passed away on Thursday September 18, 2008 at Mercy hospital with all of his family surrounding him. He was born June 16, 1945 in Standish Michigan to Irene & William Restainer. He moved to Lansing in 1956 to live with his father and stepmother Bertha. He is a 1963 Graduate of Lansing Eastern...

Joel Mack,

Joel Mack,

Sep 14, 2008

Beaver Creek Township Joel Mack, Sr. Joel Mack, Sr., 54, of beaver Creek Township passed away on Sunday, September 14th, 2008. Joel was born in Detroit, MI on July 16, 1954, the son of the late Ernest and Helen Marie (Jablonski) Mack. Survived by Sons: Joel (Julie)Mack of Grayling., Sam (Sarah) Mack of Mt Pleasant. Daughter: Michelle Bielat of Belleville...

Shelly Lynn Machulis (Trenary)

Shelly Lynn Machulis (Trenary)

Aug 31, 2008

Shelly Lynn (Trenary) Machulis, 42, of Lansing, MI. passed away on Sunday, August 31st, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. Shelly was born in Grayling, MI on March 26, 1966, the daughter of the late Thomas Trenary and JoAnn (Cole) Yoder who survives her of Grayling, Michigan She was a graduate of Grayling High School, Class of 1984. She attended Baker College...

Carol Bancroft

Carol Bancroft

Aug 30, 2008

Carol D. Bancroft, 70, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, August 30th, 2008. Carol was born in Pontiac, MI on December 13, 1937, the daughter of the late George and Eleanor (Barber) Lodge. She married Donald Bancroft on Aug 15, 1959 in Grayling, MI. Survived by Husband: Donald Daughters:Michelle (Dan) Whalen of Muskegon, MI. Cathy (Harold) Miller of Charlevoix, MI....

Harold Bum Hatfield

Harold Bum Hatfield

Aug 27, 2008

Mr. Harold "BUM" Arthur Hatfield, 84, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008. Harold was born in Toronto, Canada, on April 17, 1924, the son of the late Harold James Lacey and Gertrude Oliver (Mathias) Hatfield. He then moved with his parents to Detroit in 1926. In 1931 he moved to Grayling with his parents and attended Grayling...

Frederick J Constantine

Frederick J Constantine

Aug 25, 2008

Frederick J. Constantine, 77, of Higgins Lake passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2008. Frederick was born in Detroit, MI on March 8, 1931, the son of the late Frederick A and Carrie (Garrison) Constantine. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of American Legion Post #190 of Northwest Detroit. Survived by: Son: Mark (Jean) Constantine of...

John McKane Wilcox

John McKane Wilcox

Aug 15, 2008

John McKane Wilcox, Jr., 81, of Grayling passed away on Friday, August 15th, 2008. John was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on January 12, 1927, the son of the late John McKane and Edna Freida (Wier) Wilcox. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Worked at Camp Grayling for 37 years as a heavy equipment operator and retired as...

Louis Bert Miller

Louis Bert Miller

Aug 11, 2008

Mr. Louis Bert Miller, 76, of Comins passed away on Monday, August 11th, 2008. Louis was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on July 18, 1932, the son of the late Elmer Charles and Clara Veronica (Marsh) Miller. Louis was retired from Rochester Public Schools where he had worked as a master school bus mechanic, He had coached the Babe Ruth...

Leslie McDaniel

Leslie McDaniel

Aug 10, 2008

Leslie McDaniel,67, of Grayling passed away on Sunday August 10, 2008. Graveside service will be held on Friday August 15, 2008 at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling, MI. Arraqngements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

Jerry Lee Elekonich

Jerry Lee Elekonich

Aug 9, 2008

Jerry Lee Elekonich, 57, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, August 9th, 2008. Jerry was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 16, 1951, the son of the late Paul and Kathleen (Woerner) Elekonich who survives him of Montoursville, Pennsylvania.. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He married the former Denise Mater on October 11, 1998. Jerry is survived by...