Obituaries
Michael Steiger
Dec 24, 2008
Michael Steiger, 56, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008. Michael was born in Holland on February 28, 1952, the son of the late George and Charlot (Barber) Mahoney who survives him of Pontiac, MI.. He married Peggy on September 5, 2002 in Ludington. Survived by his mother Charlot Mahoney of Pontiac, Wife: Peggy Daughters: Shawwna LaFond of...
Shirley A. Linendoll (Hoerl)
Dec 24, 2008
Shirley A. Linendoll, 74, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008. Shirley was born in Melvindale, Michigan on August 20, 1934, the daughter of the late Harry H. and Esther L. (Gehringer) Hoerl. She was the wife of John Linendoll, they were married in 1960 in Grayling. Survived by her husband John Daughter: Sheri (Mike) Aumann of Minnesota....
Jerrine A. Hoffman (Jerrine A. Peterson)
Dec 22, 2008
Jerrine A. Hoffman, 88, of Grayling passed away on Monday, December 22nd, 2008. Jerrine was born in Grayling, MI on July 24, 1920, the daughter of the late Adolph and Vivian (Bromwell) Hoffman. She married William H. Hoffman on June 28, 1941 in Grayling, Michigan. He preceded her in death in 1985. She was previously employed as a Bookkeeper/Office Manager...
Emil Lennon Kraus
Dec 14, 2008
Emil Lennon Kraus, 91, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, December 14th, 2008. Emil was born in Grayling on April 12, 1917, the son of the late Emil L and Leone Virginia (Lennon) Kraus. Emil married his first wife Amalia in 1945, she preceded him in death in 1967. He married the former Laurine Keller in 1968 in Detroit. Survived...
Sherry A. Bryant
Dec 10, 2008
Sherry A Bryant, 61, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008. Sherry was born in Grayling, MI on February 28, 1947, the daughter of the late James and Berginia (Slagle) Love. She married Gary Bryant on June 28,1969 in Brighton, Michigan Survived by: Mother: Berginia Love Husband: Gary Bryant Daughter: Stephanie Bryant of Mississippi. Son: Matt Bryant of...
Ricky Linn Terpening
Dec 4, 2008
Ricky Linn Terpening, 56, of Grayling, MI. passed away onThursday, December 4th, 2008. Ricky was born in Flint, MI on May 6, 1952, the son of Donald and Shirley (Shuart) Terpening. He served in the U.S. Army as a SSgt. He was the husband of Floy Terpening. They were married for 38 Years Survived by: ParentsDonald & Shirley Terpening of...
Charles TOM "TOM" McBride
Nov 28, 2008
Mr. Charles "TOM" McBride, 75, of Grayling passed away on Friday, November 28th, 2008. Tom was born in Hazel Park, Michigan on February 3, 1933. He is the son of the late James Joseph and Madeline V. (Wood) McBride. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Airman First Class during the Korean War. Tom married the former Catherine...
Marshall Spencer
Nov 23, 2008
Marshall Spencer, 80, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008. Marshall was born in Detroit, MI May 8, 1928, the son of the late Marshall and Evelyn (Mitchell) Spencer. He married the former Helen Stowe on January 26, 1963 in Ferndale, MI She preceded him in death in 2006. Survived by: Daughter: Patricia (Mike) Humphrey of California Sons:...
Richard Williams
Nov 21, 2008
Grayling, MI Richard Lee Williams Mr. Richard Lee Williams, 57, of Grayling passed away on Friday, November 21st, 2008. Richard was born in Goodrich, MI on December 28, 1950, the son of the late Richard Lewis and Helen May (Ervin) Williams. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. in the Vietnam Era Survived by: Wife: Lori Williams. Daughters:...
Patricia Ellen Hill (Price)
Nov 14, 2008
Beaver Creek Township Patricia Ellen Hill Patricia Ellen Hill, 65, of Beaver Creek Township passed away on Friday, November 14th, 2008. Patricia was born in Detroit, MI on April 8, 1943, the daughter of the late Allen S. and Edna G."Betty" (Little) Price who survives her of Grayling. She was proud of her accomplishment of being a RN and enjoyed...
Peter William Kritzman
Nov 13, 2008
Grayling, Mi Peter William Kritzman Peter William Kritzman, 68, of Grayling passed away onThursday, November 13th, 2008. Peter was born in Cass City, Michigan on May 31, 1940, the son of the late Rueben Bruce and Mary Louise (Dunlap) Kritzman. He was proud of his service to our country in the U.S. Marines as a Corporal. Peter married Betty Lou...
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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"
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...