Obituaries
Francis Alvin
Aug 2, 2008
Frank Schoen, 45, of Grayling died peacefully on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 following a log illness. Frank was born in Mt. Clemens, MI, Michigan on February 5, 1963, the son of the late Lawrence and Dolores (Miller) Schoen. Frank knew everyone, and if he didn't, he "missed you anyways". He was the first one on the dance floor and the...
Ralph "BRODY" Chism
Jul 29, 2008
Ralph July 29, 2008 Grayling, MI Ralph "BRODY" Chism Ralph "BRODY" Chism, 79, of Roscommon passed away on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008. Ralph was born in Hazel Park, Michigan on August 3, 1928, the son of the late Homer and Freeda (Short) Chism. He married the former Barbara Gould on September 29, 1945 in Hazel Park, Michigan. Barbara preceded him...
Lila M Owens
Jul 26, 2008
Mrs. Lila Marie Owens, 78, of Swartz Creek and formerly of Grayling & Lennon, MI and Port Charlotte, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 26th, 2008. Lila was born in Grayling, MI on July 31, 1929, the daughter of the late Russell and Idessa (King) Beck. She married Edwin L. Owens on August 21, 1948 in Flint, Michigan. Lila and...
Richard RJ MacQue
Jul 24, 2008
Richard James (Jim) MacQue, 83, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, July 24th, 2008. Richard was born in Detroit, MI on November 24, 1924, the son of the late Joseph and Jennie (Schuski). He served in the U.S. Marines during W.W.II. He was a member of the Grayling Eagles, VFW, and American Legion. He married the former Josephine Virgilio on...
Jack Thomas Schmidt
Jul 14, 2008
ack Thomas Schmidt, 31, of Grayling passed away on July 14, 2008. Jack was born on October 28, 1976 in Houma, Louisiana to Timothy & Ann (Dutile) Schmidt. Survived by: Parents: Ann & Tim Schmidt of Beaver Creek Township Sister: Kelly (Claude) Halstead of Central Lake and her children Kalani, Max, & Mailee. Jack was preceded in death by: Grandparents;...
Brian Holley Hundley
Jul 10, 2008
Brian Holley Hundley Roscommon, MI Brian Holley Hundley, 48, of Roscommon, MI., formerly of Waterford, MI passed away Thursday, July 10th, 2008. Brian was born in Pontiac, MI on May 3, 1960, the son of Holley F. and Leona M. (Davis) Hundley. He resided in Roscommon since 1990 moving from Waterford area. He married Debra J. Loomis in 1992 in...
Mildred Harmer
Jul 3, 2008
Mildred Harmer, 84, of Frederic passed away on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008. Mildred was born in Grayling, MI on March 19, 1924, the daughter of the late Emery and Gladys Craft. She was currently employed as an assembly worker at AuSable Woodworking. She previously served Frederic Township as the Clerk. She was the widow of Eugene Harmer. Survived by :...
Greg Petrie
Jul 1, 2008
Gregory Joseph (Greg) Petrie, 21, of Grayling passed away due to natural causes in a swimming accident while swimming with friends. on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008. Greg was born in Grayling, MI on June 3, 1987, the son of David Glenn and Kay Marie (Ely) Petrie of Grayling.. Greg was employed in the dietary department at Mercy Hospital. He attended...
John Howard Sloan
Jun 28, 2008
John H. Sloan III, DO died on June 28, 2008 at his home in Grayling, MI after a 9-month long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Columbus OH on January 12, 1937 to John H. Sloan, Jr. and his wife Elva (nee Schoonover). John graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in zoology in 1959 and...
Helen Catherine Wells
Jun 28, 2008
Mrs. Helen Catherine Wells, 82, of Frederic passed away on Saturday, June 28th, 2008.. Helen was born in Wyandotte, MI on February 24, 1926, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Truth) Dasho. She was the wife of Ira P Wells, they were married on May 20, 1950 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Helen worked as her husbands bookeeper at Southgate...
George Allen Gasser
Jun 25, 2008
Mr. George Allen Gasser, 48, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008. George was born in Luzerne, Michigan on September 18, 1959, the son of the late Albert Allen and Thurzal (Thomas) Gasser. He served in the Army National Guard in Iraq for 12 months in 2004/2005 He was employed by the State of Michigan as a heavy...
Charles P Warpup
Jun 18, 2008
Charles P. Warpup June 18, 2008 Charles P. (Papa Smurf) Warpup, age 82 went to be with Our Heavenly Father on June 18, 2008. Better known as Papa Smurf a man who loved to ride his motorcycle. A great story-teller who spent many years traveling the World in the Merchant Marines. Charles was proceeded in death by his beloved wife...
Gerald W Pardington
Jun 15, 2008
Mr. Gerald W. Pardington, 88, of Lovells Twp., passed away on Sunday, June 15th, 2008. Gerald was born in Detroit, MI on February 10, 1920, the son of the late George and Evalyn (Watt) Pardington. He served in the U.S. Army. He married the former Adrienne Petrin on May 27, 1950. She preceded him in death in 2004. He is...
Janet Wolff Olson
Jun 11, 2008
Mrs. Janet Wolff Olson, 83, of Grayling passed away Wednesday, June 11th, 2008. Janet was born in Southbend, Indiana on May 14, 1925, the daughter of the late Herbert Sargent and Geraldine (Robertson) Wolff. She was predeceased by her husband Nels Peter Olson, and her son Walter W. Fallon. Janet is survived by two daughters, Marjie Jean Henley of Sherills...
Robert Nelson
Jun 10, 2008
Mr. Robert Eugene Nelson, 83, of Roscommon passed awayTuesday, June 10th, 2008 Robert was born in Grayling, MI on September 14, 1924, the son of the late Tracy and Agnes Nelson. He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as an Asphalt Paver Robert is survived by two daughters, Nancy (George) Harter of Indiana. Elizabeth (Jerry) Millikin of Grayling,...
Gloria J Post
Jun 4, 2008
Gloria Post, 82, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, June 4th 2008. She was born in Frederic, MI on July 2nd, 1925, the daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret Corsaut. Her nickname from birth was Buddy because she looked like a rosebud. Gloria married Morden A. Post on March 9th, 1946 in Frederic, MI. They were married just short...
Larkin Baker
May 31, 2008
Mr. Larkin Clare Baker, 76 of Frederic, Michigan passed away on Saturday May 31, 2008. Larkin was born in Milford, Michigan on October 4, 1931, the son of the late Larkin and Dorothy (Aikens) Baker. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, and also worked with the United States Post Office. He married the former Joan Cinciala on...