Obituaries
Vivian Kurkowski
May 13, 2008
Vivian Mary Kurkowski, 88, of Grayling passed away Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 Vivian was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on January 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles Whipple and Eleanor (stoll) Whipple. She was the widow of Harold Kurkowski., they were married in Royal Oak in 1956 at The National Shrine of the Little Flower Chapel. She was a...
Dorothy Munson
Apr 19, 2008
Dorothy Ellen Munson, 72, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, April 19th, 2008. Dorothy was born in Manton, Michigan on January 22, 1936, the daughter of the late Owen and Mildred (Roberts) Swanson. She worked in the cafeteria of Crawford AuSable Schools for 14 Years She married Terry Munson in Cadillac. They were married for 53 years. Survived by Daughter:...
Howard Dean Ervin
Apr 12, 2008
Howard Dean Ervin, 58, of Grayling passed away Saturday, April 12th, 2008. Howard was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on August 7, 1949, the son of the late Charles Wilburn Ervin and Norla Lee (Walls) Ervin. He was married to Nola Adair (Merthew) Ervin for 40 years. He was an insurance salesman, an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed raising...
Charles Edward ""Chuck"" Decker
Apr 8, 2008
Obituary composed by family. Charles "Chuck" Edward Decker age 79 years old. Went to meet his Lord on April 5, 2008 in Howard, Kansas. He was Born on Sept. 1st., 1928 to Francis P. and Hazel L. [Leline] Decker in Grayling, MI.. He is survived by one sister, Anna Marie Stoddard of Fredric, MI.. Also a special Friend and Companion...
Irma Mae Valdick
Apr 5, 2008
Irma Mae Valdick, 85, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 and will be greatly missed by her family. Irma was born in Benzonia, Michigan on April 29, 1922, the daughter of the late Orlen and Mary (Green) Fookes. Irma worked at Shoppenagon's, Telephone Company in Roscommon, and Bear Archery. She married Floyd L. Valdick on January 9,...
Leon Tottingham
Mar 30, 2008
Leon Tottingham of Grayling passed away on Sunday March 30, 2008.Visitation will be held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home on Thursday April 3,2008 between 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m Funeral will begin at 12:30 p.m.
AJ Hall
Mar 28, 2008
AJ Hall, 81, of Grayling passed away on Friday March 28, 2008. He was born on January 30, 1927 in Martinsville, Arkansas to Jessie and Flava (Quinn) Hall. He moved to the Grayling area about 20 years ago, coming from Detroit. Survived by his wife, Louise Son: William Howard (Paula) Hall of Allen Park, Michigan Daughter: Mary Ellen (Joel) Rohn...
Michael Allen Mikolaczyk
Mar 28, 2008
Michael Allen Mikolaczyk, 38, of Grayling passed away on Friday, March 28th, 2008. Michael was born in Detroit, MI on August 28, 1969, the son of the late Mary (Frey) and Leon Mikolaczyk who survives him of Warren.. He married the former Jacqueline Nichols on February 14, 2002 in Detroit. He moved to the Grayling area about 5 years ago,...
Noreen J Harmer
Mar 28, 2008
Noreen J. Harmer, 58, of Frederic passed away on Friday, March 28th, 2008. Noreen was born in Grayling, MI on August 9, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Wilbur) Canfield. Noreen was a hairdresser, and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Central Michigan University in 1967. Noreen was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at...
Floyd Ervin Goddard
Mar 26, 2008
Floyd Ervin Goddard, 65, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008. Floyd was born in Emmet County, Michigan on June 28, 1942, the son of the late Richard Edwin and Martha Amelia (McCall) Goddard. He married the former Rose Eldridge on August 31, 1961 in Gaylord, Michigan. Floyd lived in the Grayling area for the past 30 years....
Dagmar ""SanCartier"" Robertson
Mar 24, 2008
Dagmar G. (SanCartier) Robertson, 94, of Grayling passed away on Monday, March 24th, 2008. Dagmar was born in Ludington, MI on April 26, 1913, the daughter of the late Hans and Anna Juhl. She was a member of a group of women in Grayling called "Just Us". Survived by : Daughters: Anita Laurent of Grayling, MI. Sandra (Bill) Martin of...
John Peterson Hall
Mar 23, 2008
John Peterson Hall, 86, of Grayling passed peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, March 23, 2008. John was born in Derby, Connecticut on October 4, 1921, to the late Orville & Ethyl (Peterson) Hall. He married Mary Frances Bellinger on June 14, 1947 in Flint, Michigan. After enlisting in the Army, John was attached to the 320th Bombardment...
Ethel ""SALLY"" Wert
Mar 21, 2008
Mrs. Ethel "SALLY" Lida Wert, 91, of Grayling passed away on March 21st, 2008. Sally was born in Columbus, IN on October 5, 1916, the daughter of the late Harry and Edith Hazel (Miller) Crousure. Sally and her husband Carrol owned the Lone Pine Restaurant between 1947 - 1971 . She married Carrol Wert on April 1, 1946. He preceded...
Martin Ray ""Marty"" Kitchen
Mar 16, 2008
Martin Ray (Marty) Kitchen, 76, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, March 16th, 2008. Martin was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 13, 1931, the son of the late Kirtland K. and Rachel (Filkens) Kitchen. He graduated in 1949 from Grayling High School. He served in the US Navy. Martin was previously employed as a police officer and firefighter for...
JC Elmer King
Mar 16, 2008
JC Elmer King, 72, of Grayling passed away on Sunday, March 16th, 2008. JC was born in Porterfield Twp, MI on January 10, 1936, the son of the late Elmer E. and Beulah M. (Towner) King. He served in the US Marines for 12 years and in the US Air Force for 8 years. JC retired from the Air Force....
Ann Connolly
Mar 7, 2008
Ann Connolly, 85, of Grayling, (previously from Cass City) passed away on Friday, March 7th, 2008. Ann was born in Germany on January 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Josef and Rosalia (Lange) Lehmann. Ann moved to the United States in 1955 from Germany. She married Milton H. Connolly on January 31, 1955. He preceded her in death in...
Anna Mary Szajner
Mar 4, 2008
Anna Mary Szajner, 96, of Grayling, passed away onTuesday, March 4th, 2008. Anna was born in Ladysmith, WI on July 4, 1911, the daughter of the late Thomas and Susan (Dubis) Niezgoda. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Szajner. Anna is survived by Son:Leonard (Christine) Szajner of Grayling, MI. Grandson: Nicholas Szajner Funeral Service will be held...
Ruth Marie Fenton
Mar 3, 2008
Ruth Marie Fenton, 97, of Grayling passed away on Monday, March 3rd, 2008. Ruth was born in Montpellier, IN on October 22, 1910, the daughter of the late Carry and Elizabeth (Marical) Ratliff. She married Glen Fenton on October 17, 1934 in Russell, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1951. Ruth was active in many areas of Michelson Memorial...
Althea j. King
Feb 28, 2008
Althea Joy King, 76, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, February 28th, 2008. Althea was born in Flint, MI on February 1, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Tanker) Foster. She was the wife of Victor King. They were married for 57 years Althea is survived by her husband Victor. Daughter: Annette (Wayne) Whitcomb of Peoria, AZ....
Daniel Jay Myers
Feb 28, 2008
Daniel Jay Myers, 53, of Grayling passed away on Thursday, February 28th, 2008. Daniel was born in Pontiac, MI on May 27, 1954, the son of the late Richard and Harriett (Barber) Myers. He served in the U.S. Marines. Daniel married the former Judith Bagozzi on July 30, 1977 in Southgate, Michigan. He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, and playing computer games....