Crawford County Avalanche

Dr. Alfred D. "Al" Hanson, 96, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home. Cremation has taken place. A memorial celebration will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church of Buchanan, 115 W. Front St., Buchanan with full military honors rendered by the Buchanan American Legion Post 51 and the United States Army. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Buchanan or to Michigan Gateway Community Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swem Chapel, Buchanan. Those wishing to send a condolence online or view the full obituary may do so at www.swemchapel.com.

Dr. Alfred D. "Al" Hanson, 96, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home. Al was born in Grayling, Michigan, to the late Carl and Francelia "Tete" (Corwin) Hanson. On December 26, 1948, he married Mary E. "Chickie" Holden. Dr. Hanson had a dental practice in Buchanan for 38 years. He retired in 1990. Al is survived by his children, Lynn (Tim) Heckler of Schoolcraft, Leslie (Joan) Hanson of Rocky Mount, N.C., Chris Hanson of Buchanan and Gordon (Zennie) Hanson of Yakima, WA; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and brother, Carl Hanson of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Francelia...

Marie C. Deckrow (Keway) 91, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family in Clearwater, Florida on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Marie was born May 8, 1930 in Harbor Springs, Michigan, to Charles and Margaret Keway, the only daughter of five children. She attended Grayling High School where she was an active cheerleader. Marie married Howard Deckrow on May 8, 1946. Together they raised 5 children in Grayling Michigan before moving to Bay City and finally settling in the Davison area. Howard and Marie enjoyed traveling in their RV with their beloved dog, Barnie. Among Marie's special talents and favorite hobbies were cooking for family gatherings, home making, bowling, sewing,...

Hella W. Savina, (Annis), 92, died at her home, in Gaylord, Michigan, on July 30, 2020. She was born in Frankfort, Germany, on February 6, 1928, to Emil and Sophie Miesel. Hella was married to Alva C. Annis for thirty-two years, and later to Raymond Savina, for 27 years. Hella came to America when she was 20 years old and lived most of her life in Grayling, where she worked for the Bear Archery Co. for 32 years. She also lived in Rogers City and moved to Gaylord in the mid-1980s. Hella was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and loved to knit, crochet, bake and cook. She volunteered with hospice and enjoyed her work and taking leisurely walks. She is survived by her sons,...

Floyd Monard Iverson, age 72, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at his home in Grayling, MI with his family by his side. He lived in Grayling since 1989, formerly of GA. Floyd was born on May 13, 1947 in Munising, MI to Floyd R. and Mildred (Humphrey) Iverson. He married Ena "Delores" Chapinski in St. Helen on September 29, 1990. He served in the United States Army for 20 years and retired as a Sergeant First Class while serving in the Vietnam War. Floyd was a member of the VFW Post 5680 as a Commander and a District II Commander. He was also a 4th Degree Knight, Past Grand Knight and Color Corp with the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing bingo, dancing and spending time with...

Claudine M. Foulk, age 92, formerly of Galien, Frederic, and Grayling, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Nadine, in Buchanan, MI, where she has been under the care of Caring Circle, Hospice at Home, since July of 2019. Claudine was born September 7, 1927 in Niles, MI to the late William I. and Bertha C. (Walls) Wolford. Claudine is survived by two daughters, Nadine (Floyd) Quiggle of Buchanan, MI, Ellen (Teddie) Hess of Astor, FL; four sons, Cliff (Sheryl) Beck of Grayling, MI, Donald Beck of Gaylord, MI, Chris (Rox Ann) Beck, and Tom (Jacqi) Beck of Ocklawaha, FL; four step-children, Phyllis (Jim) Oulch of Jonesville, MI, Rose Ann (Steve) Gawlick,...

Geneva Douglas of Vanderbilt passed away August 14, 2019. Memorial services were held August 19, 2019. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home.