Obituaries
Leslie Howard Hall
Feb 23, 2026
Leslie Howard Hall, age 81, of Grayling, MI passed on from his earthly body to his Heavenly home on February 23, 2026.
Les was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 29, 1944 to Charles and Mary Hall. He worked for 30+ years at General Motors as a welder. He married his wife Sandra in December of 1983. Together they enjoyed traveling...
Karen Genevieve Kerkau
Feb 21, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Karen Genevieve Kerkau, who left us on February 21, 2026 at the age of 58.
She was born on January 31, 1968 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Kenneth Kerkau and late Rosalie Keech (Smith).
Karen enjoyed cooking family recipes, gardening, and spending time with her kids & grandkids. Her family finds...
Ronald Vincent Urkuski
Feb 8, 2026
Ronald Vincent Urkuski, also known to many as "Tanker", age 60, of Luzerne, MI passed away peacefully with his family watching over him on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Ronald's life began on June 19, 1965. He was born to Ronald K and Patricia K (Guard) Urkuski in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He grew in PA and graduated from Reading Evening High School there....
Deborah Sue Hamlin
Feb 8, 2026
Deborah Sue Hamlin, age 72, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at her home.
Deborah was born to Charles and Gladys (Cherry) Smith on August 20, 1953 in Highland Park, MI. She could often be found in the kitchen making yummy food or in the garden tending to her plants. She was very crafty and could...
Ruth Joan Miller
Feb 3, 2026
Ruth Joan Miller, age 99, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 3, 2026 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Ruth was born to John and Grace (McEwen) Tomlinson on October 18, 1926 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. She is predeceased by her adoring husband of 72 years, Robert, as well as her children...
Linda Estelle Schultz
Feb 2, 2026
Linda Estelle Schultz, age 84, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 2, 2026.
Linda was born to Vidian and Georgia (Gribbon) Roe in Kalamazoo, MI on December 8, 1941. She married Clifton Schultz on December 26, 2002.
Linda grew up in Fremont, MI and attended college at the University of Michigan. She went on to obtain her...
Patricia Jean Nephew
Feb 2, 2026
Patricia Jean Nephew, age 91, of Grayling, MI passed away on February 2, 2026.
Patricia was born to Margaret Schlatter on July 2, 1934 in Detroit, MI. Patricia married Lovell Monnie Nephew.
She loved playing on her IPAD, texting with family and friends, and going to the casino. Patricia's family was very important to her as was her fur baby, Shotzie. Years...
Terry Norman Johnson
Jan 31, 2026
Terry Norman Johnson, age 85, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 surrounded by his loving family in Roscommon, MI.
Terry was born to Norman and Barbara (Annis) Johnson in Grayling, MI on September 17, 1940 and remained in the Grayling area his whole life. He married Stella Ann Spencer on January 14, 1967 at Michelson...
Jean Elanore Wittig
Jan 25, 2026
Jean Elanore Wittig, age 87, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Jean was born on September 14, 1938 in Waterloo, Iowa to Ernest and Evalyn (Watenpaugh) Priebe.
Jean's wishes were to be cremated. Her children will remember her privately during this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Michael Arnold Schilbe
Jan 24, 2026
Michael Arnold Schilbe, age 66, of Grayling, MI passed away on January 24, 2026 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
Michael was born to John and Dolores (Gersewski) Schilbe on April 2, 1959 in Grayling, MI. Mike graduated from Grayling High School where he participated in Football, Wrestling, and Track. Mike then earned an Associate’s degree from Kirtland Community College and...
Geraldine "Mickey" Marie Plotzke
Jan 9, 2026
Geraldine "Mickey" Marie Plotzke, age 92, of Fairview, MI and formerly of Detroit, MI passed away peacefully at her residence with family near on January 9, 2026.
Mickey was born on February 10, 1933 in Highland Park, MI to Francis and Margaret (Krause) Plotzke. She spent the majority of her life living alongside her sister Catherine Plotzke who preceded her in...
Irene Barbara Winarski
Jan 9, 2026
Irene Barbara Winarski passed away on January 9, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family beyond grateful for her 100 years of life well lived.
Irene Barbara Winarski, born July 4, 1925, peacefully lived a full and remarkable life rooted in faith, family, and selflessness. She reached the extraordinary milestone of 100 years old on...
Loretta June Kinney
Jan 1, 2026
Loretta June Kinney, age 85, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Loretta was born on October 18, 1940 to Wilson and Ila (Baldwin) Cox in Frederic, MI. She loved music, dancing, traveling and cooking. She was a loving mother and grandmother with a heart of gold. She was a strong...
Valerie Marie Miller
Dec 31, 2025
Valerie Marie Miller
July 1, 1943 - December 31, 2025
Valerie Marie Miller, 82, of Frederic, MI, passed away peacefully at Cascades Assisted Living in Midland.
Valerie was born to the late Mark and Lois (Brasseur) Southwell on July 1, 1943, in Cheboygan, MI. She Married John Miller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grayling, MI on November 10, 1962. They lived in...
Patrick Thomas Shawn Meehan
Dec 31, 2025
Patrick Thomas Shawn Meehan, age 70, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2025.
Patrick was born in Detroit, MI on January 15, 1955 to Francis and Helen (LePage) Meehan, Jr. Patrick enjoyed singing karaoke, bowling, golfing, going camping, taking pontoon rides on the lake, and riding around in his golf cart. He enjoyed having a good...
Robert David Kelly
Dec 31, 2025
Robert David Kelly, age 68, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at McReynolds Hall in Gaylord on December 31, 2025.
Robert was born to David and Naomi (Mansfield) Kelly in Grayling, MI on March 12, 1957.
No services are planned at this time. A private family burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling at a later date.
Condolences can be shared...
Kent Gilbert Hanert
Dec 29, 2025
Kent G. Hanert was born August 2, 1935. Our cherished and beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and friend to so many, passed away into the arms of our Lord & Savior after a prolonged illness. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 29, 2025.
He was a long term resident of Moran, Michigan with a house on Brevort...
Betty May Jones
Dec 29, 2025
Betty May Jones
October 25, 1930 - December 29, 2025
Betty May Jones, a woman defined by her gift of gab, love for a good story, and her dedicated work ethic, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born and raised in Detroit, Betty was a proud graduate of Redford High School, class of 1948. She spent her...
Lovada Diane Reisinger
Dec 28, 2025
Lovada Diane Reisinger, age 81, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Lovada was born in York, PA on December 20, 1944 to James and Kathryn (Randle) Flinchbaugh. Her family was the most important thing to her. Lovada married David Reisinger on October 25, 1964. She was very proud...
James Albert Dibble
Dec 25, 2025
James Albert Dibble, age 96, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 at Northern Pines Assisted Living.
James was born on December 1, 1929 in Adrian, MI to his parents Clarence and Lucille (Wilnow) Dibble. James went into the United States Airforce out of school when he was just 17 years old with his...
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