Obituaries

Brenda Lee Morris

Brenda Lee Morris

Dec 1, 2022

Brenda Lee Morris, 64, of Grayling left this world to be with her Lord & Savior on December 5, 2022.   Brenda is survived by her daughter, Nerissa (Jess) Fairbotham; grandchildren, Zoey Fairbotham and Caleb Fairbotham; siblings, Corrine (Billy) Ullery, Fred (Debbie) Harlow and Sheery Evilsizer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Morris; her parents, Fred and Sheery...

Joseph Jerry Loibl

Joseph Jerry Loibl

Nov 18, 2022

Joseph Jerry Loibl of Graying, MI, passed away Friday November 18, 2022 at age 88.

Joseph was born in Saginaw on July 8, 1934 to the late Joseph and Amanda (Wright) Loibl.  He attended Arthur Hill High School.  He was Veteran of the U.S Navy and member of the National Association of Atomic Veterans.  Joseph retired from Buick Motor Division...

Michelle Kay Spicer

Michelle Kay Spicer

Nov 14, 2022

Michelle Kay Spicer, 61, of Grayling passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.   Michelle was born to Ronald and Linda (Sebring) Koperski in Huntsville, AL on December 17, 1960. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beautiful daughter, Rebecca Spicer.   Michelle enjoyed arts & crafts, baking, and cooking. She worked as a restaurant manager for many years....

Matthew Carter Lewis

Matthew Carter Lewis

Nov 13, 2022

Matthew Carter Lewis, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV.   Matt was born on October 19, 1982 to Earl and Darlene (Thomas) Lewis in Pontiac, MI. Matthew grew up in the Lake Orion/Pontiac area. He was a typical boy growing up, running through the woods and shooting BB guns. He at one time had...

Daniel Ernest Stocker

Daniel Ernest Stocker

Nov 11, 2022

Daniel Ernest Stocker, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2022. Daniel was born on March 10, 1942 in Pontiac, MI to Ernest and Helen (Reed) Stocker. Daniel married Ruth A Watts on August 4, 1962. The two of them just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Dan and Ruth had three children together.  Daniel (Jessica) Stocker...

Frederick LeRoy Wolcott

Frederick LeRoy Wolcott

Nov 10, 2022

Frederick L. (Fred) Wolcott of Grayling passed away on Thursday November 10th, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Fred was born in Detroit on October 13, 1943 to Elmer and Mary Wolcott. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, he was also a two sport athlete for Wayne State University where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall...

Regina Ann Gould

Regina Ann Gould

Nov 7, 2022

Regina Ann Gould, 73, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2022.

Regina is survived by her daughter, Ronda Thornton; grandchildren, Katlyn, Karly, Raynee, Ty, and Rylee; great-grandson, Nolan; siblings, Curt Simmons and Paula Simmons-Boyle; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Chism; husband, Jack Gould; and parents, Joseph...

Linda Ann Greenway

Linda Ann Greenway

Nov 5, 2022

Linda Ann Greenway (Gonsler), 63, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Munson Medical Center.

Linda was born at McLaren Hospital in Flint, MI on October 21, 1959, the third of three children to Joseph William and Frances Constance (Glowacki) Gonsler. She was a graduate of Carman High School Class of...

Edward Veselsky, Jr.

Edward Veselsky, Jr.

Oct 14, 2022

Edward Veselsky, Jr., 73, of Grayling, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Ed was born on July 26, 1949 in Flint, MI to Edward and Earline Veselsky.  Ed married Debbie Hudgins on August 19, 1990 in Flint, MI.

He was a member of the Grayling Eagles, enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports, hunting, and fishing.

Survived by his...

Todd Harvey Nye

Todd Harvey Nye

Oct 13, 2022

Todd Nye, 60, of Grayling passed away suddenly on the morning of October 13th, 2022, in Grayling, MI.

Todd is proceeded in death by his father, Harvey Nye and numerous extended family.

He is survived in life by his wife Dawn Nye. Children Roger (Lori) Alvarez, Dylan (Andrea) Nye, Katlyn (Jordan) Nye, Cortnee (Joe) Nye, Molly Rinckey, and...

Joan Marie Goyette

Joan Marie Goyette

Oct 5, 2022

Joan Marie Goyette (nee Culpert & Barnes) age 85 passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022.

Beloved wife and best friend of the late Wallace Goyette. Daughter of the late Gordon and Ruth Culpert. Loving mother of Leanne (Rex) Whitley. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Rachel, Mary, Melissa, Jesse, Jacob, and Joshua. Great-grandmother to 11. Predeceased by son Edward Barnes...

William John Bonkowski III

William John Bonkowski III

Oct 1, 2022

William John Bonkowski III, 60, of Grayling, MI passed away on October 1, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born to William and Jacqueline (Matthews) Bonkowski, Jr. on September 27, 1962 in Trenton, MI, moving with his family to Grayling in 1974.  Bill graduated from Grayling Highschool in 1980.  He went on to study Police...

Joseph Francis Brown

Joseph Francis Brown

Oct 1, 2022

Joseph F. Brown, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 1, 2022.   Joseph was born to Joseph and Wilma Brown in Detroit, MI on June 28, 1949.   At this time, Joseph's family will remember him privately.   Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral home.

Helen Beverly Graf

Helen Beverly Graf

Sep 20, 2022

Helen Beverly Graf, 82, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on September 20, 2022.   Helen was born in Toronto, Canada on December 6, 1939 to Albert and Mabel (Yomen) Edwards. Helen was a very happy and giving person. She loved the people that she got to know over the years in the Grayling...

Thomas William Featherston

Thomas William Featherston

Sep 17, 2022

Thomas William Featherston, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home.

Thomas was born to William and Phyllis (Wallace) Featherston in Pontiac, MI on May 19, 1947. He is survived by his sisters Starr and Sally; children Brian and Starr; grandchildren Dustin, Dane and Mavrik; and his long time friend Joyce.  

He...

Nancy Ida Pamerleau (Alford)

Nancy Ida Pamerleau (Alford)

Sep 12, 2022

Nancy Ida Pamerleau (Alford) of Grayling, Michigan peacefully passed away on September 12, 2022. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan to Ida and Wellington Seeley on June 23, 1948.

She is survived by her loving husband John, son Casey Alford (Helen) and daughters Heather Peddie (Jade) and Jackie Walden (Eric). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Elizabeth, Sophia, Jack,...

Therese Marie Kaiser

Therese Marie Kaiser

Sep 10, 2022

Therese Marie Kaiser, 64, of Grayling passed away after a brief battle with cancer on September 10, 2022 in Elk Rapids, MI.

Therese was born to Harold and Sarah (Bishaw) Golnick in Grayling, MI on January 26, 1958. She loved her work for the City of Grayling as the Farmer's Market manager. She was a lay minister for many years....

Jerimae Golnick

Jerimae Golnick

Sep 9, 2022

Jerimae Golnick, 87, of Grayling passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, September 9, 2022.   Jerimae was born on July 26, 1935 to Willard and Helen (SanCartier) Harwood in Grayling, MI.   She is survived by her daughter Jenelle (Cy Wakeley) Golnick and son Jim (Yvonne) Golnick; grandchildren Lori (Joe) Rowley, Darcy McClain, Krysta (Chris) Golnick and Joshua...

Bethany Ann Hubbard

Bethany Ann Hubbard

Sep 8, 2022

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Bethany "Beth" Ann Hubbard was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world surrounded by family on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at age 69.

Beth was born to Thomas and Joanne Seavey on July 24th, 1953. After graduating high school, she married her husband of 50 years: David Hubbard. Together, they had...

James Frederick Abney

James Frederick Abney

Sep 6, 2022

James Frederick Abney, 79, of Grayling passed away on September 6, 2022,

James was born to Feed and Genora (White) Abney in Shawnee, OK on September 9, 1942.

He is survived by his sons, Hank Abney and Jim Abney; and grandsons, Hank Abney II, Derek Abney and Noah Abney.

Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.