Obituaries
Dawn Marie Wakeley
May 30, 2020
Dawn Marie Wakeley(60) of Grayling, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at her home.
Dawn was born on December 4, 1959 in Grayling to Robert & Marjorie Marie (Ichenger) Wakeley. She is survived by her daughter, Mara (Sam Thomas) LaPradd; grandchildren, Myley Terry and Aria LaPradd; sisters and brothers, Donna (Carl) Roed, Richard Wakeley, Dena Yelenick, Darryl Wakeley, and Dale...
Detmar Heinrich Finke
May 17, 2020
Detmar Heinrich Finke, of Lovells Township, died May 17, 2020. He was predeceased by his mother, Helen Ward, and step-father, David Ward, both of Saginaw, his sister Anne B. Finke and brother-in-law, Jerry Mitchell, also of Saginaw, as well as his father, Lt. Col. John Georg Wilhelm Finke of Fort Belvoir, VA. He is survived by his wife, Carol Godfrey...
Jay T. Swanson
May 13, 2020
Jay T. Swanson, 58, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Jay is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary "Jane" Swanson of Grayling; daughter, Amber Swanson of Grand Rapids; siblings, Jackie (Jeff) Malmsten of South Lyon, Cathy Medved of North Carolina, and Dick (Val) Swanson of Hamburg; and niece...
Jeanette Farrington Henig
May 8, 2020
Jeanette Farrington Henig, 98, passed away peacefully May 8, 2020 with her daughter Claudia by her side. Jeanette is survived by her four daughters, Jeanette (Don) Sawyer, Gretchen Nelson, Candace (Mike) Henig-Monroe and Claudia Henig, four grandchildren – Melissa (Renell) Sawyer and Farish (Steven) Sawyer, Samantha (Kirk) Tunnecliffe and Elizabeth (Jim) Chandler, and six great-grandchildren: Alaina and Evan Chandler, Ryan...
Howard Bryan Howard
May 5, 2020
Howard Bryan Howard, 58, of Luzerne, MI passed away May 5, 2020.
Howard was born to William Howard and Sally Rogers in Flint, MI on March 21, 1962. Howard was raised in Montrose, MI. He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed working on cars.
Howard is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Sue Howard; grandchildren, Serena, Lyliah, Lilye, Amiee, Remmington, Sabastian,...
Robert James O'Brien
May 5, 2020
Robert James O'Brien, 66, of Grayling, passed away on May 5, 2020. Private burial service was held on May 7, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery in Frederic, Michigan. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Bernetta Gladys Smock
Apr 27, 2020
Bernetta Gladys Smock, 100, of Grayling passed away peacefully April 27, 2020.
Bernetta was born October 20, 1919 in Grayling to Seth and Alice Chappel. She was married for 75 years to Donald Smock until his passing in 2016. The two of them were the last remaining members of the Grayling High School class of 1936. Bernetta and Donald were...
Joseph Alger VanNuck
Apr 25, 2020
Joseph Alger VanNuck, 54, 0f Beaver Creek Township, passed away on April 25, 2020.
He was born on April 27, 1965 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late James and Barbara VanNuck. He married the former Kimberly Sue Helsel on January 4, 1986 in Grayling. Joe lived for his family, enjoyed 'rocks', tractors and tractor shows, hunting, fishing, family gatherings...
Claudine M Foulk
Apr 25, 2020
Claudine M Foulk age 92 formerly of Galien, Frederic and Grayling, MI passed away 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 07 Sep 1927 in Niles, MI to William I, and Bertha C....
George C. Gingerick
Apr 21, 2020
George C. Gingerick, 78, of Grayling, passed away on April 21, 2020.
He was born in Fostoria, Ohio. He married the former Nancy Reese on January 11, 1964 in Fostoria, Ohio. George proudly served our country by his service in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years and Michigan National Guard for 16 years. George retired from MATES. Even...
Charles "Roger" Barber
Apr 7, 2020
Charles Roger Barber, husband of June (Sue) Barber, went to be with the Lord April 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by first wife, Barb.
Mr. Barber was an avid hunter and was called the Bluebird Man of Crawford County. He worked for Fick and Sons Propane and loved cutting wood. He donated lots of time to The Friends...
Barbara Jean Smock
Apr 7, 2020
Barbara Jean Smock, 90, of Grayling, passed away on April 7, 2020, her 90th birthday at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her children were allowed to see her before she passed.
She was born in Flint, Michigan on April 7, 1930 to the late Frank and Corinne (Decker) Schmidt. She married Robert Charles Smock on January 16, 1948. They had...
Daniel Robert Priestap
Apr 6, 2020
Dan Priestap passed away Monday April 6, 2020 unexpectedly at home. Dan went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 79. He was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 3, 1940 to Donald and Elizabeth (Weeks) Priestap. He grew up in Swartz Creek and went to both Swartz Creek and Lapeer high schools....
Alice Marie Jones
Apr 2, 2020
Alice Jones, 61, of Kalkaska, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born on December 15, 1958 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Arnold and Betty (Duna) Horning. She married Ronald Jones on October 5, 2002. Alice enjoyed camping and motorcycle riding. Survived by her husband, Ronald. Children: Rayna (Michael) Palmer of Port Huron and Jacqueline Jones...
John "Marty" Martin Phillips
Mar 30, 2020
John Martin “Marty” Phillips of Flint, Age 70, died March 30, 2020 in northern Michigan. Memorial Service will be announced at a later date, Pastor Mark Macormick officiating. Private burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Marty was born in Flint on April 6, 1949 to William (Bill) Phillips and Elizabeth (Bette) Jardine. He was the middle of three children. Marty lived a...
Darryl Van Stade
Mar 20, 2020
Darryl Van Stade, 44, of Grayling passed away March 20, 2020. Darryl is survived by his children, Mandy (Johnathon) Harris, Destiny Stade, Ryan Stade, Camryn Stade and Landyn Stade, mother Diana Kotrash and father Albert (Darryl) Stade. Darryl was dearly loved by his family and he will be missed.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time. Please...
Cheryl Anne Hunter
Mar 18, 2020
Cheryl Anne Hunter (57) of Flint passed away suddenly March 18, 2020.
Cheryl was born to Richard and Ruth Truax in Leominster, MA on March 13, 1963. She enjoyed her job and relationships with work friends but most of all loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Cheryl is survived by her children, Holly Hunter, Rachael Hunter and John...
Bonnie Ann Hudick
Mar 10, 2020
Bonnie Ann Hudick, 55, of Lovells passed away at home March 10, 2020.
She is survived by her wife, Carole Halquist and parents, John & Sandra Hudick.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Corrine S. Smith
Mar 5, 2020
Corrine S. Smith, 98, passed away March 5, 2020 at Munson Medical Center after suffering a stroke. She was born November 17, 1921 in Escanaba to William and Signe (Abrahamson) Bonifas. She graduated from Lake Linden High School in 1939. On April 8, 1942, Corrine married Bruce John Smith of Mancelona.
During WWII, Bruce and Corrine were stationed in Denver...
Wayne T. Ross
Feb 26, 2020
Wayne T. Ross, 73, of Grayling passed away at home Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Wayne was born in Detroit on December 25, 1946 to Glenn and Thelma (McKinny) Ross. Wayne loved his Nova, enjoyed outdoor movies and woodworking. Wayne wanted to live long enough to see the Lions win the Superbowl, so they have to win it this time!
Wayne...