Obituaries

Marvin Elwood Hallett

Marvin Elwood Hallett

Mar 14, 2019

Marvin E. Hallett, 88, passed away March 14, 2019 at Munson Healthcare in Grayling, Michigan. Marv, as he was known to his many friends, was born in Seneca Township, Michigan on July 29, 1930 to Arnold and Maxadore Harbaugh Hallett. He married Carole Bosley in 1952, who preceded him in death in 2013. Marv worked for General Telephone Company for...

Nannette Tilson

Nannette Tilson

Mar 12, 2019

Nannette Tilson, 62, of Grayling, passed away on March 12, 2019 due to complications of Huntington's Disease. She was born on April 24, 1956 in Kalamazoo to the late Robert and Joanne (Houghton) Huff and grew up in Mio. She married Walter Tilson on March 29, 1996 in Royal Oak. She proudly worked as an LPN in Grayling and Grand...

Tawny Lee Struble

Tawny Lee Struble

Mar 6, 2019

Tawny Lee Struble, 51, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully at home March 6, 2019. She was born to George Brown and Anna (Johnson) Bellanger in Cadillac, MI on April 29, 1967. Tawny is survived by her husband of almost 12 years, Patrick Struble; son, Gerry Good; step-children Jade Struble, Ravyn Struble, and Jacob Robinson; two step grand-children; brother, Paul...

Phillip L. Frantz

Phillip L. Frantz

Mar 6, 2019

Phillip L. Frantz, 87, of Grayling (formerly of Cheboygan) passed away on March 6, 2019. Phillip was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 12, 1931 to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Odette) Frantz. Phillip proudly serving in the US Navy and retired after 22 years as a Lt. Commander. Some of the awards he earned were China Service Medal, Korean...

Linda Marie Speese

Linda Marie Speese

Mar 6, 2019

Linda Marie Speese, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away March 6, 2019. Linda was born to John and Fern (Coget) Dixon in Harrisburg, MI on June 30, 1943. She married John L. Speese on June 5, 1964 in Walled Lake, Michigan. He preceded her in death in August of 2018 after 54 years of marriage. Linda worked as a cashier...

Laurine Rosemary Kraus

Laurine Rosemary Kraus

Mar 4, 2019

Laurine Rosemary Kraus (age 80) of Grayling, Michigan passed away on March 4, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Albert and Alida Keller. She married Emil L. Kraus in Detroit in 1968, and they were married for 40 years. He preceded her in death in 2008. Laurine worked as a...

Jim Lee Brown

Jim Lee Brown

Mar 1, 2019

Jim Lee Brown, 68, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away n March 1, 2019. He was born in Brown City, Michigan to the late Ralph and Edna (Zimmerman) Brown on May 21, 1950. Jim previously owned and operated GG Pizza in Higgins Lake. Survived by Maureen Verbruggen, long time companion. Children: Curt, Corey, and Jennifer Step children: Tiffany, Kathy, Brian,...

Elizabeth "Bette" H. Phillips

Elizabeth "Bette" H. Phillips

Feb 22, 2019

Elizabeth "Bette" H. Phillips, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2019. Bette was born December 20, 1926 in Terre Haute, IN to William and Charlotte (Crooks) Jardine. Bette is survived by children, Becky (Dick) Walrath of Grayling, MI, Marty Phillips of Grayling, MI, and Cheryl (Charlie) Stanfill of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and...

Clarence Ojala

Clarence Ojala

Feb 17, 2019

Clarence John Ojala - (2/21/40 - 2/17/19) Devoted husband to his wife of almost 52 years, loving father to 2 daughters, proud father-in-law, super grandpa, son, brother and most importantly, Man of Deep Faith went home to His Father's House in Heaven on February 17, 2019. Clarence is survived by his wife Mary (Fegan) Ojala of Grayling, MI, daughter Jennifer...

Melvyn Douglas Aguillon

Melvyn Douglas Aguillon

Feb 13, 2019

Melvyn Douglas Aguillon, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 at home. Melvyn was born January 5, 1939 in Warrington, England to Bonifacio and Edith (Lightfoot) Aguillon. Melvyn is survived by his wife of 58 years, Junell (Frederick) Aguillon; children, Tina (Larry) Klump and Tony (April Gugin) Aguillon; grandchildren, Jared (Natasha) Klump, Trevor (Savannah) Klump, Hailey...

Naomi May Mihaescu

Naomi May Mihaescu

Feb 1, 2019

Naomi May Mihaescu(98) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully February 1, 2019. She was born October 20, 1920 in Lewiston, MI to George and Gladys (Streeter) Mansfield. Naomi had been a Grayling resident since 1947 and worked at the "little Ben Franklin" for 24 years. She was also a long-time Eagles Club member. Naomi is survived by her son, Bob...

Ruby May Huffman

Ruby May Huffman

Jan 31, 2019

Ruby May Huffman(95) of Grayling, passed away on January 31, 2019. She was born in Flint, Michigan on December 16, 1923 to Floyd and Georgia (Saunders) Tobias. Ruby was a beautiful lady inside and out! She graduated from Clio High School, Class of 1942. She married the love of her life, Arthur Huffman, and together they had two amazing children,...

Archie McKay

Archie McKay

Jan 28, 2019

Archie McKay, 82, passed away on January 28, 2019. he lived in Frederic, Michigan and Homosassa Springs, Florida and formerly in Warren, Michigan. He was born in Alabama to the late Levi Thornton and Hattie Mae (Nix) McKay on September 4, 1936. Archie was retired from the City of Warren Fire Department, he was chief deputy. Archie was a real...

Nancy Jean Going

Nancy Jean Going

Jan 26, 2019

Nancy Jean Going passed away on January 26, 2019. No public services are planned.

Donald Charles Pitcher

Donald Charles Pitcher

Jan 15, 2019

Donald Charles Pitcher, 77, of Grayling, MI, passed away on January 15, 2019. Donald was born on July 24, 1941 to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Rath) Pitcher in Monroe, MI. He served in the US Army. Donald dearly loved his family. He retired from Ida Public Schools. Survived by his sons: Randall, Jeffrey, and Timothy Pitcher; 8 grandchildren, and...

Brandy Marie Rose

Brandy Marie Rose

Jan 11, 2019

Brandy Marie Rose, 29, of Grayling, MI passed from this worldly existence to the next on January 11, 2019. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK to William and Maria Rose on November 6, 1989. After growing up between Corpus Christi and Dallas TX areas, Brandy's adventurous soul and free spirit led her across the nation to follow her heart...

Janet Ann SanCartier

Janet Ann SanCartier

Jan 11, 2019

Janet Ann SanCartier, 68, of Grayling, passed away on January 11, 2019. Janet was born on February 5, 1950 to the late Arnold and Thelma (Snyder) Hubbell. She married Wayne SanCartier on October 12, 1984 at St. John Lutheran Church in Grayling. Janet retired from Mercy Hospital. Survived by her husband of 34 years, Wayne; Daughter: Tammy Smith of Mt....

Leonard Merle Knutson

Leonard Merle Knutson

Jan 11, 2019

Leonard Merle Knutson, 100, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully January 11, 2019. Leonard was born January 14, 1918 in Cumberland, WI to the late Critsen and Christina (Dalby) Knutson. He married Elsa Ronata (Diedrich) Knutson February 19, 1941 in Chaska, MN. They lived happily in Fenton until they moved to Grayling in 1980. Leonard has always enjoyed the outdoors....

Daniel Helton

Daniel Helton

Jan 11, 2019

Daniel Helton, 70, of Grayling, MI passed away on January 11, 2019. No public services are planned. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

Jerome Steve Kaczynski

Jerome Steve Kaczynski

Jan 8, 2019

Jerome (Jerry) Steve Kaczynski passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 in Grayling, MI. Jerry was born on October 27th, 1934, to Stephen Kaczynski and Mary Cendrowski in Bay City, MI. Jerry graduated from Bay City Central High School. In Jerry's professional life, he was a successful real estate broker, specializing in commercial and light industrial properties. Jerry also...