Obituaries
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
Jan 26, 2019
Nancy Jean Going passed away on January 26, 2019. No public services are planned.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kenneth Anthony Vandecar
Jan 7, 2019
Kenneth Anthony Vandecar, 76, of Grayling, passed away on January 7, 2019. He was born in Woodland, Michigan to the late Leon and Olive (Laux) Vandecar. Kenneth enjoyed fishing and computer projects. Survived by sister Sandra (John) Kunder and brother Terry (Kelly) Vandecar. Stepsons: Walter (Tanya) Summers and David (Angela Kersey) Summers. Grandchildren: David Summers II, Kegan Kersey, Sam Simmons...
Jack James Kinsora
Jan 3, 2019
Jack James Kinsora, 89, of Grayling, MI passed away on January 3, 2019. He was born in Detroit, MI on December 9, 1929 to the late James and Louise Kinsora. Jack attended Servite Catholic High School in Detroit. He served in the US Navy. Jack married the former Delores Chapel on November 24, 1952 in Detroit. He worked 31 years...
Doyle Jay Doty
Dec 30, 2018
Doyle Jay Doty, 88, of Grayling, passed away on December 30, 2018. He was born in Traverse City on December 21 1930 to the late Beaulah (Reynolds) and Jay Doty. Doyle served in the US Army during the Vietnam era, retiring after 20 years of service to our country. He married the former Jessie Hill in 1960 in Mt. Clemens....
Robert James Chappel
Dec 27, 2018
Robert James Chappel 64 of Grayling, died Thursday morning December 27th. "Robbie" as he was known to his four sisters was born in Detroit Michigan on 22 May 1954, the son of Robert Wayne & Eileen Delores (Sorenson) Chappel. He spent his early life in Harper Woods Michigan. He graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor's Degree. He studied...
Leona Belle Tubbs
Dec 22, 2018
Leona Belle Tubbs, 89, of Grayling, passed away peacefully December 22, 2018. Leona is survived by four sons, Thomas (Paula) Clarambeau, Brad (Mary Ann) Tubbs, Jeffrey (Erin) Tubbs and Kerry (Christine) Tubbs; brother, Jerry (Beverly) Beebe; 12 grand children; and 19 great-grand children. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, Wallace Beebe and Tressa Mae (Jewell) Beebe;...
Autumn Skye Braley
Dec 21, 2018
Autumn Skye Braley, 4 months & 14 days old, was welcomed into God's arms Friday, December 21, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Samantha Bodi and David Braley; grandparents, Kellean (Jeff) McClellan and Christopher Bodi; sisters, Sophia, Olivia and Hannah; and many other members of the Bodi, Baldwin, Rapp and McClellan families. "Lord make me a rainbow and I'll...
William Roger Gildner
Dec 17, 2018
William Roger Gildner, Jr., 58, of Grayling passed away peacefully into God's hands December 17, 2018. Survived by father, William (Fiance Barbara) Gildner, Sr.; brothers, Steven Gildner, Timothy Gildner and Ronald Gildner; and many nieces and nephews. Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Irene M. (Bancroft) Gildner. Bill was born November 22, 1960 in Grayling. Bill graduated from...
Frank John Lerner
Dec 15, 2018
Frank John Lerner Born December 12, 1932, left this earth on Saturday, December 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. Frank was preceded in death by his parents john and Berdie (Misch) Lerner. He is survived by his sister, Bernadine (Frank) Senske. Nieces: Cheryl (Dale) Melroy, Shelley (Tucker) Woodson, John (Sandy) Senske, Mary Ann Senske and spouse Kelley Youngman, and Jackie...
Howard Richard Madsen
Dec 14, 2018
Howard Richard Madsen, 91, of Grayling, passed away on December 14, 2018. Howard was born March 5, 1927 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Stanley and Bernice Madsen. He never resided anywhere but Grayling with the exception of wintering in Florida in a few of his senior years. Howard was an only child and grew up with a deep love...
Marjorie Florence Roper
Dec 11, 2018
Marjorie F. Roper, 94, of Grayling passed away peacefully December 11, 2018. Marge was born in Grayling Mercy Hospital in 1924. She was the daughter of Edward and Mary Sisco who had a farm near Higgins Lake. She married the late Roy C. Roper Jr. in 1948. Roy passed away in 1976 of a terminal illness. Marjorie is survived by...
Robert Bruce Golnick
Dec 3, 2018
Robert Bruce Golnick, 84, lifelong resident of Grayling, passed away December 3, 2018. Bob was born on August 12, 1934 to the late William and Ruth (Lovely) Golnick in Grayling. He graduated from Grayling High School. Bob served in the United States Air Force. Bob married the former Jerimae Harwood on July 14, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He...
Josephine Ann Edelmann
Nov 27, 2018
Josephine Ann Edelmann, 78, of Grayling, passed away on November 27, 2018. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 18, 1939 to the late James Radford and Mamie (Albritten) Waldrop. Josephine was a lifelong member of Church of Christ. She was active in Wisdom of Women group in Grayling. Josephine was retired from Clintondale Community Schools. Survived by her...
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