Obituaries

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...

Kenneth Anthony Vandecar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...