Obituaries
Robert William Summers
Sep 18, 2023
Robert William "Bob" Summers, 88, of Grayling, died in his sleep on September 18, 2023 at home. He was born on December 25, 1934 in Pontiac, Michigan. He was the son of William and Helen Summers.
Bob married Barbara Waldorf on January 28, 1956. They have three children.
Bob was an industrial arts teacher. He coached basketball, football, and...
William "Bill" Harvey Makowski
Sep 15, 2023
William "Bill" Harvey Makowski, 85, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2023 at his home.
William was born to Harvey and Elveretta (Moore) Makowski in Wayne, MI on January 25, 1938. Bill married Betty K. Baxter on June 27, 1959 in Wayne, MI. Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners International, Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order...
Gwendolyn Sue Solomonson
Sep 5, 2023
Gwendolyn "Penny" Sue Solomonson, age 74, passed away on September 5, 2023 under hospice care with family by her side.
She was born March 18, 1949 in Cave Spring, GA to John O'Neal and Sarah Leese. She married John W. Solomonson in April 1965. Penny received her Cosmetology Licensure from Kirtland Community College and went on to open the Essence...
Robert James Mills
Aug 31, 2023
Robert James Mills, Age 65, of Lovells Twp passed away on August 31, 2023.
Robert was born in Detroit to William Bernard Mills and Anna Evelyn Pichner on October 19, 1957. He enjoyed reading, hunting and fishing. He loved his two dogs Hooch and Sheba. Robert worked in the construction field for many years.
He is survived by his siblings...
Tom Charles Loomis, Jr.
Aug 25, 2023
Tom C. Loomis, Jr., died peacefully on Friday, August 25, at his favorite place on land—looking over the waters of beautiful Lake Margarethe. His other favorite place was in the sky, piloting fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Born in Parris Island, South Carolina, in 1944, he spent his elementary school years in New Mexico before moving to Lansing, Michigan....
Gerald Dean Welch
Aug 24, 2023
Gerald Dean Welch, Age 89, of Grayling passed away at home on August 24, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Grayling to the late Lloyd Carlton Welch and Flossie Cox. He married Margaret Short on May 18, 1968 in Frederic, MI. He was a Warrant Officer #3 in the military and supervisor at MATES. He...
Linda Sue Rutter
Aug 24, 2023
Linda Sue Rutter, 72, of Grayling passed away on August 24, 2023.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A Celebration of Linda's Life will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. at the Grayling Eagles.
Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
James Allen Crawford
Aug 22, 2023
James Allen Crawford, 59, of Grayling passed away on August 22, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Detroit to Eber and Lorene (Clendenin) Crawford on October 14, 1963. James served in the US Army. He was retired from Glen's Market/Spartan Stores where he worked as a grocer for his entire working career. James really enjoyed golfing would...
Arthur Wilfred Fisette
Aug 19, 2023
Arthur Wilfred Fisette, Jr., age 69, of Grayling, MI passed away on August 19, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Art was born to Arthur Sr. and Shirley (Descamps) Fisette on November 3, 1953 in Detroit, MI. He lived a life outdoors, enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, camping with friends and family, and wintering in Florida. If...
Ronald Lee Corbin
Aug 14, 2023
Ronald Lee Corbin, 69, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on August 14, 2023
Ronald was born to John and Anna Corbin on August 4, 1954 in New Baltimore, MI. Ron married Annmarie Salyer on June 20th, 1992. He enjoyed listening to old-time rock & roll and going two-tracking. In his younger years, he...
William Patrick Lucksted
Aug 12, 2023
William Patrick Lucksted, Sr., age 83, of Beaver Creek Twp passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 12, 2023.
Bill was born to Leon and Margaret (Gaulin) Lucksted on March 17, 1940 in Warren, Michigan. Bill married Florence Davies on March 26, 1961 and together they raised four wonderful sons.
Bill was an avid hunter and...
Gaylord Ed Lohrer
Aug 7, 2023
Gaylord Ed Lohrer, age 86, of Grayling passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023.
Gaylord was born to Edward and Mildred Lohrer on May 13, 1937 in St. Johns, MI. He met his wife Maurita Westra and married her on August 12, 1974. Together they raised a wonderful family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Detroit Tigers games, NASCAR racing, mud racing...
Ronald James Rakoczy
Aug 5, 2023
Ronald James Rakoczy, age 81, of Grayling, passed away on August 5, 2023.
He was born in Chicago on October 5, 1941 to Stanley and Sophie Rakoczy. He grew up in the upper peninsula of Michigan.He married Carolyn on June 4, 1983 at St. Francis Episcopal Church. Ron was an outdoorsman and loved fishing and traveling. He was a man...
Kathryn Mary Ketelhut
Aug 4, 2023
Kathryn (Kathy) M. Ketelhut, age 74, formerly of Houghton Lake, passed away peacefully Friday, August 4, 2023, at The Brook in Grayling, MI.
Kathy graduated in 1967 from Cody High School in Detroit, MI. Kathy received an associate degree in finance. Kathy loved sewing, travel and spending time with Arthur. She was an active member of St. John’s Church...
James A. Madill
Aug 1, 2023
James A. Madill, age 87, of Frederic passed away on August 1, 2023.
James, or Jimmy/Jim/Wally depending on your relationship to him, was born in Frederic to Albert D Madill and Harriet "Norma" Johnson. He graduated from Frederic High School (top of his class of 3, as he’d be quick to tell you) and from Central Michigan University where he...
Nancy Lou Krey
Jul 31, 2023
Nancy Lou Krey, age 85, of Grayling passed away on July 31, 2023 surrounded by family.
Nancy was born in Lansing, Michigan to Ezra Schaibly and Pearl Foland on May 8, 1938. She loved playing games, especially Scrabble, Yahtzee and card games. Nancy enjoyed looking at flowers and watching the birds. She made many pies and treats for her family....
Robert Allen Mead
Jul 27, 2023
Robert Allen Mead, 72, of Grayling passed away on July 27, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Bob was born to Dee "Pete" and Dolores "Chub" (nee Campbell) Mead on June 26, 1951 in Grand Rapids. Bob married his wife Patty on June 6, 1970. He spent a majority of his career in the oil fields, including a...
Ashdon Duane Micheal Frisbie
Jul 23, 2023
Ashdon Duane Micheal Frisbie, 23, of Grayling, MI, currently residing in Barryton, MI, lost his life in a tragic car accident on July 23, 2023.
Ashdon was born in Clearwater, Florida to Micheal Frisbie and Katelyn Harris on March 21, 2000. His life was later enriched when Step-Parents Sarah Frisbie and Dave Harris came into and began sharing their...
Kenneth Duane Louchart
Jul 19, 2023
Kenneth Louchart, 85 of Grayling passed away on July 19, 2023.
Kenneth was born May 5, 1938 to the late Henry Louchart and Naomi Hofmeister. Kenneth was a SFC in the Navy for 6 years and 20 years in the Michigan Army National Guard. He attended CMU where he earned his Bachelors' degree and then attended Northern Michigan College...
Rosario Raigoza-De-La-Rocha
Jul 18, 2023
Rosario Raigoza-De-La-Rocha, 72, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 18, 2023.
Rosario was born on April 1, 1951 in Naranjo, Mexico to Ija de Valeriano and Ramona Raigoza-De-La-Rocha-Medina. Rosario was very hands on and involved with the children through her church's bible school and communion. Her grandchildren were very important to her...
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