Obituaries
Dorotha Mae Stilwell
Jan 18, 2018
Dorotha Mae Stilwell, 53, of Grayling passed away January 18, 2018. Dorotha leaves behind her husband, Darryl Stilwell; children, Barbara Dorman, Theressa Dorman, Crystal Ann Halstead, Danielle Dorman, Ginnie Powell and Krystal Stilwell; and 11 grandchildren. The family will be arranging for a memorial service in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Elizabeth "BETTY" Mead
Jan 15, 2018
Elizabeth Marie "BETTY" Mead, 86, of Grayling, passed away on January 15, 2018. She was born on May 26, 1931 to the late Wilson and Mary Bedwell in Baltimore, Maryland. Betty married Jack Alton Mead on December 3, 1949. They were married for 34 years before he preceded her in death in 1984. Betty and Jack owned and operated Krumrei...
Lawrence Mattis
Jan 14, 2018
Lawrence Mattis, 90, of Grayling passed away on January 14, 2018. He was born on January 11, 1928 in Dearborn, MI to the late Lawrence Paul and Juanita (Shank). He served in the US Navy during WWII on the USS Fulton. He was a life member of the VFW in Wayne, MI. Larry married the former Joan M. Willette on...
Duane Frederick Furtwangler
Jan 10, 2018
Duane Frederick Furtwangler, 89, passed away January 10, 2018. Duane was born in Jackson, MI on September 13, 1928 to the late Carl and Viola Furtwangler. Duane is survived by his beloved wife Georgia Jean Earle Hall; daughter Sharon (Tom) Robison and son William (Ann) Furtwangler; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Duane was preceded in death by his beloved first...
Marilyn Sue Stancil
Jan 5, 2018
Marilyn Stancil, 68, passed away at home on January 5, 2018. She was born in Grayling May 31, 1949, the daughter of William and Marian Joseph, and was proud to be a member of one of Grayling's oldest families. Marilyn graduated from Grayling High School in 1967 and from Michigan State in 1971. During her school and college years, she...
William Leo Isenhauer
Dec 28, 2017
William Leo Isenhauer, 80, of Grayling, passed away on December 28, 2017. He was born in Grayling, Michigan on January 29, 1937 to Leo and Hazel (Hoffman) Isenhauer. Bill married the former Jessie McInally in May of 1982. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grand kids and great grandchildren. Bill took great pride in caring for his...
James Wellington Wiltse
Dec 27, 2017
James Wellington Wiltse, 98, of Grayling, MI, passed away on December 27, 2017/ He was born in Saginaw, MI on July 5, 1919, a son of the late Mary (Moore) and Norman L. Wiltse. graduated from St. Peter and Paul High School in 1938. James was inducted into St. Peter and Paul Football Hall of Fame. He then served his...
Arlie BUEL Scott
Dec 25, 2017
Arlie "Buel" Scott, 89, of Grayling, passed away on December 25, 2017. He was born in Dudley, Missouri on February 28, 1928 to the late Walter and Loma Scott. Buel moved to Grayling about 17 years ago and loved the outdoors, enjoyed golfing and hunting. Survived by his daughter, Lisa Bell and son, Allen Scott. Grandchildren: Tanya Stewart, Ashley Flynn,...
Nancy Lee Nunn
Dec 16, 2017
Nancy (Snider) Nunn joined her husband of 50 years, Melvin (Pat) Nunn, in Heaven, on December 16, 2017, and they are dancing the night away. In Grayling, where she made her home for 46 years, she was known as a longtime kindergarten teacher at Grayling Elementary School. She always enjoyed talking with "her kids" when they stopped her in town....
Marie Isabelle Wiltse
Dec 15, 2017
Marie Isabelle Wiltse, 99, of Grayling, passed away on December 15, 2017. She was born on January 29, 1918 in Flushing, Michigan to the late Alfred and Clara (Diamond) Londrigan. The former Marie Londrigan married James Wiltse on January 27, 1973 in Owosso. They moved to Grayling in 1974 from Owosso after Marie retired from Swanson Manufacturing. She was a...
Phyllis Ann Erb
Dec 14, 2017
Phyllis M. Erb, 85, of Grayling, Ann Arbor & Brooklyn, Michigan died December 14, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was most widely known as a pioneer in her field of wound care, teaching physicians and nurses at University of Michigan Hospitals and across the country. She often treated patients on her own time who could not afford to pay...
Janet Lynn Pahssen
Dec 12, 2017
Janet Lynn Pahssen peacefully departed this world, and was called to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Janet's last breaths were taken with her loving husband Paul and son Jeffrey right beside her on December 12th, 2017 at their home in Grayling Michigan. Janet fought an incredibly courageous battle against Colon Cancer for 10 ½ years....
Michelle Ann Kukulski
Dec 7, 2017
Michelle Ann Kukulski, 46, of Grayling, passed away tragically on or after December 7, 2017. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 5, 1971 to the late John and Jean (Bielman) Kukulski. Michelle was a CNA at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation. Survived by her children: Christopher (Barbara) Kukulski; Shaun O'Connor; and Trista O'Connor, all of Grayling. Step children: Jamie...
Michael Lee Okray
Dec 3, 2017
Michael Lee Okray, 60, of Grayling, passed away on December 3, 2017. He was born on September 12, 1957 in Garden City, Michigan to the late Edward and Janet (Goich) Okray. Michael had lived in Grayling since about 1995 and enjoyed hunting and his two beloved dogs. Survived by his sons: Michael (Kristi) and Jason Okray, both of Texas. Grandchildren:...
Betty Jane Cde Baca
Nov 28, 2017
Betty Jane Cde Baca, 77, of Grayling passed away peacefully November 28, 2017 in Rose City. Betty was born to Oscar and Ethel Horning in Grayling on December 11, 1939. She was married to Dolores Victor Cde Baca of La Cienega, New Mexico on November 9, 1959 in Frederic. Betty worked for many years as the head of the Grayling...
Michael James Brackenbury
Nov 25, 2017
Michael James Brackenbury, 55, of Rapid City, passed away November 25, 2017 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Mike was a Quality Manager at Airway Automation in Grayling, MI. Mike is survived by his parents, James and Joyce (Best) Brackenbury of Rapid City; Brothers: Paul Brackenbury (Grayling) and Jim Brackenbury (Arizona); sisters: Susan Brackenbury (Port Huron) and...
Jerry Harrison "JAY" Bland
Nov 22, 2017
Jerry Harrison "JAY" Bland, 54, of Waterford, passed away on November 22, 2017. Jay was the firstborn son of the late Jerry and Carolyn Bland, born on December 5, 1962, in Pontiac, Michigan. He married Renee Beach on April 23, 1988. Jay was a proud family man with many friends. Jay was deeply committed and involved in management and coaching...
Cheryl Lynette Cottrell
Nov 14, 2017
Cheryl Cottrell,53, of Grayling, passed away on November 14, 2017. Cheryl was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 20, 1963. Her parents were the late Bernard and Betty (Brown) Phelps. Cheryl married Colin Cottrell on June 4, 1983 in Bay City, Michigan. Cheryl worked as a caregiver at Wargo Manor. The joy of her life was her children and grandchildren....
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