Obituaries
Patrick James "PJ" McNamara
Jan 20, 2017
Patrick James "PJ" McNamara, 59, of Grayling, passed away on January 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Catharine (Katy), his sons, Alex and Richard (Rocky), his mother, Maureen (Mo), his siblings Michael (Beverly), Mary Liz (Rick Schlosser), Shannon (Mike Verklan) and Shawn Riley (Stacey). He was preceded in death by his father, Larry. PJ was proud to be...
Aileen Pond
Jan 20, 2017
Aileen Maud Pond (Purvis), long time Grayling resident, passed away on the afternoon of January 20, 2017 at the age of 103. Aileen was born in Colorado in November of 1913 to photographer James Melvin Purvis and Dora May Purvis (Burrtler). Aileen enjoyed growing up with her siblings: Harry Purvis, Leo Purvis, Cleo Purvis, Donna Hohensee, Betty Stepp, Bob, and...
Caroline Ann Avery
Jan 17, 2017
Caroline Ann Avery, 80, of Grayling, passed away on January 17, 2017. She was born on July 21, 1936 to the late James and Vera (Supnick) Avery in Detroit, Michigan. Caroline was active with activities of Crawford County Commission on Aging, especially wii bowling and Bingo.. Caroline adored her family and enjoyed traveling, birds, hockey and, the Detroit Tigers. She...
John Edward Kuszak
Jan 11, 2017
On January 11, 2017, the Lord took another angel home as he was surrounded by his loving family. John Edward Kuszak, Sr., 76, of Grayling, passed away after a three year illness. John was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 1, 1940, a son of the late Emma Jean (Vance) and George Kuszak. John was the third of five children....
Carin S. Bentley
Jan 8, 2017
Carin S. Bentley, 79, of Grayling, passed away on January 8, 2017. Carin was born in Germany, on April 18, 1937, a daughter of the late Anny (Voller) and Ludwig Mueller. She married Donald L. Bentley who preceded her in death in 1974. Carin was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survived by: Daughter: Donelle Bentley of Ada, Michigan...
Lewis Steven Johnson
Jan 7, 2017
Lewis Steven "STEVE" Johnson, 50, of Grayling passed away on January 7, 2017, after passing peacefully in his sleep. He was born to Lewis Henry Johnson and Gwendolyn (Lozon) Haselhuhn on May 22, 1966 in Grayling, MI. Steve attended Grayling Free Methodist Church. Survived by his son Luke (Trish) Bryant of Texas. Mother: Gwen Haselhuhn of Grayling. Father: Lewis (Kay)...
Frederick Charles Schaibly
Jan 1, 2017
Frederick Charles Schaibly, 81, of Grayling, passed away on January 1, 2017. Frederick was born in Bath, MI on April 27, 1935, a son of the late Pearl (Foland) and Ezra Schaibly. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. Fred was a brick layer by trade and worked for Greenville Construction. He later was elected as the Supervisor...
Steven Jan Smith
Dec 26, 2016
Steven Jan Smith, much beloved son, 63, of Kalkaska, passed away on December 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 14, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana to Jan M. Smith and Carolyn (Geake) Rakoczy. Steven is survived by his mother, Carolyn (Ron) Rakoczy of Grayling and his father, Jan M. Smith of Zionsville, Indiana. Siblings: Susan...
Donald Vradenburg
Dec 23, 2016
Donald Vradenburg, 82, of Grayling, passed away on December 23, 2016. He was born on May 21, 1934 to the late Leonard and Luloa (Kelly) Vradenburg in Alma, Michigan. He served in the US Army and was a lifetime member of VFW. Donald married the former Sondra Moffatt on March 17, 1979. He owned and operated Vradenburg Upholstery in Grayling...
Velma June Wilcox
Dec 13, 2016
Velma June Wilcox, 81, of Waters, passed away on December 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Roland Wilcox. Survived by her daughter, Roxann SanCartier and son, Mitchell (Sharon) Wilcox and their respective families. No public services are planned. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Roberta "Berba" Corlew
Dec 10, 2016
Roberta N. "Berba" Corlew, 88, of Grayling, left her earthly home to enter her gift of eternal life with her savior. She was born on December 3, 1928 in Grand Blanc, Michigan to the late Stanley O. and Laura E. (Wagner) Perry. She graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1947. Berba married Dewey E. Corlew on November 9, 1947....
Barbara Lyn Schultz
Dec 9, 2016
Barbara Lyn McKee Schultz, 60, of Grayling, passed away on December 9, 2016. She was born in Cadillac, Michigan on December 20, 1955 to the late Ross and Nesta (Gribel) McKee. Barb was the valedictorian of Kingsley High School class of 1974. She received a BA from Cedarville College and a teaching certificate from Central Michigan University. She married Jon...
William Henry Heckerthorn
Dec 6, 2016
William Henry Heckerthorn, 65, of Grayling, MI, passed away on December 6, 2016. William was born in Bay City on May 30, 1951, to William Henry and Madeline (Kaznowski) Heckerthorn. He graduated from John Glenn High School in Bay City in 1969. He served in the Army Reserve. William was the previous owner of Bailey's Bar in Bay City. He...
Alan Dale Alma
Dec 1, 2016
On the evening of December 1, 2016, Alan Dale Alma passed away after a long struggle with cancer. He courageously held onto life during this time without complaint. Alan was born on June 5, 1946 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Maurice and Ruby (Weaver) Alma. He was proud of his Saginaw Chippewa Indian heritage. Alan served in the US...
Gary Dean Yoder
Nov 16, 2016
Gary Dean Yoder born August 6, 1943 in Lansing, MI passed away on November 16, 2016. He now joins his parents Robert Yoder Sr. and Leah Royston Yoder, oldest sister Wanda Puskala and younger brother Richard Yoder. He leaves his siblings, Larry & JoAnn Yoder, Marlene & Les Goss, Robert Yoder, Jr., lots of beloved nieces and nephews, great nieces...
Arthur "LEE" Tompkins
Nov 14, 2016
Arthur "LEE" Tompkins, 81, of Grayling, MI, passed away on November 14, 2016. Lee was born in Owosso, MI on January 12, 1935, a son of the late Rebecca (Wright) and Howard Tompkins. He served in the U.S. Marines. Lee had many good friends that surrounded him. He enjoyed traveling, casinos, and the lottery. Survived by: Daughter: Natalie (Buddy) Novak...
Michaelle Marie White
Nov 14, 2016
Michaelle Marie White, 48, of Gaylord passed away November 14th, 2016, at home with her loving husband by her side. Michaelle was born October 3, 1968, in Battle Creek, MI to Michael and Sandra Myers. She married Steven White August 26, 2004. Michaelle has had many jobs through the years and was also a wife and home maker. She loved...
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