Obituaries
Donald Edward Smock
Jul 6, 2016
Donald Edward Smock, 98, of Grayling, passed away on July 6, 2016. Donald was born in Grayling on June 11, 1918, son of the late Jessie (Reynolds) and Liland Smock. He graduated from Grayling High School, Class of 1936. He served in the U.S. Army in WW II. Donald married the former Bernetta Chappel at St. Mary's Rectory on August...
James Robert Kitchen
Jul 5, 2016
James Robert Kitchen, 83, of Frederic, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, peacefully with special thanks for the loving support of Jessica and Jay Ruddy. Jim was born on October 10, 1932 in Lansing, Michigan to Kirtland and Racheal (Filkins) Kitchen. He served in the Korean War in US Air Force in communications as a crypt operator. Jim was...
James Melvin Kolka
Jun 29, 2016
James Melvin Kolka was born on January 28, 1926 to Joseph and Cleo (Purvis) Kolka of Grayling, Mich., the third of 10 children. He was just the second generation of Kolkas to be born in the United States after his grandfather Frank Kulka of Poznon, Poland settled near Waters in the late 1800s. He was dedicated to his family from...
Franz Kersch
Jun 19, 2016
Franz Kersch, 86, of Grayling, passed away on June 19, 2016. Franz was born in Austria on August 18, 1929 to the late Joseph and Therisa (Ertl) Kersch. Franz married Josephine Dicka on May 10, 1950 and came to the United States in August of 1950. Survived by his wife, Josephine, of Grayling. Children: Franz J. Kersch, of California; Karl...
Jessie Lee Doty
Jun 16, 2016
Jessie Lee Doty, 81, of Grayling passed away on June 16, 2016. Private family service will be held. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Rickey Dean Youngs
Jun 16, 2016
Rickey Dean Youngs, 66, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home Thursday, June 16, 2016. He is survived by his sister, Gail M. Youngs; and nephews, Brooke and Nathan Lawe and Danny Wittenburgh. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Donald Youngs and Beatrice Ann (Brown) Youngs; sister, Thea Wittenburgh; and wife, Penelope Youngs. Rickey was born...
Thomas Earl Virden
Jun 10, 2016
Thomas Earl Virden, 81, of Grayling and formerly of Lewiston, passed away on June 10, 2016. Born to the late Russell, Sr. and Lillian (Salter) Virden in East Liverpool, Ohio on January 1, 1935. Survived by his children: Brenda (Brian) Gilson of Kimball; Thomas Virden of Carson City; and Rick (Helen) Virden of Lewiston and daughter from a previous marriage,...
James Edward Powers
Jun 9, 2016
James Edward Powers, D.D.S.,F.A.G.D., 81, of Grayling, passed away on June 9, 2016. James was born on August 25, 1934 in Lapeer, Michigan to the late James and Frances (June) Powers. He graduated from University of Michigan Dental School and believed that there was no other football team than the University of Michigan Wolverines. James raised his family with first...
Gladys M. Brown
May 28, 2016
Gladys "RONNIE" M. Brown, 88, of Grayling, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Gladys was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 15, 1928 to Emmett Leroy and Josephine Meade (McKinney) Thomas. She married James H. Brown on June 5, 1948 in Napolean, Ohio. The were married for 61 years before he preceded her in death in 2009. James and...
William Norman Gausden
May 27, 2016
Higgins Lake - William Norman Gausden, 75, died Friday May 27, 2016 at home following a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, of 50 yrs, Margaret (Mines) Gausden, His daughter Debbie (John) Merrell, his son Dan Gausden, Brother Al (Debbie) Gausden, granddaughter Holly (Sara) Jarvis-Gordon, Grandson Justin Jarvis, and Granddaughters Samantha Reuter, Savannah and Porscha Merrell; and many...
George Edward Skrine
May 20, 2016
George Edward Skrine, 77, of Roscommon, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born on April 5, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan to Wendell and Helen (Johnson) Skrine. George served in the US Army and then worked for the US Postal Service. He is survived by his wife, Connie, they were married on May 16, 1979 in Pontiac, Michigan....
Harold William VanSickle
May 14, 2016
Harold "Bud" William VanSickle, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, May 14, 2016. Bud is survived by his wife, Monica VanSickle; sister, Lucinda Lupi; and children, Melinda, Bridget, Debbie, and Pat. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, sisters Cynthia and Sharon, and son Matt. Bud was born on March 16, 1945 to Harold...
Ray William Pelton
May 12, 2016
Ray William Pelton, 62, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on May 12, 2016. Ray was born in Wauseon, Ohio on October 6, 1953 to Albert and Erma (Kessler) Pelton. Ray was proud of his previous work as a meat cutter and working for the DNR. Survived by his children: Cathy (Jon) Pelton-Sopcsak of Roscommon; Corinna (Richard) Pelton-Wineman of Roscommon;...
Gerald Wayne Burns
May 11, 2016
Gerald "Gerry" Wayne Burns passed away peacefully at his home under the care of his loving daughter Sandy and son in law Arvo Lakanen on May 11, 2016 in Grayling, MI at the age of 90. Gerald is survived by his children Nancy G. Burns (Rod Wilkins) of Prescott, AZ, Sandra E. Lakanen (Arvo) of Grayling, MI and Susan K....
Steven Paul Wells
May 9, 2016
Steven Paul Wells, 57, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully Monday, May 9, 2016. Steven was born October 20, 1958 to Joseph and Colleen Wells in Lansing, MI. Steven was a very community minded man always offering his help when he could. He also had two dogs which he cared for dearly. Steven is survived by his mother,...
Barbara Jean Greenway
May 2, 2016
Barbara Jean Greenway, 83, of Flint, passed away on May 2, 2016. Barbara was born on October 2, 1932 to Sanford and Sadie (Simms) Sugg. She is survived by her son, David (Linda) Greenway of Grayling and grandchildren, Rachel and Joseph Greenway. She is survived by nieces and nephews: Mark Keys; Michael, LeeAnn, Lisa, and Paul Sugg. Barbara was preceded...
Sandra Suzanne Nicholas
Apr 25, 2016
Sandra Suzanne Nicholas, 78, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Monday, April 25, 2016 while surrounded by her family. Sandra was born January 27, 1938 to Joseph and Casmira Herominski. Sandra is survived by children, Nicole (Alan) Tucek and Scott (Michelle) Nicholas; and grandchildren, Darin and Justin Nicholas. Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne "Tony" Nicholas, daughter...
Jerome Joseph Thomas
Apr 11, 2016
Jerome Joseph Thomas, 81, of Atlanta, MI passed away peacefully Monday, April 11, 2016. Jerome was born June 27, 1934 to Jacobus and Rosalia Tomaszewski in Detroit, MI. After Jerome retired from life's work, he moved to Atlanta where he enjoyed spending time outdoors and working on his cabin. Jerome is survived by his children, Mark, Kate, Jerry and Kevin....
Richard Wesley Ritenburgh
Apr 1, 2016
Richard Wesley Ritenburgh, 84, of Kalkaska, passed away on April 1, 2016. He was born in Flint, Michigan to Floyd Burton and Alvena Mary (Krage) Ritenburgh on February 23, 1932. Richard graduated from Grand Blanc High School. Richard served in the United States Army between the years of 1952-1954. He worked at General Motors for 30 years and retired in...
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