Obituaries
Karl Leonard Isenhauer
May 6, 2015
Karl Leonard Isenhauer, Jr., 58, of Grayling, MI, passed away on May 6, 2015. Karl was born in Grayling, MI on July 19, 1956, a son of the late Ruth Ellen (Sparks) and Karl Leonard Isenhauer, Sr. Survived by his children: Kristine Higgins, Karl III, and Travis. Five grandchildren. Sisters: Joann, Jeanette, Kathy, and Roxanne A memorial service will be...
Susanna Kay Alimenti
May 6, 2015
Susanna Kay Alimenti, 57, of Grayling, MI., passed away on May 6, 2015. Susanna was born in Grayling, MI on November 11, 1957, a daughter of Josephine (Dika) and Franz Kersch. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She married Steven Alimenti on September 30, 2000 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Roscommon. Susanna enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Rose Elaine Thomas
May 6, 2015
Rose Elaine Thomas, 81, of Grayling, MI., passed away on May 6, 2015. Rose was born in Jackson, MI on March 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Amanda Lucille (Anderson) and Heirum Milton Schoening. Survived by sons Mark and Kirk Thomas and their families. There will be no public services. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood...
Carl "MAC" Kenneth McPherson
Apr 26, 2015
Carl Kenneth (MAC) McPherson, 81, of Grayling died at Mercy Manor in Grayling. Born October 18, 1933 in Troy, Michigan to the late Houston and Docie McPherson. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine McPherson of 26 years of marriage; daughter, Kathy (Dan) Mast of South Carolina; son, Ken (Sharon) McPherson of Texas; brother, George Houston McPherson of Arizona;...
Andrew John Ferrigan
Apr 22, 2015
Andrew John Ferrigan, 65, of Roscommon, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Andrew was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 28, 1949, a son of the late Mary Jane (Fox) and Edward Anthony Ferrigan. He served in the U.S. Army and then the Michigan National Guard, where he retired in 1996. He was a member of American Legion...
Miriam Joyce Haskel
Apr 22, 2015
Miriam Joyce Haskel, 83, of Grayling, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Northern Pines Assisted Living Facility. Throughout her life she was generally known as Joyce. Joyce was born on August 9, 1931 in Norlina, North Carolina to Howard and Margaret (Tackett) Hayes. She was raised on a rural farm where she developed an appreciation for the growth of...
Clement "CLEM" Sajdak
Apr 20, 2015
Clement "CLEM" Conrad Sajdak, 80, of Frederic, MI., passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. Clement was born in Detroit, MI on March 23, 1935, a son of the late Mary (Stark) and Bernie Adam Sajdak. Clem married Betty Pratt on September 25, 1954 in Frederic. They were married for 45 years before she preceded him in death in 1999....
Jeanne Antoinette Olszewski
Apr 18, 2015
Jeanne Antoinette Olszewski, 68, of Grayling (formerly of Detroit), passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Jeanne was born to the late Alphonso and Grace (Bloom) Berardini on September 15, 1946 in Detroit. Jeanne is fondly remembered by her family as a soft, loving, independent person that genuinely cared about others. She enjoyed having a good time, dancing, and was...
Beverly Joan Fairbanks
Apr 17, 2015
Beverly Joan (Dey) Fairbanks of Grayling, MI passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. Beverly was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Michael (Ana) Fairbanks and Mary Boyne; grandchildren, April, Kevin, Josh, Anarella, and Angela; and sisters, Betty Damen and Barbara Brazington. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Oran Fairbanks. A visitation...
Dennis James Henning
Apr 15, 2015
Dennis James Henning, 71, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Dennis was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 5, 1943. Dennis was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Nepp) Henning preceded him in death. He was raised by his stepfather, the late Norman F. Ruhe. Dennis married Tracy (Roper) Olender on September 5, 1982...
Niels-Alf Svensen
Apr 14, 2015
Niels-Alf Svensen, 88, of Gaylord, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Niels was born in Oslo, Norway on September 19, 1926 to Alf-Kaare and Mona Svensen. He worked as a naval engineer for many years. Niels was a very family oriented man. He loved to spend time with children and went on fun family trips. He enjoyed skiing,...
Melissa Jean Truex
Apr 1, 2015
Melissa Jean Truex, 36, of Grayling, MI, passed away on April 1, 2015. Melissa was born in Grayling, MI on May 6, 1978, a daughter of Christine (Nutt) and William Wolfe. Melissa grew up in Grayling and graduated from Grayling High School in 1996. Survived by her daughter Meghan Truex of New York Father: William (Janet) Wolfe of Grayling Mother:...
Duane Irwin Cragg
Mar 23, 2015
Duane I. Cragg of Grayling, MI passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. Duane was born January 9, 1928 in Burton, MI to Herman and Caroline Cragg. He loved to go hunting and fishing and spend time camping with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing the fiddle, especially at the senior center and church. Duane is survived by his...
Shirley Bendig
Mar 23, 2015
Shirley Mae Bendig, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Monday, March 23, 2015. Shirley was born September 26, 1934 in Pontiac, MI to Joseph and Maude Bildstein. Shirley was a R.N., graduating from Mercy College of Nursing in Detroit. She worked in many settings in her career to include, Dr. Henig's office,Community Mental Health Department, hospice, and home care....
John "TONY" Schlaff
Mar 21, 2015
John Anthony Schlaff (Tony) 45, of Grayling was called home on March 21, 2015. He was born March 15, 1970 in Ann Arbor, the son of John Schlaff and Brenda Devine. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1989. He was always known to have a smile on his face and a cowboy hat on his head. His favorite saying...
Kevin Scott Harrow
Mar 18, 2015
Kevin Scott Harrow, 44, of Beaver Creek Twp passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Kevin was born in Warren, MI October 27, 1970. Kevin was very friendly and out going. He was a very loving, thoughtful, charismatic and caring man and will be missed by anyone who knew him. Kevin is survived by his three children, Kevin Jr., Celia, and...
Claude Lesley Linson
Mar 18, 2015
Claude Lesley Linson III, 29, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Claude is survived by Wife Pennie, sons Alexander and Waylon, and mother Pamela Berringer. A celebration of Claude's life will take place Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Grayling Eagles. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Ronny Dale Case
Mar 11, 2015
Ronny Dale Case, 74, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1940 to Milo and Doris (Burlett) Case in Grayling. His wife Florence preceded him in death in 2000. Ronny served in the US Navy and Army National Guard for 20 years. He enjoyed teaching youth bowling for about 20 years. Survived...
Juliene K. Pettyjohn
Mar 7, 2015
Juliene K. Pettyjohn, 92, of Grayling, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Juliene was born in Cadillac on March 4, 1923, a daughter of the late Gladys (Garver) and Ralph Swanquist. She married Weldon Jack Pettyjohn on May 26, 1942 in Cadillac, MI. He preceded her in death in 1987, after 44 years of marriage. Juliene was a...
Philip Robertson
Mar 6, 2015
Philip William Robertson, Sr, 82, of Lovells Twp, MI passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015. Philip was born in Walled Lake, MI on November 30, 1932, a son of the late Irene Louis (Ehurcke) and Philip O. Robertson. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. Philip was retired from General Motors. He was married to Patricia...
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