Obituaries
Bertha Arlene Harrison
Mar 2, 2015
Bertha Arlene Harrison of Prudenville, MI passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2015 in Grayling, MI. Bertha is survived by her children, Linda Harrison, Terry Harrison, Tom Harrison and Larry Harrison; brother, Roger Dickerson; sisters Alta Evert and Joanne Blank; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and 1 on the way; and various friends and extended family. Bertha was born...
Wayne Warwick
Feb 25, 2015
Wayne Warwick, 62, of Grayling passed away peacefully early February 25 in the comfort of his home. Wayne was born December 29, 1952 in Middlesboro, KY. Wayne is survived by his wife, Deborah Warwick; children, Angel Moorefield, Mary Warwick, Judy Warwick, Karen Warwick, and Wayne (Amy) Warwick; step-daughters, Jennifer Clark and Michelle Bozinovski; mother, Marie Warwick; sister, Linda Shaubroeck; 15...
Pati Lee Newton
Feb 17, 2015
Pati Lee Newton, 70, of Grayling, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Pati was born on January 26, 1945 in Detroit to the late Fred and Gloria Shirley. Pati enjoyed outdoor activities like hunting, fishing and gardening, and also shooting pool and various crafts. She most loved time spent with her family and grandchildren. Pati was a generous and...
Onna Lene Elmy
Feb 13, 2015
Onna Lene Elmy, 87, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015. Onna was born in Flint MI on July 1st, 1927, a daughter of the late Corrine (Legan) and Omer Adams. She married Leslie R. Elmy December 7th 1946, they resided and raised their family in Pontiac Michigan until 1971 when they made their home in Grayling....
Constance Gail Ritter
Jan 30, 2015
Constance G. (Davis) Ritter went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 30, 2015. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Earl Ritter, son Jeff Stampfly (Renee Campeau), daughter Maryah Stampfly Rohde (Rick), grandchildren, Ian and Keira Stampfly and Darien & Erik Rohde. Others include a sister, Gwen Davis Woodman (Dave), and numerous nieces and...
Sarah Godfrey
Jan 30, 2015
Sarah May Godfrey, age 45 of Grayling, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015. Sarah was born on May 21, 1969 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Clifford and Ralphina (Habel) Godfrey. Sarah enjoyed serving others. She was very outgoing and a friend to strangers or anyone who had a need. She had a soft spot for children and never...
Beverly Ann Zimmerman
Jan 26, 2015
Beverly Ann Zimmerman, age 77 of Grayling, MI, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Grayling. Beverly was born on May 29, 1937 in Detroit, MI to George and Marie (Avis) Baker. She married Kenneth Zimmerman June 28, 1955, in Detroit. Beverly retired from General Motors after 35 years of service. Beverly along with her husband Ken...
Richard William Kitchen
Jan 25, 2015
Richard W. Kitchen, 68, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI, Sunday January 25, 2015. No services have been scheduled to take place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Louis John Finn
Jan 18, 2015
Louis John Finn, 78 of Grayling, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Louis was born on September 28, 1936 in Bay City, MI to Dennis and Mildred (Madill) Finn. Louie served in the US Army and was active in the American Legion #106 of Grayling, MI for over 20 years. Louie was also an active member with St. Mary's...
Billy Reed
Jan 17, 2015
Billy Ross Reed, Sr., 82, a resident Grand Blanc and Grayling, MI., passed away January 17, 2015 at his residence in Grayling with family by his side. Billy was born in Dyersburg, TN. on June 21, 1932. The eldest son of Ross Burt Reed and Pauline Vera Joslin. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Jean Algoe Reed;...
Dale Bernard Burpee
Jan 16, 2015
Dale Bernard Burpee of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2015. Dale was born and raised in Wayland MI. He was married to the love of his life, the late Jackie Burpee. He was the father of Sheila (Mike) Jaroniewski , Georgia Brewer(Mike Hause), Kimberly (Cory) Kivel, Charlie (Hillary Holcomb) Burpee and Kbeth (Mike Lovely)Burpee. He was the...
Philinus "PHIL' Casper Gross
Jan 12, 2015
Philinus Casper Gross, 95, of Grayling, MI and formerly Houghton Lake passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was born in Owosso, MI on June 27, 1919, a son of the late Rosa (Amman) and Peter Gross. He married Pauline Hebeler on June 21, 1941. She preceded him in death in 2003 after 52 years of marriage. He was...
George William Latreille
Jan 11, 2015
George William Latreille, 85, of Roscommon, MI passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. George was born in Flint, MI on March 19, 1929, a son of the late Edna (Damm) and James Henry Latreille. He married the former Barbara Lee Ruff on May 12, 1972 in Grand Blanc. He was the owner of Latreille Dry Cleaners for Flint and...
Fern Lucille Duncan
Jan 10, 2015
Fern Lucille Duncan, 93, of Grayling, MI., passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Fern was born in Grayling, MI on April 16, 1921, a daughter of the late Alvina (Dahmer) and Perry Akers. She was retired from Crawford AuSable Schools where she worked as a cook for 27 years. She loved baking. Survived by her children Rhea Foreman of...
Nancy Clara Moore
Jan 1, 2015
Nancy Clara Moore 76, of Grayling passed away January 1st 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Nancy was born August 16, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Stanford L. and Clara B. (Cummins) Curtiss. She graduated from Alma High School in 1956. She married Wayne F. (Fred) Moore June 25, 1960 in Alma. In 1977 Nancy and her...
Helen "Jo" Gildner
Dec 30, 2014
Helen Joan "Jo" Gildner, 83, of Grayling, passed away on December 30, 2014. Helen was born in Ithaca, MI on April 7, 1931, a daughter of the late Ula Bertha (Butler) and Wesson J. Rauch. She married Richard Gildner on February 21, 1991. Survived by Sons: Norman "Jody" (Kitty) Ball, of East Lansing; Daniel Ball, of Florida; 8 Grandchildren, 3...
Gerald Vernon Hoag
Dec 28, 2014
Will be posted soon A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Kirstie Anne Kroell
Dec 18, 2014
Kirstie Anne Kroell, 53, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home Thursday, December 18, 2014. Kirstie was born to Robert and Marjory Gasco in Royal Oak, MI on May 6, 1961. A memorial service/gathering of family and friends will be held at the Grayling Eagles on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com....
Richard Robert Sajdak
Dec 16, 2014
Richard Robert Sajdak Sr. ex-husband, father, grandfather, and frienddied peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Frederic, MI. He was 81. Rich was born in Dearborn, MI on February 24, 1933, to Mary and Barney Sajdak, the second of three boys. He graduated from Frederic HIgh School in 1951, then enlisted in the United States Air Force,...
Kathleen Cherven
Dec 16, 2014
Kathleen M. Cherven, 90, of Grayling, MI., passed away peacefully on December 16, 2014 at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Grayling. She was born in Grayling on March 13, 1924, the daughter of the late Leone (Lennon) and Emil Kraus. Kathleen attended Siena Heights College in Adrian, MI. She married Al Cherven of Roscommon on January 10, 1948, and they...