Obituaries
Kay Ann Morrill
Nov 12, 2014
Kay Ann Morrill, 75, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Kay was born to Robert and Madonna LaMotte in Grayling, MI on June 1, 1939. Kay is survived by her children, Robert Morrill of Grayling, MI, Heidi (Chris) Brill of Frederic, MI, and Nichole Smith of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Greg (Tasha) Morrill, Trent (Rene) Larm, Gabrielle...
Carol Ann Martin
Nov 7, 2014
Carol Ann Martin, 64, of South Branch Twp, MI, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014. Carol was born to Donald and Enid Crapo in Vicksburg, MI, on January 13, 1950. Carol was a member of the American Trapshooting Association. She was the only woman who often competed, beating most of the men. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Mary Flora Harkey
Nov 4, 2014
Mary Flora Harkey, 96, of Brighton, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Mary was born to Angus and Anna McIntosh in Mitchell, SD on April 25, 1918. She is survived by her daughter, Mary T. Harkey of Grayling and sister Sarah McCauley. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Harkey; son, Joseph; sisters, Isabele Hagan, Catherine Kohlenstein,...
George Anthony Kozlowski
Nov 3, 2014
George Anthony Kozlowski, 85, of Roscommon, MI passed away November 3, 2014. George was born December 6, 1928 to Anthony and Angela Kozlowski in Detroit, Michigan.George is survived by daughter, Barbara Kozlowski; brother, John Kozlowski; sister, Teresa Lewendowski; step-daughter, Dawn (Richard) Stojonic; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Condolences may be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Nordahl "SONNY" Heise
Nov 1, 2014
Nordahl "Sonny" Heise, 84, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. Sonny was born to Emil and Caroline Heise in Canby, Minnesota on December 26, 1929. Sonny is survived by his wife, Vicky Heise of 10 years; children, Barbara (Bill) Phillips, Steve Heise, Dale (Janet) Heise, Sandra Putman, David (Kathy) Heise, and Tom Heise; stepchildren, Keith (Lisa) Hall...
Michael Stanford Pindell
Oct 31, 2014
Michael Stanford Pindell, 72, of Grayling, MI, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. Michael was born in Georgetown, OH, on October 13, 1942. He is survived by his children, Mark (Dawn) Pindell and Chris Pindell; grandchildren, Steven, Louis, Rachell Cote, Amber, and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Zoey, Gage, Kayla and Jasper; and brother, James Pindell. He is preceded in death by his...
Robert Gene Geise
Oct 29, 2014
Robert Gene Geise, 85, of Prudenville, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Robert was born on October 21, 1929 to Walter and Dorthea Geise in Flint, MI. He was a member of the Houghton Lake Eagles. Bob is survived by siblings, Mary Lou (Dale) Young and Dale A (Edith) Geise; niece, Michelle and nephews, Robb and Mark; and his...
Ronald Eugene Nanney
Oct 26, 2014
Ronald Eugene Nanney, 68, of Grayling, MI (and formerly Lincoln Park, MI) passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014. Ronald was born on March 26, 1946 in Garden City, MI to Eugene and Alice Nanney. Ronald has lived in the Grayling area for 11 years and was a member of the Grayling Eagles, The Grayling Moose Lodge, and the Ausable Valley...
Andrew Thomas Kane
Oct 18, 2014
Andrew Thomas Kane, 23, of Grayling, MI passed away on October 18, 2014. Andrew was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 17, 1991, a son of Jennifer (Sabo) Gerber, of KY and Michael Kane of Grayling. He worked at Perfecto Industries Gaylord, MI 49735. Survived by his daughter, Olivia Kane, of Kentucky; Parents: Michael Kane of Grayling and Jennifer Gerber...
Thomas Donald McLeod
Oct 15, 2014
Thomas Donald McLeod, 54, of Midland, MI, and formerly of the Cadillac area passed away on October 15, 2014. Thomas was born in Cadillac, MI on January 27, 1960. He served in the US Navy. Visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. up until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Bear Lake Christian Church, 221 East Bear Lake...
Robert Dwight Hassan
Oct 13, 2014
Robert Dwight Hassan, 84, of Grayling, MI passed away Monday, October 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Loretta, father of Lance J. (Janice) and granddaughter Haila. Served in the Naval Air Force and after discharge worked 35 years as sales representative for IBM in the Cleveland area. Dwight was an avid sailboat racer, trout fisherman and downhill skier. Retired in 1983...
Bernard "Ben" Emerson Greene
Oct 9, 2014
Bernard "Ben" Emerson Greene, Jr., 69, of Grayling, MI passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014. Ben was born on August 20, 1945 to Bernard and Geraldine Greene in Pontiac, MI. He has lived in Grayling for 15 years after moving from other cities lived in, Clarkston, Pontiac, and Waterford. He married Patricia "Pat" Shine on November 9, 1967 in Phenix,...
Marie "Pete" Pauline Akers
Oct 8, 2014
Marie "Pete" Pauline Akers, 93, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Marie was born February 6, 1921 to Frank and Eva LaMotte in Grayling, MI. Marie was married to LeRoy Akers on August 4, 1947. She worked for the Crawford AuSable School District for 33 years and retired in 1993. Marie was a member of the...
Donald Curtis Messenheimer
Oct 8, 2014
Donald Curtis Messenheimer, Jr., 61, of Gaylord, MI passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Don was born on July 12, 1953 to Donald, Sr.and Mary Messenheimer in Grayling, MI. Donald worked for the United States Postal Service for 37 years. He enjoyed sports, music, and playing the guitar. Don is survived by his brother, Michael (Rhonda) Messenheimer of Shelby Township,...
David Leon Pugh
Sep 27, 2014
David Leon Pugh, 70, of Lovells Township, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. David was born in Detroit, MI on August 27, 1944, a son of the late Melba (Canfield) and Leon Pugh. David married the former Janet Hewitt on December 27, 1969 in Detroit. Survived by his wife Janet of 44 years. Children: Kimberly Alice Pugh of Farmington...
Kinsley Joy Babbitt
Sep 26, 2014
Kinsley Joy Babbitt, 8 1/2 months old, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Friday, September 26, 2014. Kinsley is survived by her parents, Darryl & Amber (Palmer) Babbitt; grandparents, Roger (Kathleen) Palmer of Grayling, MI, Jim (Joy) Houghton of Harrison, MI, Denise (Jamie Joseph) Babbitt of Frederic, MI, and Darryl Babbitt, Sr. of Frederic, MI;...
Robert Ellsworth Rollins
Sep 25, 2014
Robert Ellsworth Rollins, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Robert was born to Herman and Margaret Rollins on February 3, 1935 in Ludington, MI. Robert was a member of the Grayling Seventh-day Adventist Church. Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley Rollins; children, Karen Mangus of Missouri, Peggy Steiger of Grayling, MI, Tim Rollins...
Karen Lee Curtis
Sep 24, 2014
Karen Lee Curtis, 76, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Karen was born to William and Marguerite Hall, in Pontiac MI on September 10, 1938. Karen married Keith Curtis on May 7, 1960 in Birmingham, MI. Keith and Karen moved from Pontiac to Grayling in 1976 and have resided in Grayling since. Karen was a member...
Edna Gracemary Price
Sep 20, 2014
Edna "Betty" Price, 93, of Roscommon, MI passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014. Edna was born to Leo and Jenny Little on October 15, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. She lived in Detroit until she moved to Grayling in 1985. Edna is survived by her son, Allan Price and Barbara Brown of Arlington, IL; son-in-law, Paul Hill of Grayling, MI; grandchildren,...