Obituaries
Kelly Lee Curtis
Sep 8, 2014
Kelly Lee Curtis, 53, of Sault Sainte Marie, MI. and formerly of Grayling passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. Kelly was born in Pontiac, MI on March 2, 1961, a son of the Karen (Hall) and Keith Curtis. He served in the US Air Force. Kelly had recently retired from the State of Michigan where he was employed as...
Walter Dale Kirbitz
Sep 6, 2014
Walter Dale Kirbitz, 77, of Lovells, MI passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. Walter was born on November 25, 1936 to Martin and Dora Kirbitz in Flint, MI. A visitation for walter has been arranged to take place at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed to Walter's family...
Frank Morris
Aug 28, 2014
Frank Maynard Morris, 66, of Grayling, MI., passed away on August 28, 2014. Frank was born in Detroit, MI on February 17, 1948, a son of the late Mary (Allan) and Frank Morris. He served in the US Navy for 14 years. Frank was a member of the Grayling American Legion Post 106 and the VFW. He married the former...
Stella Irene Laut
Aug 27, 2014
Stella Irene Laut (Lahti), 90, of Grayling, MI, formerly of Adrian, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Stella was born August 16, 1924 in Alston, MI to Solomon and Maria Lahti. Stella was married to Jack Raymond Laut on June 2, 1945. Stella is survived by children, Jacqueline D'Anna (Joseph) of Arkansas, Sharlene Mascarello (George) of Grayling,...
Leon Agusta Sobianek
Aug 19, 2014
Mr. Leon Agusta Sobianek, 80, of Beaver Creek Twp. passed away August 19, 2014. Leon was born in Detroit, MI on June 5, 1934 to Gus and Eleanora Sobianek. Leon enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and watching the Detroit Tigers. He was also a member of the teamsters. Leon is survived by daughter Debra McQuillen; siblings, Germaine Burns, Blanche Wojda,...
David Roger Bunyak
Aug 14, 2014
David Roger Bunyak, 65, of Roscommon, MI was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 14, 2014. David was born on December 7, 1948 in Detroit, MI. David loved spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, NASCAR, and the Detroit Lions. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Bunyak; sons, Shawn Bunyak, David (Michelle) Bunyak, Jr., and Chuck (Kristie)...
St. Clair "SKI" Donakowski
Aug 9, 2014
St. Clair Anthony "Ski" Donakowski, 62, of Grayling, MI., passed away on August 9, 2014 St. Clair was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 30, 1951, a son of the late Georgene (Manning) and Edward Donakowski. He served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He married Ann (Lyle) Donakowski on May 2, 1985 in Conyers, GA. Survived...
Stan R. Lawrence
Aug 9, 2014
Stanford Russell (Stan) Lawrence, Jr., 71, of Higgins Lake, MI., passed away on August 9, 2014. Stan was born in Detroit, MI on June 30, 1943, son of the late Gladys (Ackerman) and Stanford R. Lawrence, Sr. He married his wife Michelle on April 26, 1999 in LasVagas, NV. Stan was retired from General Motors. Survived by his wife Michelle...
Edward Francis Gunsell
Aug 2, 2014
Edward Francis Gunsell, 71, of Frederic, MI passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. Edward was born January 28, 1943 to David and Genevieve Gunsell in Flint, Michigan. He joined the military and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Army's Special Forces. He was also a member of the DAV, the American Legion, and the VFW....
Ruth C. Cruz
Aug 2, 2014
Ruth C. Cruz, 90, of Grayling, MI., passed away at home on August 2, 2014. Ruth was born in Grayling, MI on October 17, 1923, a daughter of the late Edna (Wythe) and A.P. Feldhauser. She married Jesse Cruz on July 11, 1941 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. They were married for 69 years before he preceded her in...
Paul Allen Sherman
Jul 29, 2014
Paul Allen Sherman, 43, of Grayling, MI passed away July 29, 2014. Paul was born September 19, 1970 in Grayling, MI to Allen and Carla Sherman. He graduated from Roscommon High School. He married Margaret Elizabeth Todoroff on August 2, 2008. Paul had a very loving heart and made friends easily. He was also a very big Detroit Tigers fan....
Edna Nellie Babbitt
Jul 26, 2014
Edna Nellie Babbitt, 89, of Grayling, MI., lived most of her life in Maple Forest Township. Edna was born in Detroit on March 25, 1925, daughter of John and Edna Wilcox. She married Harold Babbitt on December 24, 1949 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. Edna enjoyed crocheting and canning. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Survived by:...
John Louis Chad
Jul 24, 2014
John Louis Chad, 62, of Grayling, MI passed away July 24, 2014. John was born February 16, 1952 in Detroit, MI to Irwin and Pearl Chad. He graduated from Hazel Park High School. John was the founder of Trek the Mighty Mac, Co-founder of Happi Trails ATV Club, member of the Crawford County Cert, member of the Ham Radio Club,...
Elizabeth Lepper
Jul 24, 2014
Elizabeth Alice Lepper, 86, of Grayling, passed away on July 24, 2014. She was born on May 15, 1928 in Wyandotte, MI to Edward and Emma (Alton) Duty. She is survived by her children: Donald (Linda) Lepper of Grayling, Delphine Flatt of Romulus, Shirley Brown of Harrison, Jimmy (Trudy) Lepper of Belleville, and Edward (Doris) Lepper of Ypsilanti. Elizabeth is...
Bessie Elizabeth Pratt
Jul 19, 2014
Bessie Elziabeth Pratt, 97, of Frederic, MI passed away July 19, 2014. Bessie was born on July 21, 1916 in Mio, Michigan to Roy and Nettie Small. Bessie worked at Ausable Wood Working of Frederic for 40+ years until retirement. She loved being with her family, and being involved with the church. Bessie is survived by children, Ben (Donna) Pratt,...
John Joseph Kapets
Jul 18, 2014
John Joseph Kapets, 78, of Grayling, MI passed away Friday July 18, 2014. John was born to Joseph and Ruth Kapets in Ironwood, MI on September 28, 1935. John married Judith Ann Lee on January 30, 1960. He served in the National Guard for many years. John worked then at Huron Tool/USI, worked at Bear Archery from 1974-1979, then at...