Obituaries
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...
Betty Loraine Kemerer
Dec 9, 2014
Betty Loraine Kemerer, 91, of Bear Lake Twp. passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in Grayling, MI. Betty was born September 30, 1923 in Coleman, MI to Lawrence and Maggie Yager. Betty is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dennis Kemerer; children Laverne Eagly and Gary Eagly; and step-children Dennis Kemerer, Tom Kemerer, and Scott Kemerer. A private family...
Robert Dale Jewell
Dec 7, 2014
Robert Dale Jewell, 60, of Lovells, MI passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014. Dale was born September 13, 1954 to Lyle and June Jewell in Mt. Clemens, MI. Robert is survived by his brother Dennis Jewell and preceded in death by both of his parents, Lyle and June. No public services will be taking place. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Mabel Alva Persing
Dec 7, 2014
Mabel Alva (Zimmerman) Persing, 86, of Grayling, MI passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 6, 1928. Mabel married Richard Persing on December 1, 1949. Richard preceded her in death in 1986. Mabel placed a high value on education and her teaching career encompassed teaching in Frederic Schools, St. Mary's Catholic Schools,...
Carl Wallace Nichols
Nov 30, 2014
Carl Wallace Nichols, 84, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2014. Carl was born on August 15, 1930 to Floyd and Florence Nichols in Flushing, MI. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, his workshop, and loved his dogs. Carl is survived by his wife of 60 years, Grace (Barber) Nichols; children, Carl David Nichols of Grayling, Steven Ray Nichols...
Marjory Shipe
Nov 29, 2014
Marjory Helen Shipe, 76, of Grayling, MI, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. Marjory was born April 4, 1938 to Elmer and Florence Douglas in Detroit, MI. She was a resident of Grayling for the last 60 years. She is survived by her brother John Douglas and preceded in death by both of her parents. No services will be held....
Richard Lee Smith
Nov 24, 2014
Richard Lee Smith, 75, of Mio, MI., passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, November 24, 2014. Richard was born in Pontiac, MI on April 27, 1939, a son of the late Thelma Mae (Harris) and Oscar Victor Smith. He married Alice Bland on December 23, 1957. He retired from Hoskins Manufacturing. He enjoyed NASCAR races. Richard is survived...
Janet Irene Reynolds
Nov 18, 2014
Jan Reynolds died at her home in Lovells Township on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. She was born to Harold and Mildred Johnson on March 29, 1946. Jan, a proud native of Crawford County, lived in the log home her father built for his family 80 years ago. She enjoyed wildlife, nature, reading and creative pursuits. She is survived by her...
Harold Junior Root
Nov 13, 2014
Harold Junior Root, 78, of Grayling, MI, passed away November 13, 2014. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Marilyn Root; children Cynthia (Donald) Holland of Kalkaska, MI, John Root of Grayling, MI, and Trina Root of Grayling, MI; many grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren; and sister Lelah Short of Albion, MI. Harold is predeceased by both parents,...
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...
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