Josephine Kersch

Josephine Kersch, 87, of Grayling, passed away on August 14, 2018. Josephine was born in Austria on April 11, 1931 to Josef and Maria (Kobilar) Dicka. Josephine married Franz Kersch on May 10, 1950 and came to the United States in August of 1950. Josephine enjoyed being around children, (called "Omi" by many), sewing and baking. Survived by her children: Franz J. Kersch, of California; Karl (Chris) Kersch of Jackson; and Mary Ann Thomason of Roscommon. Son in law, Steve Alimenti of Grayling. Grandchildren: Ashly Kersch of Alabama and her son Zeno and daughter Melia; Justin (Jennifer) Kersch of Florida and daughter, Arryanna; and Gage Thomason of Roscommon. Preceded in death by her husband Franz, an infant daughter, Helen, and daughter, Susan Alimenti. Visitation will be held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home on Saturday, August 18, beginning at 9:00 a.m. up until time of service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Beaver Creek Township Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Josephine Kersch, please visit our flower store.