Obituaries

Claire SueAnn Jordan

Claire SueAnn Jordan

Feb 20, 2023

Our lives were completely shattered on February 20, 2023. A light was lost that had lit up the world, and lit up anyone who came in contact with her, our precious, Claire Jordan. This spunky, sassy, happy, joyful, mischievous, jokester with an incredible contagious smile, touched thousands of lives across multi-generations and faiths. Claire left us peacefully (which is not...

Harold "Tike" Walter Golnick

Harold "Tike" Walter Golnick

Feb 20, 2023

Harold "Tike" Walter Golnick, age 92, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 20, 2023.

 

Tike was born to William and Ruth (Lovely) Golnick on October 21, 1930 in Grayling, MI.  On Friday, August 13, 1948, Tike enlisted into the United States Army. He went to basic training  in Fort Knox,...

Shannon Kay Secord

Shannon Kay Secord

Feb 14, 2023

Shannon K Secord (age 65), lifelong  resident of Grayling, MI,  passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Shannon was born in Gaylord, MI to Florian and Darlene (Wolf) Latuszek on May 18, 1957. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1975. Shannon was a very simple and kind woman, yet she could be very strong-willed. Her pride...

Stevan Jeffrey Koch

Stevan Jeffrey Koch

Feb 11, 2023

Stevan (Steve) Jeffrey Koch, age 71, of Bear Lake Twp, MI passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 11th, 2023.

Steve was born to William Edward Koch and Lila Mae Koch (Stark) in Saginaw, MI on September 14th, 1951. Steve was married on November 5th, 1971 to Shirley Koch (Gray). Steve attended General Motors Institute for Industrial administration and then...

Robert Allen Baldwin

Robert Allen Baldwin

Feb 10, 2023

Robert Allen Baldwin, 69, of Frederic, MI passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at Kings Nursing Home in Houghton Lake, MI.

Robert was born to Robert Max Baldwin and Beatrice Mae Decker in Grayling, MI on August 10th, 1953. Robert spent most of life working as a sawyer for Ausable Woodworking in Frederic Michigan. He also enjoyed golfing...

Stephen Wayne Allen

Stephen Wayne Allen

Feb 3, 2023

Stephen Wayne Allen, 80, of Norton Shores, MI passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital.   Stephen was born to Louis and Wanda (Miller) Allen in Fort Wayne, IN on June 28, 1942. Stephen was an avid reader and book collector. He was always on the search for rare finds and 1st editions. He...

Carolyn Elaine Gelinski

Carolyn Elaine Gelinski

Feb 1, 2023

Carolyn Elaine Gelinski, 74, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at her home on February 1, 2023.

Carolyn was born in Pennington Gap, VA on November 14, 1948 to Lane and Marjorie (Jones) Wilson.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Dawn Gelinski and Mike (Monica) Hettinger, Jr.; grandchildren, Krystyna, Nicholas, Matthew, Victoria and Mikayla; siblings, Clara Ruth Brewer and Lloyd...

Katharine Rose Wellman

Katharine Rose Wellman

Jan 28, 2023

Katharine Rose Wellman, 75, of Grayling, Michigan passed away peacefully at Charlevoix Hospital on January 28, 2023 with her husband and daughter by her side.   Kathy was born to Alton and Shirley (Brown) Thomson on October 13, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, MI. She loved to have her ice tea and watch the Lifetime channel. Her favorite thing to do was...

Marilyn D Fick

Marilyn D Fick

Jan 27, 2023

Marilyn D. Fick, 86, of Grayling passed away on January 27, 2023, in Bowling Green, KY. 

Marilyn Daneen LaGuire was born in Flint, Michigan on August 1, 1936, to Merrill C. and Elsie (Anderson) LaGuire.  She married Charles F. Fick on May 21, 1955, and they shared 65 years together.  Marilyn moved with her husband and young family to...

Donald "Jim" James Fredlund

Donald "Jim" James Fredlund

Jan 23, 2023

Donald "Jim" James Fredlund, 94, of Grayling, MI passed away to his Heavenly home on January 23, 2023.   Jim was born to Lawrence and Gladys (Sleeman) Fredlund in South Range, MI on August 8, 1928. Jim worked for 24 years as an air traffic controller for the United States Air Force until his retirement January 31, 1970. He then worked...

Sadie "Sally" Eileen McPherson

Sadie "Sally" Eileen McPherson

Jan 12, 2023

Sadie "Sally" Eileen McPherson, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 12, 2023.   Sally was born to Harry and Henrietta (Moneghan) Matatall on September 25, 1930 in Fremont, OH. She married her late husband, Edgar McPherson, on February 18, 1950. Sally enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers. She also...

Mary Ann Gibbons

Mary Ann Gibbons

Jan 10, 2023

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Mary Ann Gibbons, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Mary Ann was born on Beaver Island Michigan to Gerald and Elsie (Nettle) Gibbons on September 13th, 1945. Mary Ann was involved in many artistic endeavors including being an author of a published book. She was...

Melbourne Eugene Legg

Melbourne Eugene Legg

Jan 5, 2023

Melbourne Eugene Legg, 84, of Roscommon, MI passed away on January 5, 2023.   Mel was born on December 20, 1938 in Pontiac, MI to Carson and Thelma (Spear) Legg. After his birth, he and his mom returned to Roscommon where he lived his entire life.   Mel started his working life in the Legg & Sons sawmill. He always said he...

Junior Edsel Palmer

Junior Edsel Palmer

Jan 4, 2023

Junior Edsel Palmer, 98, of Grayling, Mi passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2023.   Junior was born to Sanford and Doris (Deckrow) Palmer on April 15, 1924 in Bay City, MI. Junior loved to travel, hunt, fish and go gold mining in Alaska (where he traveled 4 times by motorcycle). For many years, the last 2 weeks...

William Edward Wolfe

William Edward Wolfe

Jan 3, 2023

William Edward Wolfe, 74, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.   Willaim was born to William and Betty (Taylor) Wolfe on August 26, 1948 in Highland Park, MI. He loved to hunt, fish and do some traveling; he especially wanted to take another trip to Hawaii. He loved to laugh and have a good...

Albert "Mike" Raymond Ingalls

Albert "Mike" Raymond Ingalls

Jan 2, 2023

Albert "Mike" Raymond Ingalls, 86, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 2, 2023.   Mike was born to Clarence and Julia (Wright) Ingalls in Flint, Michigan on January 9, 1936. In Mike's younger years, he belonged to the Boy Scouts and was assistant explore leader to Vernon Kietzman. Mike was married to Joyce Kietzman on September...

Jerry Smallwood

Jerry Smallwood

Jan 2, 2023

Jerry Smallwood, 64, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023.

Jerry was born to Kermit and Dortha (Cable) Smallwood in Trenton, MI on September 29, 1958. Jerry was a master carpenter. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and could build just about anything.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Terrie Smallwood; children, Jeremy (Teresa) Smallwood, Joseph (Alyson)...

Thomas Harold Beaulieu

Thomas Harold Beaulieu

Dec 30, 2022

Thomas Harold Beaulieu, 57, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Thomas was born to Harold and Dorothy (Olejniczak) Beaulieu on February 16, 1965 in Alpena, MI.

In accordance with Thomas's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public services at this time.

Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral...

Donald Harlan Lepper

Donald Harlan Lepper

Dec 27, 2022

Donald Harlan Lepper, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Don was born in Ypsilanti, MI on December 27, 1949 to Harlan and Elizabeth (Duty) Lepper.

He is survived by his wife Linda (Missant) Lepper, his son Scott (Lorie - spouse) Lepper and Christopher (Amanda - spouse) Lepper, daughter Shannon (Joseph - Spouse)...

Alma Alice Mitchell

Alma Alice Mitchell

Dec 23, 2022

Alma Alice Mitchell, 98, of Frederic, MI passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 23, 2022.   Alma was born on December 13, 1924 in Frederic to the late Otis and Alice (Johnson) Weaver.   Survived by her children: Michele (Ron) Stanley; Mark (Sheri) Mitchell; and Martha (Pete) VanNuck all of Frederic. Grandchildren: Michael (Heather) Marelich; Marcus (Amy) Marelich; Alicia...

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