Obituaries

Joseph Francis Brown

Joseph Francis Brown

Oct 1, 2022

Joseph F. Brown, 73, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 1, 2022.   Joseph was born to Joseph and Wilma Brown in Detroit, MI on June 28, 1949.   At this time, Joseph's family will remember him privately.   Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral home.

Helen Beverly Graf

Helen Beverly Graf

Sep 20, 2022

Helen Beverly Graf, 82, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on September 20, 2022.   Helen was born in Toronto, Canada on December 6, 1939 to Albert and Mabel (Yomen) Edwards. Helen was a very happy and giving person. She loved the people that she got to know over the years in the Grayling...

Thomas William Featherston

Thomas William Featherston

Sep 17, 2022

Thomas William Featherston, 75, of Grayling, MI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home.

Thomas was born to William and Phyllis (Wallace) Featherston in Pontiac, MI on May 19, 1947. He is survived by his sisters Starr and Sally; children Brian and Starr; grandchildren Dustin, Dane and Mavrik; and his long time friend Joyce.  

He...

Nancy Ida Pamerleau (Alford)

Nancy Ida Pamerleau (Alford)

Sep 12, 2022

Nancy Ida Pamerleau (Alford) of Grayling, Michigan peacefully passed away on September 12, 2022. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan to Ida and Wellington Seeley on June 23, 1948.

She is survived by her loving husband John, son Casey Alford (Helen) and daughters Heather Peddie (Jade) and Jackie Walden (Eric). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Elizabeth, Sophia, Jack,...

Therese Marie Kaiser

Therese Marie Kaiser

Sep 10, 2022

Therese Marie Kaiser, 64, of Grayling passed away after a brief battle with cancer on September 10, 2022 in Elk Rapids, MI.

Therese was born to Harold and Sarah (Bishaw) Golnick in Grayling, MI on January 26, 1958. She loved her work for the City of Grayling as the Farmer's Market manager. She was a lay minister for many years....

Jerimae Golnick

Jerimae Golnick

Sep 9, 2022

Jerimae Golnick, 87, of Grayling passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, September 9, 2022.   Jerimae was born on July 26, 1935 to Willard and Helen (SanCartier) Harwood in Grayling, MI.   She is survived by her daughter Jenelle (Cy Wakeley) Golnick and son Jim (Yvonne) Golnick; grandchildren Lori (Joe) Rowley, Darcy McClain, Krysta (Chris) Golnick and Joshua...

Bethany Ann Hubbard

Bethany Ann Hubbard

Sep 8, 2022

*UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION*

Bethany "Beth" Ann Hubbard was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world surrounded by family on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at age 69.

Beth was born to Thomas and Joanne Seavey on July 24th, 1953. After graduating high school, she married her husband of 50 years: David Hubbard. Together, they had...

James Frederick Abney

James Frederick Abney

Sep 6, 2022

James Frederick Abney, 79, of Grayling passed away on September 6, 2022,

James was born to Feed and Genora (White) Abney in Shawnee, OK on September 9, 1942.

He is survived by his sons, Hank Abney and Jim Abney; and grandsons, Hank Abney II, Derek Abney and Noah Abney.

Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

David Wyman Reed

David Wyman Reed

Sep 4, 2022

David Wyman Reed, 72, of Frederic passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

David was born December 3, 1949 in Saginaw, MI to parents Wyman and Gladys (Petersen) Reed.

David leaves behind his long-time partner, Sandy Wiergowski and her children Nick (Shelly Morgan) Wiergowski, Lisa Wiergowski, Wendy (Bruce Dowdell) Wiergowski and Annie (Steve) Matuszak; daughter,...

Sandra Gayle Galvani

Sandra Gayle Galvani

Aug 29, 2022

Sandra Gayle Galvani, 65, of Grayling passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022.   Sandra was born to Domenico and Eunice (Russell) Galvani on January 19, 1957 in Grayling, MI. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.   Sandra is survived by her daughters, Libby (Chris) Rosser and RaeLeigh (Wayne) Wychopen; grandchildren, Kayla, Domenico, Andrew, Eryka and Destiny; and brothers, Domenico, Warren...

Eden MAE Niederer

Eden MAE Niederer

Aug 25, 2022

Eden "MAE" Niederer, 93, of Grayling, passed away on August 25, 2022.

She was born in Flint, Michigan to Clarence Cornelius and Eden Anna Mae (Smallwood) Small on August 12, 1929. She married Fred "Fritz" Niederer on February 16, 1951. They were married for 55 years before he preceded her in death in 2006. Mae accepted Jesus Christ as...

John Irving Edward Reynolds

John Irving Edward Reynolds

Aug 23, 2022

John Irving Edward Reynolds, 88, of Beaver Creek Twp, MI passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022.   John was born in Toronto, Canada on February 22, 1934 to Irving and Margurette (Patiret) Reynolds. He served in the United States Army. He will be dearly missed by many.   A Celebration of John's Life will take place on September 11, 2022, 1:00...

Michael John Harmer

Michael John Harmer

Aug 18, 2022

Michael John Harmer, 75, of Gaylord, MI passed away on August 18, 2022 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Mike was born to Eugene and Mildred (Craft) Harmer on December 13, 1946 in Grayling, MI. Mike was a Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed watching his Lions, Tigers and Red Wings whenever he got a chance. Most of all he loved spending time with...

Gerald John Maher

Gerald John Maher

Aug 16, 2022

Gerald John Maher, 77, of Grayling, MI passed away on August 16, 2022.   Gerald was born to David and Catherine (Sargefield) Maher on January 14, 1945 in Emmett, MI. Gerald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.   Gerald is survived by his children, Jon Maher, Scarlett Maher, and Tiffany Maher; and grandchildren, Haileejane Lovely, Maverick John Maher, Colleen...

David Warren Johns

David Warren Johns

Aug 16, 2022

David Warren Johns, 65, of Grayling, MI passed away at Munson Grayling Hospital on August 16, 2022.   Dave was born in Adrian, MI to Cassius (Junior) and Pearl (Westgate) Johns  on February 5, 1957.    Dave enjoyed his cabin in Harrison, MI and was an avid fan of UofM football (GO BLUE), Detroit Tigers, and Dale Earnhardt (The Intimidator). He retired...

Patricia Ann Heck

Patricia Ann Heck

Aug 13, 2022

Patricia Ann Heck, 76, was called home on August 13, 2022.  She was surrounded by her children and is now reunited with her husband and parents.

She was born on October 28, 1945 in Salina, KS to the late Robert and Dolores (Sobodowski) Leonard.  Patricia married George Heck on July 24, 1965 in St. Judes Catholic Church in Detroit, MI. ...

Charlotte Marie Davis

Charlotte Marie Davis

Aug 13, 2022

Charlotte Marie Davis, of Cadillac, Michigan passed away on August 13, 2022. Char was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 11, 1935 to Charles Burleigh and Marie Burleigh Bitely (Fritsch). When Char was young her family moved to Mt. Clemens where she graduated from Mt. Clemens High School. She married Louis Charles Davis in 1953. They were happily married for...

Catherine Ann McBride

Catherine Ann McBride

Aug 9, 2022

Catherine Ann McBride, 86, of Grayling, passed away on August 9, 2022.

She was born on May 3, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Edna (McKnight) Gallagher. Cathy married Charles "Tom" McBride on September 1, 1956 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Detroit. They were married for 52 years before he preceded her in death in 2008....

Ernest Dale Hatfield

Ernest Dale Hatfield

Aug 7, 2022

Ernest Dale Hatfield (82) a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away surrounded by loved ones August 7, 2022.

Ernie was born July 27, 1940 to Orval and Vina Hatfield in Eastport, MI. Ernie loved to spend time with his family in the outdoors, hunting, camping, cutting firewood, walking Aspen and making everyone laugh. He never...

Todd Christopher Petersen

Todd Christopher Petersen

Aug 7, 2022

Todd Christopher Petersen, 56, passed away August 7, 2022 in Michigan City.

Todd loved Dogs his whole life and in his younger years even trained seeing eye dogs. He loved his family and had a warm loving heart. Worked as a Steel inspector in his later years. One of his favorite things to do was to go the casino....

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