Obituaries
Patricia Marian Salyers
Oct 1, 2021
Patricia (Patty) Marian Salyers of Grayling, MI passed away at the age of 63, on October 1, 2021. She was born in Lansing, MI on January 5, 1958, to the late Fritz Olaf and Nina Mae (McKenzie) Carlson. Patty had three sisters (Carol, Robin, and Sheri) and two brothers (Fritz and David). She was blessed with three children (Michelle, Michael,...
Dale Arnold Nicholas
Sep 27, 2021
Dale Arnold Nicholas, 88, of Grayling, Michigan - dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle - departed this wonderful world for a greater place on September 27, 2021.
Dale was born in East Detroit on January 5, 1933 to his beloved parents, Loretta and Troy Nicholas. The third of five children, he was raised in a loving, unified,...
Ronald Lee Hollis
Sep 22, 2021
Ronald Lee Hollis, 82, of Beaver Creek Twp passed away peacefully at home September 22, 2021.
Ron is survived by his children and grandchildren.
Ron's family will remember him privately during this time.
Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Dale Eric Kirchoff
Sep 21, 2021
Dale Eric Kirchoff, 72, of Grayling, passed away on September 21, 2021. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 28, 1949 to the late Glenn Arthur, Jr. and Catherine (Stolzenbach) Kirchoff. Dale served in the US Army Infantry Division during the Viet Nam era. Survived by his wife, Teresa of Grayling. Daughter: Rebekka Robinson of Romulus and her three...
Gail Ann Green
Sep 19, 2021
Gail Ann Green, 75, of Grayling, passed away on September 19, 2021.
Gail was born in Port Huron, Michigan on November 21, 1945 to the late Harford and Mildred (Britton) Green. She attended Grayling Free Methodist Church and volunteered at Mercy Hospital until Covid pandemic hit.
Gail was blessed and is survived by one son, Aleczandre N. Cole-Corde. Survived...
Loretta May Jenkins
Sep 14, 2021
Loretta May Jenkins, 91, of Roscommon, passed away on September 14, 2021.
Loretta was born to the late Edward Paul and Mahala (Loveland) Barnes. She married Thomas Parker Jenkins on January 24, 1950, he preceded her in death in 1999.
Loretta is survived by her son Thomas (Sharron) Jenkins of Roscommon. Grandchildren: Karen (Andrew) Boden of Fowlerville and Robin...
Robert "Bob" William Finkbeiner
Sep 13, 2021
Robert (Bob) Finkbeiner, age 86, of Grayling, MI passed away September 13, 2021. Bob was born on February 9, 1935 to William and Ella (Karrer) Finkbeiner in Grand Rapids, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Ella, brother Herbert, and step-sister Evelyn. He said a loving farewell to his wife (just short of 40 years) Wanda...
Ronald "Ron" Patrick Sturdevan
Sep 12, 2021
Ronald Patrick Sturdevan, II, 48 of Grayling passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. Ron was born on July 22, 1973 in Port Huron. Ron loved his children and wife very much, they were his life. He was always there when called upon and went out of his way to help others in need. If there was a way to fix...
Rodney Terry McCarty
Sep 11, 2021
Rodney Terry McCarty,74, of Lewiston, passed away on September 11, 2021.
He was born to the late Orville and Juliette (Woodcum) McCarty in Pontiac, Michigan. Rodney married Carol Beck in Pontiac, Michigan on November 6, 1965. He enjoyed times with family spent telling stories and jokes, bird watching, and gardening.
Survived by his wife Carol of 55 years. Children: Brian...
Raymond Douglas Babbitt, Sr.
Sep 8, 2021
Raymond Douglas Babbitt, Sr., 67, of Grayling, passed away on September 8, 2021.
He was a lifelong Grayling resident, son of the late Harold and Edna (Wilcox) Babbitt. Raymond enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, campfires, sports, fishing, and horses.
Survived by his children: Ray Babbitt, Jr., Kim Babbitt, Ashlee Babbitt, and Patrick Babbitt. Grandchildren: Mackenzie, Aric, Tyler, Austin,...
Jesse "Ken" Kenneth Harris
Sep 5, 2021
Jesse Kenneth “KEN” Harris, 83, of Grayling, passed away on September 5, 2021.
He was born on January 8, 1938 to the late Jesse and Ethel (Cooper) Harris in Flushing, MI. Ken married the former Patricia Major on January 11, 1958. He served our country in the US Army. He was retired from GM since 1987. Ken enjoyed hunting, bowling,...
Roger Glenn Wilson
Aug 29, 2021
Roger Glenn Wilson, 71, of Grayling, MI passed away August 29, 2021.
Roger will be remembered by his wife of 43 years, Cindy (Gray) Wilson, 1 brother, 3 sisters, and many nieces and nephews as well as extended family in Tennessee.
Roger was retired from ABC Harley in Waterford, MI and General Motors.
Roger’s family will respect his wishes to...
Sharon M. Priebe
Aug 16, 2021
On Monday, August 16, 2021, our community sadly lost a pillar when Sharon M. Priebe (formerly Neal and Tinker), unexpectedly passed away in Venice, Florida. Sharon moved with her mother from Wayne, Michigan when she was 5 years old but always considered herself a “Grayling Girl”. In 1966 she met and married Danny Tinker of Grayling and together they had...
Hilal Peter Sabbagh
Aug 16, 2021
Hilal Peter Sabbagh "Harry", 68, of Macomb and Frederic, passed away on August 16, 2021. Hilal was born to the late Peter Murad and Madoor (Kilano) Sabbagh on September 8, 1952 in Baghdad, Iraq. He married Karen Weaver on June 1, 1980 in Southfield, Michigan. He was a very hard working man that loved his career. He worked for 42...
Sandra J. Barber
Aug 15, 2021
Sandra J. Barber, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Frederic, passed away peacefully August 15, 2021. Sandra is survived by her children, Dawn Funnell of Mt. Pleasant, Elizabeth (Joseph) Fitzpatrick of Traverse City, Mark (Pam) Every of Iowa and Jeffery (Sheila) Every of Shepherd; step-children, Annette Kinkle of Grayling and Andrew Barber of Grayling; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;10 step-grandchildren; one...
Virginia Mae Schmidt
Aug 12, 2021
Virginia M. "Peggy" (Peach) Schmidt, age 91, of Grayling, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday August 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by her parents Everett and Effie Peach, one daughter Kitty Lynn, her husband Robert Schmidt, five brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter Myra King...
Dorothy Mae DuMars
Aug 11, 2021
Dorothy Mae DuMars, 64, of Bear Lake Twp, MI, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
Dorothy was born November 22, 1956 to Robert and Geraldine (Cockriel) Parish in Aurora, IL. She grew up in Constantine, MI and was a 1974 graduate of Constantine High School. She lived most of her adult life in Elkhart and Goshen,...
Muriel Eda Leng
Aug 10, 2021
Muriel Eda Leng, 90, of Frederic passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021.
Muriel was born on March 20, 1931, in Lansing, MI to George and Eva (LaBelle) Rolfe. She also lived as a child in Tower, Michigan and then moved with her family to Maple Forest. As a young adult she moved to Frederic and took a job at...
Diane Tompkins Burtch
Aug 6, 2021
Diane Tompkins Burtch, 83, of Grayling, gained her wings on August 6, 2021 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Clintonville, WI on January 28, 1938 to Ralph and Irmagard Mauel. Diane graduated from Wisconsin State College with a degree in home economics. She was a successful business woman and a true entrepreneur. She was...
Fay Christenson Bovee
Aug 2, 2021
Fay Christenson Bovee, 96, loving mother, lifelong resident of Grayling, passed away on August 2, 2021 at The Brook in Grayling. Fay Elaine Christenson was born September 15, 1924 to Peter William Christenson and Rosa Schreiber, both were among the original families of Grayling and homesteaded on the AuSable River. Fay was able to attend Central Michigan College only because...
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