Obituaries
Tony Andrew Zink
Oct 22, 2021
Tony Andrew Zink, 50, of Frederic, MI passed away suddenly on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.
There will be no public services at this time.
Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
George Eric McEvers
Oct 20, 2021
George Eric McEvers, Age 85 of Grayling died at home after a short time in the Heartland Hospice program. He went to Heaven on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was greeted in Heaven by his father and mother, Harry and Josie McEvers, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Henry and Virginia Luks, his son Scott and brothers Mike and Derek McEvers, and...
Tim Herron Francis
Oct 19, 2021
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Tim Herron Francis, 85, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on October 19, 2021.
Tim was born on August 25, 1936 to the late Lewellyn and Margaret (Herron) Francis in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He served in the US Army. Tim married the former Betty June Massingill on May 16, 1959 in Ortonville, Michigan. She preceded...
Eugenia "Jeanie Sloan" Marie Collins
Oct 18, 2021
Eugenia (Jeanie Sloan) Collins
Born Eugenia Marie Bedard on August 24, 1934 to Leonard and Alda Bedard in Detroit, MI. She graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in 1952 and went on to nursing school at Detroit Mercy before moving to Grayling and marrying Duane Sloan, the love of her life and the father of her seven children.
Jeanie worked...
Richard "Jack" Glen Bramble
Oct 10, 2021
Richard "Jack" Glen Bramble, age 80, of Grayling, MI passed away October 10, 2021. Jack was born on March 5, 1941 in Pontiac, MI to James and Maude (Arnett) Bramble. Jack was a lifetime Mason member of Grayling Lodge 356 F. & A.M. and also was a member of the Shriner's. He enjoyed fishing and fly-fishing and was also an...
Susan Beth Brinks
Oct 7, 2021
Susan Beth Brinks, born January 7th, 1954 passed away much too soon on October 7th, 2021, following a short but valiant fight against cancer.
Sue was born to the late Clarence and Maxine Janik (Wolbrink) into a large family, as the fourth of five siblings. She attended Saint Ann’s Catholic School where she was a Girl Scout and cheerleader. Later...
Larry Bunker
Oct 3, 2021
Larry Bunker, 64, of Grayling, passed away on October 3, 2021. No public services are planned.
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...
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