Obituaries
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...
Lawrence "Clay" Clayton Inman III
Aug 2, 2021
Lawrence "Clay" Clayton Inman III, age 71, Lovells, Michigan passed away peacefully early on Monday, August 2, 2021. He is survived by his children Erin (Todd), Clay IV (Marnee) and Katie; 6 grandchildren Connor (19), Dylan (16), Ryan (15), Brayden (12), Norah (11), and Molly (9); his sisters Lynne and Becky (Tom); and his close friend Nancy.
Clay was...
Lucas James Hiar
Aug 1, 2021
Obituary is currently being composed by family.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Hawk Hill Farm.
Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Linda Dorothea Chism
Jul 30, 2021
Linda Dorothea Chism 71, was called home to Heaven on July 30, 2021, after a brave fight with cancer. Linda was born to the Raymond and Natalie Weaver on October 17, 1949, in Grayling Michigan.
Linda cherished the simple yet priceless things in life. She valued personal relationships over material things. She was a dedicated and loyal wife, mother,...
James Scott Kehr
Jul 27, 2021
James Scott Kehr, 66, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home July 27, 2021. Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Teena Kehr; children Henny Kehr of Germany, Crystal Mattson of Georgia, Angelika Kehr of Germany, and Kenneth Kehr of Grayling; grandchildren Jimmy Johns, Annie Johns, Elyas, and Nelo of Germany; and siblings Ray Kehr, Tonnya Kehr, Fred...
Patricia Louise Reynolds
Jul 26, 2021
Patricia Louise Reynolds, 87, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on July 26, 2021.
She was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 29, 1934 to the late Charles and Matilda Logan. Patricia married John Reynolds on December 1, 1956 in Highland Park. She owned and operated her own cleaning company in the Grayling area. She was an excellent cook.
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Todd Earl Harwood
Jul 20, 2021
Todd Earl Harwood, 59, of Lovells Township, passed away on July 20, 2021.
He was born on August 8, 1961 to the late Patrick and Margie (Caid) Harwood in Grayling, Michigan. Todd enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, NASCAR, and WWE. He was very mechanically inclined and employed at Mayfair Plastics as a Tool and Die Machinist.
Survived by brother, Patrick (Ed)...
Robert George Brinker, Jr.
Jul 19, 2021
Robert George Brinker, Jr., 60, of Grayling, passed away on July 19, 2021. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan on August 17, 1960 to Robert George, Sr. and Delores (Broyles) Brinker. Robert married Shelly Perkins on September 21, 1979 in Lapeer. He enjoyed fishing, golf, hunting, camping, and most of all time with his family. He was always willing...
Vernon Leon LaDuke
Jul 18, 2021
Vernon Leon LaDuke, Jr., 82, of Grayling, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021.
He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on April 25, 1939 to the late Vernon and Roselynn (Coulter) LaDuke. Vernon married Cheryl Bosbous on April 23,1966 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. They were best friends, soul mates, and inseparable. Cheryl was the love of...
Valerie Jean Wise
Jul 16, 2021
Valerie Jean Wise, 65, of Grayling, MI, previously of Grand Blanc, MI, passed away July 16, 2021. Valerie was born to Wesley and Elizabeth (Voorheis) Webber in Flint, MI on January 18, 1956. She married Rick Wise on November 16, 1975. Valerie always had a helping hand to anyone in need and wore a wonderful smile.She was a very strong...
Edward Lee Franklin, Jr.
Jul 16, 2021
Edward Lee "Ed" Franklin, Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 16, 2021. He was born in Los Angeles, California on July 30, 1942 to Edward and Evelyn (Furstenburg) Franklin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Margery (Davison). Children: Kristin (James) Zolnierek of Rochester, Illinois; Kyle (Roberta Koss) Franklin...
Phyllis Joan Kesseler
Jul 13, 2021
Phyllis Joan (Ziebell) Kesseler entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her summer home in Elk Rapids, Michigan with her husband and her family by her side. She passed from this world exactly how she wanted, in her favorite chair with her Kindle and root beer barrel candies next to her.
She was born February 23, 1934...
Roy "Chum" Wayne Lovely
Jul 11, 2021
Roy "Chum" Wayne Lovely, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully July 11, 2021. Chum is survived by his wife Barbara (Brown) Lovely; children Shawn (Andy) Kennedy, Shannon Telly, and Shane (Lillian) Lovely; grandchildren Lauren, Stone, Emma, and Meredith; brother Gerald "Fuzz" (Gayle) Lovely; and several nieces and nephews. Chum is preceded in death by parents Roy Lovely, Sr. and...
Robert Eugene Stephan
Jul 5, 2021
Robert Eugene Stephan, 83, of Grayling passed away Monday, July 5, 2021.
Robert is survived by his wife of 51 years, Evelyn F. (Weiss) Stephan; daughter, Kimberly and step-daughter Wendy; grandchildren, Emily and Ally; siblings, Lawrence (Linda) and Zoe (John); and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eva (Smith) Stephan and siblings,...
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