Obituaries

Alice Marie Jones

Alice Marie Jones

Apr 2, 2020

Alice Jones, 61, of Kalkaska, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born on December 15, 1958 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Arnold and Betty (Duna) Horning. She married Ronald Jones on October 5, 2002. Alice enjoyed camping and motorcycle riding. Survived by her husband, Ronald. Children: Rayna (Michael) Palmer of Port Huron and Jacqueline Jones...

John "Marty" Martin Phillips

John "Marty" Martin Phillips

Mar 30, 2020

John Martin “Marty” Phillips of Flint, Age 70, died March 30, 2020 in northern Michigan. Memorial Service will be announced at a later date, Pastor Mark Macormick officiating. Private burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Marty was born in Flint on April 6, 1949 to William (Bill) Phillips and Elizabeth (Bette) Jardine. He was the middle of three children. Marty lived a...

Darryl Van Stade

Darryl Van Stade

Mar 20, 2020

Darryl Van Stade, 44, of Grayling passed away March 20, 2020. Darryl is survived by his children, Mandy (Johnathon) Harris, Destiny Stade, Ryan Stade, Camryn Stade and Landyn Stade, mother Diana Kotrash and father Albert (Darryl) Stade. Darryl was dearly loved by his family and he will be missed.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time. Please...

Cheryl Anne Hunter

Cheryl Anne Hunter

Mar 18, 2020

Cheryl Anne Hunter (57) of Flint passed away suddenly March 18, 2020.

Cheryl was born to Richard and Ruth Truax in Leominster, MA on March 13, 1963. She enjoyed her job and relationships with work friends but most of all loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Cheryl is survived by her children, Holly Hunter, Rachael Hunter and John...

Bonnie Ann Hudick

Bonnie Ann Hudick

Mar 10, 2020

Bonnie Ann Hudick, 55, of Lovells passed away at home March 10, 2020.

She is survived by her wife, Carole Halquist and parents, John & Sandra Hudick.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

Corrine S. Smith

Corrine S. Smith

Mar 5, 2020

Corrine S. Smith, 98, passed away March 5, 2020 at Munson Medical Center after suffering a stroke. She was born November 17, 1921 in Escanaba to William and Signe (Abrahamson) Bonifas. She graduated from Lake Linden High School in 1939. On April 8, 1942, Corrine married Bruce John Smith of Mancelona.

During WWII, Bruce and Corrine were stationed in Denver...

Wayne T. Ross

Wayne T. Ross

Feb 26, 2020

Wayne T. Ross, 73, of Grayling passed away at home Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

Wayne was born in Detroit on December 25, 1946 to Glenn and Thelma (McKinny) Ross. Wayne loved his Nova, enjoyed outdoor movies and woodworking. Wayne wanted to live long enough to see the Lions win the Superbowl, so they have to win it this time!

Wayne...

Randy P. Molitor

Randy P. Molitor

Feb 23, 2020

Randy P. Molitor, age 68, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Randy was born December 22, 1951 in Grayling, MI to Maynard and Norma (Crawford) Molitor. Randy met the love of his life Christa Ottendörfer in Germany where he was deployed during his lifetime career in the U.S....

Marja Lee Shepard

Marja Lee Shepard

Feb 14, 2020

Marja Lee Shepard, 81, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family February 14, 2020.

Marja Lee was born in Lansing, MI on February 16, 1938 to Harvey and Marjorie Sweeter. She attended James Couzens Agricultural School in Bath, MI where she met the love of her life, Russell Shepard. It was there that they met in the...

Duane Leroy Hamblin

Duane Leroy Hamblin

Feb 14, 2020

Duane Leroy Hamblin, 74, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on February 14, 2020.

He was born to Ivan and Opal (Plagens) Hamblin in Frederic on January 24, 1946. Duane married Mary Tindall on June 7, 1969. They were married for 47 years before she preceded him in death in 2016. He served in the US Army. Duane was retired...

Richard Dowland

Richard Dowland

Feb 9, 2020

Richard "Dick" Lee Dowland, Sr., of Frederic, MI passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2020 at the age of 73 after a long battle with Leukemia.

Richard served in the Army from 1966 to 1968 with part of his service in Vietnam. Richard married his wife Andrea on April 4, 1966 and were married for 42 years until...

Roger Wisniewski

Roger Wisniewski

Feb 8, 2020

Roger Wisniewski, 80, of Grayling passed away on February 8, 2020. Memorial service will be held at Sorenson-Lockwood

Funeral Home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home

Carolyn Rolfe

Carolyn Rolfe

Feb 8, 2020

Carolyn J. (Lannin) Rolfe, of Grayling, born April 29, 1936, passed away February 8, 2020, in Grayling, Michigan.

She is survived by her dedicated husband of 63 years, John W. Rolfe; her son, John D. Rolfe, of Topeka, Kansas; her daughter, Anne Kubo of Traverse City, Michigan; 6 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.  Carolyn is preceded in death by...

Margie Jean Harwood-Thomson

Margie Jean Harwood-Thomson

Feb 7, 2020

Margie Jean Harwood-Thomson, 92, a lifelong resident of Lovells Township, passed away on February 7, 2020.

She was born to the late Edgar and Ruth (Stillwagon) Caid on June 20, 1927 in Lovells. Margie married Patrick Harwood in 1948 in Grayling. Patrick preceded her in death in 1979. She later married Kenneth Thomson. They were married for about 10 years...

John Mitchell Linendoll

John Mitchell Linendoll

Feb 6, 2020

John Mitchell Linendoll, 85, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2020.

John was born to Homer and Maureen (Mitchell) Linendoll in Gaylord, MI on November 21, 1934. John was married to Shirley A. Hoerl in 1961. John served as a radio repairman in Headquarters Battery of the 4th Armored Division’s 14th Artillery of the U.S. Army for...

Tom Roger Bodine

Tom Roger Bodine

Feb 2, 2020

Tom Roger Bodine, 76, of Grayling, Michigan formally from the Lansing area, passed away February 2, 2020.

Tom was born to Harold and Dorothy Bodine, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1943. Tom is survived by his children, Lori (Mickey) Altizer, Dawn Nash, Chris (Pinky) Bodine and Matt (Shawna) Bodine; sisters, Suzy (Mike) Bodine and Karen (Ray) Feldpausch; beloved niece,...

Marilyn Cheryl Tinker

Marilyn Cheryl Tinker

Jan 24, 2020

Marilyn Cheryl Tinker, 70, of Grayling, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2020. Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Jamie Walker of Oregon and Kristen Keswick (Walker) and her husband Brian of Oregon; Grandchildren, Bradley and Gregory Keswick; step-children, Katie Tinker of Grayling, Robbie Tinker of Grayling and Karie Knight of Holt, MI and their families; and sister,...

Fred "Pete" Kelly

Fred "Pete" Kelly

Jan 17, 2020

Fred Kelly, 86, of Grayling peacefully made his final journey to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2020.Fred was born May 26, 1933 in Flint, MI to John and Mary Kelly. He married his wife Helen in 1956 and together, they would have five children.Fred was a very hard worker. He was an excellent guitar player which ended...

Edward Anthony Malinowski

Edward Anthony Malinowski

Jan 15, 2020

Edward Anthony Malinowski, 87, of Grayling passed away January 15, 2020 at Munson Healthcare - Grayling Hospital.

Edward was born in Toldeo, OH to Felix and Violet Malinowski on July 24, 1932. Edward served in the U.S. Military as a Marine, was a member of the VFW and was known to help a friend whenever in need.

He is survived...

Mark Charles Robinson

Mark Charles Robinson

Jan 14, 2020

Mark Charles Robinson, 60, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Mark was born February 26, 1959 to Robert and Grace Robinson in Lansing, MI. He is survived by his two brothers, Robert Robinson of Valencia, CA and Rodney Robinson of Battle Creek, MI; and several nieces and nephews all from Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, MI....

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