Obituaries
Christine Marie Brandt
Jan 13, 2020
Christine Marie Brandt, 50, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully at home January 13, 2020.Christine was born in Wyandotte, MI on February 10, 1969. Her family moved to St. Helen when she was in elementary school. She graduated from Roscommon High School in 1987. In 1989 she married Arthur "Christopher" Brandt.
She loved spending time with her family, traveling, being...
Ronald Randall Rutter
Jan 6, 2020
Ronald Randall Rutter, 68, of Beaver Creek Twp., passed away peacefully at home January 6, 2020.
Ronald's family has chosen to remember him privately at this time and no services will be held.
Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Sylvia M. Chrispen
Dec 31, 2019
Sylvia M. Chrispen passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.Sylvia was born to Arthur and Dessie (Hall) James in Jonesboro, Arkansas on April 3, 1934. She lived most of her life in California, where she did photography at Knott’s Berry Farm with first husband, Virgil Holt. Sylvia later worked in microfilm at Douglas Aircraft Company....
Christine "Tina" Marie Foster
Dec 31, 2019
Christine "Tina" Marie Foster of Grayling, MI passed away on December 31, 2019. Age 70, Tina was diagnosed with cancer in August.
Tina was born in Ann Arbor, MI to Arthur and Gretchen (Oas) Lindauer on April 6, 1949. After graduating from Chelsea High School in 1967, Tina earned a BS in Medical Technology from Eastern Michigan University.
On...
Gerald Wayne Lorentz
Dec 31, 2019
Gerald Wayne Lorentz, 76, of Maple Forest Township passed away on December 31, 2019. He was the 20th child of Roscoe and Hattie (Cook) Lorentz, born in Gaylord on July 27, 1942. Gerald enjoyed fishing, tinkering in his garage, sports (especially hockey), riding four wheelers and snowmobiles, and spending time with his grandchildren. Gerald is survived by his sons, Daniel...
Ronald Richard Hardy
Dec 25, 2019
Ronald Richard Hardy, 84, of Grayling, MI, succumbed to Parkinson’s disease in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family and deer on 12/25/2019. He was born to parents Robert James and Lucille (Girard) Hardy, on 09/01/1935 in Escanaba, MI. He spent most of his working career in Flint and later retired in Grayling.
Ronald is survived by...
Violet Margaret Kehr
Dec 24, 2019
Violet Margaret (Turner) Kehr of Grayling, Michigan passed away on Tuesday morning December 24, 2019. Violet was 99 years old.
Violet was born in Christopher, Illinois to Evan and Pearl (Vick) Turner on April 5, 1920. Her family were Coal Miners and in 1926 her Grandfather Allen, Father Evan, and Uncle Clarence were recruited by the owners of the then...
Dawn Marie Pindell
Dec 20, 2019
Dawn Marie Haag Pindell unexpectedly left the earth to fly with the angels on December 20, 2019. Dawn was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 14, 1964 to William and Sherry Haag. She was an Army brat, following the family around while her dad was in the Army for 22 ½ years. In September 1980, they moved to Grayling,...
Jeannie Marie Whaley
Dec 16, 2019
Jeannie Marie (Kucharek) Whaley (61) of Perry, MI, formerly of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by family on Monday, December 16, 2019.Jeannie was born to William and Patricia (Keeler) Kucharek in Grayling, MI on October 16, 1958. She married her high school sweetheart, Jim Whaley, on August 27, 1977 in Grayling, MI. She...
James Erwin Burtch
Dec 5, 2019
James Erwin Burtch, 85, of Grayling, passed away on December 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born to Marion and Erma (Palmer) Burtch in Bay City and grew up in Grayling. He was a "Star Basketball Player" on the high school team and was inducted into the Grayling Alumni Hall of Fame in 2010. He graduated from...
Robert Jack Stott, Jr.
Dec 1, 2019
Robert Jack Stott, Jr. (56) of Lovells, MI passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes on December 1, 2019. Robert was born in Pontiac, MI December 10, 1962 to the late Robert and Mary (Green) Stott. Robert was the assistant fire chief and a medical first aid responder on the Lovells Fire Department. He also was the maintenance supervisor...
Mary Sue Suzanne Allen
Dec 1, 2019
Mary Suzanne Allen (74) of Norton Shores, MI passed away peacefully December 1, 2019.
Mary Sue was born August 5, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Arthur Vance Horner and Erma W. (Barber) Horner. In her life, she was very involved in Cub Scouts, Norton Shores Library and loved animals.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Stephen Allen;...
Carol Ann VanSteinburg
Dec 1, 2019
Carol Ann VanSteinburg (72) of Frederic passed away peacefully December 1, 2019.
Carol was born to Raymond and Evelyn (Taylor) Baldwin in Detroit December 26, 1946. Carol was an awesome mom. She enjoyed softball, bowling, gardening and flowers, and crafting with wood. She also enjoyed preparing for the craft fair that she and her sister Betty attended.
Carol is survived...
Greta Bernadette Chapp
Nov 29, 2019
Greta B. Chapp, 83, of Grayling, passed away on November 29, 2019.
Greta was born on December 24, 1935 in Grayling to the late Harold and Fedora (Tetu) Rasmussen. She graduated from Grayling High School in 1954. Greta married Kenneth Chapp on June 20, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grayling. They were married for 62 years before he...
James "Ted" Theodore Keusch
Nov 28, 2019
James Theodore “Ted” Keusch, of Grayling died November 28, 2019 at the age of 90.
Ted was born April 15, 1929 in Lansing, MI to the late Martin and Mable (Hamp) Keusch. He was raised in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Technical High School. Ted served in the U.S. Army from 1950 – 52 in Korea. While working as a...
Clarence Frederick Bryans
Nov 23, 2019
Clarence Frederick Bryans (92) of Grayling passed away peacefully at home Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Clarence was born November 4, 1927 in Detroit to Clarence H. Bryans and Elizabeth (Topel) Bryans. He is survived by three children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 3-7 pm at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. Funeral services with Military...
Vernon Floyd Ritenburgh
Nov 21, 2019
Vernon Floyd Ritenburgh, 90, of Caledonia, passed away on November 21, 2019.
He was born on November 25, 1928, in Grand Blanc, Michigan to the late Floyd Burton and Alvena Mary (Krage) Ritenburgh. Vernon married Ilene Goodall on August 13, 1950 at Grayling, Michigan. They have been married for 69 years. He served in the US Army for two years...
Jeanne Eleanore Duran
Nov 16, 2019
Grayling, MI - Jeanne Eleanore Duran (gram me-me), 97, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister passed away quietly and peacefully at Grayling Nursing Care Rehab on Nov. 16, 2019. She was a gracious woman and loved the Lord. She was born on December 24, 1922 in Centerline MI to the late Clarence and Armande Kitson. Jeanne was...
Glenna Eula Hall
Nov 13, 2019
Glenna Hall, 53, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away on November 13, 2019. She is survived by her husband David Hall; son, David Hall; daughter, Amanda Hall and granddaughter Bella; and her parents, Robert and Thelma Nichols. Memorial service will be planned in the spring of 2020. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral...
Nicholas James Lovely
Nov 9, 2019
Nicholas James Lovely, 38, of Grayling, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2019.
He was born in Gaylord on April 26, 1981 to Kim and Elizabeth (Press) Lovely. Nick enjoyed spending time with his family, especially nieces and nephews. He had a great sense of humor, a contagious laugh and an infectious smile. He loved music and his mama the...
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