Obituaries

Dawn Marie Pindell

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

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

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.

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...

Carol Ann VanSteinburg

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...

Mary Sue Suzanne Allen

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;...

Greta Bernadette Chapp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carolyn Jane Alma

Carolyn Jane Alma

Nov 8, 2019

Carolyn Jane (Parrott) Alma, 76, of Frederic, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2019.

She was born on January 16, 1943 in Grand Blanc, Michigan to the late James and Margaret (Howell) Parrott. She married Maurice Leroy Alma on October 5, 1973. They were married for 20 years before he preceded her in death in 1993....

June Ginther

June Ginther

Oct 31, 2019

June Louise Ginther, 85, of Grayling, passed away October 31, 2019, in the comfort and peace of her home, with her family.

June was born October 29, 1934, in Fife Lake Mi, to Clifford and Zina Crouch.

June was preceded in death by her brothers Bill, Peter, and Bernard, and her grandson, Joshua Halstead.

June met Gary Ginther in 1954...

Genevieve Raab

Genevieve Raab

Oct 30, 2019

Genevieve R. Raab, 98, of Grayling and formerly of Bay City passed away on October 30, 2019. She was born in New Haven Township, Michigan to the late Frank and Pearl (Race) Hoover on March 4, 1921.

Genevieve is survived by her children: Mary (Doug) Hinkle of Grayling; David (Jackie) Raab of Colorado; and Charles (Cheryl) Raab of Bay City....

Cindy Mary Jones

Cindy Mary Jones

Oct 18, 2019

Cynthia (Cindy) Mary Jones (66) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully in her home on October 18, 2019.

Cynthia was born June 6, 1953 to John and Mary (Bellingar) Hall in Flint, MI. She graduated from Flint Southwestern High School and received a Bachelor's degree in education from Eastern Michigan University. Cynthia was a remarkable gymnast and was once an...

Robert Floyd Boardman

Robert Floyd Boardman

Oct 18, 2019

Robert Floyd Boardman (64) of Grayling, MI passed away Friday October 18th 2019.

Rob was born December 7th 1954 in Saginaw, MI to Floyd and Pauline Boardman. He graduated from Douglas Macarthur High School in Saginaw Twp and then attended Western Michigan University. He married the love of his life Sue Davison, in Alma, MI on October 24th 1980. During...

Phyllis Hermeena Clark

Phyllis Hermeena Clark

Oct 14, 2019

Phyllis Clark , age 91, died of natural causes on October 14, 2019 in Grayling Michigan. She is survived by her son Michael and his wife Patty of Grayling MI and son Thomas of Bexley OH. She is also survived by her grandchildren Benjamin of Boyne City MI, Elizabeth of Traverse City MI, Erin of Zionsville IN and Allison of...

Caroline Margaret Varty

Caroline Margaret Varty

Oct 10, 2019

Caroline Margaret Varty, 85, of Grayling, passed away on October 10, 2019.

She was born on May 21, 1934 in St. Clair, Michigan to the late Edward and Leona (Gould) Suisse and spent most of her life there until moving to Grayling in 1984. Caroline worked as a LPN at Mercy Hospital in Port Huron.  Upon moving to Grayling, she...