Obituaries
Phillip L. Frantz
Mar 6, 2019
Phillip L. Frantz, 87, of Grayling (formerly of Cheboygan) passed away on March 6, 2019. Phillip was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 12, 1931 to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Odette) Frantz. Phillip proudly serving in the US Navy and retired after 22 years as a Lt. Commander. Some of the awards he earned were China Service Medal, Korean...
Laurine Rosemary Kraus
Mar 4, 2019
Laurine Rosemary Kraus (age 80) of Grayling, Michigan passed away on March 4, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Albert and Alida Keller. She married Emil L. Kraus in Detroit in 1968, and they were married for 40 years. He preceded her in death in 2008. Laurine worked as a...
Jim Lee Brown
Mar 1, 2019
Jim Lee Brown, 68, of Beaver Creek Township, passed away n March 1, 2019. He was born in Brown City, Michigan to the late Ralph and Edna (Zimmerman) Brown on May 21, 1950. Jim previously owned and operated GG Pizza in Higgins Lake. Survived by Maureen Verbruggen, long time companion. Children: Curt, Corey, and Jennifer Step children: Tiffany, Kathy, Brian,...
Elizabeth "Bette" H. Phillips
Feb 22, 2019
Elizabeth "Bette" H. Phillips, 92, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2019. Bette was born December 20, 1926 in Terre Haute, IN to William and Charlotte (Crooks) Jardine. Bette is survived by children, Becky (Dick) Walrath of Grayling, MI, Marty Phillips of Grayling, MI, and Cheryl (Charlie) Stanfill of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and...
Clarence Ojala
Feb 17, 2019
Clarence John Ojala - (2/21/40 - 2/17/19) Devoted husband to his wife of almost 52 years, loving father to 2 daughters, proud father-in-law, super grandpa, son, brother and most importantly, Man of Deep Faith went home to His Father's House in Heaven on February 17, 2019. Clarence is survived by his wife Mary (Fegan) Ojala of Grayling, MI, daughter Jennifer...
Melvyn Douglas Aguillon
Feb 13, 2019
Melvyn Douglas Aguillon, 80, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 at home. Melvyn was born January 5, 1939 in Warrington, England to Bonifacio and Edith (Lightfoot) Aguillon. Melvyn is survived by his wife of 58 years, Junell (Frederick) Aguillon; children, Tina (Larry) Klump and Tony (April Gugin) Aguillon; grandchildren, Jared (Natasha) Klump, Trevor (Savannah) Klump, Hailey...
Naomi May Mihaescu
Feb 1, 2019
Naomi May Mihaescu(98) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully February 1, 2019. She was born October 20, 1920 in Lewiston, MI to George and Gladys (Streeter) Mansfield. Naomi had been a Grayling resident since 1947 and worked at the "little Ben Franklin" for 24 years. She was also a long-time Eagles Club member. Naomi is survived by her son, Bob...
Ruby May Huffman
Jan 31, 2019
Ruby May Huffman(95) of Grayling, passed away on January 31, 2019. She was born in Flint, Michigan on December 16, 1923 to Floyd and Georgia (Saunders) Tobias. Ruby was a beautiful lady inside and out! She graduated from Clio High School, Class of 1942. She married the love of her life, Arthur Huffman, and together they had two amazing children,...
Archie McKay
Jan 28, 2019
Archie McKay, 82, passed away on January 28, 2019. he lived in Frederic, Michigan and Homosassa Springs, Florida and formerly in Warren, Michigan. He was born in Alabama to the late Levi Thornton and Hattie Mae (Nix) McKay on September 4, 1936. Archie was retired from the City of Warren Fire Department, he was chief deputy. Archie was a real...
Nancy Jean Going
Jan 26, 2019
Nancy Jean Going passed away on January 26, 2019. No public services are planned.
Donald Charles Pitcher
Jan 15, 2019
Donald Charles Pitcher, 77, of Grayling, MI, passed away on January 15, 2019. Donald was born on July 24, 1941 to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Rath) Pitcher in Monroe, MI. He served in the US Army. Donald dearly loved his family. He retired from Ida Public Schools. Survived by his sons: Randall, Jeffrey, and Timothy Pitcher; 8 grandchildren, and...
Brandy Marie Rose
Jan 11, 2019
Brandy Marie Rose, 29, of Grayling, MI passed from this worldly existence to the next on January 11, 2019. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK to William and Maria Rose on November 6, 1989. After growing up between Corpus Christi and Dallas TX areas, Brandy's adventurous soul and free spirit led her across the nation to follow her heart...
Daniel Helton
Jan 11, 2019
Daniel Helton, 70, of Grayling, MI passed away on January 11, 2019. No public services are planned. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Janet Ann SanCartier
Jan 11, 2019
Janet Ann SanCartier, 68, of Grayling, passed away on January 11, 2019. Janet was born on February 5, 1950 to the late Arnold and Thelma (Snyder) Hubbell. She married Wayne SanCartier on October 12, 1984 at St. John Lutheran Church in Grayling. Janet retired from Mercy Hospital. Survived by her husband of 34 years, Wayne; Daughter: Tammy Smith of Mt....
Leonard Merle Knutson
Jan 11, 2019
Leonard Merle Knutson, 100, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully January 11, 2019. Leonard was born January 14, 1918 in Cumberland, WI to the late Critsen and Christina (Dalby) Knutson. He married Elsa Ronata (Diedrich) Knutson February 19, 1941 in Chaska, MN. They lived happily in Fenton until they moved to Grayling in 1980. Leonard has always enjoyed the outdoors....
Jerome Steve Kaczynski
Jan 8, 2019
Jerome (Jerry) Steve Kaczynski passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 in Grayling, MI. Jerry was born on October 27th, 1934, to Stephen Kaczynski and Mary Cendrowski in Bay City, MI. Jerry graduated from Bay City Central High School. In Jerry's professional life, he was a successful real estate broker, specializing in commercial and light industrial properties. Jerry also...
Kenneth Anthony Vandecar
Jan 7, 2019
Kenneth Anthony Vandecar, 76, of Grayling, passed away on January 7, 2019. He was born in Woodland, Michigan to the late Leon and Olive (Laux) Vandecar. Kenneth enjoyed fishing and computer projects. Survived by sister Sandra (John) Kunder and brother Terry (Kelly) Vandecar. Stepsons: Walter (Tanya) Summers and David (Angela Kersey) Summers. Grandchildren: David Summers II, Kegan Kersey, Sam Simmons...
Jack James Kinsora
Jan 3, 2019
Jack James Kinsora, 89, of Grayling, MI passed away on January 3, 2019. He was born in Detroit, MI on December 9, 1929 to the late James and Louise Kinsora. Jack attended Servite Catholic High School in Detroit. He served in the US Navy. Jack married the former Delores Chapel on November 24, 1952 in Detroit. He worked 31 years...
Doyle Jay Doty
Dec 30, 2018
Doyle Jay Doty, 88, of Grayling, passed away on December 30, 2018. He was born in Traverse City on December 21 1930 to the late Beaulah (Reynolds) and Jay Doty. Doyle served in the US Army during the Vietnam era, retiring after 20 years of service to our country. He married the former Jessie Hill in 1960 in Mt. Clemens....
Robert James Chappel
Dec 27, 2018
Robert James Chappel 64 of Grayling, died Thursday morning December 27th. "Robbie" as he was known to his four sisters was born in Detroit Michigan on 22 May 1954, the son of Robert Wayne & Eileen Delores (Sorenson) Chappel. He spent his early life in Harper Woods Michigan. He graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor's Degree. He studied...
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