Obituaries

Leona Belle Tubbs

Leona Belle Tubbs

Dec 22, 2018

Leona Belle Tubbs, 89, of Grayling, passed away peacefully December 22, 2018. Leona is survived by four sons, Thomas (Paula) Clarambeau, Brad (Mary Ann) Tubbs, Jeffrey (Erin) Tubbs and Kerry (Christine) Tubbs; brother, Jerry (Beverly) Beebe; 12 grand children; and 19 great-grand children. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, Wallace Beebe and Tressa Mae (Jewell) Beebe;...

Autumn Skye Braley

Autumn Skye Braley

Dec 21, 2018

Autumn Skye Braley, 4 months & 14 days old, was welcomed into God's arms Friday, December 21, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Samantha Bodi and David Braley; grandparents, Kellean (Jeff) McClellan and Christopher Bodi; sisters, Sophia, Olivia and Hannah; and many other members of the Bodi, Baldwin, Rapp and McClellan families. "Lord make me a rainbow and I'll...

William Roger Gildner

William Roger Gildner

Dec 17, 2018

William Roger Gildner, Jr., 58, of Grayling passed away peacefully into God's hands December 17, 2018. Survived by father, William (Fiance Barbara) Gildner, Sr.; brothers, Steven Gildner, Timothy Gildner and Ronald Gildner; and many nieces and nephews. Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Irene M. (Bancroft) Gildner. Bill was born November 22, 1960 in Grayling. Bill graduated from...

Frank John Lerner

Frank John Lerner

Dec 15, 2018

Frank John Lerner Born December 12, 1932, left this earth on Saturday, December 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. Frank was preceded in death by his parents john and Berdie (Misch) Lerner. He is survived by his sister, Bernadine (Frank) Senske. Nieces: Cheryl (Dale) Melroy, Shelley (Tucker) Woodson, John (Sandy) Senske, Mary Ann Senske and spouse Kelley Youngman, and Jackie...

Howard Richard Madsen

Howard Richard Madsen

Dec 14, 2018

Howard Richard Madsen, 91, of Grayling, passed away on December 14, 2018. Howard was born March 5, 1927 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Stanley and Bernice Madsen. He never resided anywhere but Grayling with the exception of wintering in Florida in a few of his senior years. Howard was an only child and grew up with a deep love...

Marjorie Florence Roper

Marjorie Florence Roper

Dec 11, 2018

Marjorie F. Roper, 94, of Grayling passed away peacefully December 11, 2018. Marge was born in Grayling Mercy Hospital in 1924. She was the daughter of Edward and Mary Sisco who had a farm near Higgins Lake. She married the late Roy C. Roper Jr. in 1948. Roy passed away in 1976 of a terminal illness. Marjorie is survived by...

Robert Bruce Golnick

Robert Bruce Golnick

Dec 3, 2018

Robert Bruce Golnick, 84, lifelong resident of Grayling, passed away December 3, 2018. Bob was born on August 12, 1934 to the late William and Ruth (Lovely) Golnick in Grayling. He graduated from Grayling High School. Bob served in the United States Air Force. Bob married the former Jerimae Harwood on July 14, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He...

Jon Steven Olson

Jon Steven Olson

Nov 27, 2018

Jon Steven Olson, 51, of Petoskey (and formerly of Frederic), passed away on November 27, 2018. Jon was born on April 19, 1967 in Grayling, Michigan to Steven and Helen (Doonan) Olson. Jon graduated from Grayling High School class of "85" and attended CMU. He enjoyed cooking, playing the guitar, and woodworking. Jon was always ready and willing to help...

Josephine Ann Edelmann

Josephine Ann Edelmann

Nov 27, 2018

Josephine Ann Edelmann, 78, of Grayling, passed away on November 27, 2018. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 18, 1939 to the late James Radford and Mamie (Albritten) Waldrop. Josephine was a lifelong member of Church of Christ. She was active in Wisdom of Women group in Grayling. Josephine was retired from Clintondale Community Schools. Survived by her...

Roger John Phillips

Roger John Phillips

Nov 23, 2018

Roger John Phillips, 84, of Lovells, MI passed away on November 23, 2018. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joanne (Simpson) Phillips; children, Debra Lynn Rank and Roger D. Phillips; grandchildren, Joshua Phillips, Terese Marie Remelts, Alexander Rank, Jessica Lyn Whitney, Nathan Rank and Caitlin Marie Phillips; 7 great grandchildren; and sister, Esther Jacobson of Vassar, MI. Roger is preceded...

Thomas Alan Sorenson

Thomas Alan Sorenson

Nov 23, 2018

Thomas Alan Sorenson, 53, of Grayling passed away November 23, 2018. Survived by his wife Shannon (Kraycs) Sorenson; daughters, Betty Jean Sorenson and Jessica (Elvis Johnson) Sorenson; grandchildren, Thomas James Sorenson, Mckenze Johnson, Karli Revord and Keith Revord Jr.; siblings, Dawn Howell, James Sorenson, Jr. and Terry Sorenson; and many nieces and nephews. Tom had a love for the woods,...

Kathleen Ann Burkley

Kathleen Ann Burkley

Nov 21, 2018

Kathleen Ann Burkley, 75 of Grayling passed away peacefully November 21, 2018. Survived by husband Donald D. Burkley of Grayling; children, Michael Burkley of Grayling and Andrew (Tricia) Burkley of Ada; and grandchildren Zoe and Aidan. Kathy grew up in Three Rivers, Michigan living on Corey Lake where she developed her life long passion for outdoor activities, including fishing, boating,...

Arvilla Ann Pepsin

Arvilla Ann Pepsin

Nov 4, 2018

Arvilla (Arby) Pepsin passed away in her home on Nov. 4, 2018 with loved ones by her side. She had a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her spirit continued that battle even though her body failed. She was born on September 9, 1955 in Grayling MI. Arvilla loved and embraced the community in many ways from the profession she...

Paul Hill

Paul Hill

Nov 1, 2018

Paul John Hill, 77, joined his wife Pat (Patricia Ellen) in Heaven, on November 1, 2018. Paul was born and raised in Detroit Michigan, graduating from Cody High School in 1961. He and Pat married in 1962, creating a beautiful family in children Patty (Patricia Jean) and Jim (James Paul). In school years, he enjoyed many sports, his favorites being...

Leslie W. Birk

Leslie W. Birk

Oct 31, 2018

Leslie W. Birk, Jr., 80, of Grayling, passed away on October 31, 2018. He was born in Baraga, Michigan to the late Faye (Godmere) and Leslie W. Birk, Sr. He graduated from Garden City High School. Leslie married Theresa Kalstad on May 14, 1983 in Grayling. Leslie worked in management for Armada Corporation. After retiring from corporate life, he worked...

Doris Jean Orser

Doris Jean Orser

Oct 31, 2018

Doris Jean Orser (Parks)- July 08, 1929 died peacefully surrounded by family on October 31, 2018 in Grayling, MI at the age of 89. Doris is survived by her son, Fred Orser (Sally), sister Judith Seals (Donald), Nephews Sidney and Michael Seals, Nieces Sue Hofer, Pamela Macreary , and Kimberly Cummons, Granddaughters Melissa Antio and Lynn Maginity, great grandchildren Mercury...

Roy Lucian Hull

Roy Lucian Hull

Oct 28, 2018

Roy L. Hull, 93, of Grayling, passed away on October 28, 2018. Roy was born in Oneal, Arkansas on May 2, 1925 to the late Edgar Lloyd and Lillian Alma (Gunther) Hull. Survived by his children: Richard (Linda) Hull of Virginia; Kathlene Hull of Texas; and Earla Hollon of Texas. Roy was preceded in death by his wife Alma (Ervin)...

Hermione Mai Smith

Hermione Mai Smith

Oct 27, 2018

Hermione Mai Smith, 5 months old, passed away on October 27, 2018. She was born on May 16, 2018 in Grayling to Nick and Heather (Robinson) Smith. Survived by her parents, Nick and Heather Smith and brother, Talen Smith. Grandparents: Ed and Barb Robinson of Grayling; Penny Smith of Grayling. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Great grandmother: June Jungnitsch of...

James Lee Bond

James Lee Bond

Oct 27, 2018

James Lee Bond, 83, of Grayling, passed away on October 27, 2018. He was born on August 16, 1935 in Olivet, Michigan to the late Frank and Alice (Taylor) Bond. James retired from Lansing Public Schools as a Driver's Education Teacher. He married Phyllis Irene Randolph on June 16, 1956 in Grayling at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. James and...

Craig "Rusty" Allen

Craig "Rusty" Allen

Oct 11, 2018

Craig "Rusty" Allen was born on March 18, 1947 and passed away on October 12, 2018. He was so loved as a husband, father, grandfather ("Papa"), brother, uncle, friend, teacher and more to those he leaves behind. Craig led an extraordinary life. As a boy, he showed remarkable talent as a trumpet player, performing professionally at an early age with...

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