Obituaries

Janet Ann SanCartier

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

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....

Daniel Helton

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.

Jerome Steve Kaczynski

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...