Obituaries
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...
Larry Howard Ruark
Oct 6, 2018
Larry Howard Ruark, 76, of Grayling, passed away on October 6, 2018. Larry was born on June 22, 1942 in Wayne, Michigan to the late Howard and Gertrude (Dunbar) Ruark. He married Judy Decker on April 24, 1999 in Grayling. Larry was a member and faithfully served at Grayling Assembly of God. He retired from Crawford AuSable School District as...
Jacqueline Anne Bonkowski
Sep 30, 2018
Jacqueline Anne Bonkowski, 78, of Grayling, passed away on September 30, 2018. She was born on April 15, 1940 in Riverview, Michigan to the late William and Anne (Bozynski) Matthews. Jacqueline was the first homecoming queen ever at Trenton High. She married William John Bonkowski, Jr. on September 3, 1960 in Trenton, Michigan. Jacqueline worked at Friend of the Court...
Floyd "Buddy" Johnson
Sep 28, 2018
Floyd "Buddy" Johnson 93, of Grayling, MI(and formerly of LaFayette, Alabama) went to be with his Lord Friday September 28, 2018 surrounded by his daughters. He was born in Summit Arkansas on July 25, 1925 to the late Jess and Ivon (Keeter) Johnson. Floyd married Marian Pauley in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Marian preceded him in death in 2007 after...
Dale Clair Ruckle
Sep 22, 2018
Dale Clair Ruckle, 70, of Frederic, MI passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 with his family near him. Dale was born May 3, 1948 in Evart, MI to Richard and Alice (Miller) Ruckle. Dale was an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. Dale always had something to say, always talked to anyone and if you were a...
Gwendolyn Kay Haselhuhn
Sep 20, 2018
Gwendolyn Kay Haselhuhn, 74, of Grayling passed away September 20, 2018 at her home. Gwen was born July 8, 1944 in Grayling to Chester and Evelyn (Jordan) Lozon. Gwen enjoyed sewing and gardening and loved her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Gwen is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Gary) McIntyre of Elmira, MI; long-time companion, Gary Worden;...
Carol Day Hiveley
Sep 17, 2018
Carol Day Hiveley, 72, passed away peacefully in Dimondale, MI September 17, 2018. Carol was born January 1, 1945 to Robert and Grace Robinson in Midland, TX. She is survived by her three brothers, Robert Robinson, Rodney Robinson, and Mark Robinson and their children. Carol's family has chosen to remember her privately at this time. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Shirley Ann Longworth
Sep 13, 2018
Shirley Ann Proulx Evon Longworth Born on July 3, 1943 - September 14, 2018. Shirley was born to Helen (Kellogg) and Al Proulx on July 3, 1943. Shirley grew up in Orchard Lake, but spent most of her summers visiting her grandparents at the Big House in Lovell's MI. That is where Shirley discovered a true love of the outdoors....
Shirley Ann Johnston
Sep 6, 2018
Shirley Ann (Harney) Johnston died September 6, 2018 while residing at StoryPoint assisted living facility in Rockford, Michigan. Shirley lived the majority of her life in Grayling, Michigan. She was born June 19, 1938 to Clarence (Bum) Harney and Alice (Bill) Harney who preceded her in death. Shirley graduated from Grayling High School in 1956. She married Chester David Johnston...
Anita Marie Laurent
Sep 3, 2018
Anita Marie Laurent, 83, of Grayling passed away on the morning of September 3, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by four children, Debra Canfield (Leonard Gower), Jeanie (Steve) Smith, Terri Laurent and James (Brooke) Laurent; six grandchildren, Chris (Brittany) Potter, Dane (Raven) Potter, Cade Laurent, Jed Laurent, Jenna Haring and Ashley Haring; two great grandchildren,...
William "Bill" Dale Deline
Aug 30, 2018
William "Bill" Dale Deline, 66, of Grayling, MI passed away August 30, 2018. He was born on September 16, 1951 to Marjorie and Dale Deline of St. Louis, MI. He married Pam Williams May 5, 1972 in St. Louis, MI. Bill worked as a crane operator for Alma Iron Metal Co. and after moving to Grayling, worked for A &...
Martin "MARTY" Joseph Kengel
Aug 19, 2018
Martin Joseph "MARTY" Kengel, 53, of Lovells, passed away on August 19, 2018. Marty was born on September 1, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Joyce (Kalvaitis) Kengel. He was the beloved husband of Tamara Kengel (Duby), married on June 22, 2002. Marty was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a hand to help...
Josephine Kersch
Aug 14, 2018
Josephine Kersch, 87, of Grayling, passed away on August 14, 2018. Josephine was born in Austria on April 11, 1931 to Josef and Maria (Kobilar) Dicka. Josephine married Franz Kersch on May 10, 1950 and came to the United States in August of 1950. Josephine enjoyed being around children, (called "Omi" by many), sewing and baking. Survived by her children:...
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