Obituaries
Timothy Anthony Moore
Feb 15, 2017
Timothy Anthony Moore, 51, of Grayling, passed away on February 15, 2017. He was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on September 22, 1965 to William Leroy and Mary Madline (Washegesic) Moore. Timothy was the youngest of ten children with two surviving brothers Ernest and Patrick. Timothy expressed his wishes to be cremated and his brothers are respecting his wishes for no...
Robert V. Shepherd
Feb 11, 2017
Robert V. Shepherd, 60, of Grayling, passed away on February 11, 2017. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 28, 1956 to Donald and Sandra Shepherd. He married Katherine Ann Johnson on October 8, 1987 in Pontiac, Michigan. Survived by his wife Kathy of 29 years. Children: Donald Shepherd and Kristen Watson. Grandson: Chris Morris. A small private service...
Richard Joseph Phillips
Feb 9, 2017
Richard Joseph Phillips, 82, of Grayling, MI., passed away on February 9, 2017. Richard was the beloved husband of Susan. Dearest father of Signe (Ken) Castel, Jennifer (Ben) Malonen, and Felicia Phillips (Jessie Uricek). Loving grandfather of Ami (Brandon) Benson, Kathryn (Michael) Lehnis, Corissa (James) Rice, Logan and Lahna Malonen and Hudson Uricek. Great grandfather of 8. Survived by brothers...
Lawrence Michal Malkowski
Feb 7, 2017
Lawrence Michal Malkowski, 72, of Grayling, MI., passed away on February 7, 2017. He was born in Detroit, MI on August 4, 1944, a son of the late Mary (Oleski) and Bronislaw Malkowski. Lawrence served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married Delores (Posoch) on June 30, 1973 in Detroit. He was retired from Chrysler Mopar Parts...
Charles "DICK" Keelean
Jan 30, 2017
Charles Richard "DICK" Keelean, 83, of Grayling, passed away on January 30, 2017. He was born on July 8, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Charles E. and Margaret (Swanson) Keelean. He married Sylvia Phillips in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 1954. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Enjoyed hunting, boating, and fishing. Dick...
Annilee Joyce Elizabeth Collen
Jan 27, 2017
Annilee Joyce Elizabeth Collen, 4 months old, passed away on January 27, 2017. She was born in Grayling on September 24, 2016 to Ashley Micah-E Nylund and Amber Lee Collen. She is survived by her parents and brother, Dakota Alexander Huizar. Grandparents are Mary Carlson, Joyce Watros, Todd Collen. Uncles Craig and Caden Collen. Great grandparents are George and Carolyn...
George Delbert Fenton
Jan 21, 2017
George Delbert Fenton,76, of Grayling, passed away on January 21, 2017. George was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 11, 1941 to Delbert and Cora (Miller) Fenton. He served our country in the US Army. George married the former Mildred Davis on November 18, 1961 in Pontiac, Michigan. George was a successful business owner in Grayling. He owned and operated...
Harvey Rowland
Jan 20, 2017
HARVEY J. ROWLAND Harvey John Rowland passed away on January 20, 2017. He was born on June 21, 1921 to Harry and Lela Rowland in Vassar, Michigan. He was the oldest of 4 siblings which have all preceded him in death. Harry Jr, Perry, Beulah, and Harvey. He is survived by his two children, Janet (Jim) Bentley and Jim (Pattie)...
Patrick James "PJ" McNamara
Jan 20, 2017
Patrick James "PJ" McNamara, 59, of Grayling, passed away on January 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Catharine (Katy), his sons, Alex and Richard (Rocky), his mother, Maureen (Mo), his siblings Michael (Beverly), Mary Liz (Rick Schlosser), Shannon (Mike Verklan) and Shawn Riley (Stacey). He was preceded in death by his father, Larry. PJ was proud to be...
Aileen Pond
Jan 20, 2017
Aileen Maud Pond (Purvis), long time Grayling resident, passed away on the afternoon of January 20, 2017 at the age of 103. Aileen was born in Colorado in November of 1913 to photographer James Melvin Purvis and Dora May Purvis (Burrtler). Aileen enjoyed growing up with her siblings: Harry Purvis, Leo Purvis, Cleo Purvis, Donna Hohensee, Betty Stepp, Bob, and...
Caroline Ann Avery
Jan 17, 2017
Caroline Ann Avery, 80, of Grayling, passed away on January 17, 2017. She was born on July 21, 1936 to the late James and Vera (Supnick) Avery in Detroit, Michigan. Caroline was active with activities of Crawford County Commission on Aging, especially wii bowling and Bingo.. Caroline adored her family and enjoyed traveling, birds, hockey and, the Detroit Tigers. She...
John Edward Kuszak
Jan 11, 2017
On January 11, 2017, the Lord took another angel home as he was surrounded by his loving family. John Edward Kuszak, Sr., 76, of Grayling, passed away after a three year illness. John was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 1, 1940, a son of the late Emma Jean (Vance) and George Kuszak. John was the third of five children....
Carin S. Bentley
Jan 8, 2017
Carin S. Bentley, 79, of Grayling, passed away on January 8, 2017. Carin was born in Germany, on April 18, 1937, a daughter of the late Anny (Voller) and Ludwig Mueller. She married Donald L. Bentley who preceded her in death in 1974. Carin was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survived by: Daughter: Donelle Bentley of Ada, Michigan...
Lewis Steven Johnson
Jan 7, 2017
Lewis Steven "STEVE" Johnson, 50, of Grayling passed away on January 7, 2017, after passing peacefully in his sleep. He was born to Lewis Henry Johnson and Gwendolyn (Lozon) Haselhuhn on May 22, 1966 in Grayling, MI. Steve attended Grayling Free Methodist Church. Survived by his son Luke (Trish) Bryant of Texas. Mother: Gwen Haselhuhn of Grayling. Father: Lewis (Kay)...
Frederick Charles Schaibly
Jan 1, 2017
Frederick Charles Schaibly, 81, of Grayling, passed away on January 1, 2017. Frederick was born in Bath, MI on April 27, 1935, a son of the late Pearl (Foland) and Ezra Schaibly. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. Fred was a brick layer by trade and worked for Greenville Construction. He later was elected as the Supervisor...
Steven Jan Smith
Dec 26, 2016
Steven Jan Smith, much beloved son, 63, of Kalkaska, passed away on December 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 14, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana to Jan M. Smith and Carolyn (Geake) Rakoczy. Steven is survived by his mother, Carolyn (Ron) Rakoczy of Grayling and his father, Jan M. Smith of Zionsville, Indiana. Siblings: Susan...
Donald Vradenburg
Dec 23, 2016
Donald Vradenburg, 82, of Grayling, passed away on December 23, 2016. He was born on May 21, 1934 to the late Leonard and Luloa (Kelly) Vradenburg in Alma, Michigan. He served in the US Army and was a lifetime member of VFW. Donald married the former Sondra Moffatt on March 17, 1979. He owned and operated Vradenburg Upholstery in Grayling...
Velma June Wilcox
Dec 13, 2016
Velma June Wilcox, 81, of Waters, passed away on December 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Roland Wilcox. Survived by her daughter, Roxann SanCartier and son, Mitchell (Sharon) Wilcox and their respective families. No public services are planned. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
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