Obituaries

Carin S. Bentley

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

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

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...

Willima Bernice David

Willima Bernice David

Dec 29, 2016

Private family burial will take place.

Mary Catherine Dupuie

Mary Catherine Dupuie

Dec 29, 2016

A family service will be held in the spring.

Steven Jan Smith

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

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

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.

Roberta "Berba" Corlew

Roberta "Berba" Corlew

Dec 10, 2016

Roberta N. "Berba" Corlew, 88, of Grayling, left her earthly home to enter her gift of eternal life with her savior. She was born on December 3, 1928 in Grand Blanc, Michigan to the late Stanley O. and Laura E. (Wagner) Perry. She graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1947. Berba married Dewey E. Corlew on November 9, 1947....

Barbara Lyn Schultz

Barbara Lyn Schultz

Dec 9, 2016

Barbara Lyn McKee Schultz, 60, of Grayling, passed away on December 9, 2016. She was born in Cadillac, Michigan on December 20, 1955 to the late Ross and Nesta (Gribel) McKee. Barb was the valedictorian of Kingsley High School class of 1974. She received a BA from Cedarville College and a teaching certificate from Central Michigan University. She married Jon...

William Henry Heckerthorn

William Henry Heckerthorn

Dec 6, 2016

William Henry Heckerthorn, 65, of Grayling, MI, passed away on December 6, 2016. William was born in Bay City on May 30, 1951, to William Henry and Madeline (Kaznowski) Heckerthorn. He graduated from John Glenn High School in Bay City in 1969. He served in the Army Reserve. William was the previous owner of Bailey's Bar in Bay City. He...

Alan Dale Alma

Alan Dale Alma

Dec 1, 2016

On the evening of December 1, 2016, Alan Dale Alma passed away after a long struggle with cancer. He courageously held onto life during this time without complaint. Alan was born on June 5, 1946 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Maurice and Ruby (Weaver) Alma. He was proud of his Saginaw Chippewa Indian heritage. Alan served in the US...

Gary Dean Yoder

Gary Dean Yoder

Nov 16, 2016

Gary Dean Yoder born August 6, 1943 in Lansing, MI passed away on November 16, 2016. He now joins his parents Robert Yoder Sr. and Leah Royston Yoder, oldest sister Wanda Puskala and younger brother Richard Yoder. He leaves his siblings, Larry & JoAnn Yoder, Marlene & Les Goss, Robert Yoder, Jr., lots of beloved nieces and nephews, great nieces...

Arthur "LEE" Tompkins

Arthur "LEE" Tompkins

Nov 14, 2016

Arthur "LEE" Tompkins, 81, of Grayling, MI, passed away on November 14, 2016. Lee was born in Owosso, MI on January 12, 1935, a son of the late Rebecca (Wright) and Howard Tompkins. He served in the U.S. Marines. Lee had many good friends that surrounded him. He enjoyed traveling, casinos, and the lottery. Survived by: Daughter: Natalie (Buddy) Novak...

Michael L. Chontos

Michael L. Chontos

Nov 14, 2016

No local services are planned.

Michaelle Marie White

Michaelle Marie White

Nov 14, 2016

Michaelle Marie White, 48, of Gaylord passed away November 14th, 2016, at home with her loving husband by her side. Michaelle was born October 3, 1968, in Battle Creek, MI to Michael and Sandra Myers. She married Steven White August 26, 2004. Michaelle has had many jobs through the years and was also a wife and home maker. She loved...

Richard Francis Selthoffer

Richard Francis Selthoffer

Nov 12, 2016

Richard Francis Selthoffer, 81, of Grayling, passed away on November 12, 2016. He was born in Detroit on December 11, 1934 to the late Frank Francis and Mildred (Carriveau) Selthoffer. Richard served in the US Navy on 3 battleships; the Iowa, Missouri, and Mississippi and also an ammunition supply ship during the Korean War era. He married Claudia "Jeri" Marengo...

Elaine E. McKie-Slater

Elaine E. McKie-Slater

Nov 9, 2016

Elaine E. McKie-Slater, 85, of Roscommon and Grayling, passed away on November 9, 2016. She was born on July 5, 1931 in Illinois to the late Gerald and Edna Will. Her first husband James McKie passed away in 1990. Elaine was a member of Mt. Hope Lutheran Church and served as treasurer for several years. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting,...

Frederick Thomas Shippy

Frederick Thomas Shippy

Nov 9, 2016

Frederick Thomas Shippy, 72, of Grayling, passed away on November 9, 2016. He was born on July 17, 1944 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Lyman and Rosella Shippy. He married Balkis Sabih on September 5, 1970 in Fraser, Michigan. Fred served in the US Army, and fought in the Vietnam war, ultimately achieving the rank of E6. An avid...

Emillia May Miller

Emillia May Miller

Nov 7, 2016

There will be no public services.