Obituaries
Marjory Shipe
Nov 29, 2014
Marjory Helen Shipe, 76, of Grayling, MI, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. Marjory was born April 4, 1938 to Elmer and Florence Douglas in Detroit, MI. She was a resident of Grayling for the last 60 years. She is survived by her brother John Douglas and preceded in death by both of her parents. No services will be held....
Richard Lee Smith
Nov 24, 2014
Richard Lee Smith, 75, of Mio, MI., passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, November 24, 2014. Richard was born in Pontiac, MI on April 27, 1939, a son of the late Thelma Mae (Harris) and Oscar Victor Smith. He married Alice Bland on December 23, 1957. He retired from Hoskins Manufacturing. He enjoyed NASCAR races. Richard is survived...
Janet Irene Reynolds
Nov 18, 2014
Jan Reynolds died at her home in Lovells Township on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. She was born to Harold and Mildred Johnson on March 29, 1946. Jan, a proud native of Crawford County, lived in the log home her father built for his family 80 years ago. She enjoyed wildlife, nature, reading and creative pursuits. She is survived by her...
Harold Junior Root
Nov 13, 2014
Harold Junior Root, 78, of Grayling, MI, passed away November 13, 2014. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Marilyn Root; children Cynthia (Donald) Holland of Kalkaska, MI, John Root of Grayling, MI, and Trina Root of Grayling, MI; many grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren; and sister Lelah Short of Albion, MI. Harold is predeceased by both parents,...
Kay Ann Morrill
Nov 12, 2014
Kay Ann Morrill, 75, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Kay was born to Robert and Madonna LaMotte in Grayling, MI on June 1, 1939. Kay is survived by her children, Robert Morrill of Grayling, MI, Heidi (Chris) Brill of Frederic, MI, and Nichole Smith of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Greg (Tasha) Morrill, Trent (Rene) Larm, Gabrielle...
Carol Ann Martin
Nov 7, 2014
Carol Ann Martin, 64, of South Branch Twp, MI, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014. Carol was born to Donald and Enid Crapo in Vicksburg, MI, on January 13, 1950. Carol was a member of the American Trapshooting Association. She was the only woman who often competed, beating most of the men. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Mary Flora Harkey
Nov 4, 2014
Mary Flora Harkey, 96, of Brighton, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Mary was born to Angus and Anna McIntosh in Mitchell, SD on April 25, 1918. She is survived by her daughter, Mary T. Harkey of Grayling and sister Sarah McCauley. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Harkey; son, Joseph; sisters, Isabele Hagan, Catherine Kohlenstein,...
George Anthony Kozlowski
Nov 3, 2014
George Anthony Kozlowski, 85, of Roscommon, MI passed away November 3, 2014. George was born December 6, 1928 to Anthony and Angela Kozlowski in Detroit, Michigan.George is survived by daughter, Barbara Kozlowski; brother, John Kozlowski; sister, Teresa Lewendowski; step-daughter, Dawn (Richard) Stojonic; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Condolences may be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.
Nordahl "SONNY" Heise
Nov 1, 2014
Nordahl "Sonny" Heise, 84, of Grayling, MI passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. Sonny was born to Emil and Caroline Heise in Canby, Minnesota on December 26, 1929. Sonny is survived by his wife, Vicky Heise of 10 years; children, Barbara (Bill) Phillips, Steve Heise, Dale (Janet) Heise, Sandra Putman, David (Kathy) Heise, and Tom Heise; stepchildren, Keith (Lisa) Hall...
Michael Stanford Pindell
Oct 31, 2014
Michael Stanford Pindell, 72, of Grayling, MI, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. Michael was born in Georgetown, OH, on October 13, 1942. He is survived by his children, Mark (Dawn) Pindell and Chris Pindell; grandchildren, Steven, Louis, Rachell Cote, Amber, and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Zoey, Gage, Kayla and Jasper; and brother, James Pindell. He is preceded in death by his...
Robert Gene Geise
Oct 29, 2014
Robert Gene Geise, 85, of Prudenville, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Robert was born on October 21, 1929 to Walter and Dorthea Geise in Flint, MI. He was a member of the Houghton Lake Eagles. Bob is survived by siblings, Mary Lou (Dale) Young and Dale A (Edith) Geise; niece, Michelle and nephews, Robb and Mark; and his...
Ronald Eugene Nanney
Oct 26, 2014
Ronald Eugene Nanney, 68, of Grayling, MI (and formerly Lincoln Park, MI) passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014. Ronald was born on March 26, 1946 in Garden City, MI to Eugene and Alice Nanney. Ronald has lived in the Grayling area for 11 years and was a member of the Grayling Eagles, The Grayling Moose Lodge, and the Ausable Valley...
Andrew Thomas Kane
Oct 18, 2014
Andrew Thomas Kane, 23, of Grayling, MI passed away on October 18, 2014. Andrew was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 17, 1991, a son of Jennifer (Sabo) Gerber, of KY and Michael Kane of Grayling. He worked at Perfecto Industries Gaylord, MI 49735. Survived by his daughter, Olivia Kane, of Kentucky; Parents: Michael Kane of Grayling and Jennifer Gerber...
Thomas Donald McLeod
Oct 15, 2014
Thomas Donald McLeod, 54, of Midland, MI, and formerly of the Cadillac area passed away on October 15, 2014. Thomas was born in Cadillac, MI on January 27, 1960. He served in the US Navy. Visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. up until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Bear Lake Christian Church, 221 East Bear Lake...
Robert Dwight Hassan
Oct 13, 2014
Robert Dwight Hassan, 84, of Grayling, MI passed away Monday, October 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Loretta, father of Lance J. (Janice) and granddaughter Haila. Served in the Naval Air Force and after discharge worked 35 years as sales representative for IBM in the Cleveland area. Dwight was an avid sailboat racer, trout fisherman and downhill skier. Retired in 1983...
Bernard "Ben" Emerson Greene
Oct 9, 2014
Bernard "Ben" Emerson Greene, Jr., 69, of Grayling, MI passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014. Ben was born on August 20, 1945 to Bernard and Geraldine Greene in Pontiac, MI. He has lived in Grayling for 15 years after moving from other cities lived in, Clarkston, Pontiac, and Waterford. He married Patricia "Pat" Shine on November 9, 1967 in Phenix,...
Marie "Pete" Pauline Akers
Oct 8, 2014
Marie "Pete" Pauline Akers, 93, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Marie was born February 6, 1921 to Frank and Eva LaMotte in Grayling, MI. Marie was married to LeRoy Akers on August 4, 1947. She worked for the Crawford AuSable School District for 33 years and retired in 1993. Marie was a member of the...
Donald Curtis Messenheimer
Oct 8, 2014
Donald Curtis Messenheimer, Jr., 61, of Gaylord, MI passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Don was born on July 12, 1953 to Donald, Sr.and Mary Messenheimer in Grayling, MI. Donald worked for the United States Postal Service for 37 years. He enjoyed sports, music, and playing the guitar. Don is survived by his brother, Michael (Rhonda) Messenheimer of Shelby Township,...
David Leon Pugh
Sep 27, 2014
David Leon Pugh, 70, of Lovells Township, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. David was born in Detroit, MI on August 27, 1944, a son of the late Melba (Canfield) and Leon Pugh. David married the former Janet Hewitt on December 27, 1969 in Detroit. Survived by his wife Janet of 44 years. Children: Kimberly Alice Pugh of Farmington...
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