Obituaries

Kinsley Joy Babbitt

Kinsley Joy Babbitt

Sep 26, 2014

Kinsley Joy Babbitt, 8 1/2 months old, of Grayling, MI, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Friday, September 26, 2014. Kinsley is survived by her parents, Darryl & Amber (Palmer) Babbitt; grandparents, Roger (Kathleen) Palmer of Grayling, MI, Jim (Joy) Houghton of Harrison, MI, Denise (Jamie Joseph) Babbitt of Frederic, MI, and Darryl Babbitt, Sr. of Frederic, MI;...

Robert Ellsworth Rollins

Robert Ellsworth Rollins

Sep 25, 2014

Robert Ellsworth Rollins, 79, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Robert was born to Herman and Margaret Rollins on February 3, 1935 in Ludington, MI. Robert was a member of the Grayling Seventh-day Adventist Church. Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley Rollins; children, Karen Mangus of Missouri, Peggy Steiger of Grayling, MI, Tim Rollins...

Karen Lee Curtis

Karen Lee Curtis

Sep 24, 2014

Karen Lee Curtis, 76, of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Karen was born to William and Marguerite Hall, in Pontiac MI on September 10, 1938. Karen married Keith Curtis on May 7, 1960 in Birmingham, MI. Keith and Karen moved from Pontiac to Grayling in 1976 and have resided in Grayling since. Karen was a member...

Edna Gracemary Price

Edna Gracemary Price

Sep 20, 2014

Edna "Betty" Price, 93, of Roscommon, MI passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014. Edna was born to Leo and Jenny Little on October 15, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. She lived in Detroit until she moved to Grayling in 1985. Edna is survived by her son, Allan Price and Barbara Brown of Arlington, IL; son-in-law, Paul Hill of Grayling, MI; grandchildren,...

Kelly Lee Curtis

Kelly Lee Curtis

Sep 8, 2014

Kelly Lee Curtis, 53, of Sault Sainte Marie, MI. and formerly of Grayling passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. Kelly was born in Pontiac, MI on March 2, 1961, a son of the Karen (Hall) and Keith Curtis. He served in the US Air Force. Kelly had recently retired from the State of Michigan where he was employed as...

Walter Dale Kirbitz

Walter Dale Kirbitz

Sep 6, 2014

Walter Dale Kirbitz, 77, of Lovells, MI passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. Walter was born on November 25, 1936 to Martin and Dora Kirbitz in Flint, MI. A visitation for walter has been arranged to take place at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed to Walter's family...

Barbara DeCraene

Barbara DeCraene

Aug 29, 2014

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Margaret Kosmala

Margaret Kosmala

Aug 29, 2014

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Frank Morris

Frank Morris

Aug 28, 2014

Frank Maynard Morris, 66, of Grayling, MI., passed away on August 28, 2014. Frank was born in Detroit, MI on February 17, 1948, a son of the late Mary (Allan) and Frank Morris. He served in the US Navy for 14 years. Frank was a member of the Grayling American Legion Post 106 and the VFW. He married the former...

Stella Irene Laut

Stella Irene Laut

Aug 27, 2014

Stella Irene Laut (Lahti), 90, of Grayling, MI, formerly of Adrian, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Stella was born August 16, 1924 in Alston, MI to Solomon and Maria Lahti. Stella was married to Jack Raymond Laut on June 2, 1945. Stella is survived by children, Jacqueline D'Anna (Joseph) of Arkansas, Sharlene Mascarello (George) of Grayling,...

Leon Agusta Sobianek

Leon Agusta Sobianek

Aug 19, 2014

Mr. Leon Agusta Sobianek, 80, of Beaver Creek Twp. passed away August 19, 2014. Leon was born in Detroit, MI on June 5, 1934 to Gus and Eleanora Sobianek. Leon enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and watching the Detroit Tigers. He was also a member of the teamsters. Leon is survived by daughter Debra McQuillen; siblings, Germaine Burns, Blanche Wojda,...

David Roger Bunyak

David Roger Bunyak

Aug 14, 2014

David Roger Bunyak, 65, of Roscommon, MI was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 14, 2014. David was born on December 7, 1948 in Detroit, MI. David loved spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, NASCAR, and the Detroit Lions. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Bunyak; sons, Shawn Bunyak, David (Michelle) Bunyak, Jr., and Chuck (Kristie)...

St. Clair "SKI" Donakowski

St. Clair "SKI" Donakowski

Aug 9, 2014

St. Clair Anthony "Ski" Donakowski, 62, of Grayling, MI., passed away on August 9, 2014 St. Clair was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 30, 1951, a son of the late Georgene (Manning) and Edward Donakowski. He served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He married Ann (Lyle) Donakowski on May 2, 1985 in Conyers, GA. Survived...

Stan R. Lawrence

Stan R. Lawrence

Aug 9, 2014

Stanford Russell (Stan) Lawrence, Jr., 71, of Higgins Lake, MI., passed away on August 9, 2014. Stan was born in Detroit, MI on June 30, 1943, son of the late Gladys (Ackerman) and Stanford R. Lawrence, Sr. He married his wife Michelle on April 26, 1999 in LasVagas, NV. Stan was retired from General Motors. Survived by his wife Michelle...

Edward Francis Gunsell

Edward Francis Gunsell

Aug 2, 2014

Edward Francis Gunsell, 71, of Frederic, MI passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. Edward was born January 28, 1943 to David and Genevieve Gunsell in Flint, Michigan. He joined the military and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Army's Special Forces. He was also a member of the DAV, the American Legion, and the VFW....

Ruth C. Cruz

Ruth C. Cruz

Aug 2, 2014

Ruth C. Cruz, 90, of Grayling, MI., passed away at home on August 2, 2014. Ruth was born in Grayling, MI on October 17, 1923, a daughter of the late Edna (Wythe) and A.P. Feldhauser. She married Jesse Cruz on July 11, 1941 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. They were married for 69 years before he preceded her in...

Paul Allen Sherman

Paul Allen Sherman

Jul 29, 2014

Paul Allen Sherman, 43, of Grayling, MI passed away July 29, 2014. Paul was born September 19, 1970 in Grayling, MI to Allen and Carla Sherman. He graduated from Roscommon High School. He married Margaret Elizabeth Todoroff on August 2, 2008. Paul had a very loving heart and made friends easily. He was also a very big Detroit Tigers fan....

Bruce D. Vint

Bruce D. Vint

Jul 28, 2014

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Myrtle Ellen Graham

Myrtle Ellen Graham

Jul 27, 2014

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Edna Nellie Babbitt

Edna Nellie Babbitt

Jul 26, 2014

Edna Nellie Babbitt, 89, of Grayling, MI., lived most of her life in Maple Forest Township. Edna was born in Detroit on March 25, 1925, daughter of John and Edna Wilcox. She married Harold Babbitt on December 24, 1949 at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. Edna enjoyed crocheting and canning. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Survived by:...