Obituaries

Timothy Lee Tobias, age 41, of Kincheloe, Michigan, died unexpectedly on April 21, 2026. Timothy, fondly known as Timmy, was born January 16, 1985, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan to William and Susan (Smith) Tobias.

Tim grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, and from a young age, he loved being outdoors with his friends and cousins whom he was very close with. He enjoyed being outdoors into his adult life. He loved camping and trail riding. He also enjoyed helping his dad, his niece, Libby Tobias, and his nephew, Travis Krogh, with their derby cars and being part of their pit crew. He also enjoyed tinkering around in his yard and garage and hanging out with family.

In 2004, he met Ashleigh Graham. They started their life together with Ashleigh’s two precious daughters, Shaunna and Alexis, and they were Timmy’s pride and joy. Anytime there was a school or sporting event, you would not be able to miss the big teddy bear in the bleachers cheering them on.

Tim worked at Sault Tribe Housing, in the warehouse. He loved his job and enjoyed his coworkers, especially his boss, Tony McClusky.

Tim leaves behind his life partner of twenty-two years, Ashleigh Graham; daughters, Shaunna (Keagen Johnson) Michalski and Alexis (Austin Davis) Orr; parents, William and Susan Tobias; sisters, Amanda (Joe Smith) Tobias and Jessica (Adam Pangraise) Tobias; brother, Adam (Chrissy Griffin) Tobias; nieces, Libby (Travis Krogh) Tobias, Ma’Layiah Tobias, Brooklyn Tobias, and Dani Rae Smith; great niece, Kienna Krogh; and another great niece due in July.

Tim was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Billy Lee and Cora Smith; paternal grandparents, John (Bud) & Helen Tobias; uncles, John Tobias, Richard Smith, Jackie Germain, and Larry McKechnie; and aunts, Prinny (Genevieve) McKechnie and Jill Smith.

Per Tim’s wishes there will be a private service only.

Family Life Funeral Homes – Pickford assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.