All Obituaries

Krista M Mose, 43, loving daughter of Tom and Jenni Johnson, mother of Malia, sister of Luke (Sara) and Tori (Aaron) Zbytowski, granddaughter of  Darlene Mongeau, girlfriend of Karl Kotimaki, niece, cousin, and friend to many, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. A full obituary will appear soon and service details will be included.   

Eva B. (O’Day) Jerome, 92, of Alba, passed away on October 19, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born on January 4, 1927, in Lansing, the daughter of Myron and Eva (Grosnickle) Vaughan.    Eva was always the “life of the party” and loved to spend time with her family.   She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and spending time with her church family at the Breath of Life Ministries in Alba.  She also enjoyed crossword...

Mary Penelope “Pennie” Ault of Alden, passed away at the age of 77 on October 16, 2019, at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born on March 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Howard Sturm and Josephine (Peters) Sturm.  Pennie lost her father in World War II. As her mother remarried, Pennie helped raise her eight younger siblings and step-siblings. She developed the instincts and skills of a loving mother long before having children and...

Mark Robert Pirch, 66, of Lakes of the North, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  He was born on February 22, 1953 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Stanley and Celia (Harkness) Pirch. After graduating high school, Mark served in the United States Army during Vietnam for three years.  Shortly after returning home, he met Tina Case through mutual friends, and they wed on September 3, 1977 in Pontiac, MI.  Mark worked as a sales engineer in the...

Patricia J. Stephenson, 93, of Rapid City, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2019 at South Torch Assisted Living in Rapid City.  She was born on May 17, 1926, in Flint, the daughter of Percell and Fern (Jeffs) McGovern.    Patricia resided in Flushing for many years where she raised 5 children along with her husband C.D. “Doug” Stephenson.  In the late 60’s she obtained her real estate license.  In the early 70’s she obtained her...

Robert William Feldhouse, 73, of Charlevoix and Rochester Hills, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at his home in Charlevoix.    Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 21, 1946, to William and Beatrice (Graneman) Feldhouse, and spent his childhood in Detroit and Milford, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan prior to being drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War where he served as a helicopter medic and was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple...

Sally Ann Pacillo, 65, of Charlevoix, passed away October 14, 2019 at her home.  Sally was born November 9, 1953 in Muskegon, MI to George Michael Bowen and Magdalene Virginia Hupp.  Sally worked at Sealed Power/SPX for 33 years, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital for 15 years, and she and Chris owned Courtside Motel as well.  She fought a courageous battle with cancer, and loved reading, gardening, and scratching off lottery tickets.  Her greatest love and...

John “Jack” A. Erber, 85, of Charlevoix, passed away October 12, 2019 at his home in Charlevoix.  Jack was born July 30, 1934 in Charlevoix, MI to Karl J. Erber and Margaret Fitch.  Jack enjoyed life all over.  Some places he settled were Charlevoix, MI; Trout Creek, MI; Bruce Crossing, MI; Beaver Island, MI; finally going full circle back to Charlevoix. Jack was an avid boater and water fan, spending as much time as he could on the water.  He was a handy...

Barbara Ann Burns, 96, left her family on earth to be reunited with her family in heaven on October 11th, 2019. Born on January 16th, 1923 to Emerson and Anne (Rickey) Gordon in Pontiac, MI; she was their only child. Barbara was raised in the country with a great Dane as her protector and friend. She was an active Girl Scout spending the summers at Camp Sherwood and sailing the Great Lakes as a Mariner Girl Scout. Barbara graduated from high school a half of a year early and headed to...

John T. Brown, 77, of Bellaire, passed away October 9, 2019, at his home, in Bellaire, following a 2 1/2 year courageous fight with cancer. He was a great man, an even better father, a loving husband, and beloved Grampie.  He was a man of strong faith and always put God first and then his family.  His family meant the world to him.  He will be missed more than words can be expressed. John was born March 12, 1942, in Flint Michigan, to William J. Brown and Helma...