All Obituaries

Angie Scott Supernaw passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was born September 8, 1912 in Norwood Township, daughter of Edward and Anna Oosterbaan Scott. Angie grew up in the Charlevoix area, graduating from Charlevoix High School and from Howell’s School of Business in Muskegon. On October 1, 1938 she married William I. Supernaw in Charlevoix, who preceded her in death on October 22, 1981. Angie worked for Bridge and Hawley Insurance, now Charlevoix Agency for 30 years,...

NANCY COLLINS-EAMES of Mancelona lost her battle with cancer at the age of 69 Thursday, August 9th, 2018. She is survived by two sons Dale “Bobby” Pearson of Harrison MI, and Keith Pearson (Dixie McDonald) of Mancelona, her Mother Ruby M. Collins of Mancelona, residing at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire Michigan, Larry (Ila) Collins of St. Louis MI, Allen (Carol) Collins of Bay City MI, Jeff (Sandi) Collins of Simi Valley California. (3) grandchildren and (3) great...

Donald “Don” J. Bambach, 88, of Traverse City formerly of Charlevoix went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2018 at Munson Hospice House. Don was born on February 1, 1930 in Holland, MI to the late Joseph and Winifred (Cunningham) Bambach. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1948 and joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War Era. He also attended Michigan State University and worked for many years before retiring in 1992 from General Clay Products in...

Leonard J. Dubey, age 86 of Charlevoix passed away on August 7, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Leonard was born on November 26, 1931 in Alpena, MI to the late Wilfred and Edna (McCardel) Dubey. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Immediately, following his discharge he worked as an Electrical Engineer at the Belvedere Hotel. Leonard then worked for the City of Charlevoix for 30 years and following his retirement he was a Charlevoix School Bus Driver for...

Gail A. Rose,  66, of Bellaire, passed away on August 7, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

George S. Anton,  91, of Mancelona, passed away on August 6, 2018 at his home.    George was born on April 14, 1927, in Detroit, the son of William and Martha (Januszewski) Anton.    George was a longtime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona and loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, camping and archery.  He also enjoyed drawing as well as electronics.    He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a corporal during the Korean...

Ann Marie Reitmeyer, 93 formerly of Torch Lake, died peacefully at the American House in Charlevoix.   Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township.   

Betty Jane Johnson, 94 of Gaylord died peacefully, Thursday August 2, 2018 at Aspen Ridge.  She was born January 12, 1924 in Detroit, the daughter of George L. and Helen M. (Peffers) Coatta.   Betty moved from Central Lake to Gaylord in 1961 and she worked many years as a care giver with the State of Michigan and in several different locations around Gaylord.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and she enjoyed spending time with her family and...

M. Joyce Smith, who loved playing golf and being a wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 2, at the age of 88. Born December 16, 1929 in Central Lake, to Orrin and Anna Lathrop, Joyce was known for her selfless devotion to family, sweet personality, sharp intellect, flair for fashionable dressing and her passion for her bulldogs. Joyce’s late husband of 70 years, Don Smith, was a long-time coach and school superintendent in Bellaire Public Schools. Over...

It is with a broken heart that I am placing this obituary for my soul mate, my rock, my husband of 40 years Mark V. Irving. He was 60 years old. On July 31 at 1:00 a.m. he lost the battle against cancer. With his family and cherished friends at his side. Thank you Dean and Rick for being there with us, and for him. He is survived by me, his spouse, Sheryl (Kine) Irving, his daughter, Christel L. Irving, his cherished grandson’s: Joseph, Caleb and Jacob, his beloved brother, Rob (Peg)...