Mar 5, 2019

Joanne F. Duff, beloved mother, wife, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her Bellaire home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Joanne was a beautiful caring soul, devoted to family and friends, and also someone who relished her solitude and independence. A “true Gemini” (her words) she had twin ties to life in Michigan and in California.

Joanne...

Mar 5, 2019

David R Ver Strat, 79 of Central Lake, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born December 1, 1939 in Wyoming, the son of Casper and Fern (Ogden) Ver Strat.

Dave was an avid outdoors man.  He loved hunting, fishing, and mushrooming.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his buddies at...

Mar 2, 2019

John C. Broutin Jr., of Boyne City, passed away on March 2, 2019 at his home.

John was born on July 23, 1973, in Detroit, the son of John and Jeannette (Hackman) Broutin.

John loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed cooking, but most of all spending time with his son Jasper.

Mar 1, 2019

Douglas Stewart Raddatz of Bellaire passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility just a few weeks after celebrating his 83rd birthday.  Doug was born on February 16, 1936 in Detroit, MI to Gladys and Stewart Raddatz.  He attended Denby High School in Detroit and Wayne State University where he was connected to the...

Feb 28, 2019

Mary A. Shuboy,  81, of Mancelona, passed away on February 28, 2019 at Medilodge of Traverse City.

Mary was born on September 7, 1937, in Forest Home Township, MI, the daughter of Louie and Edith (Hill) DeJonge. Mary always enjoyed her knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed helping youngsters as a foster parent for 30+ years. She also...

Feb 27, 2019

Marilynn J. Finck,  81, of Atwood, passed away on February 27, 2019 at the Georgia House in Charlevoix.

Marilynn was born on December 3, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of Bruce and Goldie (Peters) Reinhart. Marilynn was a long time member of the Charlevoix VFW Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed bingo, reading, gardening, and cooking.

She...

Feb 27, 2019

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Kay Britton (April 17, 1934 - February 27, 2019)

(This headline is a tribute to Kay’s father-in-law, Lloyd Britton, who collected obituaries as a child in the early 1900’s)

Kay Britton died Wednesday, February 27th surrounded by four generations of loved ones, laughter,...

Feb 18, 2019

On Monday, February 18, 2019, Robert D Nagel, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 88.

The third child of Emil and Orra Nagel, Bob graduated from the Breckenridge High School and soon after married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Muscott.  The two had three children together, Rod, Roberta, and Randy.  Bob served...

Feb 16, 2019

Luella “Lou” Cole, 83, of Mancelona, passed away on February 16, 2019 at her home.

Lou was born on November 24, 1935, in Grayling , the daughter of Richard and Annabelle (Peathers) Thompson.

Lou and her late husband Bob, owned and operated the RC and GO retail store in Mancelona for over 20 years.  She...

Feb 14, 2019

On February 14, 2019, John D. Friedly passed away at Munson Medical Center after a short bout with cancer, his two children at his side. John was born on May 12, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, the second child of John and Helen (Workinger) Friedly. John graduated from Waterford High School in 1960 and received his B.S. in Business from...

Feb 11, 2019

Charles Johnson, 84 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Monday, February 11, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born June 22, 1934, in Shelby, MI, the son of Guy and Marguerite (Sorenson) Johnson.

Charlie was very proud of his service in the U.S. Army, where he witnessed several atomic bomb tests in the Nevada desert, and...

Feb 10, 2019

Robert E. Lee, 96 of Mancelona passed away February 10, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  He was born September 30, 1922 in Pellston the son of Robert and Virgie (Barrow) Lee.

Robert proudly served in the US Army during WWII and he was a member of the American Legion and VFW.  He was a trucker...

Feb 9, 2019

Christina L. Fisher,  50, of Ellsworth, passed away on February 9, 2019 at her home.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Hastings Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Feb 8, 2019

John Allen Elzinga, 86 of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 8, 2019.

He was born April 25, 1932 in Banks Township the son of Albert and Gertie (Veenstra) Elzinga.  John graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1950 and upon graduation took over the family centennial farm in Atwood. John with his wife Phyllis owned and operated...

Feb 7, 2019

Helen E. Ritchie, 62, of Central Lake passed away on February 7, 2019. Helen was born in Detroit Michigan on July 28, 1956 to Donald & Betty (Parker) Ritchie. Her family moved to Ellsworth, where Helen attended school. Helen lived at the family farm for many years, eventually moving to Central lake with her siblings.

Helen worked...

Feb 6, 2019

Elizabeth Marie (Betty) Bedell, of Bellaire, died February 6, 2019.  She was born to Herbert and Marie (Ludbrook) Purdy in August, 1927.  Her family lived on a farm near Central Lake in a stone house that was built by her father and uncle.  Not long before her birth, her family had moved to Michigan from Montana and other parts...

Feb 5, 2019

William H. Ward,  85, of Charlevoix, passed away on Feb. 5, 2019, at the Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.

William (Bill) was born on July 28, 1933, in Charlevoix, the son of Bernie and Mae (Hall) Ward. As a young man, he worked at the family’s fishing and boat business, Ward Brothers Boats in Charlevoix....

Feb 4, 2019

James E. Johnson, Sr., 77, of Mancelona, passed away on February 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born on April 13, 1941, in Muskegon, MI, the son of Clyde and Mabel (Hoffman) Johnson.

Jim had retired from General Motors and moved to Mancelona in 1993.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially...

Feb 3, 2019

Steven L. Adams,  61, of Mancelona, passed away on February 3, 2019 at the Medilodge of Gaylord.

Steve was born on March 6, 1957, in Owosso, MI, the son of LeRoy and Maxine (Tunnicliff) Adams.

Steve was an outgoing, hard working, big talker who could make friends with just about anyone.  He volunteered much of...

Feb 2, 2019

Myrtle (Warder) Morgridge 100 years old, passed away February 2, 2019 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.  She was born November 29, 1918 in Portland, Michigan to John and Margaret (Thurston) Warder.  Myrtle graduated from Portland High School and married Robert Morgridge on March 21, 1936.  They had two sons, Bob and Michael.  Michael passed away in 1979.

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