Dec 13, 2019

Lana Kathryn Breckow, 74 of Gaylord, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 13, 2019.  She was born January 11, 1945 the daughter of Frank Richard Turner and Viola Kathryn (Keefe) Baum.

Lana enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed crocheting and reading.  She spent over 50 years in the...

Dec 12, 2019

After a fifteen year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Wanda Ruth Conway passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019.

Wanda was born on July 3, 1941 in Rapids City Michigan, to Harvey and Helen (Barber) Deater.  She married John Conway on March 1, 1958.  They showed their family and friends the meaning of true love, as they lived...

Dec 11, 2019

Judy Marie Herriman, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away December 11, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, MI, with grandson Ben and granddaughter Mandy at her side.  Judy was born December 10, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Joseph Brun and Elizabeth (Evakich) Brun.

Judy graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1959 and then on November...

Dec 8, 2019

Jack Prescott Sage of Grand Haven, MI, died peacefully on December 8, 2019 at Heartwood Lodge Hospice Care, Spring Lake, MI. from Pancreatic Cancer.   Jack was born July 7, 1943 in Charlevoix, MI to Jack and Eileen Sage.

Jack Married Ruth Grimes on August 12, 1966.  Unto this union two children were born; Tammy Marie Sage (Forrest)...

Dec 7, 2019

David Clayton Malbouef II, 34 of Mancelona, died Saturday, December 7, 2019.  He was born May 13, 1985 in Traverse City, the son of David and Lorna (Robbins) Malbouef.

David was a kind, spiritual guy.  He worked several odd jobs and was a handyman. He was always helping others.  David enjoyed working on small engines.  He also...

Dec 7, 2019

Julaine Kay Vanderheide, 74 of Charlevoix, died Saturday, December 7th, 2019.  She was born March 2, 1945 the daughter of Albert and Donna Mansen.

Julaine was an active member the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix for many years.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching TV.  She also enjoyed bowling in her younger years and eating...

Dec 6, 2019

Ryan Matthew Weiss, 36 of Charlevoix, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan.

He was born March 1, 1983 in Grand Rapids the son of Curtis and Lisa (Hartley) Weiss and graduated from Kenowa Hills High School in 2001.  After graduation he attended Kendall College of Art and Design.

On July 6, 2012...

Dec 6, 2019

Charles H. Dhaseleer, 98 of Charlevoix, died Friday, December 6, 2019.  Charles was born to John A. and Josephine M. Dhaseleer on December 27th 1920 on Beaver Island.

They moved to a farm on Barnard Road in 1925 and Charles started at Barnard School at age 4.  He completed 8th grade there and then graduated from Charlevoix...

Dec 6, 2019

Gary Joseph Schafer, 73, of Charlevoix passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 in South Lyon, MI.  He was born on October 14, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of Frank and Irene (Bierschbach) Schafer.

Gary was raised in Beal City, MI along with his 13 siblings.  Upon obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University,...

Dec 5, 2019

Albert Sharrow, 79, of Charlevoix passed away on Thursday December 5,2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born on January 12, 1940 in Charlevoix, MI, the son of William and Elsie (McClanathan) Sharrow.

Albert married Alice Lewalk, on September 5, 1964 at Sainte Anne’s Catholic Church on Mackinac Island.   Better known as “Buck” on...

Dec 5, 2019

Susan Renee Bergmann, 60, of Charlevoix passed away on Thursday December 5, 2019.  She was born on May 7, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Hubert and Lillian (Rand) Rich. At age two she moved with her family to Oxford hills, Maine and remained there until after graduating from high school. She then graduated from the Mercy school...

Dec 4, 2019

Elaine Carol Drury, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on May 10, 1940 in Sycamore, IL, the daughter of Jon and Grace (Sundly) Nachtigall.

After her time attending the University of Illinois- Chicago, she worked as a dental hygienist in Sycamore, IL where...

Dec 2, 2019

Brian Norton 59 of Mancelona, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at home.

No services are planned at this time.

Dec 2, 2019

Marjorie Beverly Spence, 72, a lifelong resident of Central Lake, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at her daughter Mary’s home.

She was born September 14, 1947 in Central Lake the daughter of James and Dorothy (DuBois) Harter and graduated Central Lake High School in 1965.  On August 2, 1969 she married Richard Spence who preceded her in...

Dec 1, 2019

Mary E. Eggleston, 57, passed away on December 1, 2019 in Traverse City.

Mary was born March 30, 1962, the daughter of William and Eleanor (Booza) Hopp.

Mary grew up and went to high school in Central Lake where she excelled at many sports, including basketball, softball, and track.  After graduating from Central Lake, Mary...

Nov 29, 2019

Edward Leroy Wilson Jr, 57 of Central Lake, died Friday, November 29, 2019.  He was born August 5, 1962 the son of Edward Sr. and Kay Ann (Duby) Wilson.

Edward was a truck driver and drove for several companies.  He took long trips all over the United States driving for them.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing in...

Nov 28, 2019

Jacob Paul Helwig, 25, of Traverse City, tragically passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Traverse City.  He was born on September 11, 1994 in Traverse City.

Jake graduated from Bellaire High School in 2012.  Following graduation, he travelled across the United States –from Virginia to Oregon to Mackinac Island – and everywhere in between.  He...

Nov 28, 2019

Jerry Dean Ordway, 51, of Mancelona passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019.  He was born on September 5, 1968 in Owosso, MI, the son of Jerry and Carol (Corbin) Ordway.

Jerry was always present in his son’s lives.  When they were young, he was active in their Boyscout troop, and eventually became the scout leader.  He...

Nov 27, 2019

Leroy Frank Udell, 87, of Mancelona, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.

The son of Frank and Zella, he was born in Bellaire on February 9, 1932. He married his wife, Marilyn (“Muggs”) on February 14, 1950.

Leroy grew up on his family farm in Alden....

Nov 24, 2019

Esther Mae Jolliffe, 83 of Ellsworth, passed away November 24, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Esther was born May 3, 1936 in Ellsworth, MI to Henry Heeres and Gertrude (Vandenberg) Heeres.

She was a member of the Belltower Reformed Church in Ellsworth, as well as a volunteer at the Good Samaritan in...