Oct 19, 2019

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...

Oct 16, 2019

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...

Oct 16, 2019

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...

Oct 16, 2019

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”...

Oct 14, 2019

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...

Oct 14, 2019

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. ...

Oct 12, 2019

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...

Oct 11, 2019

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...

Oct 9, 2019

Paula Fay Hoffman,  78, of Ellsworth, passed away on October 9, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Paula was born on September 30, 1941, in Detroit, the daughter of Douglas and Mary McGregor.

Paula was a bar tender in the Detroit area for many years before retiring and moving up north.

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Oct 9, 2019

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...

Oct 8, 2019

Richard A. McQuiston “Dick” 78, of Charlevoix, passed away on October 8, 2019 in Charlevoix, Michigan.  He was born December 1, 1940 in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Andrew McQuiston and Josephine M. (Reno) McQuiston.

On August 21, 1967 Richard married Judy (Barrett) McQuiston, in Wyandotte, MI.  Dick and Judy resided in Charlevoix for over 27 years. Being originally...

Oct 2, 2019

Evelyn E. Graham, 79, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 following a sudden illness, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born and raised and lived her whole life in East Jordan.  On July 20, 1957, she married David Graham. Evelyn was a farm wife for many years and raised 5 children.   She was employed...

Sep 30, 2019

Shirley C. Ormsby, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away on September 30, 2019 at the Georgia House.

Shirley was born on September 11, 1929, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Carl and Agnes (Davis) Pahl.

Shirley was a Buckley and Traverse City resident for many years prior to moving to Charlevoix.   She’s a past member of St....

Sep 29, 2019

Eleanor P. (Hopp) Girard, 85,  passed away on September 29, 2019 in Pontiac.

Eleanor was born on July 19, 1934, the daughter of Eddie and Gertrude (Burgvill) Booza.

Eleanor was a  resident of Central Lake for many years where she raised her family.  Later on, following the passing of her first husband William Hopp, she...

Sep 28, 2019

Bruce C. Wilson,  70, of Kewadin, passed away on September 28, 2019.  No services are planned at this time.  There will be a memorial service announced at a later date by the family.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 25, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Doctor Charles Henry Cole, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 96. Doc was born on September 19th, 1923 in McHenry, North Dakota to Walter and Florence Cole.

He received his Doctorate in Veterinarian Medicine from Michigan State University in 1950. For a short while after graduating, Doc...

Sep 25, 2019

Shelly Dale Paramo, 59, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  She was born on December 13, 1959 in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of Dale and Donis (Staley) Anderson.

After graduating high school, Shelly went on to attend college at Oakland University, where she played on the tennis team as well.  She also met...

Sep 22, 2019

Betty Ruth (Erwin) Shawl Van Antwerp passed away on September 22, 2019, at the age of 97.  Betty was born in Bay City, MI to John T. and Grace Erwin.  After graduation from Bay City Central High School, she married Thomas E. Shawl, who predeceased her in 1993.  She is survived by their five children:   Ruth Ann Nast (Donald),...

Sep 19, 2019

Curtis George Ferber, 64, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019.  He was born on January 12, 1955 in Aberdeen, Maryland, the son of George and Marilyn (Wright) Ferber.

On October 2, 1976, Curtis married his high school sweetheart, Karen Arnold.  He valued his family above all else.  Whether it was helping his daughters with...

Sep 18, 2019

Elizabeth Hall was born on December 11, 1918 in Gratten, Michigan to Harry J. Moon and Ruby (Douglas) Moon and passed away on September 18, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility after a brief stay.

She graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Michigan and went on to attend Central Michigan Teachers College in Mt. Pleasant,...