Aug 2, 2018

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...

Aug 1, 2018

On August 1, 2018, John Ronald Gielda went to be with his Lord. 'Ronnie/Ron' had retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation. He also drove truck cross-country for a few years. And in his free time he worked with a local Michigan fireworks company. Ron started his life in Bay City Mich. moved to Grand Rapids and will finally...

Jul 31, 2018

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...

Jul 29, 2018

Maxine Whitney Smith,  74, of Eastport, passed away on July 29, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.

Max was born on October 22, 1943, in Ann Arbor, MI the daughter of Wallace and Maxine (Garnett) Whitney.

Max was a personable lady who loved hosting family and friends.  She could walk into a crowd of strangers and...

Jul 28, 2018

Connie E. Thomas, 72, of Bellaire, died Saturday, July 28, 2018.

She was born December 31, 1945 in Willmington, Delaware to Norbert and Mabel (Clark) Nachazel.

Connie married Kenneth Thomas on June 11, 2003 in Charlevoix where they made their home. They moved to Bellaire in 2006.

Connie worked with her husband in...

Jul 27, 2018

Helen D. Sattler, age 62, of Central Lake passed away on July 27, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.

Helen was born on June 12, 1956 in Detroit to the late Thomas G. and Joyce L. (Wood) Moody. She enjoyed spending her time panning for gold, collecting Petoskey stones, gambling with her husband, and being outdoors especially camping...

Jul 20, 2018

Louis E. Hintz Jr., of Elmira, passed away on July 20, 2018.  There will be no services.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 16, 2018

Walter J. Hufford, age 84 of Charlevoix passed away on July 16, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Walter was born on March 22, 1934 in Petoskey to the late Paul and Eleanor (Notestine) Hufford.

Walter was born and raised in Petoskey graduated and served 4 years in the United States Army including time served...

Jul 13, 2018

Billie Louise (Bergmann) Crain passed away on July 13, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 13th, 1951 and was adopted as an infant by Bill and Arletta Bergmann of Charlevoix. She graduated Charlevoix High School Cum Laude in 1969, then studied liberal arts at Northwestern Michigan College in...

Jul 8, 2018

The Lord’s timing is always perfect.  Howard was called to paradise two years to the day that his older brother, Jack, passed.  Howard was born at home in Bellaire on tax day 1939.  He was raised in Antrim County, the youngest of 3 brothers and two sisters.  He lived a bachelor life and enjoyed his privacy.  He shared his...

Jul 7, 2018

Denise R. Turner, 57, of Mancelona, passed away on July 7, 2018.

Denise was born on January 29, 1961 in Grayling, MI, the daughter of Glen and Clara (Dixon) Kimball.

Denise enjoyed gardening, reading, drawing, arts and crafts, cooking, several nature activities such as hiking, fishing and always  a good craft beer.

She...

Jul 6, 2018

Elva O. Cowell, 97, of Eastport, passed away on July 6, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Elva was born February 23, 1921, in Detroit, the daughter of Herbert and Georgia (Ferguson) Ogilvie.  Residing in Eastport since 1976, Elva served as the Torch Lake Township Clerk for 22 years.  She was a longtime supporter of the Central Lake District Library,...

Jul 2, 2018

Zella “Betty” Gooden,  96, of Mancelona, passed away on July 2, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Betty was born on October 4, 1921, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Catherine (Swibaker) Long.

Betty had a great sense of humor and the biggest joy in her life was her family.  She enjoyed crafting,...

Jul 1, 2018

Alan F. Beckwith, age 67 of Charlevoix passed away on July 1, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 1, 2018

Ralph Raymond "Ray" Reim, 102, passed away peacefully on his 79th wedding anniversary on July 1, 2018, at the Heritage Haus in Bellaire.

He was born on Nov. 29, 1915 in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Max Reim and Carrie Wiser.

He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1934. He had a long standing career at Dodge Manufacturing Corporation in Mishawaka, Indiana for 37 1/2 years, which included being superintendent of...

Jun 30, 2018

Dennis M. Finn, 82, of Ellsworth died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home.

He was born October 11, 1935 in Dixon, IL the son of James and Marion (Mackin) Finn.

He married Patricia McGovern October 21, 1997 in Las Vegas, NV and made their home in Del Ray Beach, FL and Ellsworth, MI.

Jun 25, 2018

Karen L. Burns, age 63 passed away on June 25, 2018 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.

Karen was born on March 2, 1955 in Petoskey to the late Marshall and Barbara (Morgan) Magee.

She enjoyed spending her time biking especially doing the Dalmac Race, boating, camping and being a stay at home mom.

Jun 24, 2018

Donna L. Wojan, 71, of Charlevoix passed away on June 24, 2018 at her home.

She was born on May 7, 1947 in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Donna helped build and open Donto Kennels on Barnard Road in 1976 and it was the first boarding and grooming service in Charlevoix. Her greatest joy in life was...

Jun 24, 2018

Martha E. Moore, lifelong resident of Central Lake, died peacefully, June 24, 2018.  She was born February 8, 1938 in Echo Township, the daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Weisler) Hebden and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1956.

Martha retired from Dura Automotive after 42 years of dedicated service.  She was a member of the Ladies...

Jun 22, 2018

Andrew Charles Wright passed away June 22, 2018.  He was 31.  As a son, father, brother and friend, he has left many heartbroken with his passing.

Drew was born to George and Michalene Wright in Flint, and raised and resided in Charlevoix.  He had a smile that lit up the room, and a grin that made his...