Apr 19, 2019

William “Rich” Rousseau,  72, of Mancelona, passed away on April 19, 2019 at his home.

Rich was born on May 6, 1946 in Flint, MI, the son of Robert and Wilma (Andrew) Rousseau.

Rich was a long time police officer for the city of Saginaw.  He was a gun enthusiast and loved the outdoors, especially...

Apr 18, 2019

Samantha Marie Tobias, 26 of Mancelona died April 18, 2019 at home.  She was born August 23, 1992 in Traverse City the daughter of Darrin Tobias and Jennifer Hamblin.

Samantha graduated from Mancelona High School in 2010 and also graduated from Baker College with an associates degree in Applied Sciences.  In her spare time she enjoyed drawing....

Apr 18, 2019

James Arthur Mielke, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 18, 2019.

James was born on February 14, 1930, in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of Arthur Mielke and Esther (Kollman) Mielke.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He went on to attend The Ohio State University, graduating in 1956 with a...

Apr 18, 2019

Edena Williams, 84 of Bellaire, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan, surrounded by her family.   She was born June 30, 1934 in Detroit the daughter of Edward and Kathryn (Frisbie) Squire Sr.

She moved to Bellaire in 1994 and became an active member of the Church In The Hills.  She was also a member...

Apr 18, 2019

Bellaire- Milton “Milt” Duane Kniss, 71 a long time resident of Bellaire passed away at his home April 18, 2019 after a difficult battle with ALS. Born in Cadillac, Michigan on November 30, 1947, Milt graduated from Edwardsburg High School in Niles, Michigan in 1965.  After graduating from high school he was drafted into the United States Army where...

Apr 18, 2019

Doyle Devere Burns, “Barney”, of Central Lake, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, surrounded by his family.

Barney was born on Friday, December 3, 1926, to Russell and Mabel Burns in Central Lake, Michigan. He grew up on the Burns Family Centennial Farm with his two...

Apr 17, 2019

Gwendolyn J. Marston, 82, of Beaver Island, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements have been handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Apr 16, 2019

Holly Gustafson, 27, of Mancelona, passed away on April 16, 2019 with her family at her side.

Holly was born on December 16, 1991, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Kerry Blomquist and Sally (Biebelhausen) Blomquist.  She enjoyed all types of music, and also liked to cross-stitch.  Above all else, she loved being a mother to her...

Apr 16, 2019

Trudy J. Center,  65, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 16, 2019 at her home.

Trudy was born on June 15, 1953, in Rogers City, MI, the daughter of Neil and Ruth (Pomranko) Whitsitt.

Trudy was a very strong willed woman with a very good business mind.  She owned and operated “Center Salon” in Petoskey...

Apr 13, 2019

Joan L. Laramie,  82, of Bellaire, passed away on April 13, 2019 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.

Apr 13, 2019

Ronald J. Colwell,  70, of Central Lake, passed away on April 13, 2019 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Ron was born on September 9, 1948, in Pontiac, MI.

He was a long time resident of Central Lake and in his younger years enjoyed hunting and working on cars.

He is survived by his wife Rhoda...

Apr 10, 2019

We rejoice in the life and legacy of Shirley Ann Farrell, who went to be with the Lord at the age of 82. She was born and raised in Ellsworth, Michigan by her parents, Maynard and Pearl Alward. Shirley was a devoted wife for 66 years of marriage, a caring mother to three children and their spouses, a grandmother...

Apr 9, 2019

Edward J. Kaskey,  94, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2019, where he had resided for 75 years.

He is survived by a son Edward Jr. (Greta) Kaskey, a sister Mary Ann, step-daughter Marguerite, 14 grandchildren and many more great and great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his best friend, Tom...

Apr 7, 2019

John Jay Gagnon, known to his wife as “Dip” and to his grandchildren as “Woods Grandpa,” passed away quietly in his sleep in the early morning of Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home in Charlevoix, MI. He was 83 years-old and the husband of Carol (Boucher) Gagnon. They shared fifty-five years of marriage together.

Born April...

Apr 7, 2019

Lynn Trimmer Collins, 91, of Bellaire died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born September 22, 1927 in Oak Park, IL at West Suburban Hospital, which was founded by her grandfather, Dr. Thomas E. Roberts and designed by her great uncle, E.E. Roberts. Lynn was the daughter of Dr. Ralph Waldo  and Elizabeth...

Apr 6, 2019

Edward L. Rey,  78, of White Cloud, formerly of Charlevoix, passed away on April 6, 2019 in Fremont.

Eddie was born on August 28, 1940, in Beulah, MI, the son of Richard and Gladys (Long) Rey.

Eddie loved playing poker and watching his favorite shows,  Walker Texas Ranger and Westerns, especially Gun Smoke, Cisco Kid...

Apr 5, 2019

Charles P Lacy, 78 of Central Lake passed away Friday, April 5, 2019.

Services are pending at this time.

Apr 3, 2019

William H. (Bill) Block, 81, of Charlevoix/Norwood passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019.   Bill was born in Detroit to William and Louise Block and grew up in Detroit.  He later attended Wayne State University where he received Bachelors and Masters Degrees in education and furthered his education by taking doctoral classes at WSU.

Bill served in the Warren Consolidated School...

Apr 2, 2019

Donald W Gillis, 64 of Kewadin died April 2, 2019.

A full obituary will appear soon.

Apr 2, 2019

Patricia M. Oliver 85 of Charlevoix died April 2, 2019 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.

She was born December 3, 1933 in Petoskey, the daughter of Louis and Ethel (Alward) Jablinsky.

Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, playing scrabble, bingo, going to the casino, taking care of elderly people and...