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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Feb 1, 2019

Janice Flora Wittbrodt Speer, 82, of Central Lake, passed away at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility, on February 1st, 2019.  Jan was born in Midland, Michigan, the youngest of 6 children to Leon and Flora (Brown) Wittbrodt.   She married Carl Baker in 1954 and they moved to the Detroit area the same year, where they had a large family of...

Jan 30, 2019

Gloria Jane Lemon, 94 of Charlevoix, died January 30, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn of 66 years, her parents, her sister Betty and her brother Burt.

Gloria is survived by her son Michael and daughter Karen, both of Charlevoix.

For all that knew Gloria and loved her she will...

Jan 29, 2019

Brian L. Wood,  70, of Mancelona, passed away on January 29, 2019 at his home.

Brian was born on November 27, 1948, in Detroit, the son of Robert Sr. and Violet (Ayres) Wood.

Brian had a very happy personality and loved spending time with his family.  His greatest love was his grandchildren.

He...

Jan 29, 2019

Annabelle Miley of Bellaire, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 29, 2019 in Venice, Florida at the age of 86 after a 14-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Annabelle was born March 19, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Ralph and Maxine Long.  She was a graduate of Libbey High School and attended the University of Toledo...

Jan 26, 2019

Betty Anderson, 96 of Ellsworth, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace.

No services are planned at this time.  Interment will take place in El Toro Memorial Park, next to her husband.

Jan 25, 2019

Joseph M Carroll Sr., 84 of Charlevoix, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.   He was born October 3, 1934 in Detroit the son of John and Zeta (Walsh) Carroll.

Joe worked for many years with laboratory diagnostic services in the medical field.

On September 19, 1964 in Detroit he married Geraldine (Selk)...

Jan 24, 2019

Alice Jeanice Robinson, 78, of Bellaire, passed away at her home on January 24, 2019.

She was born June 14, 1940, in Sandusky, MI, the daughter of Thadeus and Neva ( Anderson) Flaugher.

Alice loved to spend time with her family, and her grandchildren were her whole world.  She also volunteered at the Bellaire Public...

Jan 22, 2019

Lottie Louise (Muma) McCaslin, 74, of Kaleva,  passed away at her home on January 22, 2019.

Lottie was born on November 28, 1944, in Coldsprings Township, Kalkaska County, the daughter of Donald C. Muma and Josephine (DeVerney) Muma.

Lottie was a very giving person. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling and loved to go fishing, mushroom...

Jan 22, 2019

Erv Tamminga, 80, escaped this mortal realm on January 22, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his eccentric wife Mary and cherished cat el Jefe.  Erv was raised in Roseland, IL, enjoyed life and work in Crete, IL, and retired in Ellsworth, MI.  Why he went north of the 45th parallel was never exactly clear.  Perhaps it was...