Feb 28, 2018

Jack E. Aston, 81, passed away February 28, 2018 in Traverse City after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jack was born in Detroit on June 8, 1936 a son to George Lucas and Helene Pauline Otillie (Bayer) Aston. He married Reida Kay Sharland in Mt. Clemens, MI on December 7, 1957.

Jack was a very loving father...

Feb 27, 2018

Katherine “Trina” Elizabeth (McDuffie) Pung is being remembered by family and friends as free-spirited, strong-willed, compassionate, loving and kind. Trina, 54, died February 27 in her home in Bellaire.

Her roots in Northern Michigan run deep. Born on December 14, 1963, she grew up in Bellaire and took pride in tracing her family’s lineage to the early...

Feb 24, 2018

Richard Arthur Liverance, 72 of Bellaire, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2018 at his home with his loving family surrounding him.

Dick was born on July 28th, 1945, growing up in Williamston, MI with his parents, Alan and Olive, and older brother, Doug.

Dick married the love of his life, Kathy on September 10th, 1983....

Feb 23, 2018

Shirley Jean (Miller) Grannis, 90, of Bellaire passed away on February 23, 2018.

Shirley was born in Mancelona on March 19, 1927 to the late Charles J. and Juliaetta (Emerson) Miller.

She enjoyed crocheting, reading especially Chicken Soup for the Soul, country music, she was very fussy about keeping her house clean.

Shirley...

Feb 22, 2018

Paul J. DiNofrio, 92 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thurs. Feb. 22, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born Mar. 15, 1925 in Norristown, PA, the son of Carmen and Teresa (Sylvester) DiNofrio.

Paul proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Sanders D.E. He earned 4 stars capturing Eniwetok Atoll...

Feb 20, 2018

Evaline Marie McNett, 98 of Traverse City, died Tues. Feb. 20, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born Feb. 12, 1920 in Port Huron the daughter of John and Lelia (Emlaw) Harris.

Evaline was kind, caring, and loved spending time with her family.  She helped many elderly people with errands and often would visit with them. ...

Feb 20, 2018

Naomi Heckendorn, age 81 of Charlevoix passed away on February 20, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

Naomi was born on August 5, 1936 in Detroit to the late Milton and Ruth (Jay) Saperstein.

She worked for many years as an executive assistant for her husband, George in chemical sales.

Naomi’s greatest joy...

Feb 18, 2018

Michael J. Coyne, age 55, of Charlevoix passed away on February 18, 2018.

Michael was born on July 15, 1962 in Detroit to Charles and Joan (Eby) Coyne.

He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1981. Michael enjoyed music by singing and dancing. He was a very social man and a people person with a...

Feb 18, 2018

Charles William “Silver Fox” Marrs,  88,  left his earthly home in Star Township, Antrim County, early Sunday morning, February 18, 2018.

He was born on October 11, 1929 in Detroit, the son of Ivan and Mildred (Bolda) Marrs.

He married the former Donna M. Graham in Almont, MI and recently celebrated 67 years of marriage...

Feb 16, 2018

Cheryl (Harbaugh) Fryske died Feb. 16, 2018 in Mesa, AZ after a brief illness.

She is survived by her husband Bob and daughters Amee (Dan) Hayes of Framingham, MA, Tracey Friday of Mesa, AZ, Jackie (Clayton) Mulville of Mesa, AZ, and grandchildren Sabrina Hayes and Garrett and Reiley Mulville.

A private ceremony has taken place...

Feb 16, 2018

Richard Simon Napont 75 walked on in Petoskey Michigan February 16 with his wife of 28 years, Sandra by his side, and surrounded by his loving family.

Richie was born June 30, 1942 to Bernard and Agnes (Nanigaw) Napont of St. James Beaver Island Michigan.

In 1959 he moved to Manistique Michigan and was a...

Feb 14, 2018

Lance R. Parker, 63, of Charlevoix passed away on February 14, 2018 at his home.

Lance was born on July 12, 1954 in Royal Oak to the late Kay and Marion (Kleve) Parker.

He enjoyed spending his time listening to music and being outdoors. Lance was an avid fisherman and grouse hunter.

In...

Feb 13, 2018

Judy D. Przybylski, age 66 of Charlevoix passed away on February 13, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Judy was born on February 17, 1951 in Charlevoix to the late Robert and Beatrice (Beardsley) Somerville.

She worked for the City of Charlevoix in several different positions for over 33 years until her retirement in 2009....

Feb 9, 2018

Cheryl A. (Meggison) Hite,  62, of Bellaire, passed away on February 9, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Cheryl was born on April 24, 1955, in Rutherfordton, N.C., the daughter of Robert and Margie (Conner) Meggison.

Cheryl was employed at Shanty Creek Resort in Housekeeping, she attended the Bible Baptist Church in Central Lake and loved...

Feb 8, 2018

Helen Marie Moore, 89, of Mancelona passed way on February 8, 2018 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Feb 8, 2018

Imogene E. Gilkerson,  91, of Bellaire, passed away on February 8, 2018 at her winter home in Weslaco, TX.

Imogene was born  on January 29, 1927, in Echo Township, the daughter of John “Rex” and Mary (Willson) Petrie.

Imogene enjoyed baking, playing cards, snowmobiling, many years of RV ing, and enjoyed time with family, and...

Feb 6, 2018

Sally Elizabeth Brunette passed away peacefully on February 6, 2018 at the age of 91.  Born on March 27, 1926 in California to Earl and Madeleine Schavey.  Sally graduated from Grand Ledge High School and later attended Michigan State University.

Sally spent most of her life in Grand Ledge, Michigan, later moving to Fort Myers, Florida.  Sally...

Feb 4, 2018

Michael N. Johnson, 71 of Charlevoix passed away on February 4, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Michael was born on January 3, 1947 in Lansing to the late Gerald and Edith (Beebe) Johnson.

He worked for AT&T then Lucent Technologies for over 35 years and enjoyed spending his free time playing golf. Michael liked...

Feb 3, 2018

Clarence N. "Bud" Tornga, 76, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 23, 1941 in Ellsworth to E. Clarence and Rosalie (Van Zant) Tornga. (He proudly shared his birthdays with his daughter Jo.) On July 15, 1960 he married Shirley Sitzema in Atwood. They made their home in...

Feb 2, 2018

Janet L. Brown Koloski, age 81 of Bellaire passed away on February 2, 2018 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.

Janet was born on May 27, 1936 in Charlevoix to the late Edward and Leona (Toogood) Streeter.

Janet made friends easily and maintained lifelong contact with many of them. She was filled with compassion and interest...