Jan 19, 2019

Ellen Washburn Matthews died following a short illness on January 19, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace Nursing Facility.  She was born on September 20, 1923 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the daughter of Albert Washburn and Anna (Miller) Washburn.

Mom graduated from Redford union High School Class of 1942.  On April 14, 1943 she married Charles Gordon “Bud”...

Jan 18, 2019

Arlene L. Meeder,  89, of Mancelona, passed away on January 18, 2019 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

Arlene was born on July 25, 1929, in Mancelona, the daughter of Roland and Averil (Gothrup) Derrer.

Arlene earned a Bachelor Degree in Education from Central Michigan University and taught for 7 years in various school districts...

Jan 18, 2019

Gene S. Fish, 87 of East Jordan, died January 18, 2019 at home.

He was born December 16, 1931, in Hillsdale county, the son of David and Julia (Caulkins) Fish.

Gene was self-employed for many years as a carpenter and farmer.  He enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting and was a puzzle king.  He loved to spend...

Jan 16, 2019

Connie M. Hall,  44, of Mancelona, passed away on January 16, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.

Connie was born on March 7, 1974, in Gresham, OR, the daughter of Melvin Sr. and Linda (Lewis) Hall.

Connie loved growing flowers, drawing, coloring, reading , traveling, animals,  and as a young lady, she liked to roller skate...

Jan 14, 2019

Mary Louise Morris, 81, of East Jordan passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.  She was born on September 16, 1938 in Banks Township, the daughter of Howard and Myrtle (Hoffman) Nyland.

Mary graduated from East Jordan High School in 1956.  On June 22, 1957, she married Darwin Morris in East Jordan. ...

Jan 14, 2019

Michael Flanagin Sr.,  73, of Cedar Springs, passed away on January 14, 2019 at his home.  He was born on February 26, 1945, in Grand Haven, MI, the son of  Dewain and Ella (Mason) Flanagin.

Mike attended Alden Elementary School and Mancelona Public Schools until enlisting in the military. From 1962-1965 Mike served in the U.S. Army. ...

Jan 14, 2019

Virginia Bascom, of Charlevoix, went to be with the Lord and her parents S.A. & Margaret Bascom on Wednesday, November 7, 2019, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, Michigan.

Ginny, as she liked to be called, was born in Eckford, Michigan, to S.A. and Margaret Bascom.

Ginny graduated from Jonesville Community High School...

Jan 14, 2019

Dwight Howard Seaman born July 29, 1953 in Bellaire, MI, went to be with his Lord on January 14, 2019 at the Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Proceeding him in death were his parents, Victor Wayne Seaman and Joyce Elaine Pulaski Seaman, and brother-in-law Bill Weiser.

Surviving are his wife, Sherry Kay Marshall; a...

Jan 2, 2019

Karen A Joseph, 56 of Central Lake, passed away January 2, 2019.

She was the wife of Randolph, mother of Kyle and Emily.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 1, 2019

Evelyn J Auffant, 94 of Charlevoix, died peacefully January 1, 2019 at the Georgia House.

Born in 1924 to Louis and Augustina (Hoffman) Ramu, Evelyn graduated from Hunter High School and attended Hunter College in New York.

Evelyn was a devout Christian woman who loved her Lord.

She was an active member of...

Jan 1, 2019

Jerry Joe Gerber, 73, of Charlevoix, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Georgia House.  He was born May 14, 1945, to Aaron and Emma (Weaver) Gerber in Fairview, MI.

During his lifetime he was employed in many occupations, a few of which included carpenter, shoe repairman, maintenance at Ausable Valley Nursing Home, meatman at Troyers Meat...

Dec 29, 2018

Janis Glass of Charlevoix passed away at home on Dec. 29, 2018, at the age of 81. A well-known local artist, Jan painted award-winning watercolors that were exhibited at the Detroit Institute of the Arts and at other museums and galleries around the state. Her signature work consisted of delicate botanical paintings of plants native to the North Point...

Dec 28, 2018

Irene L. Dougherty, 98, of Echo Township died Friday, December 28, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.

She was born August 20, 1920 in Rapid City to Ervin and Mildred (Atkinson) Hart.

She married Versel Crawford on May 5, 1939 in East Jordan where they made their home. Mr. Crawford died in...

Dec 27, 2018

In Loving Memory,

Richard Thomas Russell

March 31, 1936-December 27, 2018

Richard "Dick" Russell, 82, passed away on December 27, 2018, in Charlevoix. He was born to parents Carl and Ruth Russell, on March 31, 1936 in Charlevoix, Michigan.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Mary; their children,...

Dec 27, 2018

Eileen K. Elliott,  73, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 27, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Flint.  She was born on August 27, 1945 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Albert R. and Florence (Himebauch) Elliott.

Eileen was a 1963 graduate of Charlevoix High School and went on to Beauty School.  She was known for her great sense...

Dec 26, 2018

Veda Jean Harris, 72 of Kewadin, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born July 12, 1946 in Logan, OH the daughter of John and Veda (Duncan) Bachus.

Veda was an active member and Elder at Church in The Hills, Bellaire and Northbrook Presbyterian Church, Beverly Hills.  She was involved with the Lion...

Dec 24, 2018

Robert D. Calu, 83, of Kewadin, passed away on December 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 25, 1935, in Detroit, the son of George and Jeanne (DePauw) Calu.

Bob enjoyed a long and successful career with the Chrysler Corporation (FCA) finally retiring in 1994 after 42...

Dec 23, 2018

Aaron Kirt Moffat, 52 of Mena, Arkansas formerly of Central Lake and Charlevoix, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 after a valiant battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

He was born February 16, 1966 the son of Stanley and Evelyn (Barber) Moffat and graduated from Central Lake high School in 1985.

Aaron loved life and lived it to...

Dec 22, 2018

Bernice C Lelito, 90 of Rapid City, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Kalkaska Eden Center.   She was born August 20, 1928 in Northampton, PA the daughter of Russell and Irene.

Bernice was a Registered Nurse and worked many years at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She enjoyed collecting dolls, especially Barbie dolls. She also enjoyed quilting...

Dec 21, 2018

Raymond L. Elder,  86, of Mancelona, passed away on December 21, 2018 at his daughter’s  home.

Ray was born on February 24, 1932, in Deford, MI, the son of Douglas and Olive (Churchill) Elder.

Ray was a longtime resident of Mancelona where he was employed at Gulf and Western.  He was a member of the...