Dec 19, 2018

Duane Johnson of Kewadin passed away December 19, 2018 at Munson Medical Center at the age of 67 years.

A loving husband, a wonderful fun loving father and jokester of a brother. A man who would help out family and friend with a willing heart. We will miss and love you sweetheart.

No services are...

Dec 18, 2018

Andra L. Harcourt,  67, of Mancelona, passed away on December 18, 2018 in Mancelona.

Andra was born on March 28, 1951, in Flint, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Chaney) Skaggs.

Family was very important to her, especially her grandchildren.  She was a loving and caring woman and enjoyed computer games and puzzles.

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Dec 18, 2018

Ella Louise Hopp, 91 of Alba, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Center.  She was born June 24, 1927 in Oxford, the daughter of John and Elsie (Dobson) Wiles.

On October 22, 1949 in Richmond, she married Herman Hopp.  Together they enjoyed 64 years of marriage. For most of their marriage they were dairy farmers...

Dec 16, 2018

Philip C. Becker, age 64 of Beaver Island passed away on December 16, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Memorial service will be held in the Summer of 2019.

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

Dec 16, 2018

Helen E. Arthur, age 91 of Charlevoix passed away on December 16, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Helen was born on October 30, 1927 in Detroit to the late Joseph E. and Tressa A. (Marshall) Parker. She enjoyed spending her time with family, reading, knitting, crocheting and praying nightly. Helen will be remembered as the very...

Dec 10, 2018

Charles “Chuck” F. Peterson, 56, of Ellsworth, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

He was born March 31, 1962 in Lansing, MI to Okey and Isabel (Edson) Peterson.

Chuck served in the US Air Force from 1982 to 1986.

Chuck enjoyed cooking, reading, going to the casino,...

Dec 6, 2018

Michael "Mike" Hayes, age 88 of Mancelona passed away on December 6, 2018 at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 12th at 1:30 pm at the Mancelona United Methodist Church with a luncheon to follow.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of service.

Arrangements are being...

Dec 6, 2018

Walter Rakicki, 90 of Bellaire, died December 6, 2018 at the Samaritas Senior Living Facility in Acme.  He was born August 25, 1928 in Detroit the son of Walter and Frances Rakicki.

Walter proudly served in the United States Navy.  He was a police officer for the City of Detroit for many years and also worked for...

Dec 5, 2018

James A. Crothers,  72, of Alden, passed away on December 5, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Jim was born on February 1, 1946, in Traverse City, the son of Percy and Geraldine (Zimmerman) Crothers.

Jim was a longtime resident of Alden and was active around the communities.  He was a volunteer fireman for Alden for...

Dec 5, 2018

Norma J. Teague, 96, of Charlevoix passed away on December 5, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Norma was born on August 2, 1922 in Detroit to the late Ernest and Gladys (Empey) Wolf. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Charlevoix where she was Senior Warden for many years. Norma worked for Maison & Jardin...

Dec 4, 2018

Levi Robin Tilton, 33 of Kalkaska, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 after a courageous 8 year battle with cancer.  He was born June 3, 1985 in Rantoul, IL the son of Robin Tilton and Linda Tobias Chippa.

Levi lived life to the fullest and always had a smile on his face.  He was constantly helping others and...

Dec 3, 2018

William A. Brooks, 88, of East Jordan, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Eastport Village Care Home.

He was born on March 20, 1930 to Alfred and Marion (Gardner) Brooks in Charlevoix.

On July 23, 1955 he married Jacqueline M. Simpson in East Jordan. They lived in Banks Township, moving to East Jordan in 1960....

Dec 3, 2018

Madlyn J. Heise, 97, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2018. Madlyn was born in Jackson, MI to Arlow and Irene (Gregory) Crites.

After graduating from Northern High School in Detroit in 1938, Madlyn spent several summers working as a nanny in the Chicago area, and later at the Chicago Club in Charlevoix,...

Dec 3, 2018

Marion L. Weisler, 71 of Ellsworth died peacefully December 3, 2018 at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born February 11, 1947 in Rapid River Township the daughter of Carl and Gladys (Tink) Day.

Marion was a God-fearing Christian woman.  She was an active member of Pleasant Valley Free Methodist and spent many hours volunteering her...

Dec 2, 2018

Terresa Marie Orman-Provost, 48 of Fife Lake, died December 2, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.  She was born February 16, 1970, in Traverse City the daughter of Albert Orman and Vicki Pace.

Terresa cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed the great outdoors and could often be found fishing, mushrooming, or gardening.  She also...

Dec 2, 2018

On December 2, 2018, Herb Boss passed peacefully out of this world and went home to Heaven.  Herb was born and raised in Charlevoix and except for his time in the army, he never lived more than a few miles from where he was born – and he never wanted to.  He was an old-fashioned man, with no interest...

Nov 28, 2018

Deborah L. Smalley, 64 of Boyne City passed away on November 28, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Deborah was born on February 24, 1954 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Erwin E. Smalley and Barbara A. (Reeb) Ledyard. She attended Ironton School, Charlevoix Public School and Petoskey Public School. Deborah was employed at the Bergmann...

Nov 28, 2018

Crystal Lynn Swain, 61 of Mancelona died peacefully Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 19, 1957 in Port Huron, MI.

Crystal was a woman of very deep faith and a member of the New Hope Church.  She taught Jr. Church and Sunday school for many years.  Crystal loved...

Nov 28, 2018

Henry D Cannon, 92 of Torch Lake, MI and Carefree, AZ, died peacefully Wednesday November 28, 2018 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.  He was born August 24, 1926 in Detroit, the son of Henry and Agnes (Justice) Cannon.

Henry was very active in sports and graduated in 1944 from Cooley High School.  He joined the US Navy Air...

Nov 27, 2018

Brad Harvey Fleet

29 March AD 1967 — 27 November AD 2018 (age 51)

Brad is come unto Mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God...