Patricia Elrich

Jan 28, 2018

Patricia Louise (Wilmot) Elrich, 81 of Charlevoix, beloved wife and mother passed away on January 28, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on September 15, 1936, the oldest of four children.

After graduating from high school in 1954, she moved with her family to Burton, MI....

Danielle Jones

Jan 23, 2018

Danielle K. Jones, 30, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Danielle was born October 13, 1987 in South Attleboro, Mass. to Gary and Pamela (Betts) Jones. She graduated from Ellsworth Community School and received an associates degree in general studies with highest distinction from North Central Michigan College. She enjoyed...

Marjorie Ruppenthal

Jan 22, 2018

Marjorie L. Ruppenthal of Bellaire, MI died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI. She was 93 years old. Her loving husband of 70 years, Richard (Dick) Ruppenthal, and her daughter Sue Holtzmann were at her side when she died.

Marge was born on November 7, 1924 at the family home near Bellaire....

Ellen Umlor

Jan 22, 2018

Ellen A. Umlor, age 96, of Charlevoix passed away on January 22, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Ellen was born on October 14, 1921 in Boyne City, MI to the late John and Lilly (Laurrie) Jones.

Ellen enjoyed spending her time reading and volunteering for the Charlevoix Area Senior Center and at the hospital....

Alexander Cran

Jan 21, 2018

Alexander W. Cran, 74 of Bellaire died on Sunday, January 21, 2018 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease.

He was born on September 13, 1943 in Belliare, son of the late Alexander and Helen Madeline (Hierlihy) Cran.

He was a third generation building contractor owning Alex Cran Construction Company for 40 years and was a...

Julie Odmark

Jan 21, 2018

Julie Odmark, age 68, lifelong resident of Charlevoix passed away on January 21, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Julie was born on November 27, 1949 in Charlevoix to the late Clarence A. and Janet L. (Stewart) Odmark.

Julie graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1968. She enjoyed playing flute in the high school band and...

Gerald Hollis

Jan 20, 2018

Gerald L. Hollis, age 68 of Bellaire passed away on January 20, 2018 at his home.

Gerald was born on January 4, 1950 in Dearborn, MI to the late George and Althea (Swayze) Hollis. His military service spanned over 30 years.  He was active United States Air Force for 7 years and later reenlisted in the United...

Lawrence Wynsma

Jan 20, 2018

Lawrence "Larry" Wynsma, 95, of East Jordan, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born April 5, 1922 in Banks Township, Antrim County to Egbert and Jennie (Essenberg) Wynsma. Larry was a veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Army in Japan. Larry worked at Will-Flow in Charlevoix until his retirement....

Ross Corne Jr.

Jan 17, 2018

Ross D. Corne Jr., 58, of Saginaw, passed away on January 17, 2018 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.

Ross was born on June 23, 1959, in Rome, New York, the son of Ross D. Corne Sr. and the late Donna (Hartson) Corne.

He is survived by his father Ross Sr. (Judy ) Corne of Mancelona, sisters...

Nancy Zimmerman

Jan 16, 2018

Nancy Lou Zimmerman, 85, of Ellsworth died peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at home. Nancy was born February 7, 1932 in Detroit to Stanley and Estelle (Bos) Ruszkowski. Nancy worked as a stenographer and executive secretary at Chrysler Corp in Detroit, Michigan. On February 9, 1952 she married Alfred Kowalewski in Harper Woods, Michigan. They had three children; Sandra,...

Martin Kendregan

Jan 15, 2018

Martin L Kendregan, 95 of Bellaire died peacefully Jan. 15, 2018.

He was born Jan. 22, 1922 in Pequannock, NJ the son of Harry and Grace (Maguire) Kendregan.  Martin proudly served in the US Army, aboard Queen Mary during WWII.

Martin graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Economics and at the age...

Richard Martin

Jan 14, 2018

Richard J. Martin, age 88, passed away on September 11, 2018.

Richard "Dick" Martin was born in Grand Rapids to Lawrence and Rose Marie Martin. He attended Catholic Central High School and earned a degree from Aquinas College in 1953. He furthered his education through University of Michigan and Michigan State University extension courses.

Richard...

Gerald "Jerry" Henry

Jan 14, 2018

Gerald L. Henry, 69 of Kalkaska, formerly of Pontiac died suddenly, September 19, 2018 at home.  He was born February 13, 1949 in Pontiac the son of George and Ruby (Young).

Jerry loved life.  He enjoyed woodworking, working in his yard, and watching animals.  He loved to cook and bake and at Christmas time he was known...

Patricia Steadley

Jan 14, 2018

Patricia Steadley,  88, of Bellaire, passed away on January 14, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned currently.  A memorial service will take place at a later date with the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  A full obituary will be published with service information when plans are finalized.

Betty Jones

Jan 4, 2018

Betty E. Jones, 86 of Harbor Springs passed away on January 4, 2018 at Bay Bluffs.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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

James Cupp

Jan 3, 2018

James E. Cupp, 70, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home. He was born June 17, 1947 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Harmon JL and Ruth Charlotte (Van Peer) Cupp. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. He married Sharon Gusik on April 22, 1967, in Monroe, Michigan. They lived in Michigan and Indiana,...

Dorothy Westover

Dec 31, 2017

Dorothy L Westover, 89, formerly of Central Lake, died Dec. 31, 2017 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.  A spring burial will be held in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake.

Shirley Bishaw

Dec 31, 2017

The visitation and funeral service for Shirley Bishaw of Boyne City, who died Dec. 31, 2017, have both been canceled.

Daniel Hutterer

Dec 30, 2017

Daniel J. Hutterer, 63, of Petoskey passed away on December 30, 2017 at his home.

Daniel was born on December 15, 1954 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to the late Clarence F. and Dorothy (Shimek) Hutterer.

He graduated from Mishicot in 1974. Daniel worked at St. Mary’s Cement Plant for 40 years in many different positions. He...

Milburn Shafer

Dec 26, 2017

Milburn L. (Mel) Shafer, 99, passed away on December 26, 2017, in Sarasota, Florida. Mel was born on September 17, 1918, at home in Weesaw Twp., Southwest Michigan, to Lillie and Ned Shafer. He spent some time farming and graduated in 1936 from Buchanan High School, Michigan. He worked as a department timekeeper for Clark Equipment Company in Buchanan....