Sep 13, 2018

Larry L. Finck,  81, of Atwood, passed away on September 13, 2018 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Larry was born on May 27, 1937, in Lehr, ND, the son of Lawrence and Luella (Baltzer) Finck.

Larry was employed by the City of Charlevoix for many years where he held various job titles.  He enjoyed playing cards,...

Sep 12, 2018

George Dewaine Finney was called home to be with the Lord September 12, 2018. He passed away peacefully with family by his side.

He leaves behind his wife Sandra Kay (Arsnoe) Finney whom he married September 26, 1964 in Bellaire,where they raised two children, George DeWaine Finney Jr of Bellaire and Lisa Marie Finney (Mike) Mikolon of...

Sep 9, 2018

Jerry “Butch” Ordway, 76, of Alba passed away on September 9, 2018 at his home.

Jerry was born on August 13, 1942 in Owosso, MI to Kenneth and Harriet (Vautherot) Ordway.

He was a longtime member of the Alba Sportsman’s Club, and he most enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushrooming, coin collecting, and of course drinking beer. ...

Sep 7, 2018

Shelley “Nana” Charbonneau, 66, of Bellaire, passed away on September 7, 2018 at home surrounded by family.

Shelley was born on July 3, 1952, in Bay City, MI, the only daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Donnelley) Peterson.

Shelley was a very active lady, the most important things in her life were her family, her faith...

Sep 4, 2018

Donald E. Stevens, 92 of Charlevoix and formerly of Central Lake, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the American House.  He was born May 2, 1926 in Northville, the son of Sherwood and Emma (Musolff) Stevens.

Don graduated from Northville High School in 1944 and entered the US Army.  He served during WWII and earned many service...

Sep 3, 2018

James D. Coleman,  77, of Alba, passed away on September 3, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Jim was born on May 3, 1941, in Braxton, GA, the son of William and Daisy Coleman.

Jim was a talented carpenter who could build anything.  He loved fishing, spending time with his family and was a very faithful,...

Sep 3, 2018

Kathleen M. Kassuba,  57, of Tustin, passed away peacefully on September 3,  2018, surrounded by family at her mother’s home in Bellaire.

Kathy was born on July 26, 1961, in Bellaire, the daughter of Melvin and Mardell (Hierlihy) Dawson.

Kathy grew up in Bellaire, graduating from Bellaire High School in 1979.

Her family...

Sep 2, 2018

Lois M. Kline,  91, of Lansing, passed away on September 2, 2018 at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility.  Private family services are being held with the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Burial will be in Star Township Cemetery in Alba.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 1, 2018

David L. Bordeau,  69, of Bellaire, passed away on September 1, 2018 at his home.    He was born on April 25, 1949, the son of Howard and Delima (Young) Bordeau.

Dave was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing softball as well as bowling.

He was in the plumbing and heating...

Aug 31, 2018

Mabel “Sue” Bernecker, age 80 of Mancelona passed away on August 31, 2018 at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles, MI.

Sue was born on March 13, 1938 in Detroit to the late Graham and Sally (Zimostrad) Secord.

She worked for many years as a line supervisor for AC Spark Plugs.

Sue was...

Aug 28, 2018

Lucille "Lucy" McNeil (Shafer),  61, of Bellaire, passed away on August 28, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 27, 2018

Sally A. Smith, 72, of East Jordan passed away on August 27, 2018 at her home.

Sally was born on December 4, 1945 in Detroit to the late Walter and Margaret (Smillie) Smith.

She was a long time Beaver Island resident who spent many years bartending at the Shamrock. After moving to Charlevoix, she worked...

Aug 24, 2018

John David Rigney, Jr., (“Dave”) 57 of Central Lake, MI;  formerly of East Lansing, MI, passed from this life to meet our Lord and Savior on August 24, 2018 at his home.

Dave was born on October 28, 1960 in Pulaski, Kentucky to John D. and Shelby J. (Harper) Rigney. Dave attended high school in Plymouth ,...

Aug 24, 2018

Kimber L. Peters, age 56 of Charlevoix passed away on August 24, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Kimber was born on October 5, 1961 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late John and Patricia (Barclay) Dorgan.

She has been a resident of Charlevoix for the past 22 years and has spent many...

Aug 22, 2018

Constance I. Ruggles, 96 of Eastport, died peacefully August 22, 2018 at Eastport Village Care Home.   She was born September 3, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Patrick and Irene (Abel) Doyle and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1939.

On July 22, 1944 in Waco, TX she married Herb Ruggles.   Together they enjoyed teaching...

Aug 21, 2018

Alden W. Stafford,  84, of Gaylord, passed away on August 21, 2018 at Medilodge of Gaylord.

Alden was born on December 19, 1933, in Hannibal, MO, the son of Herman and Mildred (Armour) Stafford.

Alden was a technician for Ball Aerospace in Boulder CO, for many years and also owned and operated his own company....

Aug 18, 2018

Leo “Bruce” Lacy Sr. of Bellaire passed away August 18, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born February 20, 1934 to Loren and Mary (Goudy) Lacy.

Bruce was a hard worker and dedicated civil servant.  He joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1945 and was very active in all aspects until 1973. ...

Aug 18, 2018

Vivian D. Koyl,  82, of Mancelona, passed away on August 18, 2018 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

Vivian was born on February 9, 1936, in Mancelona, the daughter of John and Edna (Spires) Russell.

Vivian was a “people person” and a caring mom.  She enjoyed NASCAR as well as riding motorcycles, playing bingo and most...

Aug 18, 2018

Mary E. Moore, 86, life long resident of Charlevoix, died Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Charlevoix Area Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born August 12, 1932 in Charlevoix the daughter of Curtis and Elizabeth (Sharrow) Dixon.

Mary enjoyed taking care of people and was a dedicated employee.  She worked over 20 years at the A&W...

Aug 17, 2018

Orpha I. Rusnell, 83, of Ellsworth died August 17, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

She was born April 26, 1935 in Echo Township to Raymond and Leona Paulene (Free) Spence.

On October 29, 1955 she married Richard Rusnell in East Jordan. They lived in East Jordan and South Arm Township and Ellsworth.