Aug 16, 2018

Scott A. Kemp, died peacefully Aug. 16, 2018.  no services are planned at this time.

Aug 16, 2018

Carol Ann Sommer, 81 of East Jordan went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 16, 2018, at home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 17, 1937 in Muskegon the daughter of Thomas and Edna (Landry) Wright.

On September 12, 1959 in Whitehall, Carol married Dick E. Sommer.  Together they moved north and operated...

Aug 15, 2018

Carolyn Mae DeForest, 83, of  Mancelona, died Wednesday, August 15th 2018, from complications of a stroke she suffered 3 weeks ago.  She was born December 20th, 1934 in Central Lake to Wellington “Kip” Orra DeForest and Mae Marie Ferree.

Carolyn worked hard raising her large family and as the kids got older, she also worked for many years in the...

Aug 15, 2018

Erwin E. Schulze, 93, passed away August 15, 2018 in Charlevoix, MI.  He was born May 4, 1925 to Erwin and Hazel Schulze in Davenport, IA.  Erwin grew up in the Chicago area and attended DePauw University, Greencastle, IN., a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. His time at DePauw was interrupted in 1943 by WWII.  He enlisted in...

Aug 15, 2018

Jane P. O’Driscoll,  71, of Bellaire, passed away on August 15, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Jane was born on March 24, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Richard and Catherine (Grieves) Henry.

Jane loved children, teaching,  and outdoor activities, especially walking, camping, hiking, bike riding and cross country skiing.

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Aug 11, 2018

Angie Scott Supernaw passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018.

She was born September 8, 1912 in Norwood Township, daughter of Edward and Anna Oosterbaan Scott.

Angie grew up in the Charlevoix area, graduating from Charlevoix High School and from Howell’s School of Business in Muskegon.

On October 1, 1938 she married William...

Aug 9, 2018

Donald “Don” J. Bambach, 88, of Traverse City formerly of Charlevoix went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.

Don was born on February 1, 1930 in Holland, MI to the late Joseph and Winifred (Cunningham) Bambach.

He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1948 and joined the United...

Aug 9, 2018

NANCY COLLINS-EAMES of Mancelona lost her battle with cancer at the age of 69 Thursday, August 9th, 2018. She is survived by two sons Dale “Bobby” Pearson of Harrison MI, and Keith Pearson (Dixie McDonald) of Mancelona, her Mother Ruby M. Collins of Mancelona, residing at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire Michigan, Larry (Ila) Collins of St....

Aug 7, 2018

Leonard J. Dubey, age 86 of Charlevoix passed away on August 7, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.

Leonard was born on November 26, 1931 in Alpena, MI to the late Wilfred and Edna (McCardel) Dubey.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Immediately, following his discharge he worked as an...

Aug 7, 2018

Gail A. Rose,  66, of Bellaire, passed away on August 7, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Aug 6, 2018

George S. Anton,  91, of Mancelona, passed away on August 6, 2018 at his home.

George was born on April 14, 1927, in Detroit, the son of William and Martha (Januszewski) Anton.

George was a longtime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona and loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, camping and archery.  He...

Aug 4, 2018

Ann Marie Reitmeyer, 93 formerly of Torch Lake, died peacefully at the American House in Charlevoix.

Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township.

Aug 2, 2018

Betty Jane Johnson, 94 of Gaylord died peacefully, Thursday August 2, 2018 at Aspen Ridge.  She was born January 12, 1924 in Detroit, the daughter of George L. and Helen M. (Peffers) Coatta.

Betty moved from Central Lake to Gaylord in 1961 and she worked many years as a care giver with the State of Michigan and...

Aug 2, 2018

M. Joyce Smith, who loved playing golf and being a wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 2, at the age of 88.

Born December 16, 1929 in Central Lake, to Orrin and Anna Lathrop, Joyce was known for her selfless devotion to family, sweet personality, sharp intellect, flair for fashionable dressing and her passion...

Aug 1, 2018

On August 1, 2018, John Ronald Gielda went to be with his Lord. 'Ronnie/Ron' had retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation. He also drove truck cross-country for a few years. And in his free time he worked with a local Michigan fireworks company. Ron started his life in Bay City Mich. moved to Grand Rapids and will finally...

Jul 31, 2018

It is with a broken heart that I am placing this obituary for my soul mate, my rock, my husband of 40 years Mark V. Irving. He was 60 years old.

On July 31 at 1:00 a.m. he lost the battle against cancer. With his family and cherished friends at his side. Thank you Dean and Rick...

Jul 29, 2018

Maxine Whitney Smith,  74, of Eastport, passed away on July 29, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.

Max was born on October 22, 1943, in Ann Arbor, MI the daughter of Wallace and Maxine (Garnett) Whitney.

Max was a personable lady who loved hosting family and friends.  She could walk into a crowd of strangers and...

Jul 28, 2018

Connie E. Thomas, 72, of Bellaire, died Saturday, July 28, 2018.

She was born December 31, 1945 in Willmington, Delaware to Norbert and Mabel (Clark) Nachazel.

Connie married Kenneth Thomas on June 11, 2003 in Charlevoix where they made their home. They moved to Bellaire in 2006.

Connie worked with her husband in...

Jul 27, 2018

Helen D. Sattler, age 62, of Central Lake passed away on July 27, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.

Helen was born on June 12, 1956 in Detroit to the late Thomas G. and Joyce L. (Wood) Moody. She enjoyed spending her time panning for gold, collecting Petoskey stones, gambling with her husband, and being outdoors especially camping...

Jul 20, 2018

Louis E. Hintz Jr., of Elmira, passed away on July 20, 2018.  There will be no services.  Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.