Jul 16, 2018

Walter J. Hufford, age 84 of Charlevoix passed away on July 16, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

Walter was born on March 22, 1934 in Petoskey to the late Paul and Eleanor (Notestine) Hufford.

Walter was born and raised in Petoskey graduated and served 4 years in the United States Army including time served...

Jul 13, 2018

Billie Louise (Bergmann) Crain passed away on July 13, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 13th, 1951 and was adopted as an infant by Bill and Arletta Bergmann of Charlevoix. She graduated Charlevoix High School Cum Laude in 1969, then studied liberal arts at Northwestern Michigan College in...

Jul 8, 2018

The Lord’s timing is always perfect.  Howard was called to paradise two years to the day that his older brother, Jack, passed.  Howard was born at home in Bellaire on tax day 1939.  He was raised in Antrim County, the youngest of 3 brothers and two sisters.  He lived a bachelor life and enjoyed his privacy.  He shared his...

Jul 7, 2018

Denise R. Turner, 57, of Mancelona, passed away on July 7, 2018.

Denise was born on January 29, 1961 in Grayling, MI, the daughter of Glen and Clara (Dixon) Kimball.

Denise enjoyed gardening, reading, drawing, arts and crafts, cooking, several nature activities such as hiking, fishing and always  a good craft beer.

She...

Jul 6, 2018

Elva O. Cowell, 97, of Eastport, passed away on July 6, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Elva was born February 23, 1921, in Detroit, the daughter of Herbert and Georgia (Ferguson) Ogilvie.  Residing in Eastport since 1976, Elva served as the Torch Lake Township Clerk for 22 years.  She was a longtime supporter of the Central Lake District Library,...

Jul 2, 2018

Zella “Betty” Gooden,  96, of Mancelona, passed away on July 2, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Betty was born on October 4, 1921, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Catherine (Swibaker) Long.

Betty had a great sense of humor and the biggest joy in her life was her family.  She enjoyed crafting,...

Jul 1, 2018

Alan F. Beckwith, age 67 of Charlevoix passed away on July 1, 2018 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Jul 1, 2018

Ralph Raymond "Ray" Reim, 102, passed away peacefully on his 79th wedding anniversary on July 1, 2018, at the Heritage Haus in Bellaire.

He was born on Nov. 29, 1915 in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Max Reim and Carrie Wiser.

He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1934. He had a long standing career at Dodge Manufacturing Corporation in Mishawaka, Indiana for 37 1/2 years, which included being superintendent of...

Jun 30, 2018

Dennis M. Finn, 82, of Ellsworth died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home.

He was born October 11, 1935 in Dixon, IL the son of James and Marion (Mackin) Finn.

He married Patricia McGovern October 21, 1997 in Las Vegas, NV and made their home in Del Ray Beach, FL and Ellsworth, MI.

Jun 25, 2018

Karen L. Burns, age 63 passed away on June 25, 2018 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.

Karen was born on March 2, 1955 in Petoskey to the late Marshall and Barbara (Morgan) Magee.

She enjoyed spending her time biking especially doing the Dalmac Race, boating, camping and being a stay at home mom.

Jun 24, 2018

Donna L. Wojan, 71, of Charlevoix passed away on June 24, 2018 at her home.

She was born on May 7, 1947 in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Donna helped build and open Donto Kennels on Barnard Road in 1976 and it was the first boarding and grooming service in Charlevoix. Her greatest joy in life was...

Jun 24, 2018

Martha E. Moore, lifelong resident of Central Lake, died peacefully, June 24, 2018.  She was born February 8, 1938 in Echo Township, the daughter of Christopher and Catherine (Weisler) Hebden and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1956.

Martha retired from Dura Automotive after 42 years of dedicated service.  She was a member of the Ladies...

Jun 22, 2018

Andrew Charles Wright passed away June 22, 2018.  He was 31.  As a son, father, brother and friend, he has left many heartbroken with his passing.

Drew was born to George and Michalene Wright in Flint, and raised and resided in Charlevoix.  He had a smile that lit up the room, and a grin that made his...

Jun 21, 2018

SALLY JANE (KLAVER) TABER

90 3/4 years

Sally Jane (Klaver) Taber stood tall and strong, honored soldiers in the Marine Corps, cared for foster children, was a devoted mother of two and known for having a heart of gold.

She died peacefully in Bellaire, Michigan June 21 with her son and daughter by...

Jun 19, 2018

Clarence (Rantz) Peters made his transition onto another dance floor on June 19, 2018.

On December 2, 1938 he was born to Elizabeth (Smith) Peters and Dan Peters, in Charlevoix, MI. Charlevoix remained his home through graduation from high school in 1956. Following graduation he married his first wife, Lynn Ernst of Petoskey and they ventured to...

Jun 18, 2018

Jennifer Zeitler-Abbey was welcomed into the arms of Jesus to her eternal home on June 18, 2018.  She was born in Oscoda, Michigan at the Wurtsmith Air Force Base to Timothy and Marcia Zeitler.

Jennifer was loved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed.  The Bible says in I Peter 3:4 that a quiet and gentle...

Jun 17, 2018

Robert “Bob” D. Howard, 61 of Mancelona passed away on June 17, 2018 at his home.

Bob was born on August 10, 1956 in Flint to the late William and Phyllis (Bannon) Howard.

He served in the United States Army for 2 years where he earned his GED. Following the Army he worked as a...

Jun 17, 2018

John “Jack” Hugh McKaig II left this world on June 17, 2018.

He was born on January 3, 1943 in Detroit son of the late Jack and Marie McKaig.

From 1967-1969, Jack served in the US Army. After completing his undergraduate degree at The University of Michigan and Wayne State University and his law degree...

Jun 17, 2018

Diana M. Dewey, 60 of Mancelona passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 17, 2018.

Diana was born on January 28, 1958 in Detroit to Norman and Vera (Alexander) Maloney.

She enjoyed playing computer games, going to the casino, traveling and camping.

On June 12, 1999 Diana married...

Jun 14, 2018

Leslie Anne Knoop left this world on June 14, 2018 surrounded by more loving family and friends than she would have ever imagined would be with her.

Leslie was born on September 13, 1967 in Hanover, Pennsylvania to Mike and Sue (Melhorn) Miller.

She fought hard for three long painful years and was able to...