May 8, 2018

Denise A. Ackerman, 66 of Mancelona, died May 8, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born May 18, 1951 in Detroit, the daughter of John O. and Beatrice H. (Willis) Young.  Denise graduated from Traverse City High School in 1969 and she worked for her family’s business Bowers Harbor Grocery Store and Marine.  Upon...

May 6, 2018

Dr. James N. Snaden, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2018 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  He was surrounded by his family.

He was Emeritus Professor of Geography at Central Connecticut State University where he taught for 35 years, from 1966 to 2001, serving also as Geography Department Chairperson for ten...

May 4, 2018

Laura J. Sexton, 76, of Bellaire died peacefully with her husband at her side on May 4, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born Jan. 22, 1942 in Newberry, MI the daughter of David and Agnes (Mohrmann) Maltby.

Laura is a 1960 graduate of Bellaire High School.  She earned her Bachelor’s of Education in 1965 from...

May 3, 2018

Allan G. Strauss, 67 of Brighton, died suddenly, May 3, 2018, at his cottage on Torch Lake.

Arrangements are pending.

May 3, 2018

Norman G. Cool,  76, of Mancelona, passed away on May 3, 2018 at his home.

Norm was born on June 9, 1941, the son of Harold and Lillian (Harris) Cool.

Norm is a longtime resident of Mancelona and was a member of the Antrim Church of Christ.

He enjoyed spending time with his...

May 3, 2018

Raymond Dixon, 82, of Charlevoix passed away on May 3, 2018 at his home.

Ray was born on December 22, 1935 in Charlevoix, the son of the late Curtis and Elizabeth (Sharrow) Dixon. He served in the United States Military for many years first in the United States Army then in the United States Coast Guard.  Following...

May 2, 2018

Timothy Lee Wellnitz, age 70, passed away at his Torch River home surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 22, 1948 and sailed away May 2, 2018.

Tim grew up on the Mitchell Rd. farm in Blissfield, Michigan. Fishing, antiquing, and working on classic cars were passions he pursued life long.

A gifted...

May 2, 2018

Georgina “Jean” Ruth Madagame, 79 of Alba, died May 2, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Jean was a kind and loving person who worked at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire for 28 years as a nurse and dietary aide.  She prided herself on taking care of people and loved to spend time...

May 1, 2018

James J Ellis, 84, of Bellaire, died May, 1, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born March 1, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH the son of James E. and Eileen (Schuster) Ellis.  Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army.

In 1980, Jim moved his family north where he has resided for the...

Apr 30, 2018

Erwin A. Luchtman  85, of Elmira, passed away on April 30, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.

Erwin was born on February 23, 1933, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of Erwin and Virginia (Mok) Luchtman.

Erwin was a longtime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona where he served as a greeter and usher.  ...

Apr 30, 2018

Ralph F. Berry, aged 78 of Bellaire, MI, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 26, 1939 in Wyandotte, MI, the son of Ralph and Amanda (Aho) Berry.  He entered the United States Marines Corps at the age of 17, proudly serving his country in the...

Apr 29, 2018

In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 29, Karleen “Sue” Walden, 69 of Alden, gained her angel wings.

Sue was born on June 5, 1948 in Saginaw to the union of Carl William and Leona Nellie (Watz) Oelfke.

Sue leaves behind many beautiful qualities that we will all cherish. She loved her fabric enjoying...

Apr 25, 2018

Valerie Gayle Turnage, 65 of Kalkaska, died April 25, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

She was born September 28, 1952 in Detroit the daughter of Donald and Virginia (Watkins) Miller.

Valerie was a wonderful, kind person.  She loved cooking, decorating for the holidays and going to yard sales.  She especially loved volunteering her time to...

Apr 25, 2018

James W. Lutz, age 87 of Charlevoix passed away on April 25, 2018 at the Georgia House.

James was born on April 20, 1931 in Bessemer, MI to the late Charles and Margaret Lutz.

James graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree. He also served in the United States Army for 2...

Apr 24, 2018

Garry G. Arnold, 71 of Central Lake died peacefully, April 24, 2018 at home.

He was born June 22, 1946 in Big Prairie Twp., the son of George and Esther (Webster) Arnold.

Garry was well known in Central Lake working for many years at the township.  He enjoyed working at the receiving station and often...

Apr 23, 2018

Bruce Alfred Mortensen, age 97, was taken home by the angels on April 23rd, 2018.  He is fondly remembered by his family as a hard-working provider who taught each of them to be thankful for what they have and to work for what they want.  Bruce was a long-time resident of Breedsville, MI, where he and his first wife,...

Apr 23, 2018

Orland Dallas Dewey, 82, a lifelong resident of Bellaire, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born April 19, 1936, the son of Orland V. and Eva Marie (Arball) Dewey, but raised by his grandparents and several wonderful neighbors.

Orland was a hard worker and a problem solver.

He...

Apr 21, 2018

Doreen Irene Balon, 84 of Bellaire died peacefully, April 21, 2018 at the Heritage Haus in Bellaire.  She was born June 29, 1933 in Carrot River, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Peter and Madeline LeFebre.

On July 18, 1953 in Windsor, Ontario she married George Balon.  Together they made their life in Detroit, then moved north to...

Apr 20, 2018

Bryar James Allan Meadows, infant son of Desiree Peters and Jourdan Meadows, was stillborn, April 20, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

He is survived by his parents, his sisters Gabrielle Peters, Halie, Sophie and Faith Meadows, brother Jourdan Meadows, his grandma Gail Straight, grandma Gloria Allen, Grandpa Mark Straight, great grandmother Maryann Turner, great grandmother Donna Leski,...

Apr 20, 2018

Versile J. “Harold” Veldkamp, 83, of Ellsworth died Friday, April 20, 2018 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

He was born at home in Central Lake Township on October 29, 1934 to John and Gertrude (VanderArk) Veldkamp.

On October 19, 1957 he married Helen June Brown at Atwood Reformed Church (now Belltower). They made...