Mar 12, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Schrock,  82, of Mancelona, passed away on March 12, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.

Jerry was born on September 13, 1935, in Detroit to Agnes Smith.

He was employed as a tool and die maker for the General Motors Tech Center in Warren for many years.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and...

Mar 11, 2018

Thelma “Lucille” Himebauch, age 94, of Charlevoix passed away on March 11, 2018 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Lucille was born on October 4, 1923 in Marion Township to the late Henry and Nellie (DeYoung) Potter.

Lucille was a member of Barnard United Methodist Church, Barnard United Methodist Women, Barnard Grange and cooked for the Charlevoix...

Mar 10, 2018

Eugene H. Selden,  89, of Bellaire, passed away on March 10, 2018 at his home.

Gene was born on April 1, 1928 in Bay City, MI.

Gene served in the U.S. Army and was an avid tennis player.   He was employed as an insurance adjustor for Auto Owners for many years.

He held...

Mar 7, 2018

The island says goodbye this week to one of it’s most beloved members, Dick Burris. A fixture on Beaver since moving there in 1973, Dick seemed to live more in one life than most people could in several. A legendary bricklayer, stonemason, and concrete wizard, his beautiful craftsmanship can be seen in dozens of homes, fireplaces, grottos, benches and...

Mar 5, 2018

Patricia Ann Schroen, 92 of Charlevoix, died peacefully, Monday, March 5, 2018.

Private family services will be held.

Mar 5, 2018

Lois L. “Gigi” Robinson,  89, of Alden, passed away on March 5, 2018 in Alden.

Lois was born on December 14, 1928, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Challes and Hazel (Briggs) Maxwold.

Lois was kind hearted soul who would help anyone in need.  Her biggest passion in her life was taking care of and...

Mar 4, 2018

June R Bonsaire, 87 of Mancelona died peacefully at home.

Springtime internment will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona.

Mar 3, 2018

Thomas M. Tillotson, age 74, of Ellsworth passed away on March 3, 2018.

Thomas was born on July 24, 1943 to the late John and Hazel (Pederson) Tillotson.

He grew up on the family farm, of which, he eventually purchased from his father. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and spent his life...

Mar 3, 2018

Helen K. Gaskin, age 90, died on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the loving surroundings of Grandview Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, MI. She was born on July 4, 1927 in Charlevoix, MI. to James and Myrtle (Reinhart) Gaskin and was the second of four children.

Helen graduated from Chicago Public Schools and received medical training...

Mar 2, 2018

Glenn A. Loy,  91, of Torch Lake Township, passed away on March 2, 2018 in Florida.

Glenn was born on May 5, 1926, in Ovid, MI, the son of Oscar and Marguerette (Harris) Loy.

Glenn served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II where he was a Top Gun Turret  gunner on...

Mar 2, 2018

Wanda Witucki, 101 years of age, passed away peacefully with family by her side the afternoon of March 2nd at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, Michigan.

She was born in rural Manistee in 1916 to parents Stanley and Vernice Wresinski. Wanda was very proud that the family homestead was declared a Centennial Farm well before its sale to...

Mar 2, 2018

Irene R. “Judy” Bishaw, 71, of Ellsworth, died Friday, March 2, 2018 in Traverse City.

Irene was born May 25, 1946 in Elmira to George and Martha Jane (Muma) Pruitt.

She owned and operated Hour Place restaurant in Boyne City for many years. She enjoyed cooking, hunting, racing stock cars, going to the casino, gardening,...

Feb 28, 2018

Jack E. Aston, 81, passed away February 28, 2018 in Traverse City after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jack was born in Detroit on June 8, 1936 a son to George Lucas and Helene Pauline Otillie (Bayer) Aston. He married Reida Kay Sharland in Mt. Clemens, MI on December 7, 1957.

Jack was a very loving father...

Feb 27, 2018

Katherine “Trina” Elizabeth (McDuffie) Pung is being remembered by family and friends as free-spirited, strong-willed, compassionate, loving and kind. Trina, 54, died February 27 in her home in Bellaire.

Her roots in Northern Michigan run deep. Born on December 14, 1963, she grew up in Bellaire and took pride in tracing her family’s lineage to the early...

Feb 24, 2018

Richard Arthur Liverance, 72 of Bellaire, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2018 at his home with his loving family surrounding him.

Dick was born on July 28th, 1945, growing up in Williamston, MI with his parents, Alan and Olive, and older brother, Doug.

Dick married the love of his life, Kathy on September 10th, 1983....

Feb 23, 2018

Shirley Jean (Miller) Grannis, 90, of Bellaire passed away on February 23, 2018.

Shirley was born in Mancelona on March 19, 1927 to the late Charles J. and Juliaetta (Emerson) Miller.

She enjoyed crocheting, reading especially Chicken Soup for the Soul, country music, she was very fussy about keeping her house clean.

Shirley...

Feb 22, 2018

Paul J. DiNofrio, 92 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thurs. Feb. 22, 2018 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born Mar. 15, 1925 in Norristown, PA, the son of Carmen and Teresa (Sylvester) DiNofrio.

Paul proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Sanders D.E. He earned 4 stars capturing Eniwetok Atoll...

Feb 20, 2018

Evaline Marie McNett, 98 of Traverse City, died Tues. Feb. 20, 2018 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born Feb. 12, 1920 in Port Huron the daughter of John and Lelia (Emlaw) Harris.

Evaline was kind, caring, and loved spending time with her family.  She helped many elderly people with errands and often would visit with them. ...

Feb 20, 2018

Naomi Heckendorn, age 81 of Charlevoix passed away on February 20, 2018 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

Naomi was born on August 5, 1936 in Detroit to the late Milton and Ruth (Jay) Saperstein.

She worked for many years as an executive assistant for her husband, George in chemical sales.

Naomi’s greatest joy...

Feb 18, 2018

Michael J. Coyne, age 55, of Charlevoix passed away on February 18, 2018.

Michael was born on July 15, 1962 in Detroit to Charles and Joan (Eby) Coyne.

He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1981. Michael enjoyed music by singing and dancing. He was a very social man and a people person with a...