Joseph Colombo

Aug 31, 2017

Joseph L. Colombo, 94, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2017.  He was born in Detroit, MI on April 11, 1923, the son of Louis Ceasar Colombo and Carolina Colombo (Berra).  Joe grew up in Detroit and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1942 where he participated in boxing, football, baseball and basketball.  He enlisted in...

Charles "Chuck" Meier

Aug 31, 2017

Charles “Chuck” A. Meier Sr., age 95 of Charlevoix passed away on August 31, 2017 at his home.

Chuck was born on September 29, 1921 in Covington, Kentucky to the late August and Fannie (Leistner) Meier. Chuck served in the United States Army during WWII as a welder and he was also involved in spent demolitions. He...

Bernice Madison

Aug 30, 2017

Bernice E. Madison, age 80, of Bellaire passed away on August 30, 2017 at The Lighthouse in Roscommon.

Bernice was born on April 29, 1937 in Detroit. She owned and operated her own door company in Flint called "Door World" then worked as a real estate agent in Flint. Afterwards, her and her husband owned and operated...

George Felton Jr.

Aug 21, 2017

George E. Felton Jr, 82 of Bellaire and formerly of Grand Rapids, died Aug. 21, 2017 at his son Bob’s home.

He was born June 29, 1935 in Gary, IN the son of George E. and Evelyn A. (Goff) Felton Sr.  After he graduated high school he proudly served in the U.S. Army.

George was...

Kathlene Carter

Aug 20, 2017

Kathlene E. Carter, age 64 of Mancelona passed away on August 20, 2017 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Kathlene was born on July 4, 1953 in Charlevoix to the late Otto and Ellen (Moore) Merritt. She enjoyed working for many years at Dura until the factory closed. Kathlene loved spending time with her children and...

Betty Hudgins

Aug 19, 2017

Betty Jean Hudgins was born on May 31, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan to Charlie and Verlie Ellison. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1969. She gave birth to her son, Christopher Gordon Anderson on November 27, 1970.

On July 10, 1976, Betty married Robert Gene Hudgins. In 1991, they retired and settled on...

Herman Christopher

Aug 19, 2017

Herman S. Christopher,  74, of Central Lake, passed away on August 19, 2017 at his home.  Herman served in the U.S. Army where he earned the Bronze Star Medal while fighting in the Vietnam War.  There will be a graveside service with military honors at Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona in the near future.  Time and date will be published...

Rosina Wagner

Aug 17, 2017

Rosina J. Wagner, 96 of Charlevoix passed away on August 17, 2017 at Georgia House.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Ethelene Henson

Aug 16, 2017

Ethelene June Henson, 94, of Mancelona MI (formerly of Waterford MI) joined her husband and the angels on August 16, 2017. She was born in the Lichty homestead to Frank and Jennie (Lichty) Frederick on June 27, 1923.

She is survived by sister Linda E. Murray, brother Marvin D. (Yvonne) Frederick; four children: Gary (Dawn) Henson of...

Alice Lammons Sabb

Aug 14, 2017

Alice I. Lammons Sabb, age 101 of Mancelona passed away on August 14, 2017 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

Alice was born on July 23, 1916 in Mancelona to the late Casper and Margaret (Elliott) Fleet.

She grew up in Mancelona and worked at Precision as a tool grinder for 30 years. Alice enjoyed square...

Deborah Osterlin

Aug 13, 2017

Deborah D. Osterlin, 61 of Bellaire, died suddenly, Sun. Aug. 13, 2017 at home.

She was born Oct. 13, 1955 in Flint, the daughter of Leo and Jeanette (Herman) Osterlin.  She grew up in Flint, before moving to Benzonia for her adult years.

Deborah was a lifelong caregiver.  She worked for many years with the...

June Couse

Aug 11, 2017

JUNE J. COUSE, 96, of Charlevoix, Michigan died August 11 at her home. June was born November 14, 1920 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, daughter of Howard and Grace Jeffords. She married Donald S. Couse on August 6, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa. They resided in Manitowoc, WI before moving to Charlevoix in 1967. June enjoyed tennis and golf and...

Charles McPherson

Aug 11, 2017

Charles L. McPherson,  79, of Kewadin, passed away on August 11, 2017 at his home.

He was born on March 22, 1938, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Merrill and Leone (Chapin) McPherson and graduated in 1956 from Walled Lake high School.

Chuck started McPherson & Sons Well Drilling Inc. in 1973 where...

Laufey "Libby" Rasmussen

Aug 10, 2017

Laufey “Libby” Rasmussen, 90, of Charlevoix, died Thurs. Aug. 10, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace.

She was born Nov. 27, 1926 in Iceland, the daughter of Ingvar and Ingibjorg (Johannesdottir) Sorensen and moved to America at the young age of 18 with her husband Bill Rasmussen.

Libby was a caretaker for Tyrrells Cabins in Atwood...

Steven Bogardus

Aug 9, 2017

Steven C. Bogardus, age 64 of Charlevoix passed away on August 9, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Steve was born on May 17, 1953 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Robert and Ruth (Hopp) Bogardus.

Steve is survived by his wife, Jamie (Klaassen) Bogardus of Charlevoix, mother, Ruth Bogardus of Munith, MI, brother, Rob (Noel) Bogardus of Saline, MI, sister,...

Katherine Ricksgers

Aug 7, 2017

Katherine Elizabeth Ricksgers of Beaver Island, Michigan passed away quietly on August 7, 2017, in her home, surrounded by family and friends.

Katherine was born on October 19, 1928, one of six children born to George and Otilia (Schmidt) Ricksgers. She was born and raised in the same farm house on the King’s Highway where she spent...

Michael Spencer

Aug 5, 2017

Michael S. Spencer, 67, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home. He was born September 24, 1949 in Pontiac to Vaughn and Leona (Beach) Spencer. He served his country with the US Marine Corps. On August 4, 2006, he married Robin (Lambka) Spencer in Ellsworth where they made their home. Mike worked in construction as a...

Joseph Martinchek

Aug 3, 2017

Joseph D. Martinchek, 81, of Charlevoix walked on peacefully to be with God on August 3, 2017 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Joseph was born on October 10, 1935 the son of the late Joe and Jenny (Hall) Martinchek. He was a hard worker who put in 34 years at the Charlevoix County Road Commission as a heavy...

Robert Stowe

Aug 2, 2017

Robert L.  Stowe, 83, of East Jordan, passed away on August 2, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.

Bob was born on March 31, 1934, in Petoskey, the son of LeRoy and Lena (Harmon) Stow.

Bob was a resident of the Petoskey and Charlevoix County area his entire life.  As a young...

Jacqueline Brooks

Aug 2, 2017

Jacqueline M. Brooks, 81, of East Jordan died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Eastport Village Care Home. She was born in Ellsworth Township, Lake County, Michigan on August 6, 1935 to Myron and Berta (Vincent) Simpson. On July 23, 1955, she married William Brooks in East Jordan. They lived in Banks Township, moving to East Jordan in 1960. Jackie...