Eric Heitman

Jun 8, 2017

Eric C. Heitman, 92 of Bellaire, died peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

He was born January 4, 1925 in Ionia the son of Erich and Elsie (Remus) Heitman.  After high school graduation Eric enlisted in the Army Air Corps and flew 35 WWII B-17 combat missions serving as...

Clifton Willson

Jun 6, 2017

Clifton “Jr” Willson, 75, of Alden, passed away on June 6, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Jr was born on September 19, 1941, in Echo Township, MI the son of Clifton and Phyllis (MacDonald) Willson.

Jr served his country honorably in the U.S. Army as a Medic during the Berlin Conflict.  He was...

Francis Willenborg

Jun 5, 2017

Francis “Frank” Willenborg,  89, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully, on June 5, 2017 at his home.

Frank was born on September 24, 1927, in Detroit, the son of Louis and Clara (Thoele) Willenborg.

Frank was a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire and was active in the Antrim County Baby Pantry.

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Elsie Joyce

Jun 5, 2017

Elsie Marie Joyce age 94 peacefully passed away on June 5, 2017 at New Heights Assisted Living in Clarkston Michigan.

Elsie was born June 29, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Orville and Marie Hilton. At 3 years old, she moved to Charlevoix and grew up on the family farm.

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Robert Hall

Jun 4, 2017

Robert Gray Hall, Sr., 98, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada, on December 23, 1918 to the late Fred and Nellie Hall.

Robert proudly served in the US Army as a Production Officer, he proudly received a Victory Medal...

Arthur Donaldson

Jun 3, 2017

Arthur James Donaldson, 79 of Ellsworth died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Ellsworth Wesleyan Church with Rev. Chris Wallace officiating.

Elizabeth Warner

Jun 3, 2017

Elizabeth Ruth Warner, 74 of Key West, FL, died peacefully, Sat. June 3, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, MI.

She was born Nov. 24, 1942 in Flint the daughter of Eugene and Ruth (Clark) Warner.

Elizabeth was a graduate of the University of Michigan and was a professor at Washtenaw Community...

Susan Hoffman

Jun 2, 2017

Susan Lynn Hoffman quietly passed away at home on June 2nd, surrounded by friends and family.

She was born on December 29, 1951, the daughter of Harold and Ruth Klaus of Forestville, MI.  She grew up on the family farm with three sisters (Sally, Linda and Jackie) and two brothers (Lee and Tim).  She graduated from Harbor...

Elizabeth Zinner

Jun 2, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Zinner, age 66, a resident of Kewadin, Michigan, died peacefully, Friday, June 2, 2017 at Eastport Village Care Home.  She was born on Dec. 20, 1950 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, to the late John and Johanna (Braun) Roskopp.

Elizabeth was extremely fortunate to grow up in a very kind and loving family.  Her parents, along...

Frances McKenzie

Jun 2, 2017

Frances E. McKenzie, age 82 of Charlevoix passed away on June 2, 2017 at her home. Frances was born on February 18, 1935 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, the daughter of Giles and Edith (Gerris) Lineback.

For 25 years Frances worked as a nurses’ aide at Charlevoix Hospital and was a member of the Charlevoix United Methodist...

Shirley Grody

May 31, 2017

Shirley Jan Grody,  78, of Mancelona, passed away on May 31, 2017 at her home.   Shirley was born on June 17, 1938 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harry and Roberta (Wilson) Matice.  She is survived by two sons, Peter Grody of Mancelona and Harry Grody of Florida.  No services are planned at this time.  Private burial will take...

William Randall

May 29, 2017

William David Randall of the Ellsworth/Central Lake area died peacefully at Georgia House in Charlevoix , Michigan on May 29, 2017. Bill was born to Norman and Luells Randall on June 14, 1943, in Sparta, Michigan. He was a third generation fruit and dairy farmer in Casnovia Township, Muskegon County. Bill was the happiest when he could farm twelve...

Virginia Rusnell

May 29, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Rusnell, 66, of Central Lake, passed away on May 29, 2017 at her home. Ginny was born on August 29, 1950, in Echo Township, MI, the daughter of Edmund "Hap" and Katheryn (Drake) Willson. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a wonderful, loving spouse, mother, grandmother and friend. She was truly a...

Bonnie Watrous

May 25, 2017

Bonnie E. Watrous, 64, of Bellaire, went to be with the Lord, on May 25, 2017 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Bonnie was born on September 13, 1952, in Bellaire, the daughter of Norval and Elizabeth (DeVerney) Kleeman. Bonnie was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Virginia Lewis

May 24, 2017

Virginia Lewis, 86, died May 24, 2017 at Prestige Pines Assisted Living in DeWitt. She was born June 12, 1930 in Lansing the daughter of Eddie and Jessie (Wilcox) Truman.

She is survived by her sons Greg Lewis and Mark Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Lewis.

Interment will take place in...

Susan Bartman

May 23, 2017

Susan "Sue" A. Bartman, 58, of Bellaire, passed away on May 23, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Sue was born on October 19, 1958, in Rochester, N.Y., the daughter of Stanley and Betty (Holmes) Bartman. Sue loved to play bingo, was a fan of all sports, especially all Detroit professional sports and loved the Eagles Band, country...

Floyd Hart Sr

May 21, 2017

Floyd W. Hart, Sr. 83, of Mancelona, passed away on May 21, 2017 at his home. Floyd was born on March 5, 1934 in Gaylord, the son of Millard and Florence (Hittle) Hart. Floyd was employed as a meat cutter for A & P in Mancelona for many years and was a long time member of St. Anthony Catholic...

Walter Zimmer

May 18, 2017

Walter "Jack" Zimmer, 91 passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 18th, 2017. Jack raised his family in Grand Rapids and Ada, before retiring upstate to be closer to his family in Bellaire. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Burdina "Dede" Zimmer. Jack is also survived by his two daughters Karen (Robert...

Wilma Sitzema

May 18, 2017

Wilma Rose Sitzema, 83, of Banks Township died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her home. Wilma was born May 31, 1933 in Charlevoix to William and Hulda (Rieth) Thorp. On October 6, 1951 she married Ronald L. Sitzema in Charlevoix. They lived in Marion Township, moving to Banks Township in 1994. Wilma worked in wire manufacturing. She enjoyed being...

William Gabbert

May 17, 2017

William T. Gabbert, age 71 of Charlevoix passed away on May 17, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. Private family services are to be held.