Mar 25, 2016

Robert C. Tollas, DDS, 88, formerly of Charlevoix, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. He was born February 14, 1928, in Baroda, Mich. and grew up there. Bob graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Agriculture Education, and taught high school biology in Paw Paw. He received a DDS from University of Michigan...

Mar 23, 2016

Lillian M. Bogdanski, 90, of Ellsworth, formerly of Dearborn, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. She was born February 17, 1926 in Dearborn to George and Elsie (Flynn) Lavine. Her siblings are Dorothy, Vivian, Gloria, Virginia, Anna May, June, Edward, Donald and George. She married Dominick Corpolongo.. After his passing she married...

Mar 22, 2016

Barbara P.C. Grise, 88 of Central Lake died peacefully, Mar. 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born Mar. 21, 1928 in Mansfield, MA the daughter of Oliver and Margaret (Staples) Milson. Barb loved pets and horses. She also loved spending time with her family and cooking for them too. In her spare time she enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2016

"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever."

On March 21, Gale returned home. She will be missed fiercely. But it comforts us to know she is now reunited with her parents, sister, and the many pets she cared for and loved throughout her life.

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Mar 19, 2016

Ordon "Bud" Hierlihy Jr., 85, of Bellaire, passed away on March 19, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Bud was born on August 20, 1930, in Bellaire, the son of Ordon and Coral (Perkins) Hierlihy. Bud resided in Bellaire his entire life and was an active member of the community. He served on the Bellaire Public Schools Board...

Mar 18, 2016

Violet H. Kleiner, (nee Groesbeck) 98 of Detroit and East Jordan, died peacefully, Friday, March 18, 2016 at THE GEORGIA HOUSE in Charlevoix, MI. She was born August 18, 1917 in Detroit, the daughter of Henry and Harriet (Wells) Groesbeck. Violet was raised and resided in Detroit until 2011 when she moved to northern Michigan to be closer to...

Mar 17, 2016

Pauline E. Russell, 94, of Charlevoix, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Boulder Park Terrace Nursing Home in Charlevoix. She was born February 23, 1922, in Petoskey, to James F. and Myrtle M. (Bennett) Zitka. Pauline grew up in East Jordan, attending County School in Eveline Township, and graduating from East Jordan High School in 1939. On September...

Mar 16, 2016

Dennis Eugene “Denny” Curtis, 48, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born August 22, 1967, in Charlevoix to John W. “Jack” and Katherine F. “Katie” Curtis. Denny attended Saint Mary's School, and graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1986. He studied at Ferris State University, then at Michigan State University where in 1991, he received a...

Mar 16, 2016

David A. Lock, 23 of Macomb and Mancelona, died suddenly, March 16, 2016. David was born on August 10, 1992 in Killeen, TX to David and Mona (Bancroft) Lock.

David was a proud father who loved to spend his time outdoors going on 4-wheeler rides, mudding, 2-tracking, hunting, fishing and snowboarding. He especially enjoyed his time outside when...

Mar 12, 2016

Manuel (Max) Griffis, 88, of Bellaire, formerly of Kewadin, passed away on March 12, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Max was born on June 19, 1927, in Lakeview, MI, the son of Carmie and Lillie (Johnson) Griffis. Max grew up on the family farm north of Six Lakes, MI. At age 17, Max enlisted in the U.S....

Mar 11, 2016

Today we celebrate the life of Mary Margaret Isabelle Bass, loving wife, mother, god-mother, aunt and friend to many. She went to be with the Lord March 11, 2016. Known by most as Muggs Bass, she was the daughter of Frank and Nellie O’Donnell and sister to Charlie, Richie, Ronnie, Beverly and Carol-Ann. She is survived by her loving...

Mar 9, 2016

Jack C. Grubaugh, 84, passed away March 9, 2016 following a long illness surrounded by his family at his home in Flushing. Jack Curtis Grubaugh was born September 25, 1931 to Donald and Mildred Grubaugh of St. Johns. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1950 with his high school sweetheart, Joane E. Crump. Jack and Joane married a...

Mar 8, 2016

Neza (“Nickie”) Shulman Charlevoix “Everyday is a happy day on the Island.” Neza (“Nickie”) Shulman, age 87, former longtime resident of Mackinac Island, passed away on March 08, 2016 at American House in Charlevoix, Michigan. She was born on April 20, 1929, in the Bronx, NY, the youngest of two children raised by British immigrant Frank Shama, and Russian...

Mar 6, 2016

David A. Farough, 79, of Mancelona, passed away on March 6, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. David was born on December 11, 1936, in Detroit, the son of Alvin and Anna (Barkala) Farough. David lived in Royal Oak for many years and was employed as a draftsman prior to moving to Mancelona in 2000. He...

Mar 5, 2016

Oo Amares Watthaka Tungpinyosiri, 19, of Thailand and Central Lake, died peacefully March 5, in Thailand with his sister Na-Pat and best friend Chris Corbett holding his hands as he gained his angel wings.

Ooz was born December 12, 1996 in Korat, Thailand, the son of Pinyadapat Pinyo and Chucharoen Tungkulsiri.

His journey to America began in...

Mar 5, 2016

Helen (Oliver) Derenzy, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2016. She was born August 10, 1925 to William and Marie (Thompson) Oliver. She attended the Central Lake school. She worked at a bomber plant during the war. On June 19, 1948 she married Karl Derenzy in Traverse City. To them were born children Lynda and...

Mar 3, 2016

On March 3, 2016, our Mom, Arlene Smalley, passed away at the age of 92, just 3 days after her 23rd Leap Year birthday. She was the daughter of George and Alice Telgenhof and spent her early childhood near Shady Nook in Central Lake, MI. In later years, she loved to drive by Shady Nook and reminisce about growing...

Mar 3, 2016

John Floyd Whitley, 62, of Charlevoix, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. He was born April 22, 1953, in Charlevoix to James T. and Bessie Faye (Skeel) Whitley. John graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1973.

On November 2, 1985, John married Cynthia Lynn Story in Charlevoix.

Mar 3, 2016

Marion G. Allison, 83 of Bellaire died peacefully, Mar. 3, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility with her husband and children at her side. She was born Mar. 2, 1933 in Rochester, the daughter of Elden and Elizabeth (Haggadone) Coulter. Marion lived a long, happy life filled with family and loved ones. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Mar 3, 2016

Dorothea (Taylor) Kelley, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Masonic Pathways in Alma. Visitation will begin at 11 am, Saturday, March 5, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix, followed by the funeral at 1 pm. The Reverend Greg Culver of the Charlevoix United Methodist Church will officiate, and a service will be presented by...