Jul 6, 2016

James Desy Marsh, III, 31, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born September 7, 1984, in Petoskey to James Desy Marsh, II, and Debra Lynn (Lenhart) Marsh. Jim grew up in Charlevoix, and attended Charlevoix High School.

Everyone who met Jimmy was instantly touched by his warm laugh, smile, and the effortless...

Jul 5, 2016

Donald C. Austin, 78, of Bellaire, passed away on July 5, 2016 at his home. Donald was born on October 12, 1937, in Forest Home Township, MI, the son of William and Doris (Dewey) Austin. Donald was a lifelong resident of Bellaire and was employed by Lamina Bronze for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during the...

Jul 5, 2016

Barbara Jean Raby Goschy (Bobbie) of Bay Shore Mich., passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at her home. She was born February 5, 1936, and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1954. She enjoyed her work at the University of Illinois & volunteered for many organizations. Barbara loved decorating and entertaining as well as playing Bridge and Pinochle with...

Jun 30, 2016

Jane B. Cooley, 91, of Mancelona and Jackson, passed away on June 30, 2016 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Eden Center. Jane was born on November 10, 1924, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Edwin and Charlotte (Smith) Hasse. Jane enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and running, especially marathons. On April 26, 1944, in Jackson, MI, she married Willard Cooley...

Jun 30, 2016

Wendy L. Beal, 49, of Central Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 30, 2016. No services are planned at this time. A celebration of her life will take place at a future date. Donations may be made to the family, C/O Charlotte Beal, P.O. Box 624, Central Lake, MI, 49622.

Jun 29, 2016

Ronald N. Sugnet, 82, of Alden, MI, formerly of Carriere, MS, passed away on June 29, 2016 at his son's home in Alden, MI. Ronald was born on August 9, 1933, in Buffalo, NY, the son of Ronald and Bernice (Newman) Sugnet. After retirement, he moved to Carriere, MS, where he spent 15 years. Following that he moved back...

Jun 29, 2016

James R. Kresnak, 29, of Coldsprings Township, Kalkaska County, passed away on June 29, 2016. James was born on November 14, 1986, in Traverse City, the son of Steven Kresnak and Rhonda Scholl. James was a 2005 graduate of Mancelona High School and was employed by Shanty Creek Resort for many years. He enjoyed snowmobiling, snowboarding, target shooting, video...

Jun 28, 2016

Richard “Dick” Probst, 69, of Petoskey, Mich. died of natural causes on June 28, 2016. He was born on July 21, 1946 in Cicero, Ill. to Cyril and Shirley Probst and was raised in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Richard earned his BS from Western Michigan University and MBA from Michigan State University. He started his career as a hospital executive...

Jun 27, 2016

Joseph A. Coppersmith Jr., 68 of Mancelona, died Mon. June 27, 2016 at home with his soulmate Judy and son Joe by his side. He was born Dec. 27, 1947 in Owosso, the son of Joseph A. and Shirley A. (Van Strate) Coppersmith Sr. Joe was a lifetime member of the NRA and loved to spend time in the...

Jun 27, 2016

Arthur J. Elkins, 91, of Mancelona, passed away on June 27, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Arthur was born on January 15, 1925, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Ernest and Pearl (Ballard) Elkins. Arthur was a longtime resident of Mancelona where he was employed by Moeke Lumber. He enjoyed woodworking and listening to Classical Music. Arthur served...

Jun 26, 2016

Carol A. Wood, 61 of Kalkaska, died Sun. June 26, 2016 at McLaren Northern Hospital in Petoskey. She was born June 14, 1955 in Highland Park, the daughter of Gene and Betty (Fillhauser) DeFelice. On May 11, 1972 she married the love of her life Charles C. Wood who survives. After many years of living in Garden City, they...

Jun 25, 2016

Carl M. Grafenauer, 72, of Central Lake, passed away Sat. Jun. 25, 2016. He was born into life on December 31, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, and grew up in West Allis, WI, where he graduated from Central High School in 1962. After graduation, Carl served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He later pursued his...

Jun 21, 2016

Mildred Louise (Griffore) Hood, 83 a lifelong resident of Mancelona, died June 21, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born September 20, 1932 in Chestonia Township, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys (Goodwill) Underwood and graduated in 1950 from Alba High School. She spent 25 years working for United Technology in Boyne City.

Mildred...

Jun 21, 2016

Percy Anderson Jr (Chief), 82 and a lifelong resident of Elk Rapids died suddenly June 21, 2016 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Chief was born April 16, 1934 in Elk Rapids the son of Percy and Louisa (Williams) Anderson and proudly graduated from Elk Rapids High School with the class of 1952. Percy served 7 1/2...

Jun 19, 2016

Ruth Elaine Rogers Herrst, 90 of Mancelona, died peacefully at home with her family by her side, Sunday, June 19, 2016.

She was born March 25, 1926 the daughter of Charles and Annie Marie (Rogers) Linwood in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan and in May of 1947 she married Albert Joseph Herrst. They moved to Howell...

Jun 19, 2016

Dorothy Durgan Doyle, 87, formerly of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at American House, Charlevoix.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, at 1 p.m. at Everybody's Church, First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009, with Rev. Amy Morgan officiating. Interment will take place in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint.

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Jun 17, 2016

Robert Baker, 85, of Charlevoix, died Friday, June 17, 2016, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

He was born on September 4, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of George and Julia (Smolski) Baker.

He married Bernice Tart on August 28, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Robert first served his country in the United States...

Jun 16, 2016

Regina M. Bible, 83, of Bellaire, passed away on June 16, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Regina was born on February 22, 1933, in Central Lake, the daughter of Vern and Louise Lambert. Regina was a Bellaire resident since 2002 and enjoyed rock collecting, watching western movies and listening to "Old" Country music. She is survived by...

Jun 10, 2016

Dorothy M. Heise, 91, of Central Lake, passed away on June 10, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Dorothy was born on December 15, 1924, in Detroit, the daughter of Otto and Ida (Gutzka) Anselm. Dorothy resided in the Detroit area for many years before moving to Central Lake in 1977. She was employed for several years at Second Chance...

Jun 9, 2016

Richard A. Wells, 82, of Ellsworth, died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. He was born March 18, 1934 in Charlevoix to Wilbur and Beatrice (Samuels) Wells. On November 30, 1974 he married Else Cooper in Petoskey. They lived in Ellsworth. Elsie died in 2010. Richard was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal...