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...

Mar 3, 2016

Darlea S. Matthew passed away on Thursday March 3, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Darlea was born in Petoskey, Mich., on Dec. 30, 1935, the daughter of Dlaskey and Esther (Hull) Whittaker. On Oct. 3, 1952, she married Larry D. Matthew in Traverse City, Mich. She was a life long resident of Walloon Lake, Mich. where her...

Mar 2, 2016

Grace M. Fairbanks, May 28,1910 - March 2, 2016, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., former Ironton Mich. resident, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016. She is survived by her children, Bruce Fairbanks (Peggy), Littleton, Colo., Shayne McCook (Ron), Tempe, Ariz.; daughter-in law Virgeleen Fairbanks, Norman, Ok. Her husband of seventy-four years, Ronald J. Fairbanks, and son, Charles L. Fairbanks, preceded...

Feb 28, 2016

Maxine Plumm, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born July 5, 1926, in Charlevoix to Colin and Olive (Lord) McKenzie. Maxine attended Saint Mary's School through the eighth grade and graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1944. She attended Western Michigan University for one year, then worked at Charlevoix Hospital...

Feb 28, 2016

Christopher Lee Stone, 31, passed away unexpectedly, Sun. Feb. 28, 2016. Chris was a lover of northern Michigan, the place he felt most at home. He loved all the outdoor recreation the area had to offer. Whether he was snowboarding, snowmobiling, taking his motorcycle out or floating a canoe down the river, Chris was up for anything fast. Quite...

Feb 27, 2016

Marjorie A. Hayward, 88, died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the Autumn Joy A.F.C. and Assisted Living Home in Charlevoix, Michigan.

She was born on May 24, 1927, in Marlette, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Stamp) Harris.

Marjorie married Milford L. Hayward on July 27, 1946, in Pontiac.  They lived in Pontiac until...

Feb 25, 2016

John David Ciofani Sr., 70 of Mancelona died Thurs. Feb. 25, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1945 in Baltimore, MD the son of Vincent and Margaret (Wellsworth) Ciofani. He joined the US Marines- and was honorably discharged. John lived in Northern Michigan for most of his life and worked at Antrim Machine for 26...

Feb 23, 2016

Mary Malinda Parker (McCauley), 67 of Gaylord, passed away February 23, 2016 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Mary was born on July 26, 1948 in Leetsville, MI, the daughter of Orville and Ruth (Burton) McCauley. Mary was a homemaker and happily raised 5 children. She loved crafts, cooking, photography, sunsets, gardening, and most of...

Feb 21, 2016

Vivian J. Jones, 79, of Gaylord, passed away on February 21, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Vivian was born on February 6, 1937, in Chestonia Township, MI, the daughter of John and Fannie (Garchow) Corey. Vivian was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed gardening, painting, hiking and simply enjoying nature to the fullest. Vivian was a devoted...

Feb 20, 2016

Jack A. Franklin, 88, of Bellaire, passed away on February 20, 2016 at his home. Jack was born on September 10, 1927, in Pontiac Township, MI, the son of William and Pearl (Jones) Franklin. Jack served his country honorably in the United States Army During the Korean War and was a Life Member of the V.F.W. Post 1008 in...

Feb 19, 2016

Rosemary A. Biebelhausen, 86, of Mancelona, passed away on February 19, 2016 at her home. Rosemary was a loving mother, wife, homemaker, and devout Catholic. She was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Kalkaska. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Charles Biebelhausen of Mancelona, 3 children, Mary Jo (Jeff) See of Biloxi, MS,...

Feb 18, 2016

William E. Martin, 69, of Ellsworth died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at his home. He was born January 29, 1947 in Isabella County to Earl and Stella Mae (Pridgeon) Martin. He married Susanne Howe on May 15, 1965 in Isabella County. They lived in Bellaire and moved to Banks Township in 1979. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time...

Feb 14, 2016

Gregory E. Gedda, 65, of Bellaire, passed away on February 14, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Feb 13, 2016

Alfred J. Biel, (A.J.) 89, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility on February 13, 2016. He died of a "broken Heart" on the one year anniversary of his wife's death, Lucy following 64 years of marriage. Alfred was born on June 26, 1926, in Hamtramck, MI, the son of Frank and Mary (Krupa) Bielski....

Feb 13, 2016

Edwin J. Cramer, 93, of Central Lake, passed away on February 13, 2016 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Ed was born on February 27, 1922, in Courtland Township, MI, the son of Lisle and Bernice (Baker) Cramer. Ed was employed by General Motors for many years, working at several of their plants and retiring in the early 1980's...

Feb 13, 2016

Barbara A. Marshall, 81, of Boyne City, passed away on February 13, 2016 at the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center in Haines City, Fla. Barbara was born on May 16, 1934, in Boyne City, the daughter of Kenneth and Una (Ingalls) Snyder. Barbara was an "independent" woman who lived life to the fullest and was a kind hearted...

Feb 6, 2016

Nellie Jane (Coblentz) Johnson died on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Nellie was born March 20, 1929, in Boyne City, Michigan, to Theodore Allen Coblentz and Della Lena Anderson Coblentz, the youngest of five children.

Nellie married Andrew C. Johnson on June 1, 1946, in Charlevoix, Michigan, and...