Jul 30, 2015

Arlyle Marie Koehler (nee Roberts), 89, of Detroit, died Thursday, July 30, 2015, at St. John's Hospital in Detroit.

She was born October 16, 1925, in Lake City to Carlisle and Bertha (Hicks) Roberts. Arlyle graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1943, then earned a Bachelor's degree in education from Central Michigan University. She was a loving,...

Jul 28, 2015

Virginia M. Johnston, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, and Central Lake, passed away on July 28, 2015. Private services are being planned and are pending at this time. Burial will be in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 24, 2015

Shirley M. Faculak, 92, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2015, surrounded by the love and comfort of her daughters Mary H. Faculak and Virginia Marme both of Charlevoix, and special friends, Jack Uhrick and John Uhrick. Shirley was born March 2, 1923, on a warm, sunny spring day in the farmhouse of her family's farm...

Jul 23, 2015

Imogene "Jean" Thornell, 97 of Bellaire, died peacefully, Thurs. July 23, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Funeral services will be held Tues. July 28, at 1 p.m. at the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

A full obituary will appear soon.

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Jul 23, 2015

Thomas "Tom Tom" Belanger, 11, of Elmira, passed away on July 23, 2015 at his home. Tom Tom was born on January 14, 2004 in Grand Rapids the son of Eric Belanger and Jacquelyn (Bullen) Brock. Tom Tom attended Alba and Mancelona Public Schools, currently he was going into the 6th grade at the Mancelona Public Schools. He enjoyed...

Jul 22, 2015

Robert G. Elliott, 74, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 22, 2015, and is at eternal rest with his Lord. He was born in Detroit on February 10, 1941, and served in the US Navy.

Bob married Carol Legg in Detroit on January 22, 1966. The couple moved to Charlevoix where they owned and operated...

Jul 19, 2015

Warren D. Streitwieser, 93 of Mancelona, died Sun. July 19, 2015. Private family services are being held.

Jul 15, 2015

On July 15, 2015, Bev Boss went home to Heaven – where she immediately joined several committees and took charge of the Wednesday night dinners at her Father’s table, adding baked beans and raspberry pie to the menu. Bev lived a life dedicated to God, her family, and her community. Her attitude can be summed up in a favorite...

Jul 15, 2015

P. Mike Moore, 81, of Central Lake, passed away on July 15, 2015 at his home. Mike was born on August 6, 1933 in Central Lake, the son of Cecil and Harriett (Albert) Moore. Mike served his country proudly in U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a life member of the Central Lake Torch Post # 6985...

Jul 12, 2015

"I WOULD LIVE FOREVER, REACHING THE HEAVENS, WITH EAGLES MY BEST FRIENDS".   Curtis Beyer

Curtis Dale Beyer, 58, of Battle Creek, formerly of Charlevoix and the Petoskey area, “was called home to the sky” Sunday, July 12, 2014, in Battle Creek.

Curtis served in the United State Marine Corps stationed in Okinawa. He...

Jul 11, 2015

David B. Bills, 50, of Mancelona, passed away on July 11, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Dave was born on July 8, 1965 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Donald and Bonnie (Hawley) Bills. Dave was employed in the oil field industry for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling out, and gardening, especially growing his tomatoes. He had...

Jul 10, 2015

Maxine Hooker passed away at Tendercare in Gaylord on July 10, 2015 the age of 72. She was born Maxine J. Kemp in Petoskey on October 10, 1942, and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1960.

Maxine enjoyed her family, reading, doll making, ceramics and canning goods from the garden. She was a member of...

Jul 9, 2015

Robert Jewell Gillespie, 65, of Beaver Island, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at McLaren Northern Michigan In Petoskey. He was born January 14, 1950, on Beaver Island to Jewell Francis and Rita Mae (O'Donnell) Gillespie. Robert graduated from the Beaver Island School in 1968.

He worked as a diver and dock builder and commercial builder....

Jul 9, 2015

Dorothy June d'Entremont, 82, of Ellsworth, MI, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2015, at the Elk Rapids Assisted Living facility. She was born on New Year's Eve, 1932, in Hazel Park, Michigan, the daughter of Lambert and Alice (Zylstra) Docter. She grew up in Hazel Park and Royal Oak. She pursued studies in both music and education, earning...

Jul 6, 2015

James P. Waller, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, at Tender Care in Gaylord. He was born November 5, 1924, in Detroit to Harris and Mabel (Drury) Waller.

He served in the US Coast Guard during WWII as a sonarman. Following the war, he made his home in Central Lake.

Married on...

Jul 6, 2015

Bonnie Jean Bellows, 70, of Charlevoix, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born August 11, 1944, in Petoskey to Oliver M. and Lilly Belle (Hubble) Gram. On February 19, 1977, she married William Bellows in Petoskey. They made their home in Charlevoix.

Bonnie worked as a waitress at the Hillcrest Country Club...

Jul 3, 2015

Rose Marie Niswander, our loving mother, passed away July 3, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer with her family close by.

Rose Marie Hodgson was born March 21, 1929, in Saginaw to William and Bertha Marie (Wahl) Hodgson.

She married Melvin Niswander Jr. August 4, 1956, and he preceded her in passing March 21,...

Jul 1, 2015

Vicky Alice Perkins, 72 of Central Lake, died peacefully, July 1, 2015 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born September 18, 1942 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Ervin and Marvel (Smith) Racignol. Vicky was a graduate of CMU with a teaching degree in special education. She had a brilliant mind, teaching in Lincoln Park and East Jordan,...

Jul 1, 2015

Sherman R. Kantzer, 74, of Bellaire, formerly of Cass County, IN, passed away on July 1, 2015 at his home. He worked hard at making a living and raised 4 children with his wife of 54 years. He raised a little hell, and tried to do his part to help those communities in which he lived. He often said...

Jul 1, 2015

Frank P. Dudley, 69, of Mancelona, passed away on July 1, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.