May 28, 2014

Robert L. Petrie, 87, of Bellaire, formerly of Echo Township, passed away on May 28, 2014 at his home. Bob was born on June 29, 1926 in Echo Township the son of Robert B. and Sadie (Swain) Petrie. Bob grew up in Echo Township and graduated from East Jordan High School in 1944. Following graduation he entered the United...

May 26, 2014

Richard L. Weidinger 73, of Ellsworth died May 26, 2014 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Cremation has taken place. No service are planned at this time.

May 24, 2014

Martha G. Dingman, 94, of Central Lake passed away May 24, 2014 in Raleigh, NC. She was born October 29, 1919 in Leisersdorf, Germany, the daughter of Fritz and Anna (Villmow) Bedewitz. Martha moved to the United States with her family at the age of four in 1923. She resided in Central Lake from 1946 until 1987 when she...

May 23, 2014

Verne L. Elliott 89, 0f Traverse City, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Munson Medical Care Center. He was born December 7, 1924 in Elk Rapids to Forrest and Lulu (Ayers) Elliott. He graduated from Elk Rapids High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in the Pacific-Asiatic Theater during WWII. Verne attended Hope College for...

May 23, 2014

Donald L. Douglas Sr., 77, of Alden passed away May 23, 2014 at his home. Don was born September 2, 1936 in Birch Run the son of Marion and Alice (Beach) Douglas. Don was a Truck Driver for many years. He enjoyed going to the Casino, watching the humming birds, mushroom picking and cooking. His pride and joy was...

May 23, 2014

Beverly C. Taup, 73, of Alden, MI passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City. Beverly was born July 7, 1940 in Bay City, the daughter of Edward and Alvina (Walz) Carlin. Beverly graduated from Bay City Junior College and Western Michigan University with a Teaching Degree. She taught third and fourth grade in...

May 21, 2014

Arthur J. Casey Jr., 89, of Bellaire, passed away on May 21, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. No services are planned at this time. Burial will be in Clearwater Township Cemetery, Rapid City. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

May 21, 2014

Mary Miles, 87 of Fenton, formerly of Central Lake, died peacefully, Thurs. May 21, 2014. She was born Dec. 29, 1926 in Detroit, the daughter of Sava and Melinka (Vasalevich) Marinoff. Mary enjoyed quilting and cooking. She also enjoyed spending her time with her beloved family. On Sept. 10, 1949, she married Clayton "Dick" Miles who preceded her in...

May 16, 2014

Christopher "Paco" Eldrington, 38 of Central Lake, died Fri. May 16, 2014 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. He was born Jan. 25, 1976, in Detroit, the son of Irene Salazar and James Eldrington. Paco was a standout athlete in high school, playing football, basketball and baseball. He graduated from Central Lake Public Schools in 1995 and served in the...

May 15, 2014

Dorothy H. Thompson, 84, of Central Lake, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born January 8, 1930 in Detroit to Enos and Marie (Dawson) Hopp. On March 3, 1951 she married Charles I. 'Skip' Thompson Jr. in Detroit. They made their home in Central Lake. Skip died in 2010. Dorothy was employed at Circuit...

May 14, 2014

Winifred O. Darby, 87, of Alba passed away May 14, 2014 at the Kalkaska Memorial Eden Center. She is survived by 3 children, Larry Darby of Seattle, WA., Roger Darby of Alba and Charlotte Darby of Mancelona; 4 sisters, Dorothy Phillips, Donna Proctor, Helen Underwood and Bernice Warner; 3 brothers, Charles Near, Junior Near and Glenn Near; several loving...

May 11, 2014

Jerome "Jerry" Chismar, 74, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on May 11, 2014 at his home. Jerry was born on March 3, 1940, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Stephen and Helen (Betsa) Chismar. For many years Jerry owned and operated Windmill Farms Restaurant in Mancelona. He is also a long time member...

May 8, 2014

Nelda J. Ries, 69, of Echo Towhsnip, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at her home. She was born July 26, 1944 in Central Lake Township to Ira and Cleo (Everett) Higbee. In 1960 she married Howard Barraw Sr. in Central Lake. They lived in East Jordan and Ellsworth and divorced in 1983. On July 25, 1986 she married Donald...

May 5, 2014

Gladys H. Burrell, 88, of Bellaire, went to be with her Lord on May 5, 2014 at home.

Gladys was born on April 2, 1926, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of Arthur and Elsa (Thoel) Ahrens.

On January 26, 1946, she married the love of her life Charlie Burrell. They lived in New...

May 2, 2014

John William Underwood, 75, of Alba passed away May 2, 2014 at his home. He was born February 14, 1939 in Alba, the son of Clifford and Gladys (Goodwill) Underwood. In 2001, John retired from East Jordan Iron Works after 30 plus years of service. He was a great man and father. He enjoyed hunting and being with family....

Apr 26, 2014

LINDA TORNGA MC ELROY

Linda McElroy of Allen Park passed away peacefully April 26, 2014 at Georgia House in Charlevoix after a three-year battle with cancer.

On May 7, 1948 Linda Tornga was born to the late Jacob and Alice (McElroy) Tornga in Charlevoix. She grew up in rural Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High...

Apr 26, 2014

Mary Ella Patton, 93, of East Jordan, passed away on April 26, 2014 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. Mary was born on September 14, 1920 in Grand Haven, MI, the daughter of George and Lillian (Bryant) Nickerson. Mary was a long time resident of East Jordan where she was instrumental in building the Full Gospel Truth Church, currently known...

Apr 24, 2014

Ronald E. Harrison, 74, of Central Lake, went to be with his savior on April 24, 2014 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Ron was born on August 7, 1939 in Detroit, the son of Gordon "Willie" and Thelma (Martindale) Harrison.

Ron was a lifelong resident of Central Lake where he graduated from Central...

Apr 19, 2014

Katherine J. Kowall, 91 of Bellaire, died Sat. Apr. 19, 2014 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born Mar. 12, 1923, in Benton, IL, the daughter of Wilfred and Sylvia (McConnell) Shockley. Katherine was a member of the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed gardening, camping, and mushroom hunting. Surviving Katherine is her son...

Apr 15, 2014

Michael A. LaPeer, 61, of East Jordan, passed away on April 15, 2014 at his home.

Mike was born on November 29, 1952, in Petoskey, the son of August and Isabell (Fuller) LaPeer.

Mike enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially, fishing, hunting, camping and mushroom hunting.

He was a member of the Boyne...