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Paul Nowak

Paul Nowak

Jul 25, 2024

Paul Franz Nowak

Born April 25, 1934

Died July 25, 2024

Paul was born to Barbara and Gus Nowak and grew up in Highland Park and Detroit, Michigan.

He graduated from Redford High School and continued his education at Highland Park Junior College and Wayne State University, earning a master’s degree in science education. He taught for the Detroit school system for several years....

Winifred Stephens

Winifred Stephens

Jul 24, 2024

Winifred A. Stephens, 87 of Mancelona, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at home. She was born November 9, 1936 in Detroit, the daughter of Napoleon and Bernice (Weaver) Tremblay. 

 Winnie was a kind, caring, and compassionate lady. She loved her children and family dearly and loved to give hugs and smooches to all. She enjoyed bird watching and tending her flowers....

Lawrence "Michael" Kern

Lawrence "Michael" Kern

Jul 24, 2024

Lawrence Michael “Mike” Kern, 78 of Rapid City, died July 24, 2024 in hospice after a brief illness. He was born August 15, 1945 in Detroit, the son of Frank and Ethel (Rutledge) Kern.

Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a dedicated letter carrier of the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years before retiring. He was...

Roland Paul Weyand Jr.

Roland Paul Weyand Jr.

Jul 22, 2024

Roland Paul Weyand, Jr.

Age 86 • Vero Beach, FL and Charlevoix, MI

On Monday, July 22, 2024, Roland Paul Weyand, Jr. (Puma) passed away peacefully in Horton Bay, Michigan, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Jessie (née Gillies); daughter, Heather Weyand. Sister, Barbara Link; nephew and his wife, Paul and Sheila Link; niece, Julia Link; sister-in-law,...

Larry Nicholson

Larry Nicholson

Jul 22, 2024

Larry Lee Nicholson, 77, of Mancelona, passed away on July 22, 2024, at home. He was born on February 2, 1947, in Alva, OK, the son of Leon and Vola (Veley) Nicholson.

 Larry was a quiet man with a heart of gold. He was a mechanic by trade at Haliburton until retired and made the career change in 1999 to become...

Dolores "Elaine" Simonsen

Dolores "Elaine" Simonsen

Jul 22, 2024

Dolores "Elaine" Simonsen passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born October 24, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Ankney) Adair.

Known to most as “Grandma”, Elaine was loved by everyone that met her warm smile. She loved spending time at the family bakery, Simonsen’s, making pies and visiting with friends. Her family has wonderful...

Donald Wing

Donald Wing

Jul 20, 2024

Don graduated to his ultimate goal, to be with Jesus, Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. We are sure he is in great conversations with Jesus, Moses, Paul, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as well as many others!!

 He was born June 24, 1936 to Donald and Virginia (Marvin) Wing in Marion, Michigan, where he graduated high school in 1955....

Tina Marie Phillips

Tina Marie Phillips

Jul 20, 2024

Tina Marie Phillips, 51, of Mancelona, passed away July 20 at her home surrounded by her family. Tina was born December 28, 1972 to Joanne Murray and Daniel Becker. 

Tina was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and so much more, and will be sorely missed. 

Tina graduated from Central Lake Public Schools in 1991. She enjoyed crafting, garage sailing, being...

Robert (Bob) Thomas Murton

Robert (Bob) Thomas Murton

Jul 18, 2024

On July 18th my brother Bob passed away after a horrendous battle with cancer. Bob was born December 23, 1949 in Watertown, NY and when he was 3, we moved to the east side of Detroit. Bob was his own person and did what he wanted to do, there are stories of him being involved in the developing music business...

Robert Wilcox

Robert Wilcox

Jul 17, 2024

Robert Lynn "Bob" Wilcox, 70, of Traverse City, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Charlevoix's American House surrounded by his family.  Bob was born May 21, 1954 in Flint, the only son of LD and Ruth Louise (Harrington) Wilcox.

He was a 1972 graduate of Northwestern Community High School in Flint. In 1978, he earned his B.S....

Glenn "JR" Weldon Jr.

Glenn "JR" Weldon Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

Glenn Donovan Weldon Jr. “JR”, 60, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1964, the son of Glenn Sr. and Patricia (Wilmot) Weldon.

JR graduated from high school and went on to attend college for a short time. He worked several jobs over the years – most recently as a handyman for...

Ronald Boss

Ronald Boss

Jul 14, 2024

Ronald Dale Boss, 72, of Ellsworth, passed away on July 14, 2024, at home. He was born on July 22, 1951, in Charlevoix, the son of Bernie and June (Ayers) Boss. 

The best words to describe Ron were selfless, kind, loving, and funny. He was a family man who always enjoyed spending time with his siblings, children, and grandchildren. Ron graduated...

Myrna Thie Matthew

Myrna Thie Matthew

Jul 13, 2024

Myrna went to be with her Lord July 13, 2024. She was living in Bellaire Michigan at the Meadowbrook Medical Facility. 

Myrna was born July 17, 1935 in Cincinnati Ohio to Lydia and Carl Thie. Myrna attended Western Hills High School where she participated in sports and other various activities! After high school Myrna attended Michigan State University where she fell...

Marilyn Welch

Marilyn Welch

Jul 11, 2024

Marilyn Jo Welch, 71, of Alanson, formerly of Elyria, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 19, 1952, in Elyria, the daughter of Paul and Jeanne (Elbert) Scholtz.

Marilyn attended Elyria High School and graduated in 1970. The following year, she married the love of her life,...

Allan Webster

Allan Webster

Jul 7, 2024

Allan Harry Webster, 70, of Royal Oak, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1953, in Detroit, the son of Allan and Dolores (Grzenkowicz) Webster.

Allan grew up in Royal Oak, and spent his summers working on the family farm in Charlevoix. From a young age, he had...

Adam Jones

Adam Jones

Jul 2, 2024

Adam Wayne Jones, 35, of Flushing, passed away on July 2, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1988, in Flint, the son of Mike Jones and Lynnette Day.

Adam grew up in the flushing area and remained there most of his life. He worked various jobs over the years, but most recently, he had settled...

Joyce A. Tharp

Joyce A. Tharp

Jul 1, 2024

Joyce A. Tharp, 92, of Central Lake, MI, passed into the loving embrace of our Savior on July 1, 2024, and entered into Heaven, where we believe she is reunited with our loved ones waiting there for her. 

 Born on May 31, 1932, she was the daughter of Gerald A. and Marion G. (Johnston) Telgenhof. 

 Joyce lived nearly her entire life in...

Guy Eldon Molby

Guy Eldon Molby

Jul 1, 2024

Guy Eldon Molby was Born in Detroit, Michigan on September 22, 1936. His boyhood home was in Dearborn, MI. The family moved to Thayer Lake in Alden, MI in 1946. He graduated from Bellaire High School in 1954. Guy went on to college at Sault Saint Marie and Houghton to study Electrical Engineering. He then worked for General Telephone Electric...

Donald Seifried

Donald Seifried

Jun 30, 2024

Donald E. Seifried, 97 of Fruitland Park, FL and formerly of Central Lake, MI, died peacefully, June 30, 2024. He was born July 21, 1926 in North Gage, NY the son of Ernest and Mabel (Brucker) Seifried.

 Don proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in World War II with the United States Army. He dedicated his life to serving...

Catherine Novotny

Catherine Novotny

Jun 30, 2024

Catherine J. Novotny, 85, of Charlevoix, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born April 19, 1939, to Ellen (Hartlep) and Frank Steffel. She attended St. Francis Xavier High School and graduated in June of 1957. Growing up, she was involved in Girl Scouts, 4H, and sang in the choir at...

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