Jan 21, 2012

MABLE L. WATKINS, 85, of Central Lake, died on January 21, 2012 at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Mable was born on October 27, 1926, in Central Lake, the daughter of Clarence "Sid" and Martha (DeForest) Patton. Mable was a lifelong resident of Central Lake and was employed by Bachmann's Store, Shanty Creek and was a waitress at Helen's CafAC. in...

Jan 16, 2012

JACK "JACKIE" BEDELL CLARK, 41, of Bellaire, passed away Monday, January 16 at home with his mother at his side. Jackie was born February 11, 1970 in Traverse City, Michigan, he was adopted 3 days later by Jere and Ruth Clark. Jackie started to attend school in Traverse City at a young age and because of this, Ruthie started...

Jan 11, 2012

Eugene W. Dunning, 77, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Memory Care Unit. Gene was born February 5, 1934 in Flint, MI., the son of Elmer and Ruby Dunning. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Dunning. He is also survived by two daughters, Pamela (Rod) Vesey of Mancelona...

Jan 11, 2012

Donald E. Marsh Jr., 73, of Pullman, formerly of Stevensville, MI died peacefully, Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 with his wife at his side. He was born July 27, 1938 in Royal Oak, the son of Donald E. Sr. and Annabelle (Farnwalt) Marsh. The family moved to Central Lake when Don was young where he lived until his early twenties....

Dec 22, 2011

DONNA J. LOCKMAN, 69, of Bellaire, died on December 22, 2011 at her home.

Donna was born on January 24, 1942, in Bellaire, the daughter of Lloyd and Esther (Umlor) Holton.

Donna was a lifelong resident of Bellaire and enjoyed gardening, boating and riding in her "old car".

Her greatest love was her grandchildren, she enjoyed...

Dec 20, 2011

Darline Youmans, 82, of Central Lake, died Tues. Dec. 20, 2011 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. She was born Mar. 5, 1929 in Central Lake the daughter of Orson and Eva Mae (McDowell) Barber. Darlene lived most of her life in Central Lake and worked for Central Lake Industries for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Dec 20, 2011

Ruth H. Bainum, 82, lifelong resident of Central Lake, died peacefully Tues. Dec. 20, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in Petoskey. She was born Aug. 26, 1929 in Pontiac, the daughter of John and Josephine (Kortanek) Rogers. Ruth enjoyed and was very knowledgeable in vintage clothing from the 1800's, 1900's, 1920's, & 1930's. She was proud to share that...

Dec 17, 2011

Muriel Jean McClelland, 78, of Bellaire, passed away December 17, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Muriel was born February 23, 1933 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, to John and Mable (Gilchrist) Dickson. Muriel and her husband Bob, who met in Bellaire in 1941 were members at Church in the Hills for 11 years. Muriel was very active in...

Dec 14, 2011

Andy Lynn Shepard, 36, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Andy was born in Traverse City, Michigan, the son of Bonnie and Ted Shepard. Andy is survived by his loving son River Shepard of Central Lake; mother Bonnie Shepard of Mancelona; sister Shawna Shepard of Mancelona; brother Ted Shepard of Munising; grandmother Arvilla Shepard of Alba; niece...

Dec 11, 2011

Pamela Jean Allen, 49, of Mancelona, died December 11, 2011. She is survived by three children Brandon (Jessica) Pechette of Fayetville, NC., Neil Allen Pechette of Toledo, OH., and Kaysi Lee Allen of Oklahoma. Also surviving are two grandchildren; her mother and step father Barbara and Bill Conway of Mancelona, MI; two brothers Kurt and Dave; and friends. Funeral...

Dec 9, 2011

Mary Kay McDuffie, nee Unger, 76, went home to be with our Lord on December 9, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Born October 17, 1935 in Detroit, to Jack and Katherine (McCutcheon) Unger, Mary Kay moved to Bellaire as a young child and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1954. She then attended Michigan State University. She...

Dec 7, 2011

GEORGE SEDORCHUK, Jr., 54, of Kewadin, passed away on December 7, 2011. George was born on May 1, 1957 in Highland Park, MI., the son of George and Gloria (Harrier) Sedorchuk. George was a resident of Kewadin for the past 5 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids. He served his country honorably...

Dec 5, 2011

Carolyn J. Stephens, 70, of Central Lake, died peacefully Mon. Dec. 5, 2011 at home. She was born June 21, 1941, in Elk Rapids, the daughter of Lucius and Madeline (Shaw) Antoine. Carolyn proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. She enjoyed watching Samantha and Levi play sports and reading books by Mary Higgins Clark. She also liked to...

Dec 3, 2011

Rachel Verna-Lynn Washburn, 38 of Bellaire, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011. She is survived by her Husband Dennis; two daughters Mariah (18) and Miranda (16) and her parents Vernon and Roberta Swafford, a sister Christal and brothers Vern, Matt and Mike. She also loved her nieces Nicole, Phoenix, Kaitlyn and McKenzie. Rachel was a dedicated head start teacher...

Nov 28, 2011

Marion L. Horner, 77, of Central Lake, died peacefully, Mon. Nov. 28, 2011 at Munson Medical Center.

She was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Laura (Ellerholtz) Kugler.

On Sept. 4, 1954, in Taylor, she married Leo Horner. They moved north to Central Lake in 1988. Marion enjoyed puzzles, crocheting and the...

Nov 26, 2011

Donna L. Griffis, 72, of Kewadin, died Sat. Nov. 26, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born Jan. 18, 1939, in Alma, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Teachworth) Nisonger. Donna was a member of the Central Lake Bible Baptist Church and the Elk Rapids ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed flower gardening, mushrooming, fishing and baking....

Nov 25, 2011

Frances Marvelle DiNofrio, 77 passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Elk Rapids with her family by her side.

Born February 25,1934 in Atlanta, Georgia the daughter of John Roy Toney and Frances Margaret (Dease) Eagle both deceased. Also preceding her in death a stepfather Paul Eagle, two son in laws Jesse...

Nov 24, 2011

PAUL V. MYSZAK, 79, of Bellaire, died on Nov. 24, 2011 at his home. Paul was a long time resident of Bellaire and a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire. Paul enjoyed woodworking, driving around and spent several years driving for Dial-A-Ride out of Bellaire. He was in the United States Army for 20 years, was a...

Nov 23, 2011

Nancy Joan Jewell Vandergriff Brown, 77, of Mancelona, died Wed. Nov. 23, 2011 at home. Nancy was born on October 31, 1934 in Richmond, MI., the daughter of Andrew and Doris (Wilson) Jewell. Nancy was a longtime resident of Mancelona and a student of Mancelona Public Schools. She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, loved football, and the Kentucky...

Nov 23, 2011

Nancy K. Schoensee, 59, of Central Lake died Nov. 23, 2011 with her loving husband Jim, son David, and sister Sue, by her side at Munson Medical Center, from multiple organ system failure related to septic shock from MRSA, and heart failure. She was born Mar. 2, 1952, in Adrian, the daughter of Kenneth and O. Ioan (Young) Stepp....