Aug 15, 2011

Michael S. Knudsen, 18, of Mancelona, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2011. Michael was born on July 29, 1993 in Traverse City, MI., the son of Marty Knudsen and Tina Tokar. Michael has resided in Mancelona for many years. He attended Mancelona High School and would have proudly graduated in the spring of 2012....

Aug 6, 2011

EARL "BUD" CASTLE II, 62, of Alden, died on August 6, 2011 at home. Bud was born on July 8, 1949 in Pontiac, MI., the son of Earl and Earline (Beach) Castle. Bud was a long time resident of Alden who enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and gardening. He was a past member of the Mancelona American Legion and...

Jul 30, 2011

Kenneth E. Nicholl, 72 of Bellaire and North Myrtle Beach, SC, and formerly of Shelby Twp., died July 30, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Donna Johnston Nicholl; loving father of Kevin D. (Lori) of Ray Twp., and Dennis E. (Cheryl) of North Myrtle Beach, SC; awesome grandfather of Cassey and Kyle; brother of Penny Nicholl of Bloomfield...

Jul 27, 2011

Joseph Stephen LaMarra of Bellaire, Michigan and Bonita Springs, Florida died peacefully at Munson Medical Center on July 27, 2011 following a long illness. He was surrounded by his wife, Sharon; and children, Kristin and Stephen.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 20, 1939 to Rose and Angelo LaMarra. He earned degrees from the University of...

Jul 26, 2011

On Tuesday July 26th, 2011, Don Carroll, loving father, husband, brother and son, passed on. He was born Jan 12th, 1974 in Petoskey MI. Don grew up in Harbor Springs, and attended Holy Childhood Catholic School where he met his future wife Christine (Willis) Carroll. He also attended Harbor Springs High School. Together they had three wonderful children -...

Jul 25, 2011

Nancy Elaine Kirk Bottomley, age 71, of Ellsworth, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, July 25, 2011. Nancy was born in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan to Fritz B. and Doris Ilene (Specht) Kirk on 27 May 1940. Nancy graduated from Royal Oak George A. Dondero High School in 1958. While in attendance there she was...

Jul 25, 2011

DOROTHY J. MANN, 89, of Monroe, formerly of Bellaire, died on July 25, 2011 at the Foundation View Nursing Home in Monroe. Dorothy was born on October 13, 1921 in Petoskey, the daughter of Anton and Muriel (Kerry) Jensen. Dorothy graduated from Bellaire High School in 1938 then moved to Belleville before returning to Bellaire upon her retirement in...

Jul 23, 2011

LEONARD R. HITTLE, 26, of Rapid City, died on July 23, 2011 at his home. Leonard was born on February 18, 1985 in Traverse City, the son of William and Florence (Hittle) Kicklighter. Leonard was a lifelong resident of Rapid City, and enjoyed Stock Car Racing, snowmobiling and was a fireman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Jul 17, 2011

Ricky A. Kiel, 48, of Grawn, died Sun. July 17, 2011. He was born Nov. 24, 1963, in Kalkaska, the son of Darrel and Monna (Hamilton) Kiel. Ricky grew up in Kalkaska and and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed motorcycles, building things and was a true "tinkerer". He is survived by his mother, 4 brothers Brad...

Jul 11, 2011

No services planned at this time.

Jul 10, 2011

William C. Folk, 87 of Torch Lake Twp., died Sun. July 10, 2011 at Munson Medical Center. He was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Grand Rapids, the son of Wilbur and Irene (Glant) Folk. Bill proudly served in the US Army during WWII. He was an active member of the Traverse City VFW Post 2780, Williamsburg American Legion Post...

Jul 10, 2011

Donna was born in Onsted, Michigan, on June 23, 1933, to Sherman and Mabel (Sanback) Cary. She was called to her eternal home on July 10, 2011, at the age of 78, after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Donna's noble character gently and humbly influenced the lives of those placed in her path. She touched people with...

Jul 9, 2011

No services are planned at this time.

Jul 7, 2011

Earl R. Mason, 82, of Bellaire passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. He was born September 4, 1928 in Custer Twp, the son of Delbert and Laura (Wilcox) Mason. Earl was a lifelong resident of Bellaire and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1947. He was an active Sunday school teacher and deacon for many years in the churches...

Jul 7, 2011

Obituary Bruce Erwin DeSpelder, Sr. 19 April 1918 -2011 [Record Eagle]

If it is possible to die from a broken heart, then 93-year-old Bruce Erwin DeSpelder, Sr., did so. After burying his wife of 69 years on the 1st of July, he experienced a massive stroke in the early morning hours of the 4th.. Hospice provided comfort care...

Jul 5, 2011

Louise D. Ott, 83, of Alden, MI and Homosassa, FL passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Munson Hospice House.She was born on June 30, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Palmer and Salomea Bentsen.Louise was simply a very kind and loving person. She resided in Alden MI., and Homosassa, FL for several years. She enjoyed playing bingo...

Jun 25, 2011

SOUTH BEND - Mr. Joseph Winslow Springstead, Jr., 61, passed away unexpectedly Saturday while working in his yard.

Joe was born in Milford, MI, to the late Joseph Winslow, Sr., and Lodema (Hale) Springstead on June 28, 1949. He married Sandra Kaye Slater on June 11, 1976 in South Bend who survives in South Bend.

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Jun 17, 2011

NANCY C. BACON, 72, of Bellaire, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 at her home. Nancy was born on August 19, 1938 to the late Simon and Velma (Derenzy) Blake in Bellaire, MI. Her family were early settlers of Antrim County. Nancy was a loving and compassionate person. She was there to help her family and friends even...

Jun 15, 2011

Jack Henson, 91, of Mancelona (formerly of Waterford) slipped away peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2011. He was born to Van and Bertha (Ison) Henson on February 9, 1920 in Greenup KY as Andrew Jackson Henson, but he was always called "Jack". He is survived by his wife, Ethelene (Frederick) Henson; two brothers, Robert (Rose) Henson of Gaylord, and Bert...

Jun 14, 2011

BALVINA SALAZAR, 74, of Ellsworth, formerly of Central Lake, and Detroit, died on June 14, 2011 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. Balvina was born on May 29, 1937, in Rio Grande, Texas, the daughter of Miguel and Concepcion (Gonzales) Cortez. Balvina was a lifelong resident of Detroit until moving to Central Lake in 2009 and most...