E. Kay Mason
Aug 20, 2026
Evangeline Kay “Bubba” Mason, 79, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Kay was born on April 18, 1947, on the Mason farm in Bellaire, the daughter of Dorr and Betty (Martin) Mason.
Kay attended Bellaire Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. In junior high and high school, she...
Michael Doherty
Aug 19, 2026
Michael S. Doherty passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 47. He was a loving father of a beautiful young boy, Maverick Chase; the dedicated son of Mike and Sharon; the caring brother of sisters Nicole (Jason) Jarrad and Amber (Brett) Harte; the fun loving uncle of a niece Makayla and four nephews Jaxon, Bodhi, Haydn and...
Sheila Paradis
Aug 19, 2026
Sheila Marie Paradis, 78 of Kewadin, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19. Sheila was born March 29, 1948, in Lansing to Kenneth and Ruby (French) Crowe.
Above all, Sheila was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother who took great pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren—often traveling several hundred miles in a single day to attend their events. Those trips...
Edwin Robert Giddings
Aug 19, 2026
Edwin Robert “Bob” Giddings passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026 in Charlevoix Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan. He was born to George and Marianna Giddings on January 7, 1938, the fifth of eight children. Edwin is survived by two brothers: Hon. James R. (Julie) Giddings and Michael H. (Louise) Giddings, and his sister-in-law, Judy Giddings. He is also survived by...
Judith "Judy" Plunkett
Aug 17, 2026
Judith Ann Plunkett, 74 of Mancelona passed away peacefully at home on, Monday, August 17, 2026. She was born on November 21st, 1951, in Detroit, the daughter of Earl and Jeanne Jeska.
Judy was a strong bible reading Christian who enjoyed reading and watching her favorite preachers. But also, loved spending time with her family and kitties.
Surviving is her husband of...
Laura Rainey
Aug 15, 2026
Laura Jean Rainey, 62, of Bellaire, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1963, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of Charles and Carol (Dougherty) Edgecomb.
After moving to Northern Michigan before her junior year, Laura graduated from Kalkaska High School and went on to attend NMC in Traverse City for...
Gwen Rakunas
Aug 15, 2026
Gwen M. Rakunas, 85, passed away on August 15, 2026.
Gwen was born to Estelle and Ernest Rubas at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1940. She attended nativity B.V.M. School in Chicago, Saint Elizabeth Elementary, and Saint Elizabeth High School in Wilmington, Delaware. She moved back to Chicago and attended Maria High School, Chicago Teachers College, University...
Marilyn J Barber
Aug 15, 2026
Marilyn J. Barber, 85 of Central Lake died Saturday, August 15, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 18, 1941 in Central Lake the daughter of Rance and Opal (DeForest) Halladay.
In 1990, Marilyn married Jim Barber. They enjoyed spending their lives together driving around the area and going out to eat, especially at the Front Porch in...
William Mosher III
Aug 12, 2026
William Edwin Mosher III died peacefully in his sleep early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026. Bill fought valiantly against Parkinson’s disease for many years.
Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1942 to Ed and Jane Mosher. He attended Cranbrook schools where he excelled academically and during which time he decided to become a doctor. He was also athletically...
Jennifer Anne Stone
Aug 12, 2026
Jennifer Anne Stone, 63, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2026.She was born on December 24, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, to David and Carolyn (Shaw) Waschull.
Jennifer was a talented and creative woman who had a gift for making things beautiful and making people feel cared for. She was an exceptional cook, and some of her happiest moments...
Harriet G Hilden
Aug 11, 2026
Harriet Georgia Hilden, 86, of East Jordan, MI, passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2026. She was born on November 19th, 1939, in Charlevoix, MI, to John and Betty (Ballard) James, who she now has reunited with in Heaven.
A longtime Ellsworth resident, Harriet married William B. Hilden in 1958. They were married for 40 years before his passing on July...
Bryan Keith Perrine
Aug 11, 2026
Bryan Keith Perrine, born September 16, 1954, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Bryan was the son of Robert and Agnes (Young) Perrine. On August 16, 1975, in Central Lake, he married the love of his life, Joan Marie Moffat. Together they shared a life rooted in love, family, and many cherished memories.
Bryan...
Phyllis D. Hoogerhyde
Aug 9, 2026
Phyllis D. Hoogerhyde, 57, of Alba, passed away on August 9, 2026.
She was born on September 17, 1968, in Sterling Heights, MI, the daughter of John and Marilee (Hein) Patson.
While growing up, Phyllis played basketball and graduated from Johannesburg-Lewiston HIgh School. She also enjoyed spending time with her father, hunting, fishing and even helping him at work.
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Judith Fay Mann
Aug 8, 2026
It is with great sadness to share the loss of our Mom, Judith Fay Mann, who died unexpectedly on August 8, 2026. Please enjoy her last words...
Everyone should write their own obituary. Take time to remember family, friends, travels, and events. I've definitely enjoyed my journey.
Leonard and Sadie (Howard) Lick were tickled pink when I arrived on August 25, 1939....
Judith J. Paulis
Aug 4, 2026
Judith J. Paulis, 80, of Mancelona, passed away on August 4, 2026.
She was born on October 6, 1945, in Chicago, IL, the duaghter of Charles and Agnes (Boule) DesEnfants.
Judith loved to travel which took her all the way to the Danube on a cruise as well as just simply driving around Michigan taking in all its beauty. ...
Patrick Crouch
Aug 4, 2026
Patrick Leroy Crouch, 72, of Mancelona, passed away at home on August 4, 2026.
Patrick was born on March 17, 1954, in Petoskey, Michigan, to Leo and Josephine (Croff) Crouch.
Patrick will be remembered as someone who was always willing to lend a helping hand. If someone needed him, he was there without hesitation. He enjoyed scrapping metal, making maple syrup, farming,...
Wendy Sloan
Aug 3, 2026
Wendy Joan Sloan, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Charlevoix Hospital with her beloved son and daughter-in-law at her side. She was born on July 15, 1940, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Douglas G. and Thelma (Hudkins) Knudsen.
Wendy graduated from East Jordan High School in 1958. On November 3, 1962, she married the love...
Robert "Vic" Stilson
Jul 31, 2026
Robert Victor "Vic" Stilson, 85, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 9, 1940, in Vassar, Michigan, Vic was the son of Robert "Jack" and Marie Stilson.
Vic spent his career as a skilled millwright, first with Eaton Foundry and later with the Buick Division of General Motors,...
Loren Musilek
Jul 31, 2026
Loren Musilek of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Loren was born on December 26, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Ruth and Francis Musilek. He attended Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Michigan, where he served as class president. He continued his education at Albion College, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and serving as...
William "Bill" Hall
Jul 29, 2026
William "Bill" Robert Hall, 81, of Boyne City, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on August 16, 1944, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Robert Edward and Katherine (Bresnahan) Hall.
Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia Danly; his daughter, Indica Bushee; and two grandchildren, Ian Bushee and Aila...
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