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Louis Ray Scholl

Louis Ray Scholl

Apr 13, 2026

Louis Ray Scholl, 84, of Mancelona, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1941, in Mancelona, the son of Edgar and Lenora (Wiederhold) Scholl.

Louis enjoyed playing music. He was proficient at lead and bass guitar. He was known to play at places like club 131, church, and the senior center. He loved spending time outside...

Andre Lamont Veal

Andre Lamont Veal

Apr 12, 2026

Andre Lamont Veal passed away April 12, 2026 at his home in Boyne City, Michigan.

Andre was born November 27, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, where he graduated from Henry Ford High school. Andre moved to Northern MIchigan with his family in 2006.

Andre worked many jobs throughout his life but many know him from First Stop Market in Detroit, Michigan. Andre also...

Ricky "Rick" McCulloch

Ricky "Rick" McCulloch

Apr 12, 2026

Ricky “Rick” Adrian McCulloch, 67, of Alden, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1958, in Clare, the son of Larry and Jo Ann (Blades) McCulloch.

Rick grew up in Beaverton, and moved up north to Alden in the 70’s. On November 20, 1976, in Edenville, he married the love...

Raymond "Mike" Ciesinski

Raymond "Mike" Ciesinski

Apr 10, 2026

Raymond Michael “Mike” Ciesinski, age 60, of Cheboygan and formerly of River Rouge, Michigan, passed away on April 10, 2026. Born on May 1, 1965, in Trenton, Michigan, Mike was the beloved son of Raymond and Hilda (Padrta) Ciesinski.

Mike was a man defined by hard work, dedication, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He spent his life working on...

Jeanne Carol Dubey

Jeanne Carol Dubey

Apr 10, 2026

Jeanne C. Dubey,  88, of Charlevoix, passed away on April 10, 2026.

   She was born on July 28, 1937 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Wallace and Catherine (Randolph) Drury.

  Jeanne came to Charlevoix at age 17 to work at the Belvedere Hotel as a maid, and eventually met her husband Leonard then never left.   She was an elementary...

Celeste Perron

Celeste Perron

Apr 6, 2026

Celeste Theresa Perron, 71, of Charlevoix, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 6 2026, lovingly attended by her children. It was “Monday of the Angel,” the holy day following Easter. 

Celeste was born to Francis and Marcella Murdick in Charlevoix, MI on July 31, 1954. Her folks moved the family to Detroit, where they lived until Celeste was 10, when they...

Jeffery "Jeff" Emery

Jeffery "Jeff" Emery

Apr 3, 2026

Jeffrey Wayne Emery (Jeff), 72, passed away at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bellaire, Michigan on April 3, 2026. He was known as an independent soul with a love nature and a small community of good friends. His helping hand, mischievous smile, and nervous frown will be greatly missed. Jeff was born May 6, 1953, at Meadowbrook Hospital in Bellaire, Michigan....

Tamera Dee King

Tamera Dee King

Apr 3, 2026

Tamera D. King,  61, of Bellaire, passed away on April 3, 2026.

   She was born on July 24, 1964 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Gunther and Jean (Wood) Schulz.

   Tamera enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren as well as all of her family.   She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bonfires, as well as helping people in home health care.  

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Kelly Morris

Kelly Morris

Apr 2, 2026

Kelly Lee Morris, 64, of East Jordan, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2026. Kelly was a beloved son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. He will be greatly missed.

Kelly was born on July 29, 1961, in Bellaire, Michigan. He graduated from High School in 1979 and joined the Army in...

Audrey Hamminga

Audrey Hamminga

Apr 2, 2026

Audrey Louise Hamminga, 90, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 19, 1935, in Mendon, MI, the daughter of Leon and Gladys Hoover.

Audrey married the love of her life, Garrett Hamminga, on April 17, 1952, in Mendon. They went on to have five sons and...

Tina Scott

Tina Scott

Apr 2, 2026

Tina Marie Scott, 66, of Central Lake, passed away doing what she loved – playing in the woods – on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born in Monroe, MI, the first of four children on December 29, 1959, to L.B and Eunice (Churchill) Scott.

Tina loved her daughters and grandchildren more than anything else. She enjoyed spending time in the...

Don Williams

Don Williams

Apr 2, 2026

Don Williams,  86, of Mancelona, passed away on April 2, 2026.

   He was born on April 29, 1939 in Alba, MI  to Esther L. Williams.

   Don was a devout Catholic and a long time, active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona.   He was a master plumber and member of the Local 98 union out of Detroit.

   He...

Mark R Jones

Mark R Jones

Apr 1, 2026

Mark peacefully passed away April 1st, 2026 at 11:10 pm in his home in Mancelona, MI.Born June 9th, 1964 to Arthur and Reda Jones in Detroit, MI alongside two loving siblings - Steve and Christine. He spent his childhood in Adrian, MI with a deep love for nature and his horse, Streaker. He spent his professional career enjoying sales and...

Ethan Christian Russell

Ethan Christian Russell

Mar 31, 2026

Ethan Christian Russell passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2026, leaving behind a deep emptiness in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Ethan was the beloved son of Megan Crain-Dey, and a young man whose kindness, generosity, and loving spirit touched everyone around him.

Ethan had a heart that gave freely—he was caring, thoughtful, and always willing to...

John H Windiate

John H Windiate

Mar 28, 2026

John H. Windiate 79, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born Aug. 26, 1946, in Battle Creek, the son of Francis “Jack” and Phyllis (Vedder) Windiate.

John enjoyed sports of all kinds but especially watching all the Detroit area teams. He was also a die-hard U of M fan. John loved...

Sheryl Renee Irving

Sheryl Renee Irving

Mar 27, 2026

Sheryl R. Irving, 74, of Fife Lake, passed away on March 27, 2026.

She was born on August 21, 1951, in Dearborn, MI, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Thompson) Kine.

Sheryl’s greatest love was her family as well as her personal relationship with her Lord.

She also loved the great outdoors of northern Michigan and the long summer days of summer. She...

Forest "Earl" Muma

Forest "Earl" Muma

Mar 27, 2026

Forest “Earl” Muma, lovingly known to many as “Earl,” passed away on March 27, 2026, in Charlevoix, Michigan, at the age of 92. He was born on May 14, 1933, in East Jordan, Michigan, and lived a long life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a steady, gentle presence that touched all who knew him.

He started his service...

Sylvia M. McWatters

Sylvia M. McWatters

Mar 27, 2026

Sylvia M. McWatters, 86, of Traverse City, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on March 27, 2026.

She was born Sylvia Loukinen on July 18,1939 in Stanton Township, Houghton County, Michigan to Uno and Helmi (Kuosa) Loukinen. She was raised on a farm in the upper peninsula with four siblings. While young, a family friend took her to church. Eventually the...

Christina Marie Farmer

Christina Marie Farmer

Mar 26, 2026

Christina Marie Farmer, 69 of Mancelona MI, passed away peacefully at home on March 26th after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her loving husband and children.Chris was born on July 23rd, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI to Ray and Dorothy Harrington. On December 5th, 1997 she married Wayne Farmer her devoted husband of 28 years....

Shannon Spring Dreyer

Shannon Spring Dreyer

Mar 20, 2026

Shannon Spring Dreyer, 52, of Petoskey, passed away on March 20, 2026.

Shannon was born on April 4, 1973, in Cincinnati, the daughter of William and Dianne (Hater) Dreyer.

Shannon lived a life defined by love, positivity, and a deep connection with others. Her incredible outlook and uplifting spirit touched countless people. She had a rare gift for bringing light into every...

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