John Knapp
Sep 23, 2025
John Victor Knapp, 84, of Alden, Michigan, passed away on September 23, 2025. Born in Jackson, Michigan, to Jack and Donna (Strouss) Knapp, John graduated from Ferris State University and built a 50-year career as a pharmacist at Hoffman-Knapp Drugs.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Louise (Hoffman) Knapp, with whom he had a 61-year love affair; daughters Karen Knapp...
Mona Struthers
Sep 22, 2025
Mona Lee Struthers, 92, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. She was born on March 5, 1933, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Franklin and Lila (Hebert) McFarland.
Mona graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1951 and furthered her education in business college. She worked for many years at Lockwood-McDonnell in the billing...
Richard Thoma
Sep 21, 2025
8 Bells for Richard Thoma
Richard Thoma, resident of Bellaire, was gifted by the Lord with a wonderfully long life of 81 years. He was married to Judy whom they shared 44 loving years of marriage and who was by his side as he went home to be with his Lord. He was surrounded by his loving children Richard, Amanda, and...
Elaine D. Coulter
Sep 18, 2025
Elaine D. Coulter, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend, joined Jesus on September 18, 2025. She was born May 27, 1933 in Pontiac, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Olson) Cronover.
Surviving are her children Janine Lex of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeffrey Wiltse of East Jordan, Krista Kay of Alanson, grandchildren Liam Wiltse, Devin Lex, Jordan Lex, Shane Bush,...
Jennifer Sumner
Sep 18, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Sumner, 52, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home with her loving mother at her side. She was born on October 23, 1972, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Thomas and Judy (Gennett) Sumner.
Jennifer graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1991 and worked on the maintenance crew at the Belvedere Club where her...
Deborah Jo Brandt
Sep 17, 2025
Deborah Jo Brandt, 64 of Alger passed away September 17. 2025, after a brief illness. She was born January 29, 1961, in Detroit the daughter of Richard and Elaine (Dawson ) Carlson.
Debbie was a dedicated employee of the US Postal Service, retiring after 30 years of service. She was active with dog shows and ran the table at the County...
Pauline "Polly" Mae Strange
Sep 17, 2025
Pauline “Polly” Mae Strange, 90, of Ellsworth, passed away September 17, 2025 in Traverse City.
She was born on October 23, 1934, in Banks Township, the daughter of Maynard and Pearl (DeVries) Alward.
Polly worked for the U.S. Post Office in Ellsworth for many years while helping her late husband Leonard in all his work endeavors. Her kitchen was...
Martina Sutter
Sep 16, 2025
Martina Joan Sutter, 84, of Mancelona, passed away on September 16, 2025. She was born on May 26, 1941, in Mancelona, the daughter of Leslie and Vivian (Stratton) Spires.
Martina was a kind-hearted person by nature and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a friendly person and everyday she always made time for a walk down her road, waving...
Amanda Seidel
Sep 15, 2025
Amanda Marianne Seidel was born April 23, 1986, at Darnell Army Hospital at Fort Hood Texas, the daughter of Joseph and Gail (Lewke) Seidel.She passed to the hands of the Lord on September 15, 2025.
She attended Ellsworth Community Schools, Washington Elementary in Mt Clemens Mi., Fort Meade Elementary school in Maryland, and graduated from Northwest Academy and Aquinas College.
She worked...
Walter Langley
Sep 15, 2025
Walter Allen Langley, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on September 15, 2025. He was born on August 8, 1954. Walter was a beloved husband, father and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Walter was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
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Margaret M. Dennis
Sep 14, 2025
Margaret M. Dennis, 84, of Central Lake, passed away on September 14, 2025.
Marge was born on December 9, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Jablonski) Ferguson.
Prior to retirement, she worked at General Motors, Fisher Body as well as the General Motors Tech Center.
Upon moving to Northern Michigan, she became a member of St. Luke...
Jeanne E. Bope
Sep 13, 2025
Jeanne E. Bope, 84, of Kewadin, passed away on September 13, 2025.
She was born on February 24, 1941, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Urban and Clara (Yahle) Tangeman.
Jeanne earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton then went on to earn her Master’s degree from the University of Iowa. She was employed with Community Mental...
Scott Morse Muma
Sep 12, 2025
Scott Morse Muma
Born in Petoskey, Michigan on February 18, 1968, Scott Morse Muma of Ellsworth entered eternal rest on September 12, 2025.
Scott was the beloved son of Nancy Muma (Higbee) and Jessie Muma. At just 17 years old he met the love of his life, Celest and from that moment on, they shared a beautiful journey together. Their hearts were...
Robert T. Meggison
Sep 10, 2025
Robert T. Meggison, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, went to his heavenly home September 10, 2025 at 93 years of age. He was born October 17, 1931 in Central Lake the son of Carlton and Edna (McDowell) Meggison.
Bob graduated from Central Lake High School and joined the US Navy. Upon his return he went to work...
John Earl Haggard Sr.
Sep 10, 2025
John Earl Haggard Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 29, 1941 in Charlevoix the Beautiful, the place he loved above all others (with the possible exception of Beaver Island). He was the Son of George O. Haggard Sr. and Pauline V. (Kolar) Haggard Shadko.
John graduated...
Mary Jane Delo
Sep 9, 2025
Mary Jane Delo
July 9, 1961 – July 9, 2025
Mary Jane Delo, age 64, of Alba, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 9, 2025.
Mary was born on July 9, 1961, in Alma, Michigan, to Wendell and Rose (Williams) Delo. She grew up in Alma and for many years worked at Ashcraft’s grocery store, where she was known for her kindness...
Shirley Jean Frost
Sep 5, 2025
Shirley Jean Frost, 89, of Alden, passed away at home in her bed on September 5, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1936, in Newberry, the daughter of Leonard and Vera (Brooks) Vargason.
Shirley loved crocheting and quilting; she would generously share her creations with her family and friends. Along with this, she enjoyed diamond painting, bowling, and spending time...
James "Jim" Ney
Sep 4, 2025
James Ronald “Jim” Ney, 86, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, with his beloved wife at his side. He was born on June 16, 1939, in Minersville, Pennsylvania, the son of Rufus and Verna Ney.
Jim graduated from Minersville High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States...
Bryan Foli
Sep 3, 2025
A man of perseverance, Bryan Foli, 62, passed away on September 3, 2025, at his home, after a long and courageous battle with oral and lung cancer. He suffered thru surgeries, radiation, chemo and immunotherapy, sadly, treatment failed after 2 years. Bryan taught us that life is meant to be gratefully and passionately lived, despite the circumstances.
He was born in...
Anne-Marie Rock
Aug 31, 2025
Anne-Marie Rock was born on January 20, 1947 to parents Sture Sjögårdhe and Margit Pettersson. Growing up in Sweden, spending summers in the Stockholm archipelago and on a beloved family farm, she developed a love for waterways and nature.
Anne-Marie ultimately moved to Michigan, where she met the love of her life Peter Rock. Settling on Grosse Ile, she helped raise...
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