Richard Joseph DeGiuli
Aug 6, 2023
Richard J. DeGiuli, 80, of Bellaire, passed away August 6, 2023 at home with his family. He was born February 17, 1943 in Detroit, MI, the son of Julius and Julia (Zambelli) DeGiuli.
Rich was a kind, caring, loving and hardworking man. He loved laughing and spending time with his family and friends at his home and on his boat. ...
Thomas M. Wynsma Jr.
Aug 6, 2023
Thomas M. Wynsma Jr., 94, of Atwood, passed away on August 6, 2023. He was born on January 22, 1929, in Grand Rapids, the son of Thomas and Ella (Judy) Wynsma.
On August 21, 1953, in Atwood, Tom married the love of his life, Flora. They would go on to own the Atwood Shopping Center together for over twenty years....
Patricia McGovern
Aug 6, 2023
Patricia J. McGovern (Pat), 89, of Ellsworth, Michigan passed away peacefully under hospice care on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the American House in Charlevoix. She was born on September 2, 1933, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of John and Anna (Kilby) McGovern.
Pat is survived by her six children, Cheryl L. (John W.) Smith, Deborah J. Poulos, Gerald F....
Delores Gallagher
Aug 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Delores Marie Gallagher announces her passing on August 5, 2023, at the age of 85.Dee was born on September 8, 1937, to Raymond and Sydney Hope Morrissette in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dee graduated from Union High School in 1955 and went on to pursue a career in secretarial work and worked...
Emilie L Dawson
Aug 3, 2023
Emilie L. Dawson 91 of Kewadin, died Aug 3, 2023. She was born March 26, 1932 in Kewadin the daughter of Edward and Marie (Grib) Stahulak.
Emilie was a lifelong resident of Kewadin. She was an instrumental part of the 1st roadside fruit and pie stand for “Cherry View Orchard” in Kewadin and was fondly known as the...
Alfred Dennis Chapman
Aug 2, 2023
Alfred Dennis Chapman, 73, of Ellsworth, passed away on August 2, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1949, in South Lyon, the son of Joseph and LaDonna (Herold) Chapman.
Dennis was a generous man and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He always enjoyed being outdoors. In specific, he liked to be on the water fishing...
Margaret Furlong
Jul 31, 2023
Margaret Budde Furlong, 99, of Charlevoix, MI, died peacefully on July 31, 2023, with her children and many of her grandchildren and great grandchildren by her side. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 23, 1924, the second of three children born to Francis and Mathilda Budde.
Margaret grew up on the east side of Detroit and spent much...
David Alan Hayden
Jul 30, 2023
David A. Hayden, 72, of Charlevoix, MI passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 after a battle with cancer. In his final days he was gently cared for by friend and long time caregiver Kira Kassuba and the dedicated staff at American House and Boulder Park Terrace.
David was born April 23, 1951 at Midland Hospital in Midland, MI to...
Donald John Leys
Jul 28, 2023
Donald John Leys passed away on Friday July 28, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born in Grand Rapids on July 25, 1935.
Don is survived by his wife Carol after 66 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children Raymond (Sandie), Don Jr. (Lorie), and daughter Jill (Eugene) Scheidel, sister Judy Born'e of...
Karen Bueby
Jul 27, 2023
June 22, 1964-July 27, 2023
Karen Bueby, 59, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, passed peacefully on the evening of Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL with loving family and friends by her side.
Karen was an artist from the age of 9 when she received her first art supplies for Christmas. She never stopped...
Douglas Rodger Dean
Jul 23, 2023
Douglas Rodger Dean, 73, of Kalkaska, MI, and Ruskin, FL, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, after a 10 month battle with cancer. He faced this final ordeal as he had lived his life: quietly and with courage. He was cared for in his final days by gentle hands at Eden Center.
Doug was born at home on November...
LaVon J Erdman
Jul 21, 2023
LaVon Joye Erdman, 91, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. She was born April 26, 1932 in Wall Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Leona (Bundt) Polzien.
On December 11, 1954 she married the love of her life, Walter Lee Erdman III of Grosse Isle, MI, who proceeded her in death in...
Melvin George Napont
Jul 19, 2023
Melvin G. “Poncho” Napont, 77 of East Jordan and formerly of Beaver Island, died July 19, 2023 at Villa at the Bay in Petoskey. He was born May 15, 1946 in Manistique, the son of Bernard and Agnes (Nanagaw) Napont.
Poncho loved the great outdoors. He was a hard worker and cut, split and delivered firewood for many years....
Cleopatra "Cleo" Burns
Jul 15, 2023
Our beautiful, sweet, caring, loving, “witty” mom passed away on July 15, 2023, just 11 days shy of her 91st birthday. Cleopatra “Cleo” Burns was born on July 26, 1932 in Centerline, Michigan to Nicholas & Elizabeth Mulonas.
On November 3, 1951 she married Jack Burns. They lived in Warren, Michigan until 1972 when they made the move up...
Margaret Martin
Jul 13, 2023
Margaret Julia (Hynes) Martin, age 88, passed away from cancer on July 13. Margaret was known for her deep faith, active participation in St. Mary’s Parish and her daily walks prior to her loss of agility. Her Irish wit and authenticity were admired by close friends and family. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 8, 1935, Margaret was the...
Douglas Olson
Jul 11, 2023
Douglas Robert Olson, 90, of Detroit and Sarasota, FL, passed away on July 11, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1933, the son of Charles and Katherine (Larson) Olson.
Doug spent his working days as an employee of General Motors, where he would eventually retire from. Following retirement, Doug moved to Florida and resided there for over thirty years....
Fred Pivitt
Jul 6, 2023
Frederick George Pivitt, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 8, 1928, in Detroit, the son of Frederick and Lucy (Bates) Pivitt.
Fred will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Louise, in White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI.
Arrangements are in the care of the...
Jo Ann Broadway
Jul 5, 2023
Jo Ann Broadway, 85 Traverse City and formerly of Central Lake, passed away at Munson Hospice House.
She will be buried next to her husband in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township.
Charles "Chuck" Kiteley
Jul 4, 2023
Charles (Chuck) Albert Kiteley, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. He was born on November 18, 1935, in Carland, Michigan, son of George and Letha Kiteley.
Chuck was a dairy farmer for 40 years and then he and his wife, Carmen, started Kiteley Strawberry Farm, where they...
Clyde North
Jul 3, 2023
Clyde Nathan North, 65, of Alba, passed away on July 3, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1957, in Munising, the son of William and Mabel (Livermore) North.
Clyde was known to always help someone in need, regardless of who they were. He valued his family more than anything and loved to spend time with them. In his free...
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