Donald John Gaskell
Jul 2, 2023
Donald John Gaskell, 85 of Torch Lake Township, went to meet his Lord, Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born August 1, 1937 in Detroit the son of Albert and Maryanne (Varga) Gaskell.
Don was a hard worker and retired from Ford Motor Company in 1993 after 37 years of dedicated service. ...
Sam R. Cataldo
Jul 1, 2023
Sam R. Cataldo, 84, of Bellaire, passed away on July 1, 2023.
He was born on April 27, 1939, in Detroit, the son of Samuel and Lucy (LaPuma) Cataldo. Sam graduated from General Motors Institute (Kettering University) with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and followed his passion for cars through a co-operative program at General Motors and a 41...
TJ Potter
Jul 1, 2023
Timothy John "TJ" Potter, 28 of Central Lake, died July 1, 2023 at home. He was born April 17, 1995 the son of Nick Potter Sr. and Amy Tackett.
As a kid he enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together too. He enjoyed playing football and graduated from Central Lake High School in 2013. In 2015 he...
Dale E. Mitchell
Jul 1, 2023
Dale E. Mitchell, 87, of Central Lake, passed away on July 1, 2023 at his home.
Dale was born on September 7, 1935, in Lansing, MI, the son of Grifford and Zelda (Hier) Mitchell.
He and his late wife Pat owned property in Central Lake since 1976. Upon retirement in 1991, they made this their permanent home.
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Paul M Folsom
Jun 30, 2023
Paul Michael Folsom, 64 of Grayling and formerly of East Jordan, passed away June 30, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 12, 1958 in Sturgis the son of Robert and Betty (Fisher) Folsom.
Paul graduated from East Jordan High School in 1976 and enjoyed life. He played a lot of baseball and slow pitch...
Charlyn Ruth Templeton
Jun 30, 2023
Charlyn Ruth Burchard Templeton died peacefully on June 30, 2023 at Meadow Brook Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born February 5, 1934 to Charles and Anna (Kulczynski) Burchard in Alba, Michigan. The middle child of three girls, she also had four brothers from her father’s second marriage. As a child and young mother, she was known by her...
Richard Sutton
Jun 30, 2023
Richard Melford Sutton, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. He was born on August 24, 1938, in Charlevoix, the son of Rockliff and Arvilla (Yahr) Sutton.
Richard was a life long resident of Charlevoix, and spent most of his working life contributing to its’ beauty through his craftsmanship. After high...
Raymond Andrew Harkabusic
Jun 29, 2023
Raymond A. Harkabusic 58 of Bellaire died suddenly June 29, 2023, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. He was born May 7, 1965 in Dearborn Heights the son of Raymond and Nettie (Mermuys) Harkabusic.
Ray was an active member in the bowling community and helped coach the Bellaire High School bowling team. He enjoyed being in the great outdoors...
Linda Evangeline Murray
Jun 29, 2023
Linda Evangeline Murray was born at home in Mancelona on June 7, 1927, to Jennie and Frank Frederick. She was the 7th child of nine children. Linda lost her mother when she was three, and her grandmother when she was fifteen. She had to drop out of high school to take care of the house and cook for her granddad,...
Sharon Snyder
Jun 29, 2023
Sharon Lee Snyder, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the American House in Charlevoix. She was born on January 24, 1945, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Albert and Pauline (Zitka) Russell.
Sharon's family has chosen to remember her life privately.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please...
Patricia K. DeGraeve
Jun 26, 2023
Patricia K. DeGraeve, 75, of Oak Ridge, TN, and Charlevoix, passed away on June 26, 2023 in TN.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services.
Interment with military honors will follow in Greensky...
Geraldine Irene Windish
Jun 24, 2023
Geraldine I. Windish, 97, of Mancelona, passed away on June 24, 2023.
She was born on August 22, 1925, in Bedford Township, MI, the daughter of Elmer and Erma (Riemer) Burgess.
Geraldine was a homemaker raising 14 children. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially bread and donuts.
She is survived by 5 children, Richard (Sue) Windish...
Barbara Scully
Jun 23, 2023
Barbara Scully 89 of Charlevoix, passed away June 23, 2023 at Munson Healthcare in Charlevoix. She was born Sept. 28, 1933 in Port Huron the daughter of William and Virginia (Munro) Jury.
Barbara graduated from Port Huron High and attended Port Huron Business College. She was an engineer for Michigan Bell for many years until she retired. She lived in...
Beth Ann Craft
Jun 22, 2023
Beth Ann Craft, 56, of Alba, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Petoskey.
She was born on December 27, 1966, in Kalkaska, the daughter of Victor Kosiara and George Ann Harrington.
Beth was a resident of Antrim County most of her life. She enjoyed going to the casino and loved dogs.
Surviving are 3 sons,...
Ruth Elaine Bass
Jun 22, 2023
Ruth E. Bass, 83, of Central Lake, passed away on June 22, 2023.
She was born on November 15, 1939, in South Arm Township, MI, the daughter of Daniel and Bessie (Howard) Hosler.
Ruth was an avid Detroit Tiger baseball fan and loved all kinds of baseball especially Little League.
She also enjoyed fishing and was on...
Andrea E. McClaine
Jun 20, 2023
Andrea Elizabeth McClaine, of Bellaire and Ocala, FL, passed away peacefully, on June 20, 2023, in Ocala, FL. She was born on August 9, 1976, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Brian and Patricia (Haviland) McClaine.
Andrea loved Florida and being near the ocean. She had a passion for cooking and enjoyed making holiday meals for the family. She loved...
Alibell Harris
Jun 20, 2023
Alibell Marie Harris, 93, of East Jordan and Chandler, Arizona, passed away on June 20, 2023 at South Torch Assisted Living. She was born on February 6, 1930 in Farmington Hills, the daughter of Lewis and Alberta (Crossett) Smith.
Bell loved to be around people and could have a conversation with anybody. Her greatest love was spending time with her...
Douglas A Krafft
Jun 19, 2023
Douglas A. Krafft, 60 of Mancelona passed away June 19, 2023 at home. He was born Aug. 4, 1962 in Midland the son of Joseph and Emily Krafft.
He was a kind and giving man and would help anyone. He was the person you could always count on no matter the situation. He loved his kids and his animals. He...
Chadwick “Chad” York Allen
Jun 19, 2023
Chadwick York Allen passed suddenly on June 19, 2023. He was born July 4, 1979 to Andrew and Pamela (DeGraves) Allen.
Little did anyone know that Chad would become such a firecracker, so full of life and knowledge. At a very young age, Chad had wit like no other kid. If he set his mind to do something and there...
Diane Marie Sowa
Jun 18, 2023
Diane M. Sowa, 70, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 18, 2023.
She was born on November 15, 1952, in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Lyman and Shirley (Armour) Moorehead.
Diane enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and reading. However, her greatest joy was her family as well as her cats.
Surviving are 4 children, Karon (Louis)...
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