Richard Allan Alexander
Jun 16, 2023
Richard A Alexander, 62, of Mancelona met his creator Friday June 16th 2023. He was the youngest of seven children. Rick had many jobs throughout the years. He was a jack of all trades and very hard working. He was quick witted and always up for a good joke, especially from his grandchildren. Rick thought deeply, listened intently and always...
Gene McCaslin
Jun 15, 2023
Gene Jackson McCaslin, 73, of Kaleva, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1950, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Roy and Nellie (Straight) McCaslin.
Gene enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Above all else, he loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Gene is survived...
Robert Kern
Jun 14, 2023
Robert Douglas Kern, 86 of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully into Eternal Life on June 14th, 2023 with his loving and devoted wife Joyce of 38 years by his side. Life began for Robert “Bob” on July 11, 1936 in Oakwood Ohio, the town he remembered fondly and where his formative years were spent. Bob attended the University of Dayton...
John Neych
Jun 11, 2023
John Thomas Neych, 59, of Charlevoix, formerly of Grosse Pointe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born on May 15, 1964, in Detroit, the son of Thomas and Ilene (Brzezicki) Neych.
John graduated from Tawas High School, and went on to attend college for several semesters at Macomb County Community College. He began a successful career...
Robert Scott Cowles
Jun 11, 2023
Robert Scott Cowles, 45, of Kalkaska, passed away June 11, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born January 17, 1978 in Bay City, MI to Robert D. Cowles and Leslie A. Anderson.
Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing, model airplanes, cooking, fixing things, and music of all kind with country and rock being his favorite.
Surviving...
Duane E Drake
Jun 11, 2023
Duane Ernest Drake, 88, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023 with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 9, 1934, in Staunton, VA, the son of Harold and Blanch (Peter) Drake.
Duane graduated from Fostoria High School in Ohio where he was a proud member of the marching band and Vice President of...
Harold Drengberg
Jun 11, 2023
Harold William Drengberg, 76, of Charlevoix, formerly of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on February 16, 1947, in Bay City, MI, the son of Harold and Lucille (Williams) Drengberg.
Harold graduated from Whittemore High School and went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University before earning...
Rodney Leon Spitzock
Jun 10, 2023
Rodney Leon Spitzock had time for a quick picture the day before he eased on off.
He was born, at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illionois, weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce and 22 inches in length, on December 14, 1953, to Raymond (4/20/16-1/6/74) and Marie Encezziano Spitzock (4/11/1915-1/6/2016) of Jefferson Park. The youngest of four children,...
Marguerite "Maggie" Mason
Jun 9, 2023
Marguerite “Maggie” Elizabeth Mason, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born on April 14, 1928, in Walsall, England, the daughter of Sidney and Jessica (Aston) Terry.
During, and for several years beyond secondary school, Maggie received individual classical training in music and singing. She had...
Adam C. Riter
Jun 7, 2023
Adam C. Riter, 37 of Fargo, ND and formerly of Bellaire, passed away June 7, 2023.
He was born on June 19, 1985, in Traverse City, the son of Carl Riter and Cindy Eberlein.
Adam served our country in the U.S. Army for 5 years. Following his military service, he worked in auto sales and then...
Barry G. Moeke
Jun 7, 2023
Barry G. Moeke, 76, of Mancelona, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Sparrow Hospice House in Lansing, MI. Barry was born on May 1, 1947, in Grayling, MI, the son of George and Maureen Moeke.
Barry was a trusted businessman with a work ethic that was unmatched. He loved his family deeply and instilled that work ethic in...
Kenneth Charles Wiggins
Jun 7, 2023
Kenneth Charles Wiggins, 77, of Central Lake, passed away June 7, 2023, at his home. Kenneth was born May 26, 1946 in Midland, MI to Glenn C. and Grace M. (Bergstrom) Wiggins.
He enjoyed being creative and designing web pages, as well as playing in his bridge club.
On August 31, 2021, in Central Lake, Ken married Margo “Lynn” Ward...
William John Buckwheat
Jun 5, 2023
William John Buckwheat, 83 of Mancelona died June 5, 2023 after enjoying the last few years at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born December 31, 1939 in Antrim, the son of William and Eleanor (Martin) Buckwheat.
He was a member of the Antrim Church of Christ and loved to spend time in the garden. He also enjoyed...
Delbert Walker
Jun 5, 2023
Delbert L. Walker, 85, of East Jordan, graduated to Heaven, on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. He was born at home on November 5, 1937, in Ellsworth, MI, the son of Lilburn and Edith (Palmer) Walker.
Delbert grew up in Ellsworth, MI as the youngest of ten children. Born completely blind, he attended the School for...
Thomas LaPointe
Jun 1, 2023
Thomas Mathew LaPointe, 62, of Bellaire, passed away on June 1, 2023. Tom was born June 26, 1960, in Orthello, WA, the son of Hank and Virginia (Sheroski) LaPointe.
Tom’s first priority was his family. He loved to spend time with his parents and always made sure to care for them. He enjoyed being home with his wife & kids...
Scott Mayson Ray
May 30, 2023
Scott M. Ray, 28, of Mancelona, passed away unexpetedly on May 30, 2023.
Scott was born on February 15, 1995, in Traverse City, the son of Tanya Kasper and Scott Ray.
His first love was his son Jayden as well as his entire family. They all always came first, no matter what he had going on in...
Timothy Bradley
May 29, 2023
Timothy Patrick Bradley, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 12, 1955, in Charlevoix, the son of John “Jack” and Mary (Gallagher) Bradley.
After graduating from Charlevoix High School, Tim enlisted in the United States Marine Corp., where he proudly...
Katherine Ann Bradfield
May 28, 2023
Katherine Ann Bradfield, 80, of Elk Rapids, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 13, 1942 in Detroit the daughter of Stanley and Mazie (Baker) Cempura.
Kathy was a hardworking, dedicated owner and operator of the Town Club Bar and Restaurant in Elk Rapids for 34 years with her husband James. ...
Ruth Closser
May 27, 2023
Ruth Closser, 96, of Lakes of the North, passed away May 27 in Gaylord. She was born April 16, 1927 in Royal Oak, MI to Ruth (Thomas) and Thomas R. Ashton.
Ruth spent her early years in Royal Oak, then moved to Lakes of the North in 1999. She was a real estate agent for many years with “Lakes...
Debra Ann Lundy
May 25, 2023
Debra A. “Debbie” Lundy, 65, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on May 24th, 2023. She was born on January 4, 1958, the daughter of James and Katherine (Cempura) Bradfield.
Family was everything to her, especially spending time with her sons and grandchildren. Whenever the family came together to celebrate, she was always front and center helping out. A lover...
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