OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES


Arthur William Miller III

Arthur William Miller III

May 23, 2023

Arthur William Miller III, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away on May 23, 2023 at home. He was born December 7, 1942, in Detroit, MI, the son of Arthur Jr. and Nora (Small) Miller.

Art was a hardworking man who loved his country. After high school, Art proudly served in the United States Army. Once he was out of the Army,...

David Kenyon Suzor

David Kenyon Suzor

May 22, 2023

Dr. David Kenyon Suzor 83, of Charlevoix passed away on May 22nd. Dave was born in Toledo OH on March 2, 1940 to Lee and Eleanor Suzor.

In Toledo, Dave attended Libbey High School, graduating in 1958 before attending Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine,  graduating in 1965.  

During his time at MSU, Dave met his wife Nancy J Niedermeier....

Gerald Thompson

Gerald Thompson

May 22, 2023

Gerald Kevin Thompson, 59, of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023, following a valiant fight against cancer.  He was born on July 19, 1963, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Curtis and Louise (Bader) Thompson.

Gerry graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1981, and shortly thereafter – in 1983 – he joined the United States...

Charles Roy Dickie

Charles Roy Dickie

May 20, 2023

Charles Roy Dickie, 73, of Mancelona, passed away May 20, 2023 at his home.  He was born February 27, 1950 in Flint, MI to Roy and Agnes (McGraw) Dickie. 

Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and being in a pool league, playing poker and going to casinos.  He also liked to host many parties, especially a Halloween party.  Charles drove...

Marian J. Grody

Marian J. Grody

May 19, 2023

Marian J. Grody 93 lifelong resident of Mancelona, passed away May 19, 2023.  She was born Dec. 27, 1929 in Mancelona the daughter of George and Hildegard Johnson.

   Marian loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and for years shared her love of flowers by planting flowers in downtown Mancelona.  She also enjoyed...

Karen Olmstead

Karen Olmstead

May 19, 2023

Karen Ann (Goetz) Olmstead passed away in the early morning of May 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, thus closing the final chapter in the story of those five Goetz girls from the eastern U.P., whose shenanigans left us with an endless catalog of entertaining memories.

Karen was born in Cedarville, MI on July 4, 1938. She attended Cedarville...

Janice Louise Olach

Janice Louise Olach

May 18, 2023

Janice Louise Olach, 81, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

“Jan” was born on April 25, 1942, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Leonard “Pete” and Helen “Betty” (Shankland) Burns.  Jan graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1960 and attended both Northern Michigan University and Olivet College before marrying Michael Raecke in Charlevoix in 1963.  Jan...

Susan Mailloux

Susan Mailloux

May 17, 2023

Susan Christine Mailloux, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on January 23, 1948, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of William and Lois (Morgan) Boddy.

Susie graduated from St. Gregory High School in Detroit, and went on to attend Virginia Farrell Beauty School in Southfield.  She began...

Robert H. Hicks III

Robert H. Hicks III

May 17, 2023

Robert H. Hicks III, of Torch Lake Township

09.12.1962 – 05.17.2023

Bob passed at home with his loving wife by his side.  He is survived by wife Joanna (Ruth) Hicks and his estranged son Robert Henry Hicks IV. 

You may know Bob from Eastport Market where he was employed from 2008-2013.  He also was a web designer and maintained the...

Patricia Erickson

Patricia Erickson

May 14, 2023

Patricia Louise Erickson, 92, passed away on May 14, 2023, at Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on July 21, 1930 in Bellaire, the daughter of Ethel and Arthur Ward. Pat graduated from Bellaire High School in 1947, Central Michigan College in 1951, and earned a Masters from Michigan State University in 1967. 

A lifelong teacher, she taught in...

Judy Ann Burley

Judy Ann Burley

May 12, 2023

Judy Ann Burley, 71 of Mancelona, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 24, 1951, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Cushaway) Grody.

Judy was a devoted and dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She loved spending time with her family and they were most important to her.  She also enjoyed...

Fay Van Loo

Fay Van Loo

May 11, 2023

 

Fay Jacqueline Van Loo, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 29, 1934, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Edith (Fischer) Cadieux.

Fay graduated from Eastland High School near Detroit. She was married to Roxy Van Loo on August 15, 1953 and...

Mark Scott Gebhard

Mark Scott Gebhard

May 11, 2023

 

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Mark S. Gebhard, beloved father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly. He was seventy years old. Born to Elizabeth and William Gebhard, Mark graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent his career in the auto industry working for American Motors, Jeep Corporation, and American Sunroof Corporation.  He ended his career as a member of...

Mary Ellen Hoffman

Mary Ellen Hoffman

May 10, 2023

Mary Ellen Hoffman,  69, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 10, 2023.

   Mary is survived by her loving husband Paul Hoffman and her six children, Marrietta (Wayne) Heeres, Amy (Kipp) Drake, Ernest Higbee, Dale (Heidi) Higbee, Josh Hoffman, Anna (Moussa) Diakite and wonderful grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

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John "Jack" Slattery

John "Jack" Slattery

May 9, 2023

John “Jack” William Slattery, 85, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home.  He was born on April 5, 1938, in Detroit, MI, the son of William J. and Madeleine (Morrow) Slattery.

Jack grew up in Detroit and attended St. Scholastica Grade School. He was an altar server at St. Scholastica Catholic Church.  He graduated from...

Bill "Supie" Supernaw

Bill "Supie" Supernaw

May 9, 2023

William J. “Supie“ Supernaw, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace with his beloved sisters at his side. He was born May 8,1943, in Charlevoix, the son of Henry and Elvira Gillespie Supernaw.

Supie attended Saint Mary Elementary School and graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1961. He had the lead role...

Russell Edens

Russell Edens

May 8, 2023

Russell John Edens died on May 8 in Bellaire, Michigan, after a difficult year of health challenges culminating in an intense course of chemotherapy. He was 56. 

Russ was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 26,1966 and grew up in East Lansing where he became a lifelong loyal Spartan fan.   Russ was a curious, spirited, and adventurous boy and always...

Laurie Ann Macks

Laurie Ann Macks

May 8, 2023

 

Laurie Ann Macks, age 62, of Bellaire, Michigan, died May 8, 2023.

 

Born in Bellaire, Laurie spent the majority of her life there. She held a number of different jobs before becoming the custodian at the Antrim County Courthouse, a position she held for 19 years before retiring in November 2022. Laurie had a reputation as a hard...

Brian Lee Gildas

Brian Lee Gildas

May 8, 2023

Brian Lee Gildas, 47, of Bellaire, passed away May 8, 2023, at his home.

  Brian was born July 20, 1975, in Traverse City, Michigan to William C. Gildas and Jeanne M. Johnson.

    He was a big-hearted man who was always generous.   He enjoyed motorcycles, gaming, watching movies, and was a fan of wrestling and Rock and...

William G. Marme Jr

William G. Marme Jr

May 6, 2023

 

Mr. William George Marme, Jr. age 77 of Thoroughbred Trail, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Saturday afternoon at his residence.

He was the father of Billy Marme and Fiancé, Heather May of Corbin, Kentucky. He was the Fiancé of Patty Lane of Gray, Kentucky. He was the brother of Deborah Tuck and husband, Tom of Charlevoix, Michigan. He was...

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