Norman Duane Beal
Feb 5, 2023
Norman D. Beal passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home inMount Morris, Michigan. Norman was born on June 12, 1931, one of five children to Pearl and MinnieBeal of East Jordan, Michigan.
Norm grew up in East Jordan and lived there until he joined the Army in 1952. Norm said being in...
Richard "Doc" Stockton Hoadley
Feb 4, 2023
Richard Stockton “Doc” Hoadley, age 79, of Kewadin, MI, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side February 4, 2023.
He was born to Alfred and Caroline (Warner) Hoadley on April 16, 1943 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Richard graduated from Napoleon Ohio High School in 1961. He continued his education at William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa and received...
Todd N. Bloom
Feb 2, 2023
Todd N. Bloom, 57, of Central Lake, passed away on February 2, 2023 at Munson Charlevoix Area Hospital.
Todd was born on October 23, 1965, in Traverse City, the son of Connie Jean Purdy and Victor Nelson Bloom.
He was a lifelong resident of Central Lake and a long time employee of De Forest and Bloom.
Todd was...
Barbara Jean West
Feb 2, 2023
Barbara Jean West, 80, of Bellaire, passed away at home on February 2, 2023. Barbara was born in Gladwin, Michigan on September 18, 1942 to John and Vera (Kelly) Maxwell. Barb held a long career as a tax accountant but she was so much more than that. She delighted in creating arts and crafts to sell at craft shows...
Russell Norman West Sr.
Jan 31, 2023
Russell Norman West Sr. 86 of Eastport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, January 31, 2023. He was born July 17, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Harold and Lillian (Grone) West.
After graduating high school Russ proudly served in the US Army. He was a dedicated employee and worked many years as the manager of...
Shirley Marie Lowe
Jan 30, 2023
Shirley Marie Lowe, 91 of Bellaire went to her eternal home on Monday, January 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a devout Christian.
Shirley was born on July 11, 1931, in Caro, Michigan to Robert and Helen (Schall) McLellan. She met the love of her life Jack...
Marsha Jones
Jan 29, 2023
Marsha Lynn Jones, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1955, in Ludington, MI, the daughter of Raymond and Arlene (Auguston) Hanson.
Marsha graduated from Ludington High School and obtained her Associate's Degree from West Shore Community College with a focus on calligraphy and commercial art. She was always interested...
Cynthia Garland
Jan 29, 2023
Cynthia Ann Garland, beloved wife of David Thomas Garland and mother of Cristina Ruth and Jeanette Emily passed on Sunday, January 29th 2023 in her home town of Charlevoix, Michigan. Born on August 1, 1941 eldest daughter of Ruth Ann Beford and Franklin Curtis and sister to Franklyn (Corky) Curtis, she graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1959. Cynthia left...
Justin J. Sprague
Jan 29, 2023
Justin John Sprague was born on a cold November day, the 24th day of 1989.
He was welcomed home by his father John Anthony and Dolores Evelyn (Prentice) Sprague and his two older sisters Wendy Rose and Amy Beth. Justin’s older sister Wendy was 5 years his elder and his sister Amy was just about a year and a half...
Dewey C. Benson
Jan 28, 2023
Dewey Carl Benson, D.O., left our world and went to God on January 28, 2023. He was 87 years old.
He was a gentle soul and always wanted to help people. So he went to medical school in Chicago, where he became an anesthesiologist. He worked his way through medical school and residency with no monetary help. ...
Laurene Kay Crandall
Jan 26, 2023
Laurie Miles/Swanson/Crandall
Laurene (Laurie) Kay Crandall, 75, of Charlevoix, died peacefully with her ‘boys’ at her side, on January 26, 2023 in Petoskey. She was born on February 23, 1947 in Charlevoix to Keith and Jeanne (Goble) Miles. Laurie grew up a tomboy in a tight-knit community of friends and family. After graduating from Charlevoix High School in 1965,...
Karl J. Knauf
Jan 26, 2023
Karl J. Knauf, 88, of Bellaire, left his earthly home and went to heaven on January 26, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
He was born on August 31, 1934, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Roy and Thelma (Mosteller) Knauf.
His faith and church were very important to him. He was a member of the Central Lake Bible Baptist...
Mary Lou Kalisch Holmes
Jan 25, 2023
Mary Lou Holmes, 91 of Alpena, passed away Wednesday January 25, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Mary Lou was born to the late Gustav and Mary (Schultz) Kalisch on November 29, 1931. Ms. Holmes was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her daughter Susan (Francis “Brownie”) Flanders of Charlevoix, her son Stuart...
Kathleen Blechel
Jan 24, 2023
Kathleen Jean Blechel, 72, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1950, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Keith and Jeanne (Goble) Miles.
Kathy graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1968 and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree from NCMC in Petoskey. Many will remember her contagious smile from the drive...
Bill Wynsma
Jan 23, 2023
Bill Wynsma, age 85, cherished husband, father & Papa passed away on Monday January 23, 2023 at his home in Ellsworth, surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 24, 1937, to Thomas and Ella Wynsma at home on the family farm in Central Lake, Michigan.
Bill attended Central Lake high school and in 1955 following graduation enlisted in the United...
Nancy Kollin
Jan 22, 2023
Nancy Kollin, 87, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born 1935 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Mitchell.
Nancy graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, and later graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree. Nancy loved working as a teacher for...
Gerald Balch
Jan 21, 2023
Gerald Franklin Balch, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at home. He fought the good fight from diabetes that he endured since age 12. He was born on March 13, 1944 in Detroit, MI, the son of Levi and Betty (Curtis) Balch.
Jerry graduated from Charlevoix High School, and then...
Charles M Hooker
Jan 20, 2023
Charles Mark Hooker 88 of Charlevoix passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born June 3, 1934 in Charlevoix the son of Harrison and Rose (Pistorius) Hooker.
Charles grew up at the corner of Antrim and State St, now the Oleson’s building and loading dock which was once the Hooker Garage and Livery Barn. The town would...
Donald Edward Johnson
Jan 19, 2023
Donald E. Johnson
Born: 3 / 8 / 1927
Died: 1 / 19 / 2023
Don was born in Mancelona, Michigan on March 8, 1927, the fourth child of Minnie (Johnson) and Oscar V. Johnson. He attended Mancelona schools, graduating in 1945.
He was drafted and served his country at the end of World War II. After being discharged from...
Eileen K Juilleret
Jan 19, 2023
Eileen Juilleret 79 of Charlevoix passed away Jan. 19, 2023 at home with her family.
She was born April 24, 1943 in Rogers City, Michigan to Harry and Erma Sorgatt and attended Rogers City Schools.
In 1967 she moved to Charlevoix with her family and was a homemaker for several years before starting her career with the...
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