Susan Bergmann
Jan 18, 2023
Susan Elaine Bergmann, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1942, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Richard and Vera (Hammond) Simmons.
Sue graduated from Boyne City High School in 1960, and shortly thereafter, on June 18, 1960, she married Frederick “Bruce” Bergmann in...
Joseph "Joe" W. Yuchasz
Jan 18, 2023
Joseph W. Yuchasz, 1940-2023
After a life devoted to art, culture and community in his hometown of Elk Rapids, Joseph William Yuchasz, 82, died on Jan. 18, 2023.
Yuchasz was perhaps best known as the owner of the Elk Rapids Cinema, the art deco movie theater he operated for almost exactly 50 years.
“There's no remote-control manager in this,” he...
Dellaruth McPherson
Jan 17, 2023
Dellaruth McPherson, age 83, of Palestine, Texas formerly of Bellaire, Michigan passed away January 17, 2023.
She is survived by her husband, Milton; sons Paul McPherson of Bellaire, and Andy (Kelly) McPherson of Lewiston, Michigan.
A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Fairview (Custer Township) Cemetery, Bellaire, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Eric Black officiating.
Arrangements are...
Jane "Janie" E. Nelson
Jan 16, 2023
Jane Ellan Nelson (Janie), passed away January 16, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hale and Jane Nelson and two adoptive sons Travis and Scotty McPhetridge.
She is survived by her husband Jim Wenzel daughter Heather, grandchildren Nicholas and Jake Helton, Samantha Holtgrewe, two great grandchildren, Amelia Helton and Harper...
Ralph James Wycoff
Jan 16, 2023
Ralph J. Wycoff, 85, of Mancelona, passed away on January 16, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
He was born on October 6, 1937, in Hallock, MI, the son of Arthur and Arlaine (Seiwell) Wycoff.
He served in the U.S. military and loved the outdoors, especially deer hunting.
Ralph was a very hard working family man with a...
Ruth Irene Draper
Jan 15, 2023
Ruth Irene Draper, 95, of Bellaire, passed away January 15, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1927, in Garfield Township, the daughter of Glenn and Lyla (Laidlaw) Treece.
Ruth enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. When the grandkids went to her house, they always knew the cookie jar would be full. She was an active member of the Methodist...
Gary Purdy
Jan 15, 2023
Gary B. Purdy, 73, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2023. Gary was born on September 23, 1949, the son of William and Ruth (Oliver) Purdy.
He was a lifelong resident of Central Lake where he worked at Texas Instruments and then Anchor Lamina in Bellaire. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and...
Phyllis Darlene Konieczny
Jan 14, 2023
On January 14, 2023, Phyllis Darlene Konieczny, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 84. She was born on August 10, 1938, in Banks Township, the daughter of Wilbert and Marion Nicola.
She stayed in the area until after World War 2, when the family relocated to Westland. Phyllis grew up and went to...
William "Craig" Bennetts
Jan 14, 2023
William "Craig" Bennetts, age 69, of Bellaire passed away January 14, 2023.
He was born to William A. and Almeda (Thomas) Bennetts on December 29, 1953 in Quantico, Virginia.
A celebration of Craig's life will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11th at the Pelicans Nest in Bellaire.
Arrangements are in the care of the...
James L. Mott
Jan 13, 2023
James L. Mott, 79, of Mancelona, passed away on January 13, 2023, at his home.
Jim was born on July 23, 1943, in Rochester, MI, the son of Lloyd and Lucille (Holdried) Mott.
The most important part of his life was his family, his country and his dogs.
He was a patriotic man who served...
Drew Earl Young Jr.
Jan 13, 2023
Drew Earl Young Jr. "Skip", 76, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on December 20, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Drew Sr. and Jean (Newman) Young.
Skip graduated from Charlevoix High School, and went on to attend North Central Michigan College in Petoskey for 2 years. ...
James "Jim" H. Barber
Jan 13, 2023
James H. Barber, 81 of Central Lake passed away January 13, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan. He was born February 15, 1941 in Port Sanilac, MI the son of Harley and Thelma (Pringle) Barber.
Jim was kind, caring, Christian man. He loved to tell stories and joke around with everyone he knew. He especially like listening to Barry...
Janet Denomy
Jan 10, 2023
On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Janet Margaret Bell Denomy, ninety-eight, passed away peacefully with family at her side. Janet was living at American House in Charlevoix Michigan at the time of her death. Charlevoix residents may remember her from a video posted in August of 2022 when Janet was brought in her wheelchair to Michigan Beach for a dip in Lake Michigan. https://youtu.be/eb0x4PqrGn0
Born...
Jean Bechtold
Jan 9, 2023
Jean Bechtold, age 95 of Bellaire, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.
She was born to Rufus and Merle (Landris) Hierlihy on December 4, 1927 in Flint, Michigan.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Harold Hierlihy and Madeline Cran.
She is survived by her sister Velma Goble; daughters, Kathy (Stewart) Trepte, Beth Parker, and Jeanette Brown;...
Craig Ruggles
Jan 7, 2023
Craig Ruggles. Formerly of Birmingham, MI passed away January 7th, 2023, at the age of 73.
He was born to Herbert and Connie (Doyle) Ruggles on May 22, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan.
Summer days found him tooling around Torch on his pontoon with family and friends, parked at a favorite fishing spot with his grandchildren or on 4 wheelers with...
Edith "Peggy" Thorp
Jan 3, 2023
Edith Arlene (Drake) Thorp (known to most as Peggy) passed away January 3, 2023. Edith was born January 9, 1928, in Ovid, Mi to the late Louis Drake and Gladys (Furry) Drake.
Peggy moved to Charlevoix at 19 and made it her lifelong home. There, she met and married her late husband Albert William Thorp. They had five children: William...
Kenneth "Ty" Villermain
Jan 1, 2023
Kenneth George Villermain, best known as “Ty”, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, at Boulder Park Terrace at the age of 94, surrounded with the love of family and the staff of Boulder Park. Ty was born on Septmember 21, 1928, the son of George and Jenelda (Bennette) Villermain.
Ty and Donna took great pride in their grandchildren. They...
Joyce Davenport
Jan 1, 2023
Joyce (Cunningham) Davenport passed away peacefully in her beloved hometown of Charlevoix on the morning of New Year’s Day. She was 85 years old. Joyce was the daughter of lifetime residents “Hap” and Norma Cunningham, and a loving wife of 65 years to Dean Davenport. She is survived by Dean, their three children, Chris Way (Charlevoix), Terry Davenport (Seattle), Jodi...
Vickey S. Lockman
Jan 1, 2023
Vickey Susan Lockman, age 80, of Alden passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to Harold and Hazel (Clifford) Ricketson in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 20, 1942.
After graduating from Union high school, she married Clifford Lockman. They enjoyed 61 wonderful years together.
Over the years, Vickey enjoyed bowling, bingo, cooking,...
Ruthie Clark
Dec 30, 2022
Ruth Ann “Ruthie” Clark took her last breath at 11:50 p.m. on December 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family and beloved dog, Penny.
Ruthie was born January 25, 1942, to Erwin George (Scotty) and Ruby Ellen Bedell in Charlevoix, MI. Ruthie had a love for animals from a young age, starting with raising lambs at the family...
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