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...
Lionel Cryderman
Dec 27, 2022
On Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, Lionel Lee Cryderman passed away. He was seventy two. Known as Lonny, he was beloved by family and friends. Born on Friday the 13th of October, 1950 to Betty and Leo Broughton, with a broken arm that foreshadowed a lifetime of pain, grit, and determined strength. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Bill Cryderman. ...
Virginia A. "Ginny" Kalmbach
Dec 27, 2022
Virginia A. “Ginny” Kalmbach, 79, of Petoskey, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on December 27, 2022.
Ginny was born on August 5, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Urban and Lorraine (Marshall) Dorsey.
She was a long time member of the Central Lake Bible Baptist Church and previously the South Baptist Church in Lansing.
Ginny was...
David Clark
Dec 24, 2022
David Norman Clark, age 69, of Central Lake, passed away December 24, 2022. He was born to Norman and Judith (Loper) Clark, on February 9, 1953 in Charlevoix, Michigan.
David went to computer trade school after high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He spent many years working in IT, and was very skilled at it. David also was a mechanic...
Joan Ada Stropp
Dec 24, 2022
Joan Ada Stropp, 87 of Central Lake passed away peacefully December 24, 2022 at the Villa at Traverse Point. She was born November 17, 1935 in Detroit the daughter of William and Helen Campbell.
Joan is the wife of Charles Stropp and will be buried this spring in Ellsworth Cemetery, Banks Township.
Arrangements have been handled by the Central...
Sheila Stevens
Dec 23, 2022
Sheila Marie Stevens, age 84, of Bellaire, Michigan, passed away on December 23, 2022 at her home. She will be missed by the many friends and family who loved her and appreciated her for her kindness and generosity. Sheila was born on November 26, 1938, to James & Agnes (LaMothe) Stevens in Detroit, Michigan.
She graduated from Immaculate High School...
Alice M. Muma
Dec 22, 2022
Alice Marjorie Muma, age 86, of Charlevoix, passed away December 22, 2022.
She was born to John and Isabelle (Smith) Noseworthy, on December 14, 1936 in St. Johns, Newfoundland.
Alice completed high school in Stephenville, Newfoundland. She married Earl Muma on December 2, 1954, in Stephenville, Newfoundland. She was always volunteering her time to others. When she wanted to relax,...
Betty Jane Schulz
Dec 22, 2022
Betty Jane Schulz, age 90, longtime resident of Atwood, MI, and Northville, MI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 22nd, 2022, at Covenant Glen Memory Care, in Frankenmuth, MI. Betty was a beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who was born on February 3rd, 1932, in Ohio, and was the only child of Ernest L....
Mearry E. Dalton
Dec 22, 2022
Mearry Elizabeth Dalton, 88, a lifelong resident of Mancelona passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022.
Mearry was born to Earl and Eva (Beebe) Tipton on June 26, 1934. She was one of 13 children born of this union.
October 6, 1951 she married Lloyd Dalton who preceeded her in death in 2006. Together they had 4 children, Sally Milam, Rick (Kim) Dalton, Amy (Otto) Petersen, all of...
Ruby Lorrine Hayward
Dec 21, 2022
Ruby L. Hayward, 71, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 21, 2022 at her home.
She was born on May 15, 1951, in Hazard, KY, the daughter of Mason and Rosie (Jones) Vires.
Her and her husband were long time caretakers of the Miranda Ranch on South Fox Island. Besides the every day care taker duties, she...
Ellean Perez
Dec 21, 2022
Ellean Kay Perez, 58, of Mancelona, passed away December 21, 2022 at home. She was born on October 18, 1964 in Fremont, MI, the daughter of Storm and Claudia (Williams) Johnston.
Surviving Ellean in death is her loving husband Rogelio, her parents, 6 children, Cassandra (Corey) Perez of Flint, Kellie (Michael) Clingan of Mancelona, Rogelio (Sara) Perez of Mancelona, Francheska...
Bennett Cunningham
Dec 19, 2022
Charlevoix lost the best last week, as Bennett Ray Cunningham of Charlevoix, passed away surrounded by his family on December 19, 2022. He was 76 years old. Ben was born April 10, 1946 in Charlevoix, and was the son of Ray and Jessie Cunningham (Potter).
Ben was a Barnard boy to his core. He grew up working and playing with...
Clayton Jones
Dec 18, 2022
Clayton Ward Jones, 66, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1955, on Beaver Island, the son of Cyril and Helen (Connaghan) Jones.
Clay graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1974, and upon graduating, he joined the work force. He spent some time working oil fields in Texas, as well as...
David Houseman
Dec 18, 2022
David John Houseman, 62, of Traverse City, passed away December 18, 2022. He was born September 5, 1960 in Eaton Rapids, MI, the son of Ollie and Mary (Smith) Houseman.
Dave was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and camping. Dave loved the outdoors and was a very skilled welder.
Surviving are...
Robert O. Morgner
Dec 18, 2022
Robert Otto Morgner Jr, 78 of Central Lake, passed away Dec. 18, 2022 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. He was born June 3, 1944 in Norwood, MA, the son of Robert Sr. and Doris (Johnson) Morgner.
Bob graduated from GMI and worked for General Motors, retiring after 38 years of dedicated service. He was active in Rotary...
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