Michael Stanley Thompson
Aug 20, 2022
Michael Stanley Thompson, 76, of Mancelona, MI passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022.
He was born to Stanley and Helen (Irish) Thompson, on February 24, 1946, in Belding, Michigan.
He worked for General Motors Lansing for 30 years. Michael was a member of the Ionia and Mancelona Moose Lodge for many years, and a past member of the Elks.
Michael...
Nancy Fowler
Aug 19, 2022
Nancy Ann Hatch Fowler died on Friday August 19, 2022 in Elk Rapids, Michigan at the age of 88 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.
Nancy was born on June 27, 1934 in Horton, Michigan to Robert Angevine Hatch and Laurene Lyons Hatch. She attended Cadillac High School and graduated in 1952. She continued her education at...
George Veldman
Aug 18, 2022
George Henry Veldman, 80, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mi. He was born on November 18, 1941, in Lansing, MI, the son of George and Helen (Vanderven) Veldman.
George graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte and went on to obtain his master’s degree in teaching from Michigan State University. George...
Charles W. Mandeville Jr.
Aug 18, 2022
Charles Ward “Chuck” Mandeville, Jr. age 84 of Central Lake passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
He was born to Charles and Lujean (Garrison) Mandeville on October 11, 1937. Chuck married Gail Snyder on May 13, 1961. They were married 61 years, and raised two sons, Matthew and Bradley.
Chuck started work as a teacher and coach...
Isabelle "Mae" DeVries
Aug 18, 2022
Isabelle “Mae” DeVries, 90, of Traverse City and formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully, August 18th, 2022 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Mae was born on May 6, 1932 in Charlevoix, to the late Thomas and Anna (DeYoung) Klooster.
Mae attended Ellsworth High School and as an adult worked in the lunch room there. She could often be found...
Gladys "Dolly" Coen
Aug 11, 2022
Gladys Jean “Dolly” Coen, 100, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the American House in Charlevoix. She was born on February 26, 1922 in Manitowoc, WI, the daughter of Frank Zeman and Emma Pech.
Dolly graduated from Manitowoc High School in 1940. Six years later, she married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Coen, shortly after...
Melvin Lawrence Kitchen
Aug 10, 2022
Melvin Lawrence Kitchen, 80 of Mancelona, died Aug. 10, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 24, 1941 in Alba, the son of Robert and Eva (Davis) Kitchen.
Mel lived life to the fullest. There was always an adventure to be taken and a job to be done! Known as a jack of all trades,...
Mary Louise (Mar) DeTar
Aug 9, 2022
Mary Louise DeTar
Central Lake, Michigan
December 30, 1934 – August 9th, 2022
Mary Lou DeTar (Mar) 87, of Central Lake, MI passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 peacefully in her daughter’s home.
Born to Mary Louise Morse and Harold S. Schwartz in Evanston, IL, Mar lived a full and productive life. Mar grew up in Evanston...
Christopher M. Ferguson
Aug 8, 2022
Christopher Mark Ferguson 55 of Bellaire died suddenly while bike riding on August 8, 2022. He was born November 13, 1966 in Royal Oak, MI the son of James and Teresa (Zingaro) Ferguson.
Chris graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI with a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Tech & Management. While in college Chris worked part time at Shanty/Schuss....
Marilyn L. Lucas
Aug 7, 2022
Marilyn Lucas, 72 of Mancelona, Michigan passed away Sunday August 7, 2022, at Munson Medical center in Traverse City, Michigan. Marilyn was born in Petoskey, Michigan, March 17, 1950 and was adopted by her parents David E. Carpenter and Avabelle W. Carpenter.
Preceding her in death were her brother, Allen D. Carpenter and son, James E. Lucas.
She is survived...
Paul David Cooper
Aug 5, 2022
Paul David Cooper, fondly known as P.D., embarked on his final adventure to his perfect home in heaven on August 5th, 2022. He was surrounded by the love of his family and passed peacefully at home holding the hand of his beloved wife, Susan Cooper.
Paul was born on February 8th, 1965 in Muskegon, MI, and his family tree...
Velma Bennett
Aug 2, 2022
Velma Helene (Muntz) Bennett, a resident of Charlevoix, entered eternal life on August 2, 2022. She was 92 years old.Velma was born in Gagetown, Michigan, on May 4, 1930, to Homer and Nellie Muntz. She was raised on a farm in Cass City, Michigan. She always shared many fond memories of her childhood years, including attending the one-room schoolhouse, hoeing...
Gary Lee Anderson
Aug 1, 2022
Gary Lee Anderson, age 78 of Charlevoix went home to Jesus, August 1, 2022, his 57th wedding anniversary to his beloved wife Kay.
He was born July 24, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Capt. Richard and Eileen (Wedhorn) Anderson-Farley.
He graduated from Milford High school in 1963. Gary married Kay Dickerson on August 1, 1965 at Milford Presbyterian...
James L. Draper
Jul 30, 2022
James L. Draper, 95, of Bellaire, passed away on July 30, 2022 at his home.
Jim was born on November 22, 1926, in Bingham Township, MI, the son of James and Mary (Hilsenbeck) Draper.
As a young man, he helped with the building of the Mackinac bridge of which he was proud. He enjoyed deer hunting and farming, ...
Mary Ann Czechowski
Jul 29, 2022
Mary Ann passed away on July 29 after a long illness, due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
Mary Ann was born on September 1, 1942. Her parents were John Richter and Mary E. (Slavick) Richter. Mary Ann is survived by her sister, Elizabeth J. Richter, and her husband of 48 years, Melvin H. Czechowski, Ph.D.
Mary Ann was a dedicated...
Heather Ann Scheetz
Jul 29, 2022
Heather Ann Scheetz 44 of Echo Township, passed away unexpected, July 29, 2022 at home. She was born February 22, 1978 in Ypsilanti, the daughter of James and Daphne (Hall) Scheetz II.
Heather loved animals, especially her dog Diva. She also enjoyed shopping and make-up. Heather was extremely interested in paranormal activity, often studying it for hours, and was...
Verna Truman
Jul 28, 2022
Verna Darlene Truman, 77, of Charlevoix passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was born to Edna (White) Reich and Clifford Reich on September 23, 1944 in Petoskey, MI.
She was raised on a farm near Sault Ste. Marie, MI. She graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School in 1962. She worked many years as a nurse’s...
Lois Wood
Jul 28, 2022
Lois Joy Wood, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 15, 1926 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Carl and Bernice (Sinicki) Housler.
Lois graduated from Cass Tech High School in 1944, and shortly thereafter, she married the love of her life, Stuart E. Wood. ...
Sherry Lee Windish
Jul 27, 2022
Sherry L. Windish, 73 of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022 surrounded by her family. “Suz” was born on October 6, 1948, to Leslie and Vada (Howell) Watkins and married Randy L. Windish on January 1, 1972.
Sherry loved going to garage sales, the casino, and listening to country music, especially Alan Jackson. She loved spending time...
Michael A. Meier
Jul 25, 2022
Michael A. Meier, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 25, 2022 at his home.
He was born on September 17, 1953, in Charlevoix, the son of Charles and Mary "Jackie"(Lucas) Meier.
Mike was employed at the E.J. Iron Works as well as Haggard Plumbing and Heating.
He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and downhill skiing. ...
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