John Carrol White
Dec 13, 2022
Dr. John Carroll White passed away peacefully in his home on December 13th.
John earned his PhD in theology from Temple University and went on to be a theological instructor at LaSalle College in Philadelphia until he retired to Northern Michigan in 2010.
John was well known for his unsurpassed generosity to his Church, charities and of course, his family...
Hans Wiemer
Dec 13, 2022
Two days after celebrating his 94th birthday, Hans Martin Wiemer passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Sarasota, Florida. Hans was born on December 11, 1928, in Düsseldorf, Germany to Christine Tollmann Wiemer and Julius Martin Wiemer.
Hans had a creative and youthful spirit and was tough and soft all at the same time. His physical and mental toughness allowed...
Geraldine H. Colombo
Dec 13, 2022
Geraldine Nowak Colombo peacefully passed away on December 13, 2022 at the age of 93. Geraldine “Gerry” was born March 13, 1929 in Detroit to Celia (Arcznski) and Edward Nowak. She was a twin to her sister Lorraine (Capaldi – deceased). She also had a brother Art (deceased) and an older sister Dolly (deceased). Gerry and her siblings attended...
Lynda Lee Schrock
Dec 12, 2022
Lynda Lee Schrock, 83, passed away on December 12th 2022, at Meadowbrook Medical Facility after a long, strenuous battle with COPD with her daughter Kristy at her bedside.
Lynda, an only child, was born July 17, 1939 to Lawrence and Ruth Powell. Lynda grew up in the downriver area of Michigan. She attended Wyandotte Roosevelt High School where she...
Dean Branson
Dec 12, 2022
Dean Russell Branson, 81, of Central Lake, passed away December 12 at his home. He was born July 11, 1941 in Livingston, Montana, to Otis and Katherine (Moore) Branson.
Dean earned his undergraduate degree from Redlands University in Redlands, CA, and then went on to achieve a PhD in Biochemistry from Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. He became a...
Hunter Lee Bigelow
Dec 10, 2022
Hunter Lee Bigelow, 1 year old, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2022.
He was born to Jaccob Bigelow and Sarah Doebler on November 19, 2021.
Hunter loved to play with trucks and tractors.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Rodney Guiles.
Hunter is survived by his parents; siblings, Dean Clark and Paisley Clark; maternal grandmother, Debra...
Brian Gallagher
Dec 10, 2022
Brian James Gallagher (Bowery), 81, of Beaver Island, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at home while surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 12, 1941 in Grand Rapids and raised on Beaver Island by his parents James W. and Theresa M. (Boyle) Gallagher.
Brian graduated from Beaver Island School in 1959. He then proudly served in...
Lyndel Sue Jensen
Dec 10, 2022
Lyndel S. Vander Ark - Jensen, 80, of Ellsworth, died December 10, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born March 15, 1942, in Charlevoix, to Delbert and Celia (Crain) Ingalls.
On November 11, 1960, she married Keith Vander Ark, in Ellsworth. They made their home in Banks Township.
Lyndel...
Mabel Lucille Price
Dec 10, 2022
Mabel L. Price, 91, of Alba, passed away on December 10, 2022 at her home.
She was born on April 18, 1931, in Owosso, MI, the daughter of Carl and Mereta (Gould) Fry.
Mabel was a long time resident of Alba and enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and playing Yahtzee and Sorry. On October 4,...
Katherine Sneathen
Dec 9, 2022
Katherine M. (Feick) Sneathen, age 90, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. She was born October 24, 1932, in Alanson, Michigan to the late, John and Ernestine (Collins) Feick.
Katherine graduated from Alanson High School with the class of 1951. Then, she went on to study and become an X-Ray...
Donald Edward Schuiteman
Dec 9, 2022
Donald Edward Schuiteman, 88, passed away December 9, 2022. He was born May 9, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Clifford and Dena (Batten) Schuiteman,
He married Helen Allen in 1954. Donald graduated from North Muskegon High School, Michigan State University with a Bachelor Degree, and Saginaw Valley State with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He...
Cecilia "Penny" Russell
Dec 7, 2022
Cecilia Ilene “Penny” Russell, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 10, 1947 in Petoskey, MI, the daughter of Ethan and Cecilia (Baker) Hibbler.
Penny moved her family around many times as a military wife before returning to Charlevoix permanently in 1982. She helped run the motel near...
Joshua Strzyzewski
Dec 6, 2022
Joshua John Strzyzewski, age 49 of Charlevoix Michigan, passed away on December 6, 2022, at Acension St. John's Hospital in Detroit. He was born on August 8, 1973 in Kalamazoo Michigan to Ronald Strzyzewski and Carrol (Gill) Pines.
Josh grew up in Charlevoix. While in Charlevoix High School, he played in football and soccer. After high school he attended NCMC...
William "Billy" W. Lanning
Dec 6, 2022
William “Billy” W. Lanning, 38 of Mancelona, died Dec. 6, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Dec. 17, 1983 in Traverse City, the son of Dennis and Susan (Ecklund) Lanning.
Billy was a hard worker and dedicated employee of Kalkaska Screw Products for the last 10 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, and...
Maureen Anne Stenback
Dec 5, 2022
Maureen Anne Stenback, 77 of Central Lake, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born May 4, 1945, in Windsor, Ontario the daughter of Gordon and Kathleen (Leaver) Walsh.
Maureen graduated from Oak Park High School and Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Education. She retired from Swartz Creek...
Howard Herriman
Dec 5, 2022
Howard Allen Herriman, 77, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 6, 1945 in Bad Axe, MI, the son of Howard and Beatrice (Severn) Herriman.
Howie graduated from Charlevoix High School, and shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After proudly serving his country...
Janice Kalinich
Dec 5, 2022
Janice “Jan” McNeil Kalinich, 85, passed away on December 5th, 2022, at Meadowbrook Care Facility.
Jan was born on January 22, 1937, to Bertha and Bowman McNeil in High Point, North Carolina. The McNeil family moved to Central Florida while Jan was a child, and she graduated from Apopka High School. She went on to work in office administration, and...
Jacy Russell
Dec 4, 2022
Jacy R. Russell, age 20, passed on December 4, 2022 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was born July 13, 2002 to Michelle Cloud and Josiah Russell in Ann Arbor MI, and raised in Petoskey/Charlevoix MI. Jacy was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. He always had a smile on his face when you seen him...
Michael Mitchell
Dec 2, 2022
Michael Allen Mitchell, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1943 in Charlevoix, MI, the son of Lucious King and Ida Mitchell.
Mike was raised in Charlevoix until he was ten years old, and then moved to Grand Rapids to be with his mother. When he was 19,...
Donald Clarence Olds
Dec 2, 2022
Donald Clarence Olds, 90 of Central Lake passed away December 2, 2022 at home. He was born April 21, 1932 in Alba, the son of Carl and Virginia “Virgie” (Shoup) Olds.
Don proudly served in the US Army and was honorably discharged. He was a dedicated employee of Fisherbody in Lansing and retired after 32 years of service. ...
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