Donald "Bud" Murphy
Apr 8, 2022
Donald Richard “Bud” Murphy, 91, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on January 13, 1931, in Pellston, MI, the son of Thomas and Clara (Naples) Murphy.
Bud grew up downstate in Muskegon where he attended high school. When he was 20, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country for two...
Jason Frabis
Apr 6, 2022
Jason Wallace Frabis, 47 of Charlevoix, Michigan, peacefully passed away into Eternal Life on April 6, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Life began for Jason on March 21, 1975 in the Greater Detroit region but it was along the coast of Lake Michigan, in the small town of Charlevoix where he had been lovingly raised from the...
Leonard Aytes Jr.
Apr 5, 2022
Leonard Aytes Jr., 68, of Central Lake, passed away on April 5, 2022 at Munson Healthcare of Charlevoix. He was born August 13, 1953. Leonard was a man of many skills. He was a roofer by trade, but loved to tinker. Leonard specifically liked to tinker with house projects, and enjoyed working on cars. He spent hours on the...
Ronald Zednicek
Apr 4, 2022
Ronald Frank Zednicek, 80, of Charlevoix, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 athis home. He was born on May 6, 1941, in Saginaw, the son of Frank and Emma(Weitz) Zednicek.Ronald graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw and then went on toobtain an Associates Degree from Delta College. He eventually moved north toPetoskey where he owned and operated Emmet...
Carolyn L. Bowen
Apr 2, 2022
Carolyn L. Bowen, 66, of Mancelona, passeda away on April 2, 2022 at her home.
She was born on June 12, 1955, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Gene and Louise (Donnelly) Case.
Carolyn was a long time resident of Mancelona and was employed at Leximar in Boyne City for over 20 years. She enjoyed crafting, and many...
Marlene E. Barber
Apr 1, 2022
Marlene E. Barber, 85, of Central Lake, passed away on April 1, 2022 at Munson Hospice House.
She was born on March 5, 1937, in Hillsdale County, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Jewitt) Swaney.
Marlene lived in Central Lake for many years and was employed at Texas Instruments. She enjoyed quilting, croheting and spending time with...
Robert "Bob" W. Brooks
Apr 1, 2022
Robert William Brooks, business owner and family patriarch, died peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was 89 years old and affectionately known by those who loved him best as The Geeze. Bob was born on October 31, 1932. The Geeze lived life on his own terms with humor and charm so it’s probably no coincidence he entered this world...
Carol Ceran
Mar 31, 2022
Carol Ann Ceran, 82, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022, at the Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey. Carol was born on October 29, 1939, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Helen Clark.
At the age of 19, Carol married her late husband, Thomas, and they began a wonderful life together which included many adventures...
Gloria Allen
Mar 31, 2022
Gloria Irene Allen, 74, of Mancelona, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 1, 1948, in Monroe, MI, the daughter of Paul and Geraldine (Burgess) Windish.
Gloria graduated from Mancelona High School in 1966, and shortly thereafter she went to work at DURA where she worked as an inspector...
Robert "Bob" Lee Allen
Mar 30, 2022
Robert Lee “Bob” Allen, 81, of Bellaire passed away on March 30, 2022, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, in Bellaire, Michigan.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen; five daughters, Tamara Snow, Katrina Sierra, Kelly Makin, Kerry (Jerry) Smith, Nanette (Bill) McClellan; sister, Leslie Charles, brother Steve (Cindy) Allen; five grandsons, two great-grandchildren; two nephews and two nieces. Bob...
Laura Lee Powers
Mar 27, 2022
Laura Lee Powers
*** Please note: Memorial Service for Laura will be held Saturday, May 7, 1:00 PM at the Mancelona High School gymnasium. 9300 W Limits Rd, Mancelona, MI 49659 ***
Laura was born on August 2, 1948, in Lawrence, Kansas. She was the first born of Kenneth and Evelyn (Satterfield) Powers.
Laura has two children, Stephanie...
Janet M. Nelson
Mar 27, 2022
Janet M. Nelson, 88, of Bellaire, passed away on March 27, 2022 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.
Janet was born on July 28, 1933, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Jules and Laura (Witte) Guelbert.
She was a woman of strong Catholic values and faith.
Surviving are a sister Joan Hughes of Bellaire, 2 nieces,...
Robert "Bob" Hybl
Mar 26, 2022
Robert “Bob” Hybl of Charlevoix passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 83 with his beloved family at his side. He was born on May 31, 1938 in Detroit, MI, the son of Walter and Caroline (Babinski) Hybl. Bob and his family moved from the Detroit area to Northern Michigan in 1974.
He was a...
Marvin Edward Olson
Mar 26, 2022
Marvin Edward Olson, 97, of Traverse City, passed away on March 26, 2022 at the Village of Bay Ridge. He was born July 10, 1924 in Escanaba, MI.
Marvin grew up in the Upper Peninsula before moving downstate to Saline in 1940. He played tennis for Saline High and, like his father, developed a passion for flying. He enlisted in the Naval Air...
Nancy Lowery
Mar 25, 2022
Nancy Mae Lowery, 82, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022 at her home with family at her side. She was born on December 3, 1939, in Bellaire, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Adrian (Trumble) Finch.
Nancy graduated from Mancelona High School in 1958. She worked at several factories in the area, including DURA (Gulf&Western) and...
Daniel Patrick Grabruck
Mar 23, 2022
Daniel Patrick Grabruck, 58, of Bellaire, passed away on March 23, 2022 at home. He was born September 8, 1963 in Detroit.
Dan was a man of many skills. He loved to do anything outside. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and worked many hours in his flower garden. If Dan was not on the boat or grilling for...
Wilma Bolhuis
Mar 23, 2022
Wilma Bolhuis, 105, of Ellsworth, died March 23, 2022 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on the Groenink farm in Banks Township on March 9, 1917, the first of Martin and Winifred (Burggraaff) Groenink’s six children.
Wilma attended Bentley Hill School, K-8, worked for her Uncle Hubert and Aunt Rose Bearss while attending 9th...
Jackie Marshall
Mar 21, 2022
Jackie Marshall was born 06/28/1953 in Stockbridge, MI the son of Walter and Alta (Adams) Marshall. He had three sisters and two brothers who preceded him.
He joined his good friend Ginny in heaven on 03/21/2022.
Jackie was a tolerant man, he was patient and rarely gave anyone trouble. He was fiercely loved by those who knew him best and...
Verl M. Wolgamott
Mar 19, 2022
Verl Milan Wolgamott, 94, passed quietly into the arms of his Savior, on March 19, 2022. Verl’s wishes were to die in his home, and due to the loving care and dedication of his wife and son Bud, his wishes were granted.
Verl’s life began on September 9, 1927, in Navarre, Ohio. He was born to Lawrence and Amy (Shonk)...
Karen Golovich
Mar 18, 2022
Karen Jean Golovich, 58, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 2, 1963 in Dearborn, MI, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Jardine) Britton.
At just six years old her family moved to a small farm in Charlevoix where Karen began her love for farming. Even...
Subscribe to Receive
Obituary Notifications
