Jan 17, 2022

Jeannine I. Powers, 86, of Ellsworth, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2022 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born October 4, 1935 in Detroit the daughter of Russell and Mildred (Blake) Miller.

Jeannine was a kind and generous woman. She was an avid supporter of many veteran organizations especially the Wounded Warriors and Paralyzed Veterans of...

Jan 15, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Wayne Geresy of Bellaire, MI and St. Petersburg, FL passed away January 15, 2022, in Traverse City, MI under the care of Hospice of Michigan. He was born February 9, 1935 in Gary, Indian the son of Steve Geresy Jr. and Leona (Bulza). Larry moved to Bangor, MI with family and excelled as an athlete. He followed that...

Jan 14, 2022

Melissa Lynn Camacci, 46, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly on Friday,January 14, 2022. She was born on December 24, 1975 in Daytona Beach, FL, thedaughter of Steven and Michelle (Francois) Camacci.

Family was the most important thing in Melissa’s life, especially loving up on hergrandchildren and being their “Nana”. She was employed by Tru by Hilton inGaylord where she worked at...

Jan 13, 2022

Harold G. Sanford, 91, of Whitewater Township, passed away on January 13, 2022 at Munson Hospice House.

He was born on July 21, 1930, in Echo Township, Antrim County, the son of Francis and Segna (Polander) Sanford.

Harold was a resident of Milton Township for many years prior to moving to Whitewater Township in 1978. In his younger years, he...

Jan 12, 2022

Dale is the son of Arch and Delores Buckner. Dale worked as a Hoskins Purchasing Agent for 25 years and as a Water License/Water Plant Operator at Charlevoix Township for 14.5 years. In addition, he was a volunteer firefighter for 45 years, and a reserve police officer for 7 years.

“Faith, courage, service true, with honor, over...

Jan 9, 2022

Mary L. LaBrecque,  76, of Mancelona, passed away on January 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born on January 17, 1945, in Mancelona, the daughter of Basil and Aletha (Howe) Kerr.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Mancelona and enjoyed camping and going to garage sales.

On July 24, 1964, in Mancelona, she married...

Jan 9, 2022

John “Jack” Cross Jr., 87, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 9, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 29, 1934, in Charlevoix, the son of John H. Sr. and Huldah M. (Thompson) Cross.

Jack was born and raised in Charlevoix where he worked in the family business.   He served in the U.S. Army, was an active member of the...

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Lou Voice (Painter), age 87, entered the presence of her Savior on January 5th, 2022. Born May 2nd, 1934 to Edward G. and Lena C. Painter in Royal Oak, Michigan. She was a graduate of Kirkland Community College with a degree in Cosmetology. When she was 18, she married J. Doyle Voice in Fife Lake, Michigan. They had...

Jan 5, 2022

David F. Timpson, 78 of Bellaire, passed away January 5, 2022 at the Eastport Village Care Home.

David was born September 5, 1943 in Lansing to Robert E. and Eleanor V. Timpson.

There are no services planned.

Donations in memory of David can be made to the Antrim County Animal Shelter, PO BOX...

Jan 4, 2022

John Nicholas Gohlke, 68, of Bellaire, passed away January 4, 2022 at his home.  John was born September 2, 1953 in Alpena, MI to Harry E. Gohlke and Thelma M. (Nelson) Gohlke.

John was an outdoorsman who enjoyed going fishing, hunting, and golfing, along with being a proud Eagle Scout.  He was a social butterfly who loved...

Jan 4, 2022

Donald Mac Willson, of Chatham, Michigan, left this earth to be with Our Lord on the morning of January 4, 2022, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana, with his family by his side. He was 77 years old.

Don entered this life on September 19, 1944, in Central Lake, Michigan. He was one of nine children...

Jan 4, 2022

James H. Drys,  85, of Gaylord, formerly of Mancelona, passed away at the Brook in Gaylord.

He was born on March 26, 1936, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Carl and Minnie Drys.

Jim owned and operated Accurate Machine in Kalkaska for many years.   He was a hard worker and loved to hunt but most...

Jan 2, 2022

Joan Heyne, 88 of Petoskey, passed away January 2, 2022.  She was born Oct. 3, 1933 in Rochester, Minnesota the daughter Clifford and Mildred (Shay) Fellows.

Joan was a retired secretary in the public schools and will be buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Jan 2, 2022

Lewis James “JIM” Barnard was born November 22, 1946 in Petoskey MI to Lewis J. Barnard and Lois V. Healey Berger, growing up in East Jordan, Saginaw and Lansing, graduating from Eastern High School in Lansing and taking classes at Lansing Community College and Michigan State.  Graduated from MI Tech with BS in Metallurgy and U of M a...

Jan 1, 2022

On Saturday, January 1, 2022, Margaret Harriet Drost went to be with the Lord at the full age of 85.

Born on May 10, 1936, Margaret was the daughter of Bill and Iva Archer. She spent her childhood in East Jordan, Michigan, with her seven brothers and sisters—Marvin, Laverne, Virginia, Frank, Bob, Bill, and Marge—and in her...

Dec 31, 2021

Jack Henry Fels, 88, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 31, 2021, encircled by family and a faithful dog. He was the son of the late Charles Fels and Louise Ferguson. In June of 1958, he married Barbara Hanvey, his sweetheart, after just three months of courting; it was love at first sight and that love remained for...

Dec 31, 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Bernard Ricks, 74, arrived in his heavenly father’s arms on Friday December 31, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia (Bracy) Ricks and his children Kristen (Tim) McClure, Claudia (Todd) Zarotney, Jennifer (Kevin) Kosten, Michael Ricks, and Kathryn (Keith) Marks, his grandchildren Patrick, Matthew, Emily, Eli, Ben, Sam, Joe, Caroline, Isaac, Asher,...

Dec 31, 2021

Felicia Monique Baginski, 64, of Charlevoix, passed away on December 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 23, 1957, in Romeo, MI, the daughter of James and Marilyn (Watters) Fix.

Felicia was a loving mother to her children and a supportive wife to her husband, Andy, to whom she was...

Dec 29, 2021

Arvin Leonard Dawson, 83 of Central Lake, died peacefully December 30, 2021 in Charlevoix.  He was born December 11, 1938 in Central Lake the son of Maurice and Beatrice (McGuire) Dawson.

Arvin graduated from Central Lake High School and was a proud member of the United States Marines Corps.  He was a gentle, honest man who was...

Dec 29, 2021

Bonnie L. LaPeer,  78, of Echo Township, passed away on December 29, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  She was born on November 10, 1943, in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Hitchcock) Hazelmyer.

Bonnie's family was the light of her life!  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and they loved...