Dec 8, 2021

Marcia Ann Emery, 60, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  She was born on November 20, 1961 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of James McCann Sr. and Elizabeth Wabanimkee.

After high school, Marcia earned her certification as an executive secretary.  Over the years, Marcia did clerical work for several different companies.  She...

Dec 8, 2021

Robert Anthony Michanowicz, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Charlevoix Area Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born February 27, 1951 in Wyandotte, the son of Polish and Irish parents, Arthur and Margaret (McDonald) Michanowicz.

Rob attended early Catholic school at Mount Carmel elementary. Graduating from Roosevelt...

Dec 7, 2021

Allan Lee Mattoon, 58 of Charlevoix died on December 7,2021. He was born in Pontiac Michigan on April 1,1963. Son of Paula Perttu and Frank Mattoon He was an adventurous man who enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing, football, and the outdoors. Allan is survived by his 3 daughters.-April Mattoon, Samantha Mattoon, and Heather Dennis(Mattoon) Grandchildren- Sophia Birchmeier, Neanna Ford, Kagan...

Dec 6, 2021

Margie Roena Meggison, 87, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. She was born on December 11, 1933, in Rutherfordton, N.C., the daughter of Edgar and Lillie (Crawford) Conner.

Margie was a social butterfly, who loved her family and friends more than anything, and was very family oriented. Margie enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2021

Cathy Lee Fales-Cislo, 63, of Rapid City, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born on December 13, 1957 in Kearney Twp., MI, the daughter of Walter and Leila (Fry) Fales.

Cathy earned her cosmetology degree after high school, and she had been doing nails and hair for many years.  She also owned and operated a cleaning company...

Dec 4, 2021

Norma Louise Clement, 60, of Bellaire, died peacefully December 4, 2021 at home with her faithful companions Cosbi Jane and Charlie, along with her dear sister Mary, brother Bill, sister in law Karen her nieces and nephew Amanda, Shannon and Shepelle by her side.

Norma was born November 17, 1961 in Adrian, MI the youngest daughter of Theodore and Helen...

Dec 4, 2021

Donald Lee Kendall, 66, of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home.  He was born on January 30, 1955 in Detroit, MI, the son of Robert and Edith (Reed) Kendall.

Donald lived in the Mancelona area for over 30 years.  He worked as a ski lift operator for many years at Shanty Creek Resorts. ...

Dec 4, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Adelard Munchbach Jr., 74, of Rapid River, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, December 4, 2021, with his family by his side.

He was born May 18, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Patricia Brigmon Munchbach Sr.

Chuck spent his free time enjoying the outdoors, hunting deer and squirrels, fishing for...

Dec 1, 2021

She believed in  Angels and is now part of that Heavenly Host.  With her family by her side, Mary Lou Tarrant passed away at Meadow Brook on Wednesday, Dec.1  after a 12 year battle with Alzheimers.   Born in Detroit on Jan. 26, 1935, she grew up in Wayne, Mich. where her family owned and operated a lumber, coal and...

Nov 29, 2021

Rhoda Mae Colwell, 78 of Central Lake, passed away November 29, 2021 in northern Michigan.  Rhoda was born December 30, 1942 in Detroit to Paul and Geneva (Alexander) Jones.

Rhoda was a fan of bird watching, computer games, and watching western movies.

She is survived by five children, John (Carmen) VandenBrook of Gaylord, Gary VendenBrook...

Nov 27, 2021

James Timothy Bunting, known as “Tim” to most and “Pops” to many of those closest to him, had his life claimed by a fire in the early hours of November 27, 2021 at his residence in Central Lake, Michigan. Tim was born February 7, 1957 to James L. Bunting and Betty A. Omelia in Jackson, Michigan. He was 64 years...

Nov 25, 2021

Maureen A. McClintock, 73, passed away on November 25, 2021, at her home in Charlevoix, Michigan. On May 25, 1948, Maureen was born in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (Johnson) McClintock.

Maureen was a follower of Christ for many years. She was a person of strong faith and high integrity. She was a prayer warrior and...

Nov 24, 2021

Janet Elaine Rocker, 84, of Bellaire, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on August 25, 1937 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Harold and Harriet (Hodges) Rocker.

Janet graduated from Wixom High School and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Western...

Nov 22, 2021

Joseph Dues Reed Sr. was born to Doris and Samuel Reed in Dayton, Ohio. He would grow to live a life full of service to his country, community, and family. He meant so much to so many people. A man of strong character- he wore many hats throughout his 93 years.

Joe was a Marine. After graduation...

Nov 22, 2021

Marilyn Loy, 93, of Central Lake, passed away November 22, 2021 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care.  Marilyn was born in Petoskey, Michigan on September 1, 1928 the daughter of Jesse Ault and Lena Stalker.

Marilyn loved family gatherings, and adored her grandchildren. On her free time, she enjoyed painting and being near Torch Lake. She was a...

Nov 22, 2021

Dorothy “Helen” Hopkins,  86, of Central Lake, passed away on November 21, 2021 at her home.

Helen was born on February 9, 1935, in High Point, NC, the daughter of Bowman and Bertha Bailey McNeil.

She was employed as the Treasury Supervisor for the city of Orlando, FL for 38 years prior to moving to...

Nov 21, 2021

Robert (Bobby) Gaylord, 80 of Mancelona, left this world Sunday November 21 after a short intense bout with cancer.  He was born at home in Mancelona on August 14, 1941 to parents Charles and Nancy Gaylord.

He leaves behind two step-grandchildren, Billy and Cheyanne Hampton and their children, a brother Bruce (Anna Mary) Gaylord of Texas, and...

Nov 21, 2021

2/14/50-11/21/21 Allen (Al) Wesley Spaulding, age 71, of Mancelona, after a short battle with cancer, has left his earthly loved ones behind and joined those that left before him. Allen was born in Caro Michigan on Valentine’s Day in 1950 to Wesley J. and Eleanor Joyce (Birdsall) Spaulding. Al married his wife, Katherine (Troyer), in 1984. Counting the two...

Nov 21, 2021

Issac Scott McCann, 33, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on May 1, 1988 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of James McCann and Susan Shepard.

Issac graduated from the Kitchi Minogining Tribal School in 2007, and he went on to attend Grand Rapids...

Nov 21, 2021

Mary Maxine Reibel 85 of Central Lake died November 21, 2021 at Eastport Village Care Home.  She was born November 8, 1936 in Clarion, the daughter of Whitford and Mary Maxine (Short) Armstrong.

Mary enjoyed bowling, working with ceramics, hunting and traveling.  She was a dedicated employed of Hoskins in Charlevoix and retired from there after 30...