Nov 21, 2021

James Allen and Joyce Dianne Sprague both of Mancelona were never far from each other’s side over the last 20 years.  They took their vows seriously, and after brief but hard fought battles, both passed away within days of each other.

Joyce Dianne Sprague died November 13, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born August 18,...

Nov 20, 2021

Helen Lucille Baird, 105, of Alden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 12, 1916 in Rosebush, MI, the daughter of John and Viola (Schwalm) Faber.

Helen was raised in the Flint area, and she took on the role of being a mother to her siblings when her...

Nov 19, 2021

Haley Marie Wilson, 23 of Charlevoix passed away November 19, 2021 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.

Haley graduated from East Jordan High School in 2016.  She was currently attending North Central Michigan College, finishing her Special Education degree through Lake Superior State.  She was employed with her dream job at Charlevoix Emmet Intermediate Schools...

Nov 19, 2021

Jeryl Esther Murdick, 74, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  She was born on June 14, 1947 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of F. Jerold and Esther (Kerr) Murdick.

Jeryl graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1965, and she then began working at her parents’...

Nov 18, 2021

Christopher Peter Carson, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away at his home on November 18, 2021. Chris was born on May 19, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan.

He served in the Navy from 1955-1959 as an Airborne Radio Operator for the 1116th Air Transport Wing. After service, he met his wife Joan, and they were married on September 16,...

Nov 18, 2021

Raymond A. Heise, 96 of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021 at Meadow Brook in Bellaire. Ray was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota on July 21, 1925. Son of Herman and Emma (Huth) Heise. Growing up, Ray worked on a farm with his siblings while surviving the Great Depression. During WWII, at 19, he joined...

Nov 15, 2021

Barbara Clemons Bump of Charlevoix passed away on November 15.  She was born on August 16, 1927 In Lansing, MI, the daughter of Velma Clemons Gibb and Maurice J Clemons.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert M Clemons.

Barb graduated from JW Sexton High School, attended Milwaukee Downer College, and graduated from The University of...

Nov 13, 2021

Adam Wolford Kendall was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 5, 1984, to LeeAnn Wolford Kendall and Robert T. Kendall, III.  On November 13, 2021, Adam and his lovely wife, Kate Leese, were returning to their home on Beaver Island, when the plane they were traveling in crashed at the airport.  Adam (37) and Kate (35) left this...

Nov 13, 2021

On Saturday, November Thirteenth, 2021, Adam Kendall and Kate Leese perished in a commercial plane crash landing on Beaver Island, Michigan. It was a flight they had taken dozens of times since moving to the remote island thirty miles northwest of Charlevoix to start a vineyard on an old farm five miles from the lone town of Saint James....

Nov 12, 2021

Mary “Lee” Brown, 97 of Central Lake died November 12, 2021 in Charlevoix.  She was born Oct. 24, 1924 in Gallup, New Mexico the daughter of Frank and Anna McKim.

Lee met the love of her life Richmond Brown at Geology Camp at the University of Missouri and they married Jan. 13, 1945.  She was a devoted...

Nov 12, 2021

Herbert M. Van, 75 of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Rapid City, died peacefully, surrounded by his daughters, November 12, 2021 at the Ann Arbor Veteran Affairs Hospital.

Herbert was born April 3, 1946 in Traverse City the son of Herbert L. and Agnes A. (Henderson) Van.  He graduated from Rapid City High School and was immediately...

Nov 12, 2021

Craig R. Wilson,  71, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 at his home.

He was born on June 24, 1950, in Detroit,  the son of Francis and Betty (Craig) Wilson.

Craig was a truck driver for over 30 years, retiring at age 55.   He enjoyed fixing anything mechanical in his workshop and...

Nov 11, 2021

On November 11, 2021, Dr. Richard H. Wakulat, Jr. joined his parents Richard and Elizabeth Wakulat, Sr. leaving his wife of 56 years Patsy, son Paul (Jenny), daughters Carrie (Gary) Leitner, Elizabeth, sister Mary Beth, and six grandchildren, Kelli, Kylie, Emily, Catherine, Madden, and Liliann. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, physician, and friend.

Dick graduated...

Nov 10, 2021

Stanley John Whitley, age 87 of Charlevoix passed away on November 10, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on December 21, 1933 in Charlevoix, the son of Stanley Sr. and Irene (Hull) Whitley.

Upon graduating from Charlevoix High School, Stanley went on to serve his country in the United States Army.  Upon returning...

Nov 8, 2021

Lois D. Rulapaugh,  85, of Mancelona, passed away on November 8, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.   No services are scheduled at this time.   Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Nov 6, 2021

How do you say goodbye to a legend?  Jeannine Wallace earned her release and gained her wings on November 6, 2021.

Born in Grand Rapids, MI, to Ed and Maurine (Spence) Loop, Jeannine graduated from South High School and attended MSU.  She married Larry Wallace on September 8, 1962.  He predeceased her in 1979.

Jeannine...

Nov 6, 2021

Ardath Norton, 101, of Alba, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2021 with her family by her side.

Ardath was born in Alba on July 12, 1920 the daughter of DeWard and Maude Strickland. She graduated from Alba Highschool in 1938 and in 1941 married Dale Norton of Alba. After his time spent in...

Nov 6, 2021

Sally J. Saunders, 91, of Charlevoix, passed away on November 6, 2021 at Munson Charlevoix Area Hospital.  Sally was born on March 9, 1930 in Boyne City, MI, the daughter of James and Flora (Davis) McNeal.

Following graduation from Boyne City High School, Sally went on to attend Davenport College.  She then worked as a secretary before...

Nov 5, 2021

Robert Eugene Johnston, 97, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021.  He was born on May 16, 1924 in Wauseon, OH, the son of Thomas and Cecil (Segrist) Johnston.

Robert was a proud WWII veteran of the United States Navy.  He served as the Superintendent and Principal at Traverse City Public Schools for...

Nov 5, 2021

William (Bill) Harrison Lafferty, Jr. (83) went to the Lord November 5, 2021.

Bill was born in Mahan, West Virginia on October 4, 1938 to William and Esther (Morris) Lafferty. He was raised in a coal camp known as Krebs.  Lyrics to Lorretta Lynn’s recording, Coal Miner’s Daughter, is a near perfect description of Bill’s childhood.  Bill’s...