Nov 4, 2021

Floyd Ervin North, 67, of Mancelona, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on April 18, 1954 in Munising, MI, the son of William and Mable (Livermore) North.

Floyd ran a small engine repair company as well as a landscaping company for several years before becoming unable...

Nov 4, 2021

Ruth Elaine Bosma, of Wolverine, went home to Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the age of 77.

Ruth was born to William and Marie (Reschke) Kredell on October 29, 1944 in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.  As a child she loved ice skating and nature.  In addition to being a dedicated and loving wife and mother,...

Nov 3, 2021

Nancy Jean Whitley, age 71, of Charlevoix passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2021. Nancy was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Bill & Ella Hoffman, and two husbands, Jerome “Jigs” Whitley and Jack Balchik.

Nancy is Survived by her Sister Kathy (Rick) Luther of Vacaville, CA,  Brother Ron (Mary) Hoffman of Greensboro, NC, her...

Nov 1, 2021

Fredrick C. Steuer, 81, of Boyne City, passed away on November 1, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Fred was born on October 5, 1940, in Rock Island, IL, the son of George and Emma (Clark) Steuer.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived in various places throughout his life.   He...

Oct 28, 2021

Donald D. Murden, 69 of Bellaire, died October 28, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  He was born January 7, 1952 in Lansing the son of Harold and Ester (Lilly) Murden.

Don graduated from Bellaire High School in 1970 and was a star basketball player for the Bellaire Eagles.  He was a firefighter and humanitarian too. ...

Oct 28, 2021

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gunnar Lundteigen, passed away peacefully at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on October 28, 2021. He was born on June 16,1926 in Drammen, Norway, the son of Martha (Bratan) and Nils Otter Lundteigen.

As a child Gunnar helped work on the family farm and attended primary and secondary school in Drammen, graduating from Drammen’s...

Oct 28, 2021

Betty A. Carpenter,  89, of Central Lake, passed away on October 28, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born on March 23, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Murriel (Gordon) Novak.

Betty enjoyed bowling, traveling with her bowling teams, watching musicals as well as horror movies and was fond...

Oct 26, 2021

Garrett (Garry) Clark Miller, 77, transitioned from this life to his Eternal life with Jesus on October 26, 2021.

He will be sorely missed by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Dohm) Miller , his son Retired Master Chief Boatswain Mate, Garrett Clark Miller II, Grandchildren, Garrett III, Johnathan, Ty, Laura, and Great Granddaughter Juliet.

He is also survived by...

Oct 26, 2021

Robert T. Morgridge passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  He was born on April 11, 1937, the son of Robert and Myrtle (Warder) Morgridge.  Robert attended school in Portland, Michigan.  In 1960 he married Mary Ellen Stump.

In 1967, he graduated from Michigan State University with an MA degree in Latin American History.  Bob was a...

Oct 26, 2021

Margaret Lenore Cappelli, 90 of Kewadin and formerly of Dearborn died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Northern Star Assisted Living in Traverse City.

She was born November 29, 1930 in Dearborn, the only daughter of Otto and Imgard (Helwig) Frederick.

Margaret was a devoted member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Westland for many years. ...

Oct 25, 2021

Mark Raymond Willett,  62, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.  He was born on May 16, 1959 in Mio, MI, the son of James and Roberta (Sherwood) Willett.

Mark graduated from Mio High School in 1977, and two years later, he married Leslie Leaf on June 2, 1979 at the United Methodist Church in...

Oct 20, 2021

Katherine N. Evans,  77, of Alden, passed away on October 20, 2021 at Medilodge of Grand Traverse County.

She was born on September 11, 1944, in Detroit, the daughter of Hollis and Ethel (Oxendine) Fancher.

Katherine enjoyed bowling, flower gardening, and animals, especially her dogs.

On July 15, 1963, in Livonia, she married...

Oct 18, 2021

Louie “Roy” Manning, 67, of Mancelona, went peacefully on October 18, 2021 on the Nile River after completing his dream of being in King Tuts Tomb.

Roy was born on January 6, 1954, in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of Louie and Marilyn Manning.

He resided in Port Huron for many years prior to moving to Mancelona upon his retirement...

Oct 18, 2021

Gary Lee “Tink” Zeitler, 76, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021.  He was born on March 29, 1945 in Charlevoix, the son of Robert and Helen (O’Neil) Zeitler.

Gary was raised in Charlevoix, and he graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1963.  He went on to work for the State of Michigan on the...

Oct 17, 2021

Gayle A. Hansen, 83 of Bellaire died Sunday, October 17, 2021.  She was born April 3, 1938 in Kearney Twp, the daughter of Emil and Lyla (Derenzy) Ritt.

Gayle lived most of her life in the Bellaire area and enjoyed working with stained glass.  She also enjoyed being outdoors camping and kayaking.  She loved animals and had...

Oct 12, 2021

Patricia Lee Antaya, 83, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 2, 1938 in Atlas, MI, the daughter of Michael and Agnes (McCann) Kennedy.

Patricia was a devoted wife and mother of seven children.  She also found the time to work at Hoskins Manufacturing as well...

Oct 9, 2021

Barry D Pierce was born on March 12, 1944, in Charlevoix, Michigan, to Dorris and Charles Pierce. He was raised by his mother, Dorris (Struthers) (Pierce) Pearsall and his step-father Claude Pearsall.  Barry was the fourth of five siblings.  He attended Charlevoix schools and graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1962.  In high school he played football, basketball, track...

Oct 7, 2021

James “Fish” Carpenter,  61, of Ellsworth, passed away on October 7, 2021.

Fish was born on August 22, 1960, in Charlevoix, the son of William and Emma (Brooks) Carpenter.

He was a graduate of Ellsworth High School where he competed in several sports.   A “jack of all trades” kind of guy who followed in his...

Oct 6, 2021

James “Jim” Carlton Alger Sr., 89, of Charlevoix, passed away October 5th, 2021, at the Grandview Medical Care Facility, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Jim was born May 23rd, 1932 in Winona, Minnesota, the son of Carlton W. and Marcia H. Alger. He spent his youth in Winona and then moved to Fairfax County, near...

Oct 4, 2021

Robert "Beau" Beaumont, 87, of Charlevoix passed away Monday, October 4 at 12:30 a.m. 2021, at American House in Charlevoix, MI.  Beau was born December 4, 1934 in Lorain, Ohio to Auty Ernest and MaryAnn Gertrude Beaumont.

Robert, a graduate of High School in Ohio went on to Central Michigan University (CMU) with a degree in education with majors in English/Journalism/Physical...