Oct 4, 2021

Phyllis L. Streeter, 94, of Bellaire, passed away October 4, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.

She was born on December 22, 1926, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Albert and Charlotte (Welch) Spinde.

Phyllis resided in Lansing the majority of her life and was employed for 25 years with the Secretary of State in the...

Oct 3, 2021

Michael “Buddah” Alfred, 45, of Ellsworth, passed at Spectrum Health Center Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids on October 3, 2021.

Buddah was born on June 15, 1976, in Traverse City, the son of Louise Kirby Alfred and R. Joseph Alfred.

While he was a young man, he learned the core values of family, friends, and...

Oct 3, 2021

Lois Dustin, 72, of Central Lake, passed away October 3rd, 2021.

She was born September 6, 1949, and lovingly adopted to the late Reuben and Violet (Minor) Person. She graduated from Central Lake High School in 1967.

Lois loved cooking and baking. You could always find her in the kitchen at home or at the...

Oct 2, 2021

Laura Lee Skaggs, 72, of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.  She was born on September 4, 1949 in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Josephine (Warner) Irish.

Laura worked for many years at the Grand Traverse Resort and Shanty Creek Resorts.  She loved to spend time with her grandchildren.  When she had...

Sep 26, 2021

For all of her life Shirley McVoy was a self-sufficient do-it-yourself woman.  So it is fitting to begin this obituary with what she wrote herself in 2014:

“I am writing my own obituary because I am the last of my family and am 88 years old.  Someone else will have to fill in the date [September 26,...

Sep 26, 2021

Lloyd Cannon, 89 of Eastport, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Eastport Care Home in Eastport, Michigan.

He was born on October 14, 1931 in Elkton, Kentucky the son of Lones (Johnnie) Cannon.

Lloyd grew up in Elkton, Kentucky and later moved to Dearborn, Michigan. He worked as a truck driver for...

Sep 23, 2021

Vernal L. Walden,  85, of Alden, passed away on September 23, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.

Vern was born on March 16, 1936, in East Jordan, MI, the son of Alfred and Theresa (Hosler) Walden.

He was a "jack of all trades"  aka a "tinkerer" who  could fix anything.   He enjoyed taking on projects of all...

Sep 22, 2021

Wilda J. Bryce,  67, of Central Lake, passed away on September 22, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.   There will be no services.   Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Sep 20, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Timothy Lee Noirot (Charlevoix, Michigan), who passed away on September 20, 2021, at the age of 54.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Noirot and sister Tami Rost. He is survived by his father Alva Noirot and six siblings.

Those who attended...

Sep 19, 2021

Lorrie Lou Skinner (Allen) was 62 years old when she decided to join her husband Alan Skinner in Heaven September 19, 2021.

Lorrie graduated from Mancelona High school in 1977, and Bakers College four years after that earning an associate's degree. Shortly after college she met her first husband who gave her two children Leann Mallow(Stott) and...

Sep 19, 2021

Patricia Ann Gardner, 93, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was born on September 8, 1928 in Bellaire, MI, the daughter of Harold “Sonny” and Wilma (Gardner) Chambers.

Patricia graduated from Bellaire High School in 1946.  She was married to Johnny Bush, a military man, so she travelled all over the United States...

Sep 18, 2021

Earl Irwin “Bud” Grove, 92, of Boyne City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was born on August 8, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the son of Earl and Hilda (Riley) Grove.

In 1969, Bud became one of four founding members of Nu-Core, a company that specializes in copper power cable manufacturing.  He eventually became...

Sep 17, 2021

Wayne Archer Willson, 73, of Ellsworth, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021.  He was born on December 27, 1947 in East Jordan, MI, the son of Cilffton and Phyllis (MacDonald) Willson.

Wayne graduated from East Jordan High School in 1965.  He went on to work with his brother, Burt in logging and log home construction for...

Sep 16, 2021

Bethel Boss, 94, of Ellsworth died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.

She was born September 12, 1927 at home near Ellsworth, Michigan, the daughter of Oscar and Ethel (Murray) Larsen.

Bethel grew up on her family’s farm and campground on Six Mile Lake and loved being outdoors...

Sep 15, 2021

Raymond Jefferoy Huffman, 37, of Elmira left this world behind as his loved ones sat by his side and held his hands early Wednesday September 15th. Celebration of life for Ray will be held at the Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona Saturday, September 25th 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. Ray was born December 15th 1983 in Traverse City,...

Sep 13, 2021

Steven F. Puckett,  63, of Bellaire, passed away on September 13, 2021 at his home.

Steve was born on April 25, 1958, in Kalkaska, the son of Frank and Jean (Blair) Puckett.

He grew up in Mancelona where he resided until the early 1980's when he moved to Bellaire.

His greatest love besides...

Sep 11, 2021

Mary A. Bradley, 95, of Charlevoix, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Charlevoix Munson Hospital.

She was born on December 8, 1925, on Beaver Island, the daughter of Lester and Myrtle (Roddy) Gallagher.

Following High School Graduation in Charlevoix in 1943, she went to nurses training at Mercy Central School of Nursing at St....

Sep 11, 2021

Darwin “Pie” Edgar Snyder, 86, of Alden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  Darwin was born on October 13, 1934 in Nankin Mills, MI, the son of John and Alice (Mecklenburg) Snyder.

Darwin graduated from Dearborn High School in 1952 and then went on to play professional baseball as...

Sep 10, 2021

Michael James Robbins, 51, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021.  He was born on March 31, 1970 in Petoskey, MI, the son of James and Ruthann (Chambers) Robbins.

Michael graduated from Mancelona High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Gulf War.  He enjoyed fishing, watching the Detroit...

Sep 9, 2021

Michael John Shagena, 82, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021.  He was born on December 11, 1938 in Detroit, MI, the son of Milo and Gertrude (Broderick) Shagena.

Michael proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  His time in the service was very important to him, and he made...