Sep 6, 2021

Richard Henry Gaylock, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021.  He was born on July 12, 1936 in Pontiac, MI, the son of George and Marion (Smith) Gaylock.

Richard served in the United State Army from 1959 to 1962.  Upon returning home to Michigan, he began working at General Motors, where he stayed for...

Sep 5, 2021

Ronald Bruce McDonough, 64 of Charlevoix died Sunday, September 5th, at his home.  He was born February 1, 1957, in Ludington, to Robert Bruce and Mary Gretchen McDonough.  Ronnie grew up in Charlevoix and attended Charlevoix High School.

After high school, Ron moved south to Florida, working as a waiter at five-star restaurants in Naples and as...

Sep 5, 2021

Virginia J. Smith left our physical world suddenly on Sunday, September 5.  She was born on March 20, 1932, the daughter of Eli Joseph Olsen and Celia Grace (Vaughn).  Virginia was very affectionately known as “Ginny, Aunt Ginny, Mom, Grandma, Grams, and Granny” to those who loved her.  Ginny was born to Eli Joseph Olsen and Celia Joyce (Vaughn) Olsen...

Sep 4, 2021

Mariann R. Otmanowski,  91, of Charlevoix, passed away on September 4, 2021 at home.

Mariann was born on February 11, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Verbai) Kalleal.

She was a bank teller for many years in the Detroit area as well as a clerk for the Sears Catalog Store.   After moving  to Charlevoix,...

Sep 4, 2021

Robert L. Ouderkirk Sr., 95, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, September 4th at Boulder Park Terrace.

Robert was born on November 27, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Howard and Nina (Drost) Ouderkirk.

He worked Kroger Grocery for 42 years, starting in Charlevoix and finishing his career at the Petoskey location. He attended church...

Sep 4, 2021

Robert L. Ouderkirk Sr., 95, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, September 4th at Boulder Park Terrace.

Robert was born on November 27, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Howard and Nina (Drost) Ouderkirk.

He worked Kroger Grocery for 42 years, starting in Charlevoix and finishing his career at the Petoskey location. He attended church...

Sep 3, 2021

Marilyn M. Rypkowski,  71, of Alba, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born on December 6, 1949, in Petoskey, MI, the daughter of Cal and Dorothy (Kline) Beckner.

She was a longtime resident of Alba where she served for many years as the Star Township Clerk.

Sep 2, 2021

Nicholas James Harvey 30 of Mancelona died Thursday, September 2, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born December 26, 1990 in Traverse City the son of Anthony and Lori (Watson) Harvey.  He attended Mancelona Schools and graduated in 2009.

Nick had a big personality and loved to make people laugh and...

Sep 1, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Ann Drost, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  She was born on March 30, 1942, the daughter of Geneva “Jenny” “GG” & James “Smitty” Smith, and was raised in the Detroit area.  She moved to Charlevoix her senior year of high school and graduated Charlevoix class of 1960.  She spent the majority...

Aug 31, 2021

Doris Eilene Hall, 94, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  She was born on February 13, 1927, the daughter of Donald and Elva (Yeagley) Wallace.

Doris graduated from Fayette High School in Ohio.  She moved to Mancelona in 1959 and worked as a clerk for Meeder Lumber and the United States Postal Service. ...

Aug 30, 2021

Ruth Logretta DeForest, 88, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30, 2021 with her family at her side.  She was born on May 26, 1933, in Central Lake Township, the daughter of Horace and Clarabelle (Kooman) Marshall.

Ruth was a devoted homemaker, and she spent much of her time tending to the needs of...

Aug 30, 2021

Lionel Gerald Skinner, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born on April 6, 1936 in Bellaire, the son of Gerald and Edna (Kent) Skinner.

Lionel attended school in Bellaire as well as Petoskey.  He served in the United States Navy for a short time...

Aug 29, 2021

Stephen “Carmer” Hicks, 73, of Charlevoix, passed away August 29, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born April 9, 1948 in Lansing, the son of Carmen and Mildred (Reynolds) Hicks.

Stephen was an avid hunter and taught hunters' safety with the Michigan DNR. He was a member of the Charlevoix Rod and Gun...

Aug 28, 2021

Dortha J. Arko,  73, of Mancelona, passed away on August 28, 2021 at the Villa in Traverse City.  She was born March 15, 1948 in York, PA to James Tasker and Leola (Keller) Tasker.

Dortha was a stocker at Great Scot Super Market in Dearborn for 14 years.  She enjoyed traveling and visiting Mackinaw Island, biking, and...

Aug 28, 2021

Joshua Kenneth Stead 40, of Bellaire, died unexpectedly August 28, 2021.  He was born December 20, 1980, in Charlevoix the son of Ken and Tammie (Wilks) Stead.

Josh was a graduate of Bellaire High School and received his Auto Certification in suspension and brakes.  He worked for several years in auto repair and did electrical work too. ...

Aug 28, 2021

Julie A. Marx,  74, of Central Lake, passed away on August 28, 2021 at Munson Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Julie was born on February 17, 1947, in Detroit, the daughter of Bruce and Hazel (Loewe) Sulzbacher.

She loved gardening and spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving are her husband Gerald Marx of...

Aug 25, 2021

Kenneth C. Schatzle, 92, passed away on August 25, 2021 at his home in Charlevoix, MI

Ken was born on January 8, 1929, Cincinnati, OH, the son of Emil and Rita (Eckelkamp) Schatzle.

He received his B.S. from Thomas Moore College and his Masters of Public Health from the University of Michigan.

He worked...

Aug 23, 2021

Born on May 9, 1948 in East Lansing, Michigan, to Phillip R and Lillian I Gregg, Phyllis Jean Gregg Moore passed away on August 23, 2021, at about 6 a.m. in her home.  After fighting cancer for a little over three years, the cancer had spread from her lungs to her lymph nodes, then to her brain and her...

Aug 23, 2021

Donald A. Thomas,  71, of Central Lake, passed away on August 23, 2021 at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.

Don was born on May 22, 1950, in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of Harold and Jean (Bush) Thomas.

He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and earning the rank...

Aug 22, 2021

Sandra L. Loper,  68, of Charlevoix, passed away on August 22, 2021 at her home.

Sandy was born on November 26, 1952, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the daughter of William and Edith (Fischer) Cadieux.

Her life was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren.   She was employed at Charlevoix Area Hospital for 35 years and...