Jul 29, 2021

Daniel Dale Magee, 64, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1957 in Charlevoix, the son of Marshall and Barbara (Morgan) Magee. Daniel graduated from Boyne City High School in 1975, and went on to serve in the United States Army. He worked at Honeywell for over 40 years before his...

Jul 25, 2021

Leonard George Justice, 75, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home.  He was born on April 16, 1946, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of George and Emma (Stratton) Justice.

Leonard worked at many local businesses throughout the years.  He could be seen driving the tow truck, ‘Old Red’, for Bob’s...

Jul 22, 2021

Gwendolyn M. St. Cyr,  92, of Bellaire, passed away on July 22, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Gwen was born on May 9, 1929 in Bellaire, the daughter of Floyd and Lucile (Olds) Gregory.

She was born and raised on the farm north of Bellaire and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1947.  Following...

Jul 22, 2021

Robert C. Zeilinger, “Zeke”, 76 of Gaylord, died suddenly July 22, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born March 24, 1945 in Flint, the son of Charles and Edith (Shafer) Zeilinger.

Zeke was a retired Michigan State Police Trooper out of the Gaylord Post.  He was also known around Gaylord as a favorite school bus driver,...

Jul 21, 2021

Robert J. Simpson, 45, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 21, 2021 at his home.

Rob was born on September 6, 1975, in Charlevoix, the son of Ronald Simpson and Joanne Potter.

He was a lifelong resident of Charlevoix and loved the outdoors.  You could often find him building one of his “huge” campfires for all...

Jul 20, 2021

Rose Marie Pecar, 94, of Mancelona, entered peacefully into eternal life July 20, 2021. Rose was born August 3, 1926 in Detroit, to Edward and Juliana (Kemeny) Wempe.

In her early years, Rose worked for B. Siegel Department Store in Detroit, Fruehof Trailer Company, and Hudson Motor Car Company.

She met the love of her...

Jul 19, 2021

Kenneth A. Kelly,  63, of Bellaire, passed away on July 19, 2021 at his home.

Ken was born on May 12, 1958, in Petoskey, the son of Maurice and Beverly (Counterman) Kelly.

He was a Bellaire resident most of his life and owned and operated Ken Kelly Construction which he ran until the early 2000’s.  ...

Jul 19, 2021

Arvin Randall Hughey, 83, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on July 5, 1938 in Boyne City, MI, the son of Chester Edward and Eunice Cora (Stokes) Hughey.

Arvin grew up on Mackinac Island, where he worked for his late brother Bob at Little Bob’s...

Jul 18, 2021

Dennis William Kusina, 72, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021 at Mallard Cove Assisted Living in Petoskey with his loving family at his side.  He was born on March 1, 1949, in Hamtramck, MI, the son of William and Bernice (Kaczanowski) Kusina.

Dennis was a long-time resident of Charlevoix.  He owned and operated his...

Jul 17, 2021

Edward Palmer, age 75, of Beaver Island, MI, died at his home under the tender care of his family on July 17, 2021. Edward was born on Beaver Island on June 14, 1946 to Clarence and Lorraine (Boyle) Palmer. He spent all of his life living on the island with the exception of his time in the Vietnam war...

Jul 15, 2021

Wilma Elaine Kagarise 72 of Mancelona died July 15, 2021 at home.  She was born October 29, 1948 in Lansing the daughter of William and Helen (Willis) Lindsay.

Wilma was the consummate care giver.  She worked most of her life in health care and loved her job!  She graduated from Alpena Community College in 1974 with an...

Jul 12, 2021

Our beloved Jacqueline (Jackie) Symons left us peacefully on July 12, 2021 surrounded by her family and overlooking her treasured pine filled backyard with a hint of the Grass River.

Jackie was born 10-19-1949 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Mary Louise and Jack Wildman.  Jackie is a graduate of Cody High School, where she and her...

Jul 11, 2021

Gail Ellen Lytle, 74 of East Jordan, died July 11, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born June 1, 1947 in Muskegon the daughter of Eugene and Irene (Privacky) Brothers.

Gail enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed delivering flowers for many years and working...

Jul 10, 2021

Diane L. Watros,  63, of Bellaire, passed away on July 10, 2021 at her home.

Diane was born on September 2, 1957, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of John and Bernice (Everett) Watros.

She enjoyed garage sales, crafts, roller skating, shopping at Nifty Thrifty in Bellaire and spending time at the Senior Center.

Surviving...

Jul 10, 2021

Shirley Mae (Krulik) Elzinga, age 88 of Charlevoix passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Petoskey, after a brief illness.

Shirley was born on November 17, 1932 in Charlevoix to Kenneth and Nellie Mae (Ward) Kruik and she lived all of her life in Charlevoix. She was married on September 26, 1952 to Harrison A. Elzinga....

Jul 10, 2021

Rosemary Carol Horton, 87, of Charlevoix died Saturday, July 10 at Munson Hospital in Charlevoix following a brief illness.  She was born at home in Lowell, Michigan on February 21, 1934, to William John and Lola Blanche (Wood) Delaney.  She graduated from Lowell High School as Salutatorian of the Class of 1952.  She obtained a BA degree in history...

Jul 9, 2021

Kathryn Heeres, 98 of Ellsworth, died July 9, 2021 at Boulder Park Terrace. She was born December 6, 1922 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Herman and Catherine (Van Til) Fielstra.

Kathryn was a lifelong resident of Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High School.  She was a member of Ellsworth Christian Reformed Church.  Kathryn enjoyed reading, gardening,...

Jul 8, 2021

Roger Duane Birdsall, 78, of Mancelona, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on May 9, 1943, in Mio, MI, the son of Dort and Marceline (Horton) Birdsall.

Roger was self employed as a painter for many years in Michigan and in Florida.  He enjoyed fishing (and eating...

Jul 7, 2021

Nomis Jeane Mol, 91, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021 at Medilodge of Traverse City.  She was born on May 28, 1930 in Reed City, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Holmes) Ringler.

On September 17, 1950, Nomis married Jack Mol in Reed City.  Shortly thereafter they returned to Charlevoix to raise their...

Jul 7, 2021

Marilee Ann Drost 75 of Charlevoix peacefully passed away July 7, 2021 at home.  She was born January 22, 1946 in Ionia, the daughter of Roy and Nova (Greenhoe) Patrick.

Marilee was a hard worker and had a heart of gold.  She was kind and caring and spent countless hours volunteering her time with her church family. ...