Sep 11, 2020

Jonathan C. Waldowski,  49, of Ellsworth, passed away on September 11, 2020 at home.

He was born on March 11, 1971, in Garden City, MI, the son of Lawrence and Carol (Lewandowski) Waldowshi.

Jon grew up in Garden City, MI, where he graduated from High School.  He later moved north to be closer to family....

Sep 10, 2020

Vincent D. Messano, 83 of Bellaire, went home with the angels Thursday, September 10, 2020.  He was born November 28, 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of Alfonso and Mary (Hogan) Messano.

On May 31, 1959 he married Arline J. Sislak.  Vince worked for Ford Motor Company in Newark, NJ until being transferred to the...

Sep 3, 2020

James D. Knust, 76 of Rapid City, died Sept. 3, 2020 at Munson Medical Center with his daughter by his side.  He was born April 16, 1944 in Romeo, MI the son of Edward and Ellen (Mathie) Knust.

As a young boy James moved with his family to Torch River. He graduated from Rapid City High School...

Sep 3, 2020

Thomas J. Brandel II, 78, of Gross Point Farms and Charlevoix, passed suddenly at his Charlevoix home on Sept. 3, 2020.  A Saloonkeeper for many years in the Detroit area and Charlevoix.  He spent summers in Charlevoix and owned and operated Tom’s Oyster Bar which is now Whitney’s.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

Survived by...

Sep 3, 2020

Joseph W. Shippy,  82, a lifelong resident of Bellaire, passed away at his home Thursday, September 3, 2020 from pancreatic cancer with his wife and caregiver Barbara (Grove) Shippy, his step-daughter Sheresse Waffle and his dog Samson by his side.

Joe and Barb enjoyed the last 40 years together in Kearney Twp, Bellaire.

He was...

Sep 1, 2020

Greta Vail was born on March 15,1923 in Ellsworth, MI.  She passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus September 1,2020 in Byron Center, MI.

Greta leaves a legacy of deep faith and love.  Her greatest joy was being with family.  She expressed her love thru her wonderful baked goods, quilts, crocheting and most importantly, her steadfast praying...

Sep 1, 2020

Robert  “Bob” Peter Stoianoff 94, of Central Lake, passed away on September 1, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. Robert was born on August 4, 1926 in Stockbridge, MI. Son of Peter and Louise (Miller) Stoianoff.

Bob grew up in Stockbridge then Salem.  He Graduated from Northville High School in 1944.  After graduation, Bob proudly served...

Aug 31, 2020

John Maurice "Mo" Madison, 97, went to his heavenly home on August 31, 2020, in Charlevoix, with his beloved wife Mariel at his side.

He was born June 3, 1923 in Detroit, Mich. to Arthur F and Hulda E (Westholm) Madison. John spent his summers on his Mattson grandparents Cheboygan farm. He attended the Henry Ford Trade...

Aug 31, 2020

Dean A. Peters,  65, of Beaver Island, passed away on August 31, 2020 at  Munson-Charlevoix Area Hospital.

He was born on September 17, 1954, in Flint, MI, the son of Ray and Lois (Jensen) Peters.

He grew up in Flint and was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Flint for 25...

Aug 29, 2020

Gloria Jane Haskell, 94, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday August 29th at the South Torch Lake Assisted Living facility in Rapid City, MI. She was born on April 22, 1926, in Detroit, MI the daughter of Lloyd and Elsie (Berg) Bargy. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Church in Detroit MI. She grew up in...

Aug 26, 2020

On August 26, 2020, Doris Elaine Hott of Central Lake passed away at the age of 90 years.

Doris is survived by her children:  Joyce (Rex) Hagood of Bellaire, Robert (Beverly) Hott of Central Lake and William (Gaye) Hott of Ellsworth; grandchildren:  Marla Johnson, Brent (Maureen) Hagood, Adam (Rose) Hott, Kelly Hott, Samantha Stanley and Sara Croteau;...

Aug 25, 2020

Rudolph Andrew Fedus, Jr., age 81, passed away on August 25, 2020 due to complications from a major stroke suffered in June of 2020. He was born January 29, 1939 to Rudolph and Doris (Hammond) Fedus in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia, Michigan in 1957 where he was a track star competing at the...

Aug 24, 2020

Lewis L. Schlabach, 86, of Traverse City went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2020.  He was born on September 2, 1933 in Hartville, OH the son of Levi and Mary (Sommers) Schlabach.

Lewis grew up working on the family farm in Hartville.  He then worked in construction for several years before becoming...

Aug 22, 2020

Alice Julia Smalley, 100, of Bellaire, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  She was born on February 2, 1920 in Metamora, MI the daughter of Roy and Julia (Fowler) Gordon.

Alice graduated from high school, and shortly thereafter, she married Donald Smalley in Newport, KY on November 30,...

Aug 21, 2020

Ronald Walter Anderson, 73, of Charlevoix, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home with his loved ones at his side.  He was born on May 22, 1947 in Petoskey, MI the son of Walter and Virginia (Sampier) Anderson.

Ron joined the United States Army at a young age and served two terms.  Upon his...

Aug 20, 2020

Timothy Jay Myers, 57, of Beaver Island, passed away on August 20, 2020.  He was born on November 25, 1962 in Kentucky, the son of Jim and Carol Myers.

Timothy moved to Beaver Island several years ago to take care of his mother after his father passed away.  He enjoyed gardening, cooking, mushroom hunting, playing his electric...

Aug 20, 2020

Donna K. Rutter, age 77 of Bellaire, Michigan, formerly of Howell, passed away at her home Thursday, August 20, 2020. She was born September 6, 1942 in Dennison, Ohio to parents Everette and Marjorie (Gray ) Petty.

Beloved wife of Barry Rutter, whom she married November 19, 1994 in Howell, Michigan.  Mother of Craig Pierson of Texas,...

Aug 18, 2020

William Kantz,  90, of Blue Lake Township, passed away on August 18, 2020 at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord.

William was born on July 1, 1930, in Hamtramck, MI, the son of Julius and Ann (Homiak) Kantz.

He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War.  He was employed by Detroit...

Aug 18, 2020

Lisa Ann Hilton, 53, of Central Lake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at her home.  She was born on April 23, 1967 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Bobby and Phyllis (French) Hilton.

Lisa graduated from Charlevoix High School, and joined the work force.  She eventually started her own cleaning company, Hilton’s Cleaning Service,...

Aug 16, 2020

John Leo Tobiczyk Sr. of Ft. Myers, Florida and Central Lake, MI, a beloved husband, son, brother, father and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family.  John passed at the age of 79 after a short but brave fight with cancer only very recently diagnosed.  The son of the late Leo James Tobiczyk and late mother Barbara Elizabeth Tobiczyk...