Jul 6, 2021

William "Wild Bill" Loy, AKA Ponytail of Central Lake and Flint, age 67, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy-Pontiac.

Bill was born in Flint, on January 31, 1954, the son of Glen and Marilyn (Ault) Loy. His family came to Eastport by stagecoach in the late 1800’s from Sweden.  Bill spent all his summers...

Jul 5, 2021

Samuel Fred Hardy 5-20-1953 to 7-5-2021 ... My beloved Sammy passed away peacefully. He was born in Phoenix where he enjoyed his young years, then moved to Colorado Springs where attended and played football for Cheyenne Mountain HS. Sam studied geology in college which led to many rockhounding expeditions. Sam worked for himself landscaping, firewood, farm managing and even...

Jul 4, 2021

Edith L. Dale, 92 of Charlevoix, passed away on July 4, 2021.

Edith was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, July 21, 1929 to Alois and Margaret Spring.  She graduated from Ann Arbor High School and from Cleary College.  Edith moved with her husband, the late Malcolm W. Dale, to the Charlevoix area in 1969, where she had...

Jul 4, 2021

William Frank Jordan, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility.  He was born on May 31, 1950, in Detroit, MI, the son of Frank and Leona (Blovet) Jordan.

Bill loved to spend time with his grandchildren.  He enjoyed working with his hands.  He spent a lot of his time...

Jul 3, 2021

Carol A. Lamoreaux, 82, of Central Lake, passed away on July 3, 2021 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born September 24, 1938 in Petoskey, the daughter of Wilbert and Mary (Weimer) Fettig.

She was a lifelong resident of Banks Township and a member of the Eastport Baptist Church.  In her younger years she worked as...

Jul 3, 2021

Lillian Jane Morris, 89 of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Area Hospital. Born in Grosse lle, MI on June 30. 1932 she was the daughter of William and Ruth (Cady) Gerard. Lillian is preceded in death by her mother and father, husband Robert, and sisters JoAnn and Billie.

Lillian is...

Jun 30, 2021

Mary Gertrude Brisbois, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully and into her heavenly home on June 30, 2021.  She was born on March 29, 1935 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Andrew and Minnie Marie (Chandler) deVries. Mary attended Alma College, and enjoyed teaching elementary school in the 1950s. She settled in Saginaw, MI to raise her family as...

Jun 30, 2021

Carol Ann Dell passed away unexpectedly at home on June 30th, 2021.  She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 13th, 1948 to Edwin and Virginia (Moore) Daland. She resided for all of her adult life in northern Michigan, and lived in Alden for the past twenty years.

Carol had a spirit for adventure and in...

Jun 27, 2021

Charles E. Corbin,  76, of Bellaire, passed away on June 27, 2021 at his home.

Chuck was born on September 20, 1944, in Detroit, the son of John Sr. and Anna (Brown) Corbin.

He was a tool maker for many years, working in various shops in Metro Detroit.   In 1987, he started his own Company...

Jun 26, 2021

On Saturday June 26th 2021, Carol Sue Kine (Haag) loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 66 after a long battle with ALS. Carol was born November 6th 1954 in Kansas City (KS) to Robert D. Haag and Germaine S. Haag (Winegarner) of Rogers City, MI. She obtained her nursing degree and worked in the medical...

Jun 25, 2021

Mary Louise Bugajski

A life of love, beauty, grace, giving and family

Mary Louise Bugajski aged 91 passed away to be with our Lord, Jesus, on June 25, 2021. Her devotion to Christ and our Blessed Mother was passionate and deep. She was a loving wife to Joseph Alexander, a good mom to Kathleen, Joseph,...

Jun 24, 2021

Ethel Louise Hoig, 90 of Mancelona passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born March 20, 1931 in Port Huron the daughter of Ernest and Ethel (Jefferson) Anger.

Ethel loved her family.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She always enjoyed helping them and spending time...

Jun 23, 2021

David Joseph Couture, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  He was born on April 26, 1946 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Alphonse and Edna (Elwood) Couture.

Dave enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was also an avid fisherman and a longtime member of the Charlevoix Elks Club.

Jun 23, 2021

Dr. Arthur H. Kirk, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 23, 2021.  Art was born on September 15, 1934 in Detroit, MI, to Olaf and Helga, who had recently emigrated from Denmark. His parents, brother and sister are all deceased. Private services will be held at a later date, and Art will be laid to rest next to...

Jun 23, 2021

Jacqueline Fernande (Marcotte) (Robitaille) Klooster passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 23, 2021. She was born February 14, 1933 to Roland and Lucienne (Carrier) Marcotte in Berlin, New Hampshire and grew up in Lewiston, Maine.

She married Carrol Robitaille of Lewiston Maine in March 31, 1951 who preceded her in death on June 12,...

Jun 21, 2021

Jean Ann Habel, 71, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on December 5, 1949 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Erber) Straw.

Jean was a devoted wife and mother to her family.  She enjoyed raising animals on the farm, particularly horses...

Jun 19, 2021

Norman Allen Wise, 78, of Charlevoix and formerly of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  He was born on September 11, 1942 in Wayne, MI, the son of Claude and Margaret (Teel) Wise.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22 at the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral...

Jun 18, 2021

Donna Marie Stilson, 76, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021 with her family at her side.  She was born on December 22, 1944 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of Joseph and Esther (Schafer) Jacobs.

Donna worked in human resources for over 40 years for multiple companies Eaton Foundry, Fayette Tubular Products, Excel Industries, and...

Jun 17, 2021

Natalie Joan Hansen, 85, of Bellaire made her reservation in Heaven on June 17, 2021.

Natalie was born to Leonard and Leora (Robinson) Bailey at their home near Clam Lake on August 10, 1935.  She married her sweetheart, Bob Hansen, on December 19, 1952.  Bob and Nat raised their family in Mancelona, and later moved to their...

Jun 16, 2021

Terra M. McDonald (Smith),  45, of Saginaw, formerly of Bellaire,  passed away on June 16, 2021.

Terra was born on November 24, 1975, in Traverse City, the daughter of Eric and Brenda (Vallance) Smith.

She was a 1993 graduate of Bellaire High School and loved the water, reading, puzzles and attending country concerts.   She was...