Jun 15, 2021

Virgil Merrill LaVanway 80 of Jordan Township, died June 15, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.  He was born September 9, 1940 in Central Lake the son of Elgin and Mae (Kenney) LaVanway.

Virgil was a hard worker.  He enjoyed being outdoors along with logging and working with timber.  He was also a truck driver for...

Jun 15, 2021

Lyle R. Etcher, 92 of Wyoming, died June 15, 2021 at Metro Health Hospital.   He was born Feb. 7, 1929 in East Jordan the son of Albert and Verna (Kent) Etcher.

Lyle proudly served in the United States Army earning a Bronze Star for his bravery during the Korean War.  He was a member of the First...

Jun 13, 2021

Claribel Mason, 96, of East Jordan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 13, 2021.  She was born on March 4, 1925 in Gaylord, MI, the daughter of Dan and Grace (Gemmill) McAllister.

Claribel met the love of her life, and shortly thereafter she married Francis Mason on July 18, 1944.  They raised...

Jun 11, 2021

Patricia I. Mitchell,  78, of Central Lake, passed away on June 11, 2021 at her home.

Pat was born on November 23 ,1942, in St. Johns, MI, the daughter of Samuel and Omah (Webster) Green.

Her and Dale owned property in Central Lake since 1976,  then upon retirement in 1991 made this their permanent home.

She was an avid Detroit...

Jun 10, 2021

Terry Wayne Blissett passed away peacefully on Thursday June 10, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. Terry was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on July 4th, 1950. He was the son of William and Betty (Barkley) Blissett.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at St. Mary Church in Charlevoix. Terry’s...

Jun 10, 2021

Joan Lee (Watkins) Surdu, 87, of Bellaire MI (formerly Clio, MI) transcended into heaven on June 10, 2021.

Joan was born on March 25, 1934. She graduated from Imlay City High School and continued to receive her degree in nursing from Hurley School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital and Hurley...

Jun 6, 2021

John Harvey Fleet, 81, of Bellaire passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.

He was born June 19,1939 in Dearborn, MI to Floyd and Alice (Parks) Fleet.  John spent many summers traveling from Dearborn to Bellaire until moving here permanently in 1973.

John was a member of...

Jun 5, 2021

Suzanne M. Whiteherse, age 93, of Owosso Michigan passed away on June 5, 2021 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan.

Suzanne was born on May 5,1928 in Ovid, MI, the daughter of Oscar and Marguerette (Harris) Loy. On September 19th,1950 Suzanne married Jack C. Whiteherse in Angola, Indiana.

Suzanne was high strung and...

Jun 4, 2021

Jacob Edwin Penfold,  76 of Banks Township, passed away on June 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born on May 27, 1945 in Charlevoix, the son of Darwin and Wilma (Veenstra) Penfold.

Jacob is described by his family as a selfless, generous, steadfast, strong and intelligent man.

Following high school, he volunteered...

Jun 3, 2021

Hoyt H. Carriker, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, died June 3, 2021 near Bellaire, Michigan while working on his beloved forest, a 40 acre parcel he had diligently developed as prime deer habitat. He was 69.

Mr. Carriker was an electrical engineer with an uncanny ability to build, repair and fix almost anything. He grew up spending summers in...

May 31, 2021

Diane M. Gustin,  73, of Charlevoix, passed away on May 31, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 1, 1947, in Detroit, the daughter of Emilon and Eileen (Arbeznik) Gustin.

Diane earned her master's degree in education from Madonna University.     She was a people person,  and loved to visit with friends and entertain.  An avid recycler, ...

May 30, 2021

Doug Gayford passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at French Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on September 2, 1957 in Springville, NY to Don and Shirley Gayford.

Doug graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1976.  Doug married his Love of Life on January 19th, 1982 to Maureen (Loper) Gayford.  He loved hiking, cooking, canoeing,...

May 28, 2021

Patrick A. Quinn of Royal Oak, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family, on Friday May 28, 2021 at Charlevoix Hospital in Charlevoix, MI.  Born September 4, 1937 in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland, he was the son of the late Michael Patrick and Anne (Daly) Quinn.

Patrick attended the seminary at St. John’s College...

May 27, 2021

Agatha “Gay” Beryl Matchett, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Matchett Road on Thursday morning, May 27th, 2021, shortly after learning about the birth of her 20th great-grandchild!

Agatha was born on July 31, 1924, at the old Charlevoix Hospital, the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie (Moore) Ranney and the youngest of...

May 25, 2021

Elmer Francis Skaggs, 73, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, May 25 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on December 25, 1947 in Flint, MI, the son of Robert and Florence (Cheney) Skaggs.

Elmer worked at Fisher Body before enlisting in the United States Army in 1969.  He served for two years...

May 24, 2021

Paul (Phil) Phillip Jones was born in Midland, Michigan on January 24, 1956 and passed away suddenly at  home after a short illness.

He is survived by his wife Donna Jean Jones (Scholl) of 32 years, and sons Paul (Erica) Jones, and Jordan  (Kelsey) Jones, along with four beautiful grandchildren. Phil is also survived by his mother...

May 22, 2021

Connie Marie Dewey, age 80 was taken home by her Lord Jesus Christ on May 22, 2021.  She was born on February 12, 1941, the daughter of Lewis and Pearl Dewey.

She was raised on the family farm outside of Bellaire.  Connie loved doing 4H, cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, and knitting.  Her hobbies also included gardening and...

May 22, 2021

Margaret A. Ciofani,  94, of Boyne City, passed away on May 22, 2021 at her home.

Margaret was born on March 7, 1927, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Sparenburg) Wellsworth..

She was a member of the Trinity Fellowship Outreach Center in Boyne City.   She loved doing all sorts of crafts, especially...

May 19, 2021

Jessie Louella (Hubbard) Sweet 97, of Moran Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2021, surrounded by family.

She was born on November 24, 1923 the daughter of Merle and Florance (Wade) Hubbard.

On December 14, 1941, she married her beloved Charles “Charlie” Sweet.  They were married 54 years.

She is survived by 2 sons and...

May 18, 2021

Christina M. Burgherr,  42, of Alanson, passed away on May 18, 2021 at McLaren Hospital in Flint.

Chris was born on June 23, 1978, in Traverse City, MI.

She was currently employed by Mantei Veneer in Petoskey and recently earned her Associate Degree from North Central Michigan College.

She is survived by her...