May 17, 2021

Dr. Patricia Elizabeth Kelly PA-C, MHS, Ed.D (“Pat”) of died on May 17, 2021 after suffering with cancer. Pat resided in Charlevoix Michigan since 2004. Pat was born on October 10, 1952 to Elizabeth M. and Bernard K. Kelly. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Jean McCulley. She is survived by her brother, Gregory...

May 17, 2021

Edward Rees McDuffie, 86 of Bellaire passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at home.  He was born July 9, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Roy and Elizabeth (Babbitt) McDuffie.

Ed was a lifelong Firefighter and EMT.  He started out in Bellaire in 1970, and became the fire Chief from 1977 until 1990.  He was a...

May 14, 2021

Harold Lloyd Stites, of Kewadin, was reunited with his beloved wife, Dorothy Stites, on Friday, May 14th , 2021.  Harold was one of five children, born on October 16th, 1931 in Epouffette, MI.  He enlisted in the US Army in 1947 and married Dorothy J. Stites in 1952.  They were married 68 years and together had five children, 12...

May 14, 2021

Richard (Dick) Thomas Williams, 76, of Central Lake died Friday, May 14, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born September 30, 1944 in Detroit, the son of Edward Jr. and Margaret (Moore) Williams.

In high school, Dick was involved in sports, but his life took a new course in his junior year, when...

May 13, 2021

Peter D. Watson, 79, of Bellaire, passed away on May 13, 2021 at his home.  He was born on March 2, 1942, in Detroit, the son of Ewart and Marie (McIntyre) Watson.

Peter served his country honorably in the U.S. Army then went on to earn his Bachelor Degree in political science from Wayne State University.  Following...

May 10, 2021

Tami Melissa Laizure, 58, of Kewadin, passed away suddenly at her home on May 10, 2021. She was born on July 10, 1962, in Grayling, MI, the daughter of Rollin and Ethel Yorty.

She enjoyed gardening, watching murder mysteries on TV, and, most importantly, taking care of people. She was a Registered Nurse for 35 years, spending...

May 10, 2021

Robert Jay Huffman,  75, of Alba, passed away on May 10, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

Bob was born on August 9, 1945, in Alba, the son of Dennis Sr. and Blossom (Berry) Huffman.

He served his country during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Army.   Following his military commitment, he began...

May 5, 2021

Paul E. Brewer,  68, of East Jordan, passed away on May 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born on July 17, 1952, in Goodrich, MI, the son of Emery and Thelma (Allen) Brewer.

He was disabled at the age of 24 but you would never know it.   He continued to live his life and improvise to...

May 5, 2021

Shelly Sue Dorland, 52, of Kewadin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  She was born on June 25, 1968 in Charlevoix, MI, the daughter of Henry “Bud” and Rosa (Ross) Klooster.

Shelly was loved by everyone that knew her and she loved them just the same.  She was a strong, confident woman who could handle...

May 4, 2021

Jeffrey J. Pines 73, of Charlevoix, passed away May 4, 2021 in Traverse City.  He was born September 24, 1947 in Rogers City to Ralph Sr. and Ruth (Smith) Pines.

Jeff served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He attended Alpena Community College as well as Ferris State University.  Jeff worked for many years...

May 4, 2021

Ann O’Malley Craig, age 72, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on May 4 ,2021 in Rochester MN after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born in Harrisburg, PA in 1948 to Paul and Marcie O’Malley (both deceased).  Most of her childhood years were in Marion, IN where she graduated from Bennett High School in 1966.  She then attended...

May 3, 2021

David E. Patton 86, of Central Lake, passed away suddenly, on May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 25,1934 the son of Clarence “Sid” and Martha (DeForest) Patton.

Dave was a graduate of Central Lake High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959.   He retired from Lamina Bronze in...

May 2, 2021

Doris M. McDowell,  94, of Central Lake, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 2, 2021.  She was born on October 2, 1926, the daughter of Doyle and Harriet (Dawson) Morse.

Doris was so thankful for the many shopping trips with her daughter Glo Bloom and friend Marcella Buffman.   She also enjoyed her weekly hair...

Apr 29, 2021

Venessa Coeleen Van Horn, 47 of Central Lake joined the angels April 29, 2021 after a valiant fight with cancer.  She was born July 26, 1973 in Flint, the daughter of Jack and Beverly (Meeker) Adkins.

In her younger days Venessa worked for many years at Shanty Creek Resorts.  The last 20 years, Venessa was a dedicated...

Apr 26, 2021

Anna Mae Elliot, 93, passed away April 26, 2021 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 25, 2021

Betty Margaret Carley, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 2, 1945 in Rogers City, MI, the daughter of August and Rose (Sobczyski) Fuhrman.

Betty loved her family more than anything else and spent as much time as she could with them.  She worked at...

Apr 25, 2021

Ryan A. Major,  37, of Mancelona, passed away on April 25, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.

Ryan was born on November 7, 1983, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Robert and Patricia (Musico) Major.

He was the type that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it more.   His family...

Apr 24, 2021

Vivian Beatrice Newland DeMorrow, 91 of Kalamazoo and formerly of Central Lake, died peacefully April 24, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo.   She was born Aug. 1, 1929 in Detroit the daughter of Raymond and Josephine (Uchwal) Miller.

Vivian was a photo journalist by trade.  She worked for many newspapers including the South Bend Tribune, the...

Apr 24, 2021

Loretta May Towsley, 77, of Charlevoix, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family.  Loretta was born August 17, 1943 in Clarion “Melrose'' Michigan to parents Lou and Eva Drost.

Loretta enjoyed spending quality time with her friends and family.  She was an avid baker who specialized in cinnamon rolls.  Loretta loved nature,...

Apr 23, 2021

Lance “Louie” Kretschmer, 64, of Bellaire passed away at Munson Hospital on April 23, 2021. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 4, 1957 to Roy and Lois Kretschmer. He graduated from Redford High in 1975. He attended NMC in Traverse City, and moved to Bellaire soon after graduating. He was a long time employee of CRM Powder...