Mar 6, 2021

Trudy Elaine Knipe passed away in her home on March 6th, 2021.  This peaceful event was filled with love and attended by her husband of 53 years Bert, both of her children, Martel and Charles, as well as her niece Jill, her sisters Marlene and Ruby, and close family friend Lori.

Trudy’s life had many happy memories. ...

Mar 4, 2021

Phyllis Ann Starkey, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2021 at Munson Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was born on July 24, 1933 at home in Mancelona to Cleo and Wilda (Boice) Ecklund.

Phyllis was the oldest of six girls.  She grew up in Mancelona, graduating from Mancelona High...

Mar 2, 2021

Curtis Raymond Dixon was born on August 14, 1961, in Quincy, Massachusetts, the oldest child of Raymon and Nancy Dixon (O’brien).

Curt grew up in Charlevoix, graduating from Charlevoix High School in 1980. He was an avid hunter and outdoor lover. He found his passion in cutting wood and operated his small wood business for years. Curt...

Mar 1, 2021

Leone I. Mick 93 of Bellaire died March 1, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born September 15, 1927 in Muskegon the daughter of James and Ethel (Ingalls) Courier.

Leone worked for many years at the Alden State Bank.

She is survived by her daughter Diane Underhill.

Funeral services will be held...

Mar 1, 2021

Donald Richard Warren, 62 of Central Lake, passed away peacefully March 1, 2021, at home after giving one last bear hug to his loving wife.  He was born January 1, 1959 in Bellaire the son of Milton and Vivian (Corey) Warren.

Don proudly served in the United States Army.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and good yard sale.  Don...

Mar 1, 2021

A good and faithful servant has gone home to heaven.

Jerome (Jerry) Kestner was born on November 5, 1934, in Houghton, Michigan, the son of Steve and Molly Kestner. Loving husband of Catherine (Cathy) Picard, April 8, 1961. A father to Jill Kestner-Coyne, Paul David (Tracy) and, surrogate father to Peggy and Jay.

Jerry spent...

Feb 28, 2021

Lelah Ann Brousseau, 94 of Central Lake died Feb. 28, 2021 at Mediolodge in Traverse City.  She was born January 12, 1927 in Ann Arbor the daughter of Ferdinand and Edna Mae (Shafer) Prieskorn.

No services are planned at this time.

Feb 27, 2021

Our beloved Bryan Fonvielle Harley, (age 64), passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, February 27, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Pontiac, MI.

Bryan was born in Tulsa, OK on August 2, 1956 to John and Billie Harley.  He was a graduate of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Andover High School and Michigan State University; earning a bachelor’s degree...

Feb 27, 2021

Doris Ellen Hayes, 99, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her care home, A Place on the Hill near Charlevoix, Michigan.

Doris was born June 30, 1921, in East Jordan, the daughter of Edward and Effie (Cook) Weldy. She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1938 and on Feb. 3, 1940, married Rolland Hayes...

Feb 27, 2021

Wanda (Purkiss) Folker, 81, beloved mother, sister, and daughter, died February 27, 2021 at Meadowbrook Care Facility in Bellaire.  She was born July 12, 1939 at home, in Northport, to Earl Edward and Thelma Irene (O’Brien) Purkiss.

Wanda graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1959. She went on to hold numerous jobs in healthcare, and...

Feb 26, 2021

Judith Brockway Disney, 89, of Sturgis, MI passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the American House in Charlevoix with her loved ones by her side.  She was born on July 3, 1931 in Lakewood, OH, the daughter of Gerald F. and Elizabeth (Brockway) Disney.

Judy graduated from Culver-Stockton University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. ...

Feb 26, 2021

Chester John Marciniak, 93, passed away February 26, 2021 at the American House in Charlevoix.  He was born June 24, 1927 in Detroit, the son of Alexander and Lottie (Kurlapski) Marciniak.

He is survived by his daughter Joy (Dan) Kulongowski of Mancelona, grandchildren Jason (Dawn) and Rhiannon, all of Fenton, daughter in law Jamie Marciniak and grandchildren Max...

Feb 26, 2021

Harry LaVern  Gross Jr., 63, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly,  on February 26, 2021 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

Harry was born on November 30, 1957 in Three Rivers, MI, the son of Harry Sr. and Anna May (Robinson) Gross.

He and Kathleen made their home in Mancelona, where they raised their children.   He worked for...

Feb 23, 2021

Steven Michael Sarasin, 61, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2021.  He was born on August 4, 1959 in Charlevoix, the son of Clayton Sr. and Reva (Steenbergh) Sarasin.

Steven graduated from Charlevoix High School, and went to work as a cook at the Holiday Inn as well as an excavating company before enlisting in...

Feb 22, 2021

David Allen Dutcher, 81, a lifelong resident of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021.  He was born on July 5, 1939 in Charlevoix, the son of Harold and Jessie Dutcher.

David graduated from Charlevoix High School and was a part of the United States Army Reserves for eight years before he went overseas for six...

Feb 22, 2021

Bela Albert Brandl, 71, of Farmington Hills, passed on February 22, 2021 at home.  He was born January 27,1950 in Detroit as the son of Ben and Emma Ruth (Lockhart) Brandl.

Bela attended Kimball High School, then went on to join the United States Marine Corps.  He then attended Northwestern Michigan College and the Center for Creative...

Feb 21, 2021

Billie “Jo” Wright went to meet Jesus February 21, 2021 at the age of 79. Billie was born in  Bradford, TN on June 6, 1941. On May 5, 1961 she married the love of her life, Marion “Sonny”  Wright who survives her. Also surviving are her sisters, Joanne, Paulette, and in-laws Billy  Wayne, Helen, and Don.

Billie...

Feb 19, 2021

Leslie J. Kaskinen,  86, of Bellaire, passed away on February 19, 2021 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, TX.

He was born on May 19, 1934, in Manistee, MI, the son of John and Saimi (Hagelberg) Kaskinen.

Les was raised in Kaleva, MI and went on to serve in the Army National Guard in...

Feb 19, 2021

Frank Douglas Verellen Jr., 79, of Central Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  He was born on December 14, 1941 in Howell, MI, the son of Frank Sr. and Dorothy (Konkle) Verellen.

Frank married Jeanette Thompson on October 21, 1961 in Brighton, MI.  They moved to Central...

Feb 17, 2021

Russell Lee Peters, 82, of Mancelona passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City with his loving wife at his side.  He was born on October 27, 1938 in Allegan, MI, the son of Marion “Buck” and Mary Ann (Green) Peters.

Russell married Pearl Kerr on April 8, 1961 at the...