Jan 1, 2021

Gail Burlingame Wiemer passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 13, 1934 to Alice Wessels Burlingame and William Holten Burlingame.  Gail spent her early years in Shaker Heights, OH, East Lansing, MI. and then attended high school in Birmingham, MI.

In 1952, Gail attended The...

Dec 30, 2020

Mrs. Iva Marie (Sill) Azelton, age 88, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday morning, December 30, 2020 in the home of her granddaughter – surrounded by love.

She was born November 15, 1932 in Chesaning, MI, the daughter of late Arthur and Ida (Dummond) Haak.

Iva was a sagacious businesswoman.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling,...

Dec 29, 2020

Norene Fay (Stebner) Martin passed away on December 29, 2020.

She was born on December 9, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Flora and Rudolph Stebner.  With her parents and brother, Allen, she lived in various suburbs of Detroit until she moved to Leelanau County after graduation from Roseville High School in 1945.  She attended CMU and EMU...

Dec 27, 2020

Brian R. Peacock, 45, of Kalkaska, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Brian was born on July 2, 1975, in Traverse City, the son of James and Joan (Isenga) Peacock.

He was a graduate of Traverse City Central High School in 1992, Northwestern College Police Academy in 1995,...

Dec 24, 2020

Arthur Ronald Brown, 63 of Central Lake, passed away December 24, 2020 at his home in Central Lake.  Arthur was born May 9, 1957 in Port Huron, MI to Arthur R. Brown and Lola A. Lashbrook.

Arthur owned and operated Torch Tip Iron Works in Central Lake for many years.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, snowmobiling and downhill...

Dec 24, 2020

Marvin Russell Smith, 80, of Bellaire passed away on December 24, 2020 following a brief illness.  He was born on September 23, 1940 in Detroit, MI the son of Marvin and Sally (Filipiak) Smith.

Marvin graduated from Bellaire High School in 1959, and shortly thereafter moved downstate to join the work force.  Over the course of his...

Dec 17, 2020

Linda Pauline Putman, 73 of Central Lake, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.  She was born July 20, 1947 in Petoskey the daughter of Clarence and Cleo (Franklin) Weaver.

Linda’s pride and joy were her children and grandchildren.  She could often be found over the years on the sidelines or in the stands...

Dec 17, 2020

Robert R. Gieseck 84 of Mancelona passed away on December 17, 2020, at Munson Medical Center.  Bob was born on August 5, 1936, in Licking County, OH, the son of Russell and Janice (Herb) Gieseck.

He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially snowmobiling, four wheeling and boating.  He was an avid NASCAR fan and was a long time member...

Dec 16, 2020

MaeZella Potter, a woman of gentle sweetness and golden heart, passed away on December 16, 2020.  Mazie was born May 9, 1930 to Albert and Bernice Shaw in Charlevoix, Michigan in their fieldstone home.  She grew up roaming the countryside with her siblings, Mary, George, and twin sister Marcella. Encircled by faith and family, she attended the Nowland country...

Dec 15, 2020

Dwight F. Leeth,  71, of Mancelona, passed away on December 15, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born on May 16, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of Forrest and Eila (Kistler) Leeth.

He was a welder by trade, and owned and operated Dwight's Welding Service in Mancelona for 43 years.

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Dec 12, 2020

Robert J. " Bob" Rowe Jr, 65 of Charlevoix, passed away December 12, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.   He was born February 22, 1955 in Toledo, OH the son of Robert J. Rowe Sr. and Marjory Retherford.  He graduated from Ottawa Hills and went on to study Art at University of Toledo. "Bobby" spent the summers of...

Dec 12, 2020

Woodrow B. Wilson, 101 of Charlevoix, passed away at his home.  Woodrow was born April 6, 1919 in Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania, to parents William B. Wilson and Myrtle Franks.

No services are planned.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen...

Dec 11, 2020

Michelle N. Morey, 35, of Petoskey, formerly of DeWitt, MI, passed away December 11, 2020.  Michelle was born August 4, 1985 in Southfield, MI to parents Michael Morey and Carrie Barton.

Michelle loved her two children intensely.  She was a spiritual woman who was happy, open, fun-loving, and someone that everyone wanted to be around.  Michelle enjoyed...

Dec 11, 2020

Geraldine "Gerrie" Sanders,  81, of Bellaire, passed away on December 11, 2020 at her home.

Gerrie was born on October 13, 1939 in Pontiac, MI,  the daughter of Gerald and Marjorie (Thyme) Safford.

She enjoyed playing the piano, drawing,  outdoor activities like gardening and flowers, loved animals and was an avid Detroit Tigers Baseball fan.   She was...

Dec 10, 2020

STEVEN HUMPHREY SCHAEFER of Lansing and Charlevoix

Died December 10, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family and, in spirit, by all of those who loved him.  Steven’s parents, Richard Schaefer (Valerie) and Patricia Runquist (Jon), his siblings Ricky Schaefer, Stacey Gasior (Marc Swoish), and Patrick Schaefer (Gwen), and his nieces and nephews Adam, Andrew,...

Dec 10, 2020

Carrie Sue Donald 52, of Mancelona passed away suddenly in her home, Thursday December  10, 2020. She was born February 11, 1968 in Kalkaska, the daughter of Walter “Wink” Rohde  and Sandra (St. John) Rohde.

On July 15, 2006 at the Free Methodist Church in Mancelona, two hearts would forever beat as  one, as Carrie married the...

Dec 9, 2020

On Tuesday, December 9, 2020, Bonnie Kay (Fox) Lenhart of Charlevoix peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born in Detroit on October 20, 1942, to Howard and Mary Fox, graduating from Royal Oak Dondero High School in 1960. On August 20, 1960, she married Robert Lenhart. During the early years of...

Dec 8, 2020

Annette Marie Wojciehowski, 64, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on October 22, 1956 in Ferndale, MI, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Cooper) Stanton.

Annette graduated from Warren Woods High School, and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Army.  On October 6,...

Dec 8, 2020

Steven Gene Douglas 66 of Bellaire died December 8, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 13, 1954 in Paducah, KY the son of Carlos and Helen (Crawford) Douglas.

Steve loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.  He loved to hunt and fish with them and watch them play sport too.  He...

Dec 8, 2020

Virginia Ellen Lacy, born February 10, 1933 passed away at 4:15 pm Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Dorthy and Alonzo “Pete” Marshall, brothers Virgil Marshall of Scottsdale, AZ,  Frank Marshall and Donald Marshall and Harold”Bill” Marshall of Bellaire, MI  as well as her...