Obituaries
Ronald Bruce Jones
Nov 16, 2023
Ron Jones, 60, of Charlevoix, passed away suddenly on the evening of Thursday the 16th of November. He was born March 11, 1963 in Midland to Ron and Barbara (Berquest) Jones.
He is survived by his daughter Samantha Hernandez and her spouse and her three children; Ireland (3), Morrison (2) and Cyprus (1). He is also survived by his...
Thomas Robbins
Nov 16, 2023
Thomas Robbins, 67, of Mancelona and Loudoun County, VA, passed away on November 16, 2023. Tom was born on January 28, 1956, in Kalkaska, MI, the son of Carl and Cleo (Lawless) Robbins.
Tom always put his family first and lived for his grandkids. He was an avid outdoorsman; in particular, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. Tom was loved...
Mary Ann Okas
Nov 12, 2023
Mary Ann Okas, 61, of Central Lake, passed away on November 12, 2023. She was born on August 9, 1962, in Rochester, MI, the daughter of Robert and D’Ann (Mulligan) Runk.
Mary was a free spirit who loved many things: music of all kinds, writing quirky poems, summers in Northern Michigan, time by the lake, a good fireworks...
Dorothy Lee Wildfong
Nov 11, 2023
Dorothy Lee Wildfong, age 94, loving wife. mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many passed away peacefully November 11, 2023 at Kalkaska Memorial Eden Center.
Dorothy was born March 14, 1929 in Greenup Co., KY the daughter of Archie and Ethel (Martin) Alexander. She attended Mancelona Public Schools K-11 and was very poor in her early...
John Comber
Nov 10, 2023
John Douglas Comber, 89, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Charlevoix Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1934, in Flint, MI, the son of Vernon and Rosa (Taylor) Comber.
John graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1952, and shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 at the end...
Daniel Lee Beckner
Nov 10, 2023
Daniel Lee Beckner, 58 of Mancelona passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 10, 2023 at home. He was born September 3, 1965 in Petoskey the son of Earl and Rozella (Lewis) Beckner.
Dan was a family and friends kind of guy. He enjoyed playing games like Uno and Euchre, fishing with his kids, POGO, watching Westerns and racing. He...
Nona Marie Spence
Nov 10, 2023
Nona Marie Spence, age 87, passed away peacefully, November 10, 2023, with her beloved husband Jim by her side. She was born November 27, 1935 the daughter of Alva and Elizabeth (Pruitt) Noirot.
Nona was full of life. She loved to cook and spend time with her family. She enjoyed camping and the great outdoors. Nona also kept...
Betty Thompson
Nov 8, 2023
Betty Thompson, 84, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at her home with her daughter Stacey. She was born on November 20, 1938, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Raymond and Lucille (Sheldon) Eichenberg.
Betty worked as a bookkeeper for Spiral Industries in Howell for many years before retiring to Mancelona with her late husband, Richard,...
Alfred Bergmann
Nov 8, 2023
Alfred Ewald Bergmann, 96, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace. He was born on April 30, 1927, in Charlevoix, the son of Fritz and Sybel (Cook) Bergmann.
At the age of 17 Alfred left high school to serve his country during World War II in the United States Navy. Alfred was a...
Arthur James Ruis
Nov 8, 2023
Arthur James Ruis, 96, of Ellsworth, died on November 8, 2023. He was the son of James and Alice Ruis of Ellsworth. Born March 13, 1927, he graduated from Ellsworth Public Schools where he met the love of his life, Maxine Ruth Somerville. Art worked with his father, James, in his auto mechanic garage in downtown Ellsworth during high school,...
Joseph Stanley McDermott
Nov 7, 2023
Joseph (Joe) Stanley McDermott of Charlevoix, MI found solitary peace on 11-7-2023 at Grandview Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, MI. Joe was born to Sophrona Vossberg McDermott and Robert “Mick” McDermott on May 31, 1935 in Charlevoix, MI. He grew up in Charlevoix and was a golden gloves boxer, played high school football and was a golf caddie at...
Mary Belle Smith
Nov 7, 2023
Mary Belle Smith, a radiant soul whose light shone brightly, was born on May 15, 1931 to the late Fred and Sarah Belle Sutton in East Jordan, MI.
Mary passed away November 7, 2023 at the age of 92, surrounded by loved ones at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Mary’s early years she attended a country school called the...
Gloria "Joni" Olach
Nov 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of Gloria Jon "Joni" Olach (October 27, 1933 - November 5, 2023)
Gloria Jon "Joni" Olach, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and proud Navy veteran, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. She leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and a well-lived life.
Joni was born on October 27, 1933, and her journey through life...
Viola Merkle
Nov 5, 2023
Viola Arlene Merkle (Dodie) went to her heavenly home on November 5, 2023. She was born May 25, 1932, she was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, and her husband Thomas. She is survived by her children Patrick Merkle (Donna) of Colorado; Debra Crane (Bruce) of Bellaire, Denise Harris (Dale) of Georgia; Delores Gorter (David, deceased)...
Gerald "Jerry" Sladek
Nov 4, 2023
Gerald Paul Sladek, “Jerry” age 62, of Charlevoix, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 doing what he loved most. He was born on March 25, 1961, in Charlevoix, Michigan. Jerry was the son of John and Beverly (Cunningham) Sladek.
Jerry graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1980, and went on to attend Port Huron Community College. After a...
Jerald "Jerry" Farough
Nov 3, 2023
Jerald Thomas Farough “Jerry”, 82, of Mancelona, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Jerry was born on October 9, 1941, in Detroit, the son of Alvin and Anna (Barkala) Farough.
Jerry lived in Royal Oak for many years and was employed at Ford Motor Company prior to moving to Mancelona in 2000. He enjoyed...
Betty "B.J." Wills
Nov 2, 2023
Betty Jane "B.J." Wills, 96, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born on February 10, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Esther (Craven) Wills.
A celebration of her life will be held in the summer of 2024.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...
Kenneth Biddick
Oct 31, 2023
Kenneth Lloyd Biddick, 68, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on March 29, 1955, in Detroit, MI, the son of Clifford R. and Mary (Rowland) Biddick.
Ken graduated from Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, MO. He began an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker near St. Louis,...
Leslie "Lucky" Ernest Spires Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Leslie “Lucky” Ernest Spires Jr., 74, of Alden passed away October 29, 2023, at his home. He was born February 19, 1949, in Mancelona to parents Leslie Sr. and Vivian (Stratton) Spires.
Lucky was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and poppa. He spent many years supporting his children and grandchildren by attending their sporting events. His voice could be...
Gerald "Jack" Mahoney
Oct 28, 2023
Gerald “Jack” Mahoney, 82, of Bellaire, passed away October 28, 2023 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility. He was born October 13, 1941 in Detroit to Lloyd and Hazel (Carson) Mahoney.
Jack moved to Bellaire around age 12 when his parents purchased a local resort on Intermediate Lake called “Recreation Point” where he helped his dad tear down and rebuild several...
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