Sep 30, 2020

Donald A. Havenstein, 94, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  Don was born in Taylor, MI, to William and Alma (Koths) Havenstein on Aug. 9, 1926.  He was a WWII veteran.  He retired from the Wayne County Road Commission and with his late wife, Laura, moved to Bellaire in 1977. He was self employed in the Antrim Co. area for 35 years....

Sep 29, 2020

Doris Elaine Craft, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on March 1, 1944 in Bellaire, MI the daughter of Frank and Rose (Pratt) James.

Doris was an excellent mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and spending her winters in New Port...

Sep 28, 2020

Douglas Way, 84. Douglas William Way Sr. died peacefully on September 28, 2020. Doug was born in Detroit Michigan on January 1, 1936 to Clarence and Ruth Way.

In 1947 the family moved to a farm in Charlevoix. Doug graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1953. Two years later he married the love of his life, Lorraine...

Sep 28, 2020

Charlotte Norman, 85, of Bellaire, passed away on September 28, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.  She was born on November 26, 1934 in Golden Ash, KY, the daughter of Jack and Mary (Reach) West.

Charlotte married David Norman on February 5, 1957.  Together they raised their family in Dearborn Heights, MI.  Charlotte spent...

Sep 27, 2020

Barbara Ann Good was born in Van Wert, Ohio on March 14, 1929 to Dr. Roland and Marguerite Good.  She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1951 with a Bachelor’s degree in education, and did her graduate work at the University of Cincinnati.  She married Donald James Berlage, of Cincinnati, on August 15, 1951.

Barbara...

Sep 26, 2020

Lynne Anita Beebe, 81, of Central Lake, passed away on September 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and heaven bound to be with Jesus.  She was born March 21, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Paul and Florence Cummings.  She grew up in Cedarville, Ohio, but spent her summers at the family cottage on the...

Sep 23, 2020

Barbara Skeel, 89 formerly of Charlevoix passed away Wednesday September 23, 2020 at her daughter's residence in Peru, IN where she was living. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 20, 1930 to Adolphus and Barbara Allard.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, attending church and sewing.

She is survived...

Sep 22, 2020

Lois Anita Eaton, 88, of Kewadin, MI, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on September 22, 2020.  She was in the loving care of Heartland Hospice and Samaritas Senior Living Center, Williamsburg, MI. Lois was born on February 24, 1932 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Lloyd and Elsie (Gerdes) McCormick.

Lois attended a country...

Sep 20, 2020

James R. Ehinger, 89, of Charlevoix and formerly of East Lansing, MI. passed away September 20, 2020 at his home.

Jim was born on November 13, 1930 in Lansing, MI. to the late Albert Louis and Irene (Cavanagh) Ehinger.  He graduated from East Lansing High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame. ...

Sep 20, 2020

John Vernon Runberg, 91, has passed away to join his wife Joyce on September 20, 2020. He was born on January 18,1929 in Minneapolis, MN to Marguerite (McCann) and Vernon Runberg. He spent a great deal of his childhood on Beaver Island, and attended school there some of his elementary years. He went to a parochial high school in...

Sep 19, 2020

Joanne Elaine Carlson, 78, of Charlevoix, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at home. She was born on January 3, 1942 in East Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Roderick and Margaret Smith. Joanne grew up in Romulus, Michigan, where she graduated from high school. Later, she moved to Charlevoix, Michigan to raise her three children. Joanne spent many...

Sep 18, 2020

Katherine H. Klooster,  96, of Banks Township, passed away on September 18, 2020 at home.

She was born on October 15, 1923 in Banks Township, the daughter of Ralph and Anna (Hoogerheide) Sitzema.

On March 27, 1943 she married Versile Klooster at the home of her parents in Banks Township.  They made their home on...

Sep 14, 2020

Richard Mitchell Bartosik, 88, of Charlevoix, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at American House in Petoskey.  He was born on March 2, 1932, in Detroit, MI, the son of Peter and Anna Bartosik.

Richard proudly served in the United States Army after graduating from High School.  Shortly after returning home, he married Sadie Daniels on...

Sep 11, 2020

Jonathan C. Waldowski,  49, of Ellsworth, passed away on September 11, 2020 at home.

He was born on March 11, 1971, in Garden City, MI, the son of Lawrence and Carol (Lewandowski) Waldowshi.

Jon grew up in Garden City, MI, where he graduated from High School.  He later moved north to be closer to family....

Sep 10, 2020

Vincent D. Messano, 83 of Bellaire, went home with the angels Thursday, September 10, 2020.  He was born November 28, 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of Alfonso and Mary (Hogan) Messano.

On May 31, 1959 he married Arline J. Sislak.  Vince worked for Ford Motor Company in Newark, NJ until being transferred to the...

Sep 3, 2020

James D. Knust, 76 of Rapid City, died Sept. 3, 2020 at Munson Medical Center with his daughter by his side.  He was born April 16, 1944 in Romeo, MI the son of Edward and Ellen (Mathie) Knust.

As a young boy James moved with his family to Torch River. He graduated from Rapid City High School...

Sep 3, 2020

Thomas J. Brandel II, 78, of Gross Point Farms and Charlevoix, passed suddenly at his Charlevoix home on Sept. 3, 2020.  A Saloonkeeper for many years in the Detroit area and Charlevoix.  He spent summers in Charlevoix and owned and operated Tom’s Oyster Bar which is now Whitney’s.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

Survived by...

Sep 3, 2020

Joseph W. Shippy,  82, a lifelong resident of Bellaire, passed away at his home Thursday, September 3, 2020 from pancreatic cancer with his wife and caregiver Barbara (Grove) Shippy, his step-daughter Sheresse Waffle and his dog Samson by his side.

Joe and Barb enjoyed the last 40 years together in Kearney Twp, Bellaire.

He was...

Sep 1, 2020

Greta Vail was born on March 15,1923 in Ellsworth, MI.  She passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus September 1,2020 in Byron Center, MI.

Greta leaves a legacy of deep faith and love.  Her greatest joy was being with family.  She expressed her love thru her wonderful baked goods, quilts, crocheting and most importantly, her steadfast praying...

Sep 1, 2020

Robert  “Bob” Peter Stoianoff 94, of Central Lake, passed away on September 1, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. Robert was born on August 4, 1926 in Stockbridge, MI. Son of Peter and Louise (Miller) Stoianoff.

Bob grew up in Stockbridge then Salem.  He Graduated from Northville High School in 1944.  After graduation, Bob proudly served...