Aug 6, 2020

Lizabeth K. Lanier,  59, of Beaver Island, passed away on August 6, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  No services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will appear in the near future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jul 31, 2020

Marji Anne McDaniel, 67, of Lakes of the North passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home with her loved ones at her side.  She was born on October 18, 1952 in Anderson, IN, the daughter of William and June (Brown) Miller.

Marji graduated from Highland High School and went on to attend the University...

Jul 28, 2020

Barbara Jean Bassett, 66, of East Jordan passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 28, 1953 in Charlevoix, MI the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Ackert) Novotny.

Barb graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1971.  She attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City for a...

Jul 25, 2020

James Isaac Biehl of Alden died peacefully on July 25, 2020.  He was born May 16, 1927 to Gerald and Marie (Easter) Biehl.  The fifth of nine children, he was dearly loved by his parents, brothers and sisters.  He was known as “Mike,” a nickname given to him as a teenager.  He grew up on his parent’s farm on...

Jul 25, 2020

Thelma B. Nalett,  97, of Pelzer, SC, formerly of Mancelona, passed away in Anderson, SC, on July 25, 2020.

Thelma was born on March 27, 1923 in Mancelona, the daughter of William and Louise (Wildfong) Doerr.

She was a longtime Mancelona Village Clerk and was a member of the VFW as well as the DAV (Disabled...

Jul 24, 2020

It is with profound sadness the family of Marian Louise (Hansen) Robbins 90, of Mancelona announces her peaceful passing at home on Friday July 24th, 2020 surrounded by those who loved and adored her.  Marian born on May 3rd, 1930 to Jay and Mamie Hulbert (Jenny) in Mancelona and was a life-long resident, where she was valued and respected...

Jul 23, 2020

Charles “Brad” LaPeer, 57 of Central Lake, passed away July 23, 2020 at home after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born Aug. 17, 1962 in Holland the son of Niles and Elnor (Rose) LaPeer.

Brad graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1981.  He stayed local to his roots living in Ellsworth and Central Lake...

Jul 22, 2020

Dick E. Sommer, 84, of East Jordan, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

Dick was born on July 7, 1936, in Niles, MI, the son of John and Evelyn (Mead) Sommer.

He was Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Valley and founder and director...

Jul 22, 2020

Jerry Rex McDonald, 79, of Alden, passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 .  He was born on September 20, 1940 in Alden, MI the son of John and Mildred (Grove) McDonald.

Jerry graduated from Mancelona High School and soon after began working at Lamina Bronze as a machinist.  He was employed there for...

Jul 22, 2020

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Barbara A. Atkins, PhD. She was 71 years of age and died fairly suddenly on July 22nd from a cancer diagnosis on July 17th. She died after spending just 3 days at Munson Medical Center.

Barb was born in Marshall, MI on May 23, 1949 to Lucius...

Jul 19, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Tidd,  80, of Kalkaska, passed away on July 19, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Chuck was born on August 24, 1939, in Stanford, IN, the son of Vernon and Maxine (Bown) Tidd.

He was a Kalkaska resident for many years where he owned and operated County Line Electric retiring after...

Jul 18, 2020

Dr. Donald P. Trimper, 84, of Charlevoix, MI passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. Don was born November 3, 1935 in Detroit, MI, the son of Paul and Rosemary (Oppat) Trimper.

Don grew up in Allen Park, MI with his parents and his sister Judy. He graduated from Allen Park HS...

Jul 15, 2020

Douglas (Dougie) Don Peterson

April 6, 1947 - July 15, 2020

Dougie was born in Flint, Michigan to Donald Peterson and Mary Jean (Rowley) Peterson.

He had very fond memories of growing up in the Lake Fenton area and boating with his Grandparents.

When he was 17 he enlisted in the...

Jul 14, 2020

Lonnie C. Jones Jr. USCG CW03 Retired, 75, of Charlevoix passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  He was born on December 2, 1944 in Mobile, AL the son of Lonnie C. Sr. and Ruth Jones.

Growing up, Lonnie lived in several places with his family, and they finally settled in Birmingham, Alabama.  There he finished...

Jul 14, 2020

Janet Ann Torsch, 77, of Lakes of the North passed away on July 14, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born on June 27, 1943 in Ypsilanti, MI the daughter of Thomas and Mae (Howitz) Swope.

Janet married Gerald Torsch on January 6, 1962 at St John the Baptist Church in Ypsilanti after...

Jul 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Janet Sue Gothrup, 71, of Mancelona.  Janet passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Munson Hospital after a lengthy, valiant battle.  Janet’s life was ended twenty-two days after being struck by a motor vehicle while enjoying her daily morning walk near her home. Janet was born on...

Jul 14, 2020

Pola Kaluzny went to be with the Lord, July 14, 2020.

She was born in Poland in 1923.  Having survived the Nazi concentration camps in Germany.  Pola was very proud to come to this county and become an American citizen, along with her husband Joseph and son Henry.

She was a fantastic cook and kept...

Jul 12, 2020

Alfred Leo McMurray, 91, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 23, 1929 in Detroit, MI the son of Ernest and Emilia (Labrecque) McMurray.

Alfred served in the Army Signal Core during the Korean War.  Upon returning home, he opened the Fireside Lounge in Warren, MI when...

Jul 11, 2020

William Charles Dreyer, 73, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020.  He was born on September 26, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Donald and Julianne (Marqua) Dreyer.

Bill was raised for the majority of his young life in Miami Beach, FL, and he attended Miami-Dade Junior College after high school earning an...

Jul 11, 2020

Albert John Anderson Jr, “Bertie John”, 56 of Rochester, NY, died suddenly, July 11, 2020.  He was born July 14, 1963 the son of Albert Sr. and Shirley (Wilson) Anderson.

Chief enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to his oldies but goodies music.  He was a devoted Buffalo Bills fan rarely missing a game and football was...