Nov 29, 2019

Edward Leroy Wilson Jr, 57 of Central Lake, died Friday, November 29, 2019.  He was born August 5, 1962 the son of Edward Sr. and Kay Ann (Duby) Wilson.

Edward was a truck driver and drove for several companies.  He took long trips all over the United States driving for them.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing in...

Nov 28, 2019

Jacob Paul Helwig, 25, of Traverse City, tragically passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Traverse City.  He was born on September 11, 1994 in Traverse City.

Jake graduated from Bellaire High School in 2012.  Following graduation, he travelled across the United States –from Virginia to Oregon to Mackinac Island – and everywhere in between.  He...

Nov 28, 2019

Jerry Dean Ordway, 51, of Mancelona passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019.  He was born on September 5, 1968 in Owosso, MI, the son of Jerry and Carol (Corbin) Ordway.

Jerry was always present in his son’s lives.  When they were young, he was active in their Boyscout troop, and eventually became the scout leader.  He...

Nov 27, 2019

Leroy Frank Udell, 87, of Mancelona, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.

The son of Frank and Zella, he was born in Bellaire on February 9, 1932. He married his wife, Marilyn (“Muggs”) on February 14, 1950.

Leroy grew up on his family farm in Alden....

Nov 24, 2019

Esther Mae Jolliffe, 83 of Ellsworth, passed away November 24, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Esther was born May 3, 1936 in Ellsworth, MI to Henry Heeres and Gertrude (Vandenberg) Heeres.

She was a member of the Belltower Reformed Church in Ellsworth, as well as a volunteer at the Good Samaritan in...

Nov 21, 2019

LaRue Kenney, 93 of Charlevoix, passed away November 21, 2019 at American House Charlevoix.

LaRue was born November 20, 1926 in Allegan, Michigan to Herman Leverenz and Edna (Hansen) Leverenz. In 1958 LaRue moved with her family to Charlevoix to run the Kit-Carson Lumber Company for many years.

A known cardshark, LaRue excelled at Euchre,...

Nov 21, 2019

Eileen Anona Edwards, 97, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the American House in Charlevoix.  She was born on November 11, 1922 in Newaygo, MI, the daughter of Hugh and Chloe (McKinlay) Anderson.

Eileen married Richard Edwards on November 28, 1942 In Kentucky.  Together, they owned and operated the Edwards IGA grocery store...

Nov 19, 2019

William John Beebe, 66 of Charlevoix, died Nov. 19, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace, after a valiant fight with Huntington Disease.

He was born June 21, 1953 in Flint the son of William and Isobel (Hamilton) Beebe.  He graduated with an Associates Degree and went to work for the Grand Trunk Railroad, retiring after 30 years of service.

Nov 18, 2019

Geraldine “Gerri” Drewa,  89, of Charlevoix, passed away on November 18, 2019 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Gerri was born on September 15, 1930, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Sebastian and Agnes (Dressler) Serna.

Gerri was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlevoix and was employed by the Charlevoix County Clerks office...

Nov 18, 2019

Lillian Ruth Calvin,  86, of Mancelona, passed away on November 18, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

Lillian was born on October 22, 1933, in Alba, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Sepellic) Davis.

She liked collecting and refurbishing antiques as well as gardening, sewing, baking and loved going to the casino.

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Nov 15, 2019

Fraley James Stewart, MD, of Charlevoix died peacefully at his home in the early morning of November 15, 2019. He was 73 years old.

Jim Stewart was a true Charlevoixan, born in the old South Side Hospital on January 4th 1946. With his two brothers, sister, and friends, Jim enjoyed an idyllic childhood of baseball, swimming, sailing,...

Nov 15, 2019

Richard D Steadley, 90, of Bellaire, died peacefully, surrounded by his daughters, November 15, 2019 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

He was born October 9, 1929 in Stockholm, Sweden the son of John and Ann Marie (Dalton) Steadley.

On May 27, 1950, he married Patricia Bloss who preceded him in death.  Richard was a...

Nov 14, 2019

Mary Louise Rudy, 58 of Alanson, passed away November 14, 2019 at her home.

Mary was born May 9, 1961 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Gerald Herlocher and Virginia (Wardle) Herlocher.

Surviving Mary are her husband Duane L. Rudy Jr. and her sons James Hamilton and Carl Hassler.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Nov 13, 2019

Albert W. Houghton, 72, of Charlevoix, passed away November 13, 2019 at his home.

Albert was born June 8, 1947 in Charlevoix, Michigan, to Albert Stanley Houghton and Jenny (Nowland) Houghton.

Albert was known as a selfless man to all, with family gatherings being the most important to him.  A lifelong resident of Charlevoix, he...

Nov 13, 2019

DeMar Kenneth Bodley, 80 of Charlevoix, passed away November 13, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital.

DeMar was born October 21, 1939 in Whittaker, Michigan to Willard S. Bodley and Ruth Marie (Wilson) Bodley.

DeMar was a long time resident of Charlevoix, graduating from Charlevoix High School in 1958.  He was a former President of...

Nov 6, 2019

Robert F. Peters,  92, of Central Lake, passed away on November 6, 2019 at his home.  He was born on January 19, 1927, the son of Harold and Mildred (Gaus) Peters.

Bob enjoyed traveling out west with his late wife during the winters, especially going to Branson, MO.  He was also a gardener, loved his flowers as...

Nov 5, 2019

Richard Sambrook of Charlevoix County passed away early Tuesday morning, November 5, 2019, at the age of 90. He was in hospice care at his daughter’s home and died of natural causes.  Born on June 18, 1929, Dick was one of 4 boys born to Frank Jacob Sambrook and Helen (Matteson) Sambrook. A graduate of Fordson High School in...

Nov 2, 2019

Jane Stocke Greenfield, 106, died Saturday, November 2nd at her current residence in Bellaire, Mich. Greenfield was born July 26, 1913 in St. Louis to Amanda and Christian Stocke. She graduated from Mary Institute in 1931 and attended Smith College where she graduated in 1935 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. In May 1936 she married Lieut. George W....

Nov 2, 2019

Margaret "GoGo" MaryAnn McCrary, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at her home.  She was born on February 1, 1944 in Sugar Island, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Andrews.

Margaret loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.  She was a very nice, caring person and would do anything for...

Oct 31, 2019

Hershall Franklin Magee, 87, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home.  He was born on September 5, 1932 in Boyne Falls, the son of Lewis and Stella (Coon) Magee.

After graduating high school, Hershall went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War.  In 1968, he married Judy...