May 13, 2020

Patricia J. Haggerty,  85, of Charlevoix, passed away on May 13, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

She was born on March 17, 1935, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Timothy and Byrd (Sweet) Shores.

She is survived by 2 sons, Richard Haggerty of Charlevoix, Michael (Debbie) Haggerty of White Lake, MI, 4 grandchildren, Shannon (Kryn)...

May 13, 2020

Mary A. Smith, 94, had a massive stroke in her apartment at Hawthorn Cottage assisted living in Traverse City on Friday afternoon, May 8.  She died on May 13, 2020, at Pavilions under Hospice care.

Mary was born at home on December 29, 1925 on her family's farm in Mancelona.  She went to Tilley School as a...

May 13, 2020

Daisy M. Wilson, of Bellaire, aged 107 yrs, 7 months and 3 days, peacefully slipped into eternity on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in Dade City, Florida, with her daughter Mariel at her side.

Daisy was born October 10, 1912 in Kearney Township, Antrim County, MI to Lewis J. and Zina M. (Brodrick) Lambert; and was a life-long...

May 12, 2020

John Peter Oberpeul passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan. John spent all of his nearly 90 years in the state of Michigan. He was known as a man who loved his family, could fix anything that was broken, and could help with any problem.

John was born August...

May 10, 2020

Steven Mitchell Rakunas passed away in his sleep Sunday, May 10, 2020.

Steven is survived by his very special son Ian Rakunas whom he adored, his former wife Colleen Hill-Rakunas of Traverse City, his parents Fred and Gwen Rakunas of Eastport, and brother Jeff (Rachel) Rakunas  of Cypress, Texas.  Also surviving are 2 nephews Drew Taylor of...

May 9, 2020

Joyce Louise Scheitler, 82 of Rapid City, passed away surrounded by her family, Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Joyce was born March 10, 1938 in Oak Park, IL to William and Helen (Oates) Evans. Joyce was a loving mother of 4, grandmother of 6, great grandmother to 8 and loved spending time with...

May 7, 2020

Rev. Bobby C. Sellers Jr.,  49, of Mancelona, passed away on May 7, 2020 at Munson Medical Center.

He was born on September 30, 1970, in Springfield, IL, the son of Bobby Sr. and Betty (Lampton) Sellers.

Bobby was an ordained pastor and loved to sing gospel.  He also wrote children's books and poetry.

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May 6, 2020

Mary Theresa Etlinger  Hayden died peacefully May 6, 2020.  She was born on Jan 12, 1922 to Peter and Mary (Lennert) Etlinger in Detroit and raised with her siblings Peter and Theresa. Mary graduated from All Saints High School, worked for Michigan Bell and married James V. Hayden on July 30, 1941. Mary and Jim raised raised five children:...

May 2, 2020

William (Bill) Gary McKay died unexpectedly Saturday, May 2nd at his home in Charlevoix, MI at the age of 75.

Bill was born on August 10th, 1944 in Hamtramck, MI and was the fourth of five children growing up in Birmingham, MI. As a teenager, he discovered his love for automobiles which expanded to include motorcycles. He...

May 1, 2020

Jeremiah “Jerry” Zeitler, was welcomed to his internal home, Friday, May 1, 2020.  He was born May 9, 1983 in Keflavik, Iceland to Timothy and Marcia Zeitler. Today he is reunited with his sister Jennifer Abbey, his maternal grandparents Ray and Virginia Whitley and paternal grandparents Peter and Leona Zeitler.

Jerry graduated from Charlevoix High School in...

Apr 29, 2020

Malissa Ann Long, 47, of Central Lake passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 20, 1972 in Traverse City, MI the daughter of Chester and Loreta (Wilks) Long.

Malissa was raised in Mancelona the oldest of three girls.  She has been a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, but she...

Apr 25, 2020

Mary Ann (Cudd) Stephan, 89, went home to the Lord, to sing with the angels, on April 25th, 2020.  This occurred after three years of failing health.  She was born on January 17th, 1931, in East Eden, New York, to Steven and Mary Smigelski.  She was the youngest of ten children.

In May of 1950, Mary Ann...

Apr 25, 2020

Patricia Ann McGuire, 80, of Pellston, passed away April 25, 2020 at her home.  Patricia was born September 3, 1939 to Roy Johnston and Lola Barker, in Petoskey, MI.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Robert J. McGuire.

No services are planned.

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

Apr 23, 2020

Nancy Ann Myers, 82, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  She was born on June 22, 1937 in Bellaire, MI, the daughter of Stephen and Fern (Steiner) Shippy.

Nancy raised her three children in Bellaire, and babysat for many years while they were in school.  She then went on to...

Apr 21, 2020

Kim Robert Kelley, 66 of East Jordan, died April 21, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan.  He was born December 29, 1953 in Bay City the son of Robert and Dorothea (Taylor) Kelley.

Kim proudly served in the United States Navy.  He loved learning about Michigan history and was especially interested in the Great Lakes and their surrounding...

Apr 20, 2020

James E. Burns, 88, of Central Lake, MI died on April 20, 2020 at home. He was born July 27, 1931 in Detroit, the son of Irene (Plant) and Joseph Burns.

Jim married Patricia Quigley, the love of his life, on November 25, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan. Together they raised three wonderful children: Ann Burns of Reno,...

Apr 18, 2020

Shirley Mae Mottor, 68 of Charlevoix, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 18, 2020

Lester John Essenberg, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, April 18th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Les was an amazing husband, father, sibling, friend, and grandfather.  He was born October 6, 1946 in Charlevoix, Michigan to John and Edna (Boss) Essenberg.  Les grew up in Atwood, the son of entrepreneurs, and spent much of...

Apr 18, 2020

ELK RAPIDS—

Charlotte Mary (James) Streit, 78, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2020, surrounded by family, after a long struggle with dementia. Charlotte was born in Chicago on January 12, 1942 to David and Eleanor (Aubere) James, sister to David James, Louis (Anne) James, Jewel Dow (Barbara) James, and Fred (Leza)...

Apr 18, 2020

Virginia “Diane” Penfold,  69, of Banks Township, passed away on April 18, 2020 at her home.

Diane was born on February 12, 1951, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of James and Francis (Curbow) Bouler.

Diane liked music and dancing, as well as cooking from one of her large collection of cook books.  She was also...