Mar 25, 2020

Beulah Barbara Polzin, 88, of Bellaire, passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2020.  She was born on August 11, 1931 in Flint, MI, the daughter of David and Marian (Callard) Azelton.

Beulah was a prime example of an excellent wife and mother.  On October 1, 1949, she married Mark Polzin in Birch Run, MI.  They moved to...

Mar 25, 2020

Robert “Bob” Allen Cairns, 81 of Alden, died March 25, 2020 at Kalkaska Memorial Health – Eden Center.  He was born October 16, 1938, in Rochester, New York, the son of Allen and Alice (Tosch) Cairns.

Bob graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, NY in 1957 and enlisted in the US Army, serving for 7...

Mar 24, 2020

Margaret "Maggie" Wheeler, 87, of Antrim, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born on March 27, 1932 in Antrim, MI the daughter of Hobart and Ola (Branam) Lee.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Mar 23, 2020

Makayla Marie Barber,  13 of Alden, passed away at her home on March 23, 2020.

Makayla was born on July 10, 2006 the daughter of Barney and Jacklyn (Hammons) Barber.

She is survived by her parents, a sister Mystina Marie Barber of Germany (USAF), paternal grandmother, Marilyn Barber-Ciszewski (Chester Ciszewski) of Alden, aunt Candace Baker...

Mar 20, 2020

David Charles Pruitt Jr., 61, of Central Lake, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020.  He was born on January 2, 1959 in Gaylord, MI the son of David Sr. and Linda (Barnes) Pruitt.

David was a go-getter.  He woke up every day and was chomping at the bit to get out of the house and drive...

Mar 20, 2020

Mary Ann Hamilton,  93, of Charlevoix, passed away on March 20, 2020 at Munson Health Care, Charlevoix Hospital.

Mary Ann was born on August 29, 1926 in Ionia, MI, the daughter of Alger and Florence (Holcomb) Dean.

Mary Ann worked for Bell Telephone and Hoskins Manufacturing for many years.  She was a long time Charlevoix...

Mar 20, 2020

Kelly Michael Bales (53), a.k.a. Zeke, Brotha, Son, Dad, Unc, and Bales, left us peacefully in his sleep early Friday, March 20th.  You hear this from time to time...but in this case it’s true: HE WAS ONE OF A KIND!

Kelly was born on August 19, 1966 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Marion McKay and Michael Bales. ...

Mar 19, 2020

Joy Louise Moglovkin, 86, of Alden, passed away on Thursday March 19, 2020 at South Torch Assisted Living with her family by her side.  She was born on May 9, 1933 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of James and Ruth (Sweder) Bagnall.

Joy has been an Alden resident for 42 years.  She and her husband Eugene “Chef...

Mar 18, 2020

Eloise Reim, 101, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020 at the Heritage Haus, Bellaire, MI.  She was born in Goshen, IN on December 1, 1918, to the late Ray and Reaka Burkholder.

Eloise graduated from Goshen High School in 1936.  On July 1, 1939, she married Ralph R. Reim at a motorcycle racing event.  She worked...

Mar 17, 2020

Carol J. Haesler,  73, of Mancelona, passed away on March 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born on December 15, 1946, in St. Charles, IL, the daughter of Harvey and Helen (Wiggins) Bates.

Carol worked as a lunch room supervisor for many years at the West Aurora School District 129, in Aurora, IL for many years before...

Mar 15, 2020

Lennox Dale Gee, 7, of Petoskey, passed away at his home, surrounded by his beloved family on March 15, 2020.  Lennox was born January 8, 2013 in Petoskey, Michigan.

Family was the most important thing to Lennox.  He adored his baby brother Logan very much.  Lennox gave the best hugs and had a contagious laugh, along with...

Mar 14, 2020

Leslie John Fant, 97, formally from Drayton Plains, MI & Franklin, TN passed away at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility on March 14, 2020 in Bellaire, Mi.  He was born on December 19, 1922 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Gladys V. (Weaver) & Leslie L. Fant.

Les was proceeded in death by his parents; beloved stepfather, Al Bornak;...

Mar 12, 2020

Lorraine Janis Loveland, 77, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020.  She was born on April 8, 1942 in Howell, MI, the daughter of Harold and Clyda (Williams) Hierlihy.

Lorraine graduated from the McPherson College of Nursing with her LPN, and immediately went to work at the University of Michigan Emergency Room.  She then worked...

Mar 8, 2020

Mary Angela Willson, beloved wife of William J. Foley, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1953 to Elma Rita (O’Donnell) and Kenneth Lee Willson in San Bernardino, California. Mary moved with her family to Bellaire, Michigan in 1964 and graduated from Bellaire High School...

Mar 6, 2020

Everett A. Tharp passed into the presence of our Lord March 6, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, with his family by his side.  The son of James and Eldora (Cooper) Tharp, he was born May 23, 1933.

Everett met his future wife, Joyce (Telgenhof), while roller-skating at the rink in Traverse City and they were...

Mar 5, 2020

Robert B. Potter passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 as he approached his 94th birthday. Surrounded by his beloved wife Mazie and caring family, Bob achieved his goal of dying peacefully within his home on the farm.

Bob was born April 6, 1926 to Richard and Christine (Klooster) Potter in Charlevoix, Michigan and grew up in...

Mar 5, 2020

Richard J. Powell,  83, of Kewadin, passed away on March 5, 2020 at the Culver Meadows AFC Home in Traverse City.

He was born on January 13, 1937, in Kewadin, the son of Irvin and Gladys (Hull) Powell.

Dick was a wonderful husband, fearless father and influential community member.   He was an avid outdoorsman, especially...

Mar 1, 2020

Eloise Marie Klooster, 86, of Charlevoix, passed away March 1, 2020 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.  Eloise was born April 12, 1933 in Muskegon Heights, MI to James Batchelder and Helen (Pederson) Batchelder.

Eloise was raised in Bellaire, MI, was crowned Miss Bellaire in 1950, and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1951.  On April 19, 1952...

Feb 29, 2020

Alberta “Berta” Beyers, 85, passed away at her Charlevoix home on February 29, 2020.

Alberta was born on August 22, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Albert and Clara (Misica) Puhek. She spent many summers working in the Charlevoix area at family businesses including the Sunset Lodge and The Picnic Table, a deli operated by her dad in...

Feb 26, 2020

Barry Wayne Wood, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away February 26, 2020 in Traverse City, MI.  Barry was born March 30, 1932 in Ferndale, MI to Harry C. Wood and Grace (Thompson) Wood.

Barry worked as a contractor in construction, as well as serving his community of Charlevoix in many ways once he and his wife moved up...