Jan 30, 2020

Bonnie Lynne Kuhn, 78, of Kalkaska passed peacefully on January 30, 2020, surrounded by love. Bonnie was born on Nov. 28, 1941 in Peoria, IL to parents Carl and Geneva (Huxford) Alkire. She married William Kuhn on September 15, 1962, having shared a special place in each other’s hearts since the fourth grade in Ohio. They moved their young...

Jan 29, 2020

Coral P. Sington, 97 of Bellaire passed away peacefully January 29, 2020.

She was born November 4, 1922 in Detroit, one of 4 daughters of John and Susan (Young) Corliss.  Her sisters Darryl Stiles, Paula Owens, and Barbara Ginotti all preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death was the love of her life, who she...

Jan 28, 2020

Daniel Warren Turner, 68, of Bellaire passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Munson Medical Center after a battle with lung cancer.  He was born on April 15, 1951 in Detroit, MI, the son of Daniel and Wilma (Johnson) Turner.

Danny was a heavy machinery mover and rigger in the industrial industry for many years in...

Jan 28, 2020

Arthur Martin Lemerand Jr., 79, of Mancelona, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at his home with his loving wife at his side.  He was born on January 5, 1941 in Monroe, MI, the son of Arthur Sr. and Catherine (Gloeckl) Lemerand.

Art was born and raised on his father’s farm in Newport, MI where he...

Jan 25, 2020

Gertrude L. Brookins, 89, of Central Lake, passed away on January 25, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Gertrude was born on August 30, 1930, in Milton Township the daughter of Elston and Grace (Smith) Fullmer.

Gertrude loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Her favorite time was having thanksgiving dinner when she was...

Jan 25, 2020

Barbara Elaine (Schwab) Lundholm, 75, of Charlevoix, passed away on January 25, 2020 at her home in Charlevoix.  Barbara was born January 5, 1945 in Charlevoix, MI to William J. Schwab and Ruth H. (White) Schwab.

Barbara was born and raised in Charlevoix, Michigan, and lived in California, New York, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Texas, before returning...

Jan 23, 2020

Dorothy Agnes Mulonas, 96 of Central Lake, died peacefully January 23, 2020 with her daughter by her side at home.  She was born January 21, 1924 in Detroit the daughter of Carleton and Alma (Gray) Leonard.

Dorothy was a graduate of Detroit Northern High School and Detroit Business Institute.  During WWII she worked at Fisher Body.  She...

Jan 23, 2020

Joan Marie O’Dea, 87 of Bellaire and formerly of Waterford passed away January 23, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.  She was born September 1, 1932 in Pontiac the daughter of Harold and Ida Mae (Conkle) Booth.

On December 15, 1951 in Pontiac, Joan married Michael O’Dea.  They raised their family in Waterford and were members...

Jan 22, 2020

ALBERT CHARLES NARRO BUBBA

August 2,1952 - January 22, 2020

Albert Charles Narro met his Heavenly Father on January 22, 2020 after a long illness with heart complications. The last year of his life he became closer to his Heavenly Father and making sure his acceptance with Christ was real and true. He began counting...

Jan 20, 2020

Mary Hawkins (Murray), 75, of Central Lake, MI, peacefully passed away in her home on Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born on February 25, 1944 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of Cecil and Helena (Kraemer) Murray. After graduating East Jordan High School in 1962, she moved to Petoskey to attend beauty school. Mary was devoted to her children...

Jan 19, 2020

John M. Stebe, Jr., 82 passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Charlevoix Area Hospital following a brief illness.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Catherine (Kiebel) Stebe; his three sons, Gary (Kelly); Robert (Sandy); and Scott (Laura), all of Charlevoix; his grandchildren Jaime (Clay) Soulliere, R. J. Stebe, Samantha (Hunter) Johnstone, Brennan Stebe (Lyndi Turpin),...

Jan 19, 2020

John “Jack” Gallagher, 84, died peacefully at his Beaver Island home on January 19, 2020. The eldest of eight children, Jack grew up in Dearborn, Michigan with his parents, Austin Gallagher and Winnie Carney Gallagher. After graduating from Fordson High School he attended the University of Detroit, earning his baccalaureate degree in accounting. After two-years of service in the...

Jan 17, 2020

Walter (Wally) Thomas Sowles, a resident of Charlevoix, entered eternal life on Friday, January 17, 2020. The son of the late Virgil and Bessie Sowles was born on February 22, 1950, in Midland, Michigan, where he was raised and educated.

After high school, Wally enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country proudly during the Vietnam...

Jan 17, 2020

Peggy, beloved youngest daughter of Rodger L. and Victoria A. (Giamartin) Ketchman, Peggy was born on February 21, 1926 and called home to the Lord on January 17, 2020. Peggy has joined her parents and siblings in heaven: Mary Louise, Bunny (Ken) Hoganson, Rodger A. (Shirley) and Raoul Ketchman. She grew up as a first generation Italian American and...

Jan 15, 2020

Robert C. Charlton Sr. 93 of Central Lake, died peacefully January 15, 2020 at home.  He was born May 4, 1926 in Detroit the son of William T. and Helen (Chidsey) Charlton.

Bob was raised in Detroit and after high school graduation he joined the US Army Air Force.  He graduated from Michigan State University and went...

Jan 15, 2020

Earl A. Reibel, 87 of Central Lake, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home.

He was born November 19, 1932 in Royal Oak, the son of Loyd and Irma (Palmer) Reibel.

Earl was an outdoor enthusiast!  He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed racing all kinds of machines and could fix anything with...

Jan 12, 2020

John Thomas Dillon, 78, passed away gently Sunday January 12, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace In Charlevoix.  We are grieving his loss here on earth and celebrating his arrival in heaven.

John was born November 21, 1941 in Roseville Michigan and was the second child of Elva and Glenn Dillon.  He graduated from Ellsworth High School and...

Jan 12, 2020

Richard Herbert Reiley, 100, of Bellaire, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility with his family at his side.  He was born on December 7,1919 in Union City, MI, the son of Harry and Aura (Johnson) Reiley.

Herb was raised on his family’s centennial farm with his three brothers.  After graduating...

Jan 11, 2020

Phillip J. Wilson, Sr.,  59, of Mancelona, passed away unexpectedly in Texas on January 11 , 2020.

Phil was born on January 16, 1960 in Bellaire, the son of Walter and Clara (Dalton) Wilson.

Phil was a Mancelona resident his whole life.  He served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1977-1983.

Jan 9, 2020

Jean Wierenga, 83, of Beaver Island, passed away January 9, 2020, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital in Charlevoix.

Jean was born September 22, 1936, to Ezra F. Baker and Ruth (Bitner) Baker, in New Carlisle, Ohio.

A memorial service will take place in the Spring, Jean will be laid to rest next to her daughter...