Gary Zimpfer
Dec 9, 2025
Zimpfer, Gary Lon, “Big Z” of Alba, Michigan, age 77, met his Lord and Savior surrounded by family, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Gary was born in Alma, Michigan, December 19, 1947 to Ivan and Beatrice (Boileau) Zimpfer.
He graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1966 and went on to Spring Arbor College where he played baseball and graduated with a Bachelor...
James "Jim" McClurg
Dec 7, 2025
James Edson "Jim" McClurg, 93, of Eastport, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 30, 1932, the son of Howard and Alice (Williams) McClurg.
A complete obituary will be posted in the near future.
A celebration of Jim's life will take place in the summer of 2026.
Arrangements are in the care of...
Kathryn Schram
Dec 4, 2025
Kathryn (Borst) Schram 81, of Mancelona, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday the 4th of December 2025.
Kathy was born on December 18th , 1943, to her mother Dana Lanning of Mancelona and father Ty Borst of Alba. Kathy married the love of her life, Jerry Schram, in October of...
Fredrick Lee Watros
Dec 3, 2025
Fredrick Lee Watros 70 of Charlevoix, passed away on December 3, 2025 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. He was born December 19, 1954 in Bellaire the son of Fredrick and Betty (Fuller) Watros.
Fred was a hardworking employee of DCL and retired after many years of dedicated service. He was a family man who loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He...
John Powell
Dec 3, 2025
John passed away at his home in Charlevoix, Michigan with family present on December 3, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1933, in Bellaire, the son of John and Effie (Mason) Powell.
After working for 41 years, John retired from DME Corporation. For many years John enjoyed photography, traveling, hunting, and fishing. He enjoyed having a donut, sitting on the...
Versile "Hap" Dawson
Dec 1, 2025
Versile Lee “Hap” Dawson Jr., 90, went to his reward on December 1, 2025. Hap was born in Central Lake April 28, 1935 to Versile Lee Dawson Sr. and Doris Marie (Oliver) Dawson.
He worked 42 years at Lamina Bronze until his retirement. Upon retiring he made several trips to Alaska and spent winters on Lake Seminole in Georgia. He enjoyed...
Fay V. Kirkpatrick
Nov 30, 2025
Fay V. Kirkpatrick, 80, of Bellaire, passed away on November 30, 2025.
She was born on April 24, 1945, in Ellsworth, the daughter of George and Alma (Shonk) Finch.
Fay was employed at the Bellaire Public Schools for several years where she cooked and was school bus aid for handicapped children. She also worked for the Chalet in Bellaire...
Andrew "Andy" Wilson
2025
Andrew Leon Wilson, 67, of Charlevoix, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born in 1957 in Saginaw, MI, the son of Bryant and Ella Mae (DePrekel) Wilson.
Andy graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in Saginaw and obtained his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and was on the MSU basketball team. He attended Northwood Institute...
Lois Campbell
Nov 29, 2025
Lois Mary Hanebutt Campbell, 65, passed away in her home while sleeping on November 29, 2025. Lois battled metastatic colon cancer for the past two years.
Lois was born in Madison, Indiana on December 22, 1959. Shortly after, her family moved to Danville, Indiana, where her father was an extension agent and agronomist for Purdue University. Her mother was a schoolteacher...
Emma Willis-Carroll
Nov 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we honor the passing of Emma Lee Willis-Carroll. After years of cancer treatments, Her journey with us has ended. Emma’s spirit was called home on Saturday November 29, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends.Emma had a limitless love for animals, nature, travel, crafts, anime and oddities. She had a strong will and one of a kind...
Kelly Leassner
Nov 27, 2025
Kelly Corcoran Leassner, 45, of Elk Rapids, daughter of Susan and the late Jerry Leassner, died peacefully in her sleep on November 27, 2025.
A natural teacher and coach, Kelly taught math at Elk Rapids High School and tutored many students to help them love math as she did. She was a swim team coach both in Ohio and Michigan. She...
Calvin & Bronson Thompson-Olson
Nov 25, 2025
Twins Calvin and Bronson Thompson-Olson were born prematurely on November 25, 2025, and sadly passed away a short time later.
They are survived by their mother, Ayoka Thompson, their father Calvin Olson & adoptive mother Ramona Olson; and their maternal grandparents, Bonnie & Sherman Thompson.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel...
Patricia M. Burns
Nov 25, 2025
Patricia M. Burns, 86, of Central Lake, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1939, the daughter of Aloysius Michael and Agnes (Morrison) Quigley.
Pat was a longtime active member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire. She enjoyed gardening and wine nights with her friends. She was kind, caring, and giving and could...
Iris E. Musser
Nov 24, 2025
Iris E. Musser, 80, of Central Lake, passed away on November 24, 2025.
She was born on August 3, 1945, in Central Lake, the daughter of Malcolm and Elva (Ruggles) Pickard.
Iris was a longtime active member of Grace Community Church in Central Lake. For many years, she was employed at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility and Rite Aid...
Diane Gorkiewicz
Nov 22, 2025
Diane Liverance Gorkiewicz, 81, of Charlevoix, passed away on November 22, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Wallace and Veda (Deits) Edlund.
When Diane first went to Kindergarten the teacher wanted Diane to put her head down on the desk and rest and Diane said “I am not here to rest I am...
Barbara J. Evans
Nov 22, 2025
Barbara J. Evans, 67, of Cheboygan, passed away on November 22, 2025.
Barbara was born on June 26, 1958, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Robert Miller and Hazel Maurer.
Barbara was a helper to everyone. She was a social butterfly, she was always up for adventures and in her younger years she loved going out on rides on the...
Shirley Kay McDowell
Nov 21, 2025
Shirley Kay McDowell, 81 of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully, November 21, 2025 at home.
She was the daughter of the late W.F. Ham and Eva (Richards) Shiveline, the mother of Dodd (Jill) McDowell and Colt (Jessica) McDowell, grandmother of Brooks (Ashley) McDowell, Morgan (Kevin) Kennel, Riley Kay McDowell, Bella McDowell, and Taylor McDowell.
A full obituary will appear soon.
Arrangements are in...
Elizabeth ”Liz” Owens
Nov 21, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” Wallace-Owens, 68, of Alba, passed away on November 21, 2025.
Liz was born on June 4, 1957, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Shirley (Demeter) Wallace.
She volunteered for the Star Township Food Pantry and was an auxiliary member of the Star Township Fire Department.
She enjoyed sewing, camping, tending to her plants, and feeding all...
W. Jean Pfeiffer
Nov 20, 2025
Wilma Jean Pfeiffer quietly left us to be with her Creator on November 20, 2025. Jean was 86 years old and lived for 20 years in Lake Placid, Florida.
She was born on February 4, 1939 in Kenton, Ohio. Her parents were Vernon Pfeiffer and Eva Lenora Sloan also of Kenton. Jean grew up with two brothers, William and Larry and...
George Pierson
Nov 19, 2025
George James Pierson, 82, of Fort Pierce, FL, formerly of Novi, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Cherry Hill Haven in Kalkaska. He was born on September 13, 1943, in Detroit, the son of George and Marie (Crowley) Pierson.
George graduated from Redford Union High School and went on to attend college in Texas. While he was...
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