Diana Lynn Baten
Dec 26, 2025
It is with a heavy heart of lament that we recognize the passing of Diana Lynn Spencer Baten on December 26th, 2025. Diana was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 13th, 1970, to John William and Dana Gayle (Dizik) Spencer. She was a sister to four older brothers: Robert, Jeffrey, John (deceased), and Richard.
They resided together in Birmingham, MI where...
Carol Leys
Mar 12, 2026
Carol Esther Leys passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born in Grand Rapids on July 14, 1934.
Carol was a long-time member of the Carl A. Johnson American Legion Post #2 in Grand Rapids and served as the president for a number of years. She also worked for 25 years as the secretary...
Gertrude Westcott
Mar 11, 2026
Gertrude Elizabeth Westcott, 82, a lifelong resident of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska. She was born on January 27, 1944, in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Leslie and Vivian (Stratton) Spires.
Gertie graduated from Mancelona High School in 1962 and has remained in the area ever since. She married the love...
Gail Hoffmeyer
Mar 9, 2026
Gail Ann Hoffmeyer, 82, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born on January 10, 1944, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Elsie (Mackey) Bailey.
Gail grew up vacationing in Northern Michigan since the 1950’s, and she moved to Mancelona permanently in 2006. She was...
Kathy Lynn Sheppard
Mar 7, 2026
Kathy Lynn Sheppard, 66, of Bellaire, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born on August 29, in Detroit, the daughter of Allen & Nancy (Peura) Skinkle.
Kathy was a dietary aide by trade which suited her perfectly, as she loved to cook. She enjoyed working many years in this role at Meadow Brook in Bellaire. In her free time,...
Brian Poley
Mar 6, 2026
Brian Earl Poley died on March 6th, 2026 in the beautiful log home that he designed, created and built in Bellaire, Michigan. Everywhere you looked around you could see his talent and handiwork. He was 56 years old and had just recovered from knee surgery and was looking forward to returning to fishing, hunting, and being in the UP.
He was...
Margaret Cicinelli
Mar 6, 2026
Margaret Bernadette Cicinelli, 94, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Cordia Assisted Living surrounded by family. She was born on a farm in Saginaw, MI, on November 14, 1931, the seventh of twelve children born to parents Lukas “Louis” and Agnes (Masar) Sapak, who immigrated from Slovakia. Margaret enjoyed telling stories about when she...
Shelby Parks
Mar 6, 2026
Shelby Elizabeth Parks, 35, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a 2 year long battle with melanoma on March 6, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1991, and was born and raised in Boyne City, Michigan.
Shelby will be remembered for her caring heart, her strength, and the love she shared with those around her. Growing up in Boyne...
Marilyn Drenth
Mar 5, 2026
Marilyn Joyce Drenth, 81, of Ellsworth, passed away on March 5, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1945, in Charlevoix, the daughter of Gerrit and Ida (Heeres) Drenth.
Marilyn was a secretary by trade and spent many years working for Ellsworth Public Schools and the Christian Reformed Church, also in Ellsworth. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping online and...
Janice Tipton
Mar 4, 2026
Janice Marie Tipton, 75, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 27, 1950, in Bellaire, the daughter of Jacob and Luella (Thomas) Watrous.
Janice graduated from Bellaire High School in 1969, and married her high school sweetheart, Charles Tipton, that same year on May 10. They...
Barbara Janet Stafford
Mar 2, 2026
Barbara J. Stafford 91 of Charlevoix and formerly of Algonac, passed away March 2, 2026 at home. She was born Nov. 23, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of Arnold and Viola (Body) Taylor.
Barbara was a kind, quick witted, loving mother and grandmother. She had a great sense of humor and always made everyone feel welcome. She decorated her trailer for...
Helen "June' Veldkamp
Mar 1, 2026
Helen “June” Veldkamp, 88, of Ellsworth, passed away on March 1, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1937, in South Arm Twp., the daughter of Ernest and Christine (Tornga) Brown.
June was a very musically inclined individual; her love for music was displayed through countless hours of playing piano for the church and for her family. When she was not...
Darlene R. Moran
Feb 28, 2026
Darlene Ronda (Maynard) Moran was born in the back of an Army Jeep on a base in the beautiful town of Munich, Germany on January 20, 1960. She lived out her life in the wholesome town of Mancelona, MI with her husband Mike and daughter Beth.
Darlene went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2026. Darlene...
Joseph Clarke
Feb 27, 2026
Joseph Richard Clarke, 84, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones (even if he would have grumbled about the fuss)Joe lived his life to the fullest every step of the way. Tougher than whale bone and slicker than snot on a pump handle, Joe had a way of tackling life head-on. When he got...
Valeria Rusnell
Feb 27, 2026
Valeria Ann Rusnell, 83, of Alba, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 12, 1943, in Star Township, the daughter of Carl and Virgie (Shoup) Olds.
Valeria graduated from Alba High School in 1961, and later that year, on September 9, she...
Thomas James Blankenhagen
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas J. Blankenhagen, 67, of Milton Township, Antrim County, passed away on February 26, 2026.
Tom was born on August 29, 1958, in Livonia, MI, the son of James and Patricia (Carelton) Blankenhagen.
He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed building model cars, spending time with his buddies having cocktails and in his younger years playing basketball with his daughter...
Harold "Hal" Lewis
Feb 26, 2026
Hal (Harold) Lewis, 71, of Bellaire, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1954 to Ruth (Ellison) and Bud (Herman) Lewis in Grand Rapids, MI.Bellaire was his true hometown. He was a proud graduate and basketball player for the Eagles. In recent years he closely followed a variety of athletic sports, but his true passion...
Glorita Musilek
Feb 26, 2026
Glorita Musilek, 74, of Charlevoix, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her home.
Glorita was born on September 3, 1951 in Detroit, MI to Ruth and Francis Musilek. She attended Groves High School in Birmingham, MI before studying economics at St. Mary’s of Notre Dame.
Her high scholastic achievement was followed by a distinguished career in accounting with Universal...
John Dixon
Feb 23, 2026
John Robert Dixon, 81, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Pineview Cottage in Harbor Springs. He was born on June 6, 1944, in Bay City, the son of Richard and Irene (Bouckart) Dixon.
John graduated from Bay City Central High School and went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from the GM Institute (now Kettering...
Candace Irene Adams
Feb 22, 2026
Candace Irene Adams, 60 of Mancelona, passed away February 22, 2026 at Munson Medical Center.
She was born August 25, 1965 in Monroe, the daughter of Floyd and Donna (Zimmerman) Martin.
Candace worked at Settings Restaurant for many years as a dedicated employee. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking a good meal, and being out on the water fishing.
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